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The Latest: Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, President Trump says

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Shelter in place order lifted following gas leak on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Read full article: Shelter in place order lifted following gas leak on A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Crews were working to repair a gas line along A1A in Ponte Vedra Beach Wednesday afternoon.

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2 days ago

Traffic Alert: Car fire causing rush hour backups on I-295 near San Jose Blvd.

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Car fire causing rush hour backups on I-295 near San Jose Blvd.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-295 North between mile marker 4 and San Jose Boulevard.

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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 out

Florida 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.

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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.

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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 budget

Electric 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.

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Ed White High School introduces reflective jackets after traffic tragedies

Read full article: Ed White High School introduces reflective jackets after traffic tragedies

After 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.

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Lem Turner ramp closure continues after semi veers off road near I-95 south

Read full article: Lem Turner ramp closure continues after semi veers off road near I-95 south

A semitruck crash closed the on-ramp for Lem Turner Boulevard on Interstate 95 south on Sunday afternoon.

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Man, 74, woman, 69, die after car goes off I-10, crashes into 2 traffic signs

Read full article: Man, 74, woman, 69, die after car goes off I-10, crashes into 2 traffic signs

A deadly crash has been reported on Interstate 10, just west of Chaffee Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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New Uber feature focuses on making women feel safe using app

Read full article: New Uber feature focuses on making women feel safe using app

Uber'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.

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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 parking

Parking 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.

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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: FHP

A 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.

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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: FHP

A 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.

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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: FHP

A 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.

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‘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 father

The 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.

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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 highway

A crash involving injuries closed all lanes of I-95 southbound at Emerson Street for hours Tuesday during rush hour.

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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 Day

Law enforcement agencies across five southern states are mobilizing this week in a coordinated effort to combat impaired driving during the Labor Day holiday weekend.

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$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 congestion

Drivers 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).

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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 completion

The 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.

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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 prison

A 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.

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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 forecast

Jacksonville 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.

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Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnight

Read full article: Rainbow crosswalk near Pulse Nightclub in Orlando removed overnight

A 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.

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‘Traumatizing’: Daughter describes Baker County car crash that killed mother

Read full article: ‘Traumatizing’: Daughter describes Baker County car crash that killed mother

Family members identified the woman who died in a car crash in Baker County on Saturday.

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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 restricted

The 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.

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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 days

Three 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.

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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 fire

All 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.

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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: FHP

A 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.

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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: FHP

A 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.

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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 voters

Some 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.

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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 says

A 35-year-old motorcyclist was killed Friday evening in a crash on U.S. 1 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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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 truck

A Jacksonville mom is calling for change in a Northside neighborhood near where a young teenager was hit while trying to cross an intersection.

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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 inspection

The 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.

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Log truck loses load on I-10 in Baker County, causing backups

Read full article: Log truck loses load on I-10 in Baker County, causing backups

Crews were on the scene of a crash involving a log truck on I-10 West in Baker County on Friday.

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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 continues

As 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.

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Semi crash shuts down all lanes of I-95 South at International Golf Parkway

Read full article: Semi crash shuts down all lanes of I-95 South at International Golf Parkway

A semi crash on I-95 South at International Golf Parkway is blocking all lanes, forcing drivers to be diverted onto IGP.

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Traffic Alert: Crash on I-10 East causing backups at Cassat Avenue

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash on I-10 East causing backups at Cassat Avenue

The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash on I-10 East at Cassat Avenue Thursday afternoon.

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Traffic Alert: Disabled semi-truck causing major backups on the Dames Point Bridge

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Disabled semi-truck causing major backups on the Dames Point Bridge

A disabled vehicle on the Dames Point Bridge was causing traffic backups on I-295 North Wednesday morning.

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‘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 crashes

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office issued a warning Tuesday for drivers because of a spike in deadly motorcycle crashes in 2025.

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Rider thrown from motorcycle in crash on 9B dies: FHP

Read full article: Rider thrown from motorcycle in crash on 9B dies: FHP

A 36-year-old motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a crash on State Road 9B near I-95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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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 Parkway

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving a semi-truck on I-95 Tuesday afternoon.

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Traffic Alert: RV fire causing major backups on I-95 North in St. Johns County

Read full article: Traffic Alert: RV fire causing major backups on I-95 North in St. Johns County

Firefighters were on the scene of an camper fire on I-95 North, before County Road 210 Tuesday afternoon.

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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 thoughts

The 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.

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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 continues

As 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.

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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 say

Once 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.

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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 Boulevard

Emergency vehicles were on the scene of a crash on I-295 South at Normandy Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Westside Monday afternoon.

