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Overnight closures of I-295 from Beach Boulevard to Town Center Parkway planned for next week
Read full article: Overnight closures of I-295 from Beach Boulevard to Town Center Parkway planned for next weekThe Florida Department of Transportation announced that Interstate 295 will be closed overnight next week between Beach Boulevard and Town Center Parkway.
#AskJAXTDY | Why do some road projects seem to take forever?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | Why do some road projects seem to take forever?Road projects are part of life for people in Jacksonville. But they can be a baffling part. Jacksonville Today reader Lois B. questions why some road construction projects take so long.
Man riding scooter in Clay County seriously injured in crash with school bus
Read full article: Man riding scooter in Clay County seriously injured in crash with school busThe Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving a school bus and an adult on a scooter that happened Thursday morning on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.
Motorcyclist dies after crash at Town Center Parkway intersection: JSO
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crash at Town Center Parkway intersection: JSOA motorcyclist in his early 20s died Wednesday night after crashing into a car on Jacksonville’s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Elevator shaft fire at Florida Blue building briefly shuts down Riverside Avenue
Read full article: Elevator shaft fire at Florida Blue building briefly shuts down Riverside AvenueA fire inside an elevator shaft at the Florida Blue building is expected to shut down Riverside Avenue for about two hours, according to officials.
Fernandina Beach paid parking fight continues as commissioners seek to accelerate proposal despite petition from voters
Read full article: Fernandina Beach paid parking fight continues as commissioners seek to accelerate proposal despite petition from votersThe Fernandina Beach city commission will meet Tuesday afternoon for a workshop regarding paid parking, which has become a major point of contention between local businesses, residents and commissioners.
Woman driving wrong-way dies in head-on crash with pick-up truck on US 1: FHP
Read full article: Woman driving wrong-way dies in head-on crash with pick-up truck on US 1: FHPA 61-year-old woman who was driving the wrong way on U.S. 1 near I-95 Sunday night hit a pick-up truck head-on, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
4 shootings across Jacksonville in just over 12 hours
Read full article: 4 shootings across Jacksonville in just over 12 hoursThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating four separate shootings that occurred within 13 hours between Saturday afternoon and early Sunday morning, leaving two people dead and two others injured.
Crash with pickup truck on Bulls Bay Highway marks 32nd motorcycle death in Duval County
Read full article: Crash with pickup truck on Bulls Bay Highway marks 32nd motorcycle death in Duval CountyThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office reported a fatal traffic crash that happened around 11:20 a.m. on Sunday near Bulls Bay Highway.
Middleburg woman dies after semi collides with stopped vehicle on I-95 near Bowden Road
Read full article: Middleburg woman dies after semi collides with stopped vehicle on I-95 near Bowden RoadA 36-year-old Middleburg woman involved in a prior crash died early Sunday morning when a semitruck collided with her vehicle on Interstate 95 near Bowden Road.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Major crash on I-95 North at Old St. Augustine Road blocks multiple lanes
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Major crash on I-95 North at Old St. Augustine Road blocks multiple lanesA major crash is causing delays on I-95 North at Old St. Augustine Road, according to traffic cameras and the Florida Department of Transportation.
Buckman Bridge lane closures, Main Street Bridge detour planned this weekend
Read full article: Buckman Bridge lane closures, Main Street Bridge detour planned this weekendThe Florida Department of Transportation announced southbound double lane closures on the Buckman Bridge and a full detour on Jacksonville’s Main Street Bridge are planned this weekend.
‘Gives some form of peace’: Mother using new Florida law as opportunity to turn grief into justice
Read full article: ‘Gives some form of peace’: Mother using new Florida law as opportunity to turn grief into justiceTrenton’s Law, which went into effect across Florida on Wednesday, increases the maximum prison sentence for repeat DUI offenders from 15 to 30 years. It also makes it a criminal offense to refuse a breathalyzer or blood test.
Northbound lanes of Roosevelt Blvd. at NAS Jacksonville reopen after deadly crash
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Roosevelt Blvd. at NAS Jacksonville reopen after deadly crashAll northbound lanes of Roosevelt Boulevard near Allegheny Road reopened Wednesday morning after a deadly crash, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
St. Johns County to add lanes, change turns to improve traffic flow on 4 Mile Road
Read full article: St. Johns County to add lanes, change turns to improve traffic flow on 4 Mile RoadSt. Johns County is moving forward with roadway improvements at the intersection of State Road 16 and 4 Mile Road to help reduce traffic backups that frustrate daily commuters.
24-year-old dies in crash with semi in Bradford County: FHP
Read full article: 24-year-old dies in crash with semi in Bradford County: FHPA 24-year-old man died Wednesday morning after his car slammed into the back of a tractor-trailer on Southwest County Road 227 in Bradford County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Semi driver shoots at box truck driver on I-95 in road rage incident that shut down highway for hours: FHP
Read full article: Semi driver shoots at box truck driver on I-95 in road rage incident that shut down highway for hours: FHPA road rage incident led to gunfire on I-95 in Yulee and shut down the highway for two hours on Tuesday, but thankfully, no one was hurt, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Crash with injuries causing major traffic backups on I-95 at Race Track Road overpass in St. Johns County
Read full article: Crash with injuries causing major traffic backups on I-95 at Race Track Road overpass in St. Johns CountyA crash with injuries involving a motorcycle was causing major traffic backups on Interstate 95 at the Race Track Road overpass Thursday morning, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.
JSO asks for help to find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run on Lem Turner Road: JSO
Read full article: JSO asks for help to find vehicle involved in deadly hit-and-run on Lem Turner Road: JSOA man in his mid-40s died Wednesday morning after he was found lying on the side of the street on Lem Turner Road, police said. Investigators said his injuries were consistent with being hit by a vehicle.
Wrong-way driver dies in head-on crash on US 1 in Flagler County; other driver in serious condition, FHP says
Read full article: Wrong-way driver dies in head-on crash on US 1 in Flagler County; other driver in serious condition, FHP saysA man died Tuesday night in a head-on crash on U.S. Highway 1 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
I-95 NB north of IGP shut down for 2 hours Monday after semi crash with fuel leak
Read full article: I-95 NB north of IGP shut down for 2 hours Monday after semi crash with fuel leakAll lanes of I-95 northbound are blocked north of International Golf Parkway because of a semi crash involving a fuel leak, authorities said.
Traffic Alert: Greenbriar Road closed in both directions due to natural gas leak, SJSO says
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Greenbriar Road closed in both directions due to natural gas leak, SJSO saysBoth directions of Greenbriar Road were closed on Monday morning due to a natural gas leak, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Man hit, killed after darting into path of police SUVs on Old St. Augustine Road: JSO
Read full article: Man hit, killed after darting into path of police SUVs on Old St. Augustine Road: JSOA man was struck and killed on Friday night after he “darted across” the path of two Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office SUVs that were headed to the Mandarin High School football game to help with security, police said.
Deadly road rage? 1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting after ‘words or something’ exchanged between cars on I-10 at I-95: JSO
Read full article: Deadly road rage? 1 killed, 3 hurt in shooting after ‘words or something’ exchanged between cars on I-10 at I-95: JSOA man was killed, three other adults were injured and a child narrowly escaped harm when a shooter fired into their vehicle on I-10 eastbound near the I-95 split, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Lanes reopen at I-10/I-95 split after shooting investigation shutdown highway for hours Thursday night
Read full article: Lanes reopen at I-10/I-95 split after shooting investigation shutdown highway for hours Thursday nightMultiple lanes at the I-10/I-95 split were shut down for hours overnight as officers conducted a shooting investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Lanes reopen after crash on I-95 SB just north of the St. Augustine outlet malls
Read full article: Lanes reopen after crash on I-95 SB just north of the St. Augustine outlet mallsA crash with injuries is blocking all lanes of I-95 southbound at Mile Marker 319, which is just north of the St. Augustine outlet malls, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man falls out of pick-up truck, which then hits concrete barrier on Hart Expressway: FHP
Read full article: Man falls out of pick-up truck, which then hits concrete barrier on Hart Expressway: FHPThe Florida Highway Patrol reported a bizarre crash on the Hart Bridge Expressway that left a man critically injured Wednesday night.
Duval County school leaders and city officials seek solutions for student pedestrian safety
Read full article: Duval County school leaders and city officials seek solutions for student pedestrian safetyDuval County schools are taking action to improve pedestrian safety for students after a troubling start to the school year that has seen six students hit by cars, with one incident ending in a fatality.
#AskJAXTDY | Why is Neptune Beach blocking traffic on South Street?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | Why is Neptune Beach blocking traffic on South Street?Cars are now blocked on a street in Neptune Beach. Jacksonville Today reader Kathy H wants to know "how a public street can be blocked off and if it’s even legal.”
People in Orange Park are making illegal turns at a new intersection. FDOT now working with police for more enforcement
Read full article: People in Orange Park are making illegal turns at a new intersection. FDOT now working with police for more enforcementThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said it is working with local police after some people have been having trouble following the rules at a newly configured intersection in Orange Park.