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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 County

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving an overturned semi-truck on I-95 South in Nassau County, before State Road 200.

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Semi-truck driver killed in crash on I-95 in Nassau County

Read full article: Semi-truck driver killed in crash on I-95 in Nassau County

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash involving an overturned semi-truck on I-95 South in Nassau County, before State Road 200.

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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 begins

New 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.

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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 bus

As 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.

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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 county

If 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.

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Crash shuts down lanes on I-295 at 103rd

Read full article: Crash shuts down lanes on I-295 at 103rd

Multiple lanes of I-295 W North near 103rd Street were shut down during a rainy Sunday afternoon following a crash.

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Accident cleared on I-95 South at County Road 210 in St. Johns County

Read full article: Accident cleared on I-95 South at County Road 210 in St. Johns County

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-95 South at County Road 210 in St. Johns County Friday afternoon.

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60-year-old woman killed, passenger in serious condition after crash in Palatka

Read full article: 60-year-old woman killed, passenger in serious condition after crash in Palatka

The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a deadly crash on Reid Street in Palatka Friday morning.

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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: FHP

A 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.

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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.

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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 schedule

A 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.

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71-year-old man hit, killed on US 17 at Wells Road in Clay County: FHP

Read full article: 71-year-old man hit, killed on US 17 at Wells Road in Clay County: FHP

A 71-year-old man died Wednesday night after he was hit while trying to cross U.S. 17 at Wells Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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What you need to know about Florida’s expanded Hands-Free Law as students head back to class in Northeast Florida

Read full article: What you need to know about Florida’s expanded Hands-Free Law as students head back to class in Northeast Florida

With students heading back to school, it’s a good time to remind drivers about Florida’s updated hands-free law.

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Main Street Bridge to close Monday for weeklong inspection as Duval County students return to school

Read full article: Main Street Bridge to close Monday for weeklong inspection as Duval County students return to school

The Main Street Bridge will be closed to all vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 16, for an important bridge inspection and maintenance project.

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FHP asks community to help locate suspect vehicle in deadly hit-and-run crash in Putnam County

Read full article: FHP asks community to help locate suspect vehicle in deadly hit-and-run crash in Putnam County

The Florida Highway Patrol is asking the community to help locate the suspect vehicle of a hit-and-run crash that killed a 59-year-old man in Putnam County early Tuesday morning.

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8-year-old boy airlifted after e-scooter, UPS truck collide in Nocatee, deputies say

Read full article: 8-year-old boy airlifted after e-scooter, UPS truck collide in Nocatee, deputies say

An 8-year-old was critically injured Tuesday in an e-scooter crash on Crystal Sands Court in Nocatee, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

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Man walking on US 17 in Putnam County killed in hit-and-run: FHP

Read full article: Man walking on US 17 in Putnam County killed in hit-and-run: FHP

A 59-year-old man from Crescent City was killed early Tuesday morning in a hit-and-run crash on U.S. 17 in Putnam County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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New section of First Coast Expressway set to open soon in Clay County: FDOT

Read full article: New section of First Coast Expressway set to open soon in Clay County: FDOT

The Florida Department of Transportation said the stretch from Blanding Boulevard to U.S. 17 will help alleviate daily congestion on major roadways, including Blanding Boulevard, U.S. 17, State Road 16, County Road 220, Henley Road, Sandridge Road, Russell Road and County Road 218.

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One dead, five taken to hospital after crash involving two SUVs on SR 9B near E-Town Parkway, troopers say

Read full article: One dead, five taken to hospital after crash involving two SUVs on SR 9B near E-Town Parkway, troopers say

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a crash with injuries on northbound State Road 9B near E-town Parkway will reduce traffic in the area down to one lane for “a substantial amount of time.”

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Warehouse worker dies after being run over by commercial truck in business parking lot: JSO

Read full article: Warehouse worker dies after being run over by commercial truck in business parking lot: JSO

A man was killed early Friday morning when he was run over by a large commercial truck in a warehouse parking lot near the Grand Park area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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One dead, two seriously injured after head-on crash between dump truck, pickup truck in Fernandina Beach, troopers say

Read full article: One dead, two seriously injured after head-on crash between dump truck, pickup truck in Fernandina Beach, troopers say

Amelia Island Parkway is closed from South 8th Street to Via Del Mar Road until further notice, according to the latest update from the Fernandina Beach Police Department.