29 motorcyclists have died in crashes so far this year. JSO says Jacksonville is on track to see more deaths than 2024
Read full article: 29 motorcyclists have died in crashes so far this year. JSO says Jacksonville is on track to see more deaths than 2024Two motorcyclists died in separate crashes just hours apart Sunday night in Jacksonville, marking the city’s 28th and 29th motorcycle fatalities this year and continuing an alarming upward trend in deadly crashes.
E-bikes expected to be hot topic as sheriff, county leaders host town hall Monday night in Ponte Vedra Beach
Read full article: E-bikes expected to be hot topic as sheriff, county leaders host town hall Monday night in Ponte Vedra BeachSt. Johns County leaders are holding a town hall Monday night at the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library as e-bikes become more popular and concerns about safety continue to grow.
Young motorcyclist killed Sunday night in crash on Girvin Road, police say
Read full article: Young motorcyclist killed Sunday night in crash on Girvin Road, police sayA man in his early 20s died Sunday night when he was thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on Girvin Road, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Motorcyclist dies when teen driver crosses his path on Atlantic Boulevard: JSO
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies when teen driver crosses his path on Atlantic Boulevard: JSOA motorcyclist died Sunday night in a crash at the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and San Mateo Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
A new Florida law cracked down on ‘super speeders.’ Here’s how many citations local agencies have given out
Read full article: A new Florida law cracked down on ‘super speeders.’ Here’s how many citations local agencies have given outFlorida toughened the reins on “super speeders” with harsher penalties for drivers who choose to push the pedal more than 50 mph past the posted speed limit.
Traffic Alert: Crash with injuries blocks 2 right lanes on I-295 North at Blanding Blvd.
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash with injuries blocks 2 right lanes on I-295 North at Blanding Blvd.Two lanes of Interstate 295 North at Blanding Boulevard were blocked on Friday morning due to a crash with injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
E-bike 101: Consumer Reports reveals top picks that won’t put the brakes on your budget
Read full article: E-bike 101: Consumer Reports reveals top picks that won’t put the brakes on your budgetElectric bikes—or e-bikes— can make riding a bike a breeze. But buying a new e-bike might not be so easy on your budget -- with some models costing over $10,000! Consumer Reports is here to help, breaking down the options and revealing top picks from its latest tests.
Ed White High School introduces reflective jackets after traffic tragedies
Read full article: Ed White High School introduces reflective jackets after traffic tragediesAfter losing two students to traffic crashes near campus, Ed White High School is taking innovative steps to protect its students with reflective-striped jackets as part of their uniform options.
New Uber feature focuses on making women feel safe using app
Read full article: New Uber feature focuses on making women feel safe using appUber's "Women Preferences" allows women to request female drivers. The new option comes as Uber has long grappled with preventing sexual assault on its platform.
St. Augustine City Commission OKs plan to nearly triple fines for illegal parking
Read full article: St. Augustine City Commission OKs plan to nearly triple fines for illegal parkingParking fines in St. Augustine will nearly triple, starting Oct. 1, after the city commission voted Monday to adopt an increase from $35 to $100 for those who park illegally in the city.
66-year-old riding e-bike dies after head-on crash with SUV on US 1 in St. Johns County: FHP
Read full article: 66-year-old riding e-bike dies after head-on crash with SUV on US 1 in St. Johns County: FHPA 66-year-old St. Augustine man died Thursday night after his electronic bicycle crashed head on with an SUV on U.S. 1 in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dies after driving wrong way on Beach Boulevard, crossing median, slamming SUV into window of remodeling store: FHP
Read full article: Man dies after driving wrong way on Beach Boulevard, crossing median, slamming SUV into window of remodeling store: FHPA 69-year-old man died early Friday morning after crashing his SUV into the side of a business building on Beach Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman dies in crash when car trying to merge onto I-10 hits semi, ricochets into DOT sign pole: FHP
Read full article: Woman dies in crash when car trying to merge onto I-10 hits semi, ricochets into DOT sign pole: FHPA 72-year-old woman died early Thursday morning when the car she was riding in hit the back of a tractor-trailer on Interstate 10 and then ricocheted into a sign pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘No leads, no nothing’: Family continues seeking answers 3 months after Arlington hit-and-run kills 40-year-old father
Read full article: ‘No leads, no nothing’: Family continues seeking answers 3 months after Arlington hit-and-run kills 40-year-old fatherThe Venegas family continues to seek answers and justice months after 40-year-old Brandon Venegas was killed in a hit-and-run behind a Walgreens in Arlington, urging the community to come forward with any information.
Traffic Update: I-95 SB reopens at Emerson hours after crash involving motorcycle, JTA bus shut down the highway
Read full article: Traffic Update: I-95 SB reopens at Emerson hours after crash involving motorcycle, JTA bus shut down the highwayA crash involving injuries closed all lanes of I-95 southbound at Emerson Street for hours Tuesday during rush hour.
Zero Tolerance: ‘Hands Across the Border’ targets impaired driving before Labor Day
Read full article: Zero Tolerance: ‘Hands Across the Border’ targets impaired driving before Labor DayLaw enforcement agencies across five southern states are mobilizing this week in a coordinated effort to combat impaired driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend.
$20M project to upgrade intersection of State Road 16 and International Golf Parkway should ease SJC congestion
Read full article: $20M project to upgrade intersection of State Road 16 and International Golf Parkway should ease SJC congestionDrivers in St. Johns County could get some congestion relief once a $20 million upgrade is complete on the intersection of State Road 16 (SR 16) and International Golf Parkway (IGP).
Road improvement milestones set in St. Johns County with SR 16 project start, CR 2209 completion
Read full article: Road improvement milestones set in St. Johns County with SR 16 project start, CR 2209 completionThe current 3.9-mile construction segment is part of the larger CR 2209 Central Project, which will eventually span 7.7 miles from County Road 210 to State Road 16.
Man guilty of killing two 25-year-old motorcyclists in DUI crash sentenced to 25 years in prison
Read full article: Man guilty of killing two 25-year-old motorcyclists in DUI crash sentenced to 25 years in prisonA 45-year-old man accused of driving drunk and killing two motorcyclists in a crash last October on Beach Boulevard in Jacksonville is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday.
Jacksonville faces more storms and traffic hazards: Katie Garner’s News4JAX weather forecast
Read full article: Jacksonville faces more storms and traffic hazards: Katie Garner’s News4JAX weather forecastJacksonville continues to face widespread storms and traffic hazards with more rain in the forecast, moderated temperatures, and growing attention on the tropics, according to News4JAX meteorologist Katie Garner.
Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnight
Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnightA rainbow-painted crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub memorial was removed overnight, following a recent directive from the Trump administration, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG.
Main Street Bridge reopens to drivers after tugboat crash; maritime traffic remains restricted
Read full article: Main Street Bridge reopens to drivers after tugboat crash; maritime traffic remains restrictedThe Main Street Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville reopened on Tuesday morning after a tugboat crash closed the bridge for hours, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Duval County School Board member says area has ‘culture problem’ after three students hit by cars in three days
Read full article: Duval County School Board member says area has ‘culture problem’ after three students hit by cars in three daysThree students in Duval County were struck by cars in just three school days, with one of the students dying from their injuries. The incidents have prompted urgent calls for action from school officials and community leaders, with District 3 School Board Member Cindy Pearson saying she has already begun taking steps to prevent further tragedies.
All lanes reopen on I-295 southbound at Beach Blvd. after semi-truck catches fire
Read full article: All lanes reopen on I-295 southbound at Beach Blvd. after semi-truck catches fireAll lanes of Interstate 295 southbound at Beach Boulevard have reopened after a semi-truck that caught fire shut down all lanes for hours early Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
16-year-old dies when SUV filled with 4 teen girls flips in hay field: FHP
Read full article: 16-year-old dies when SUV filled with 4 teen girls flips in hay field: FHPA 16-year-old girl from Branford was killed Saturday evening when the SUV she was riding in with three other teens flipped in a hay field, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
31-year-old woman killed, 12-year-old girl seriously hurt when car hits tree in Baker County: FHP
Read full article: 31-year-old woman killed, 12-year-old girl seriously hurt when car hits tree in Baker County: FHPA 31-year-old driver died and her 12-year-old passenger was seriously hurt Saturday afternoon when their car hit a tree on US 90 in Baker County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Some Fernandina Beach residents want proposal for paid parking to be put to voters
Read full article: Some Fernandina Beach residents want proposal for paid parking to be put to votersSome residents of Fernandina Beach are intensifying their fight against the idea of paid parking by hitting the streets and launching a campaign to get the issue on a ballot.
Fatal motorcycle crash on US 1 at White View Parkway in Flagler County, FHP says
Read full article: Fatal motorcycle crash on US 1 at White View Parkway in Flagler County, FHP saysA 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a crash on U.S. 1 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jacksonville mother calls for school crossing guard, pedestrian lights in area near where teen hit, killed by truck
Read full article: Jacksonville mother calls for school crossing guard, pedestrian lights in area near where teen hit, killed by truckA Jacksonville mom is calling for change in a Northside neighborhood near where a young teenager was hit while trying to cross an intersection.