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‘Help my dreams stay alive’: St. Augustine businesses struggle as Ponce de Leon Boulevard construction continues

Read full article: ‘Help my dreams stay alive’: St. Augustine businesses struggle as Ponce de Leon Boulevard construction continues

Local businesses say that road construction on Ponce de Leon Boulevard in St. Augustine is causing significant drops in sales. Owners like Angelina Del Rosso of Nauti Girls Seafood Company worry about closing due to reduced customer traffic and wasted inventory. Nearby restaurants, including Hurricane Patty’s, are also feeling the impact but remain hopeful for the future.

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Painted crosswalks aimed at school zone safety under review amid new federal, state guidelines

Read full article: Painted crosswalks aimed at school zone safety under review amid new federal, state guidelines

A recent FDOT memorandum raising concerns about “non-standard surface markings” that might distract drivers has called into question a project in Jacksonville designed to teach vital road safety lessons to children on school campuses.

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Friend of man killed with 1-year-old son after being hit on Baymeadows Road ‘thankful’ for recommended safety upgrades

Read full article: Friend of man killed with 1-year-old son after being hit on Baymeadows Road ‘thankful’ for recommended safety upgrades

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has recommended installing a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk and refuge island on Baymeadows Road following a deadly crash in May, and the friend of the man who died with his 1-year-old son said he is “thankful” for the potential safety upgrades.

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FDOT recommends pedestrian crosswalk on Baymeadows Road after deadly crash prompts traffic study

Read full article: FDOT recommends pedestrian crosswalk on Baymeadows Road after deadly crash prompts traffic study

A Jacksonville councilman has requested safety improvements be made for Baymeadows Road following a crash that killed a father and his 1-year-old son last month.

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Woman dies after car catches fire in early morning crash in Putnam County: FHP

Read full article: Woman dies after car catches fire in early morning crash in Putnam County: FHP

A crash early Monday morning on Huntington Shortcut Road in Crescent City claimed the life of a 24-year-old woman from Welaka, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

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Completion of $11M Park Street Road Diet project features new bike lanes, expanded sidewalks

Read full article: Completion of $11M Park Street Road Diet project features new bike lanes, expanded sidewalks

The Park Street Road Diet project, which cost nearly $11 million, is expected to make the area better for people who bike and walk.

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36-year-old man dies after missing curve, hitting tree in Columbia County crash: FHP

Read full article: 36-year-old man dies after missing curve, hitting tree in Columbia County crash: FHP

A 36-year-old man died in a single-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:10 a.m. July 20, near the intersection of NE Range Road and NE Williams Street.

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FHP locates vehicle suspected in Nassau County hit-and-run that killed 57-year-old woman

Read full article: FHP locates vehicle suspected in Nassau County hit-and-run that killed 57-year-old woman

A 57-year-old woman riding a bicycle on Chester Road in Yulee was struck and killed Thursday night by an SUV that fled the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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$11M Park Street Road Diet project opens Monday as city turns focus to biking and walking

Read full article: $11M Park Street Road Diet project opens Monday as city turns focus to biking and walking

The Park Street Road Diet project, which cost nearly $11 million, is expected to make the area better for people who bike and walk.

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Surge in e-bike crashes prompts St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office safety crackdown

Read full article: Surge in e-bike crashes prompts St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office safety crackdown

Deputy Gabe Bacolor is one of several deputies stopping young riders to explain safety rules and talk with parents. News4JAX rode along with Bacolor as he pulled over some teens and educated others.

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Higher garage fees, steeper parking fines among major changes St. Augustine is considering for special events

Read full article: Higher garage fees, steeper parking fines among major changes St. Augustine is considering for special events

St. Augustine City Commissioners are considering big changes to manage crowds and traffic during events like “Nights of Lights.” Among the ideas are higher fees for the city parking garage and steeper fines for illegal parking.

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Crash with injuries shuts down San Pablo Road in both directions

Read full article: Crash with injuries shuts down San Pablo Road in both directions

A crash with injuries shut down San Pablo Road in both directions on Monday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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I-95 ramp at MLK Parkway to remain closed for overpass repairs

Read full article: I-95 ramp at MLK Parkway to remain closed for overpass repairs

The ramp from Interstate 95 northbound to Marin Luther King Jr. Parkway westbound will remain closed due to repairs, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

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2 seriously injured after truck pulling camper flips off bridge on I-95 South in Nassau County

Read full article: 2 seriously injured after truck pulling camper flips off bridge on I-95 South in Nassau County

Two people were seriously injured Wednesday in a crash involving an overturned camper on I-95 South in Nassau County, near the Duval County line.