Main Street Bridge reopens at noon Friday after weeklong closure for inspection
Read full article: Main Street Bridge reopens at noon Friday after weeklong closure for inspectionThe Main Street Bridge (State Road 5) will reopen at noon on Friday after a weeklong bridge inspection and maintenance project that closed the bridge to pedestrians, drivers and cyclists.
Traffic pattern shift begins Friday night in St. Johns County as CR 210 widening project construction continues
Read full article: Traffic pattern shift begins Friday night in St. Johns County as CR 210 widening project construction continuesAs St. Johns County continues its work on the County Road 210 widening project, drivers are being informed of an upcoming traffic shift that will be implemented as a result.
‘Even one life lost is too many’: JSO issues warning about spike in deadly motorcycle crashes
Read full article: ‘Even one life lost is too many’: JSO issues warning about spike in deadly motorcycle crashesThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Tuesday for drivers because of a spike in deadly motorcycle crashes in 2025.
Traffic Alert: Semi-truck crash on I-95 in St. Johns County causing backups at International Golf Parkway
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Semi-truck crash on I-95 in St. Johns County causing backups at International Golf ParkwayEmergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving a semi-truck on I-95 Tuesday afternoon.
St. Augustine’s King Street Bridge will soon get a rebuild. FDOT wants neighbors to share their thoughts
Read full article: St. Augustine’s King Street Bridge will soon get a rebuild. FDOT wants neighbors to share their thoughtsThe King Street Bridge over the San Sebastian River is getting a complete rebuild before the end of this summer, and is expected to impact thousands of drivers. That’s why FDOT says they want neighbors to share their thoughts first.
Traffic pattern shift coming to St. Johns County as County Road 210 widening project construction continues
Read full article: Traffic pattern shift coming to St. Johns County as County Road 210 widening project construction continuesAs St. Johns County continues its work on the County Road 210 widening project, drivers are being informed of an upcoming traffic shift that will be implemented as a result.
Videos show a BMW crashing and flipping through a San Marco front yard. It’s not the first time, neighbors say
Read full article: Videos show a BMW crashing and flipping through a San Marco front yard. It’s not the first time, neighbors sayOnce again, Hendricks Avenue between Lorimier Road and River Oaks Road had to be shut down Monday morning because an out-of-control car went crashing through several front yards.
Crash on I-295 North involving JSO cruiser shuts down lanes at Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: Crash on I-295 North involving JSO cruiser shuts down lanes at Normandy BoulevardEmergency vehicles were on the scene of a crash on I-295 South at Normandy Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Westside Monday afternoon.
Traffic Alert: Deadly crash involving overturned semi-truck shuts down all lanes of I-95 South in Nassau County
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Deadly crash involving overturned semi-truck shuts down all lanes of I-95 South in Nassau CountyEmergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving an overturned semi-truck on I-95 South in Nassau County, before State Road 200.
St. Johns County launches new apps for communicating with parents, tracking buses as school year begins
Read full article: St. Johns County launches new apps for communicating with parents, tracking buses as school year beginsNew St. Johns County Superintendent Dr. Brennan Asplen said the district is already making adjustments as it looks to the future. That includes a new communications app for parents and a new school bus tracking app.
Buses are back! Here’s an important reminder for drivers about when to stop for a school bus
Read full article: Buses are back! Here’s an important reminder for drivers about when to stop for a school busAs students in 10 Northeast Florida counties head back to school on Monday, that means buses will be rolling out in the morning and afternoon again -- and it’s time for an important reminder for drivers.
Having school bus issues? Here’s who to call, where to find information in each county
Read full article: Having school bus issues? Here’s who to call, where to find information in each countyIf you have any questions or issues with your child’s bus, we have the numbers for each district’s transportation department and bus hotline, along with info for districts with bus apps.
20-year-old pedestrian from New York hit by 2 SUVs, killed on I-95 North in Flagler County: FHP
Read full article: 20-year-old pedestrian from New York hit by 2 SUVs, killed on I-95 North in Flagler County: FHPA 20-year-old man from New York City was killed early Friday morning when he was struck by two SUVs on I-95 northbound in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
How one community’s determination turned a safety issue into a statewide law to protect children on their way to school
Read full article: How one community’s determination turned a safety issue into a statewide law to protect children on their way to school“Bella’s Law” is named after a young girl who biked just feet from a busy highway to get to school. But her story — and her community — helped create lasting change.
First Coast Expressway in Clay County set to open ahead of schedule
Read full article: First Coast Expressway in Clay County set to open ahead of scheduleA new 18-mile stretch of the First Coast Expressway is expected to open as early as this weekend in Clay County—well ahead of its original projected completion date in spring 2026.