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Motorcyclist dies after missing curve, hitting median in Orange Park crash: FHP

Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after missing curve, hitting median in Orange Park crash: FHP

A 61-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday night in a crash on Wells Road west of Eldridge Avenue in Orange Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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‘Better for traffic’: Locals say they’re beginning to adapt to two-way traffic in downtown Jacksonville

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It has been a few days since parts of Adams and Forsyth streets in downtown Jacksonville reopened to two-way traffic, marking a significant change in the city’s traffic flow. To get a sense of public reaction, News4JAX walked up and down Adams and Forsyth streets to see how businesses in the area have begun adapting to the change.

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All traffic westbound on Beach Boulevard is being diverted onto I295

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All traffic westbound on Beach Boulevard is being diverted onto I295 northbound or southbound because of a crash.

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AAA predicts more than 4 million people in Florida will travel by car for Independence Day

Read full article: AAA predicts more than 4 million people in Florida will travel by car for Independence Day

AAA predicts that more than four million people will travel by car for Independence Day.

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St. Johns County offers free shuttles to ease 4th of July beach traffic

Read full article: St. Johns County offers free shuttles to ease 4th of July beach traffic

Fourth of July weekend is one of the busiest holiday weekends on St. Johns County beaches. In order to reduce traffic congestion, the county is offering three free shuttles.

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Holiday rush underway with record-setting Independence Day travel numbers

Read full article: Holiday rush underway with record-setting Independence Day travel numbers

Jacksonville International Airport is predicting heavy traffic, expecting nearly 13,000 travelers just on Thursday alone.

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Motorcyclist misses curve, hits light pole in deadly crash on Bartram Park Boulevard: JSO

Read full article: Motorcyclist misses curve, hits light pole in deadly crash on Bartram Park Boulevard: JSO

A motorcyclist in his early 20s died Sunday after missing a curve in the roadway and crashing on Bartram Park Boulevard just after 10 p.m., according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Traffic Update: Road reopens after deadly crash shut down all lanes of I-295 SB on Buckman Bridge for hours Monday

Read full article: Traffic Update: Road reopens after deadly crash shut down all lanes of I-295 SB on Buckman Bridge for hours Monday

A deadly crash has shut down all southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge headed toward Mandarin as rush hour builds.

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Florida toughens penalties for drivers speeding 50 mph or more over limit starting July 1

Read full article: Florida toughens penalties for drivers speeding 50 mph or more over limit starting July 1

Florida’s new law increases penalties for drivers caught speeding more than 50 mph over the limit, including possible jail time and mandatory court appearances.

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LIVE: Crash involving truck on I-10 East, ramp from Lenox Ave/Edgewood Ave. Left shoulder blocked

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A crash involving a truck on I-10 East is causing slowdowns. First responders are on the scene. Click the play button above to view the live traffic cam.

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Traffic Alert: Crash in Yulee reduces traffic on State Road 200 to one lane

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A crash in Yulee has reduced traffic to one lane on State Road 200, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office.

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4th of July in Fernandina Beach: Here’s what you need to know about parking

Read full article: 4th of July in Fernandina Beach: Here’s what you need to know about parking

Starting Friday, Seaside Park will be closed off to traffic because of the renourishment project that’s underway at the beach. The US Army Corps tried to put a pause on the project during the 4th of July weekend, but couldn’t.

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Woman in her 70s fatally struck crossing Blanding Blvd.

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A woman in her 70s was fatally hit while crossing Blanding Boulevard.

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Traffic Alert: All lanes blocked on I-95 north near International Golf Pkwy due fatal crash

Read full article: Traffic Alert: All lanes blocked on I-95 north near International Golf Pkwy due fatal crash

A crash on Interstate 95 north in St. Johns County has closed all northbound lanes near International Golf Parkway on Friday night.

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New Florida law requires teens to take driver’s education course to get learner’s permit

Read full article: New Florida law requires teens to take driver’s education course to get learner’s permit

Starting July 1, Florida teenagers will have some new requirements to earn their learner’s permit thanks to a new state law. One big change is that they will have to take a driver’s education course beforehand.

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Traffic Alert: Lanes on I-295 South near Atlantic Boulevard reopen after crash involving flipped-over car

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Lanes on I-295 South near Atlantic Boulevard reopen after crash involving flipped-over car

A crash on Interstate 295 South near Atlantic Boulevard has blocked all lanes of the roadway, according to Florida’s Department of Transportation.

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‘Everybody treats it like a racetrack’: Deadly crash on Highway 17 sparks road safety concerns among Yulee residents

Read full article: ‘Everybody treats it like a racetrack’: Deadly crash on Highway 17 sparks road safety concerns among Yulee residents

A head-on crash on Highway 17 in Yulee that killed three people on Thursday has left the community heartbroken and frustrated.

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Traffic Alert: Crash on I-295 South at Pritchard Road causing backups

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash on I-295 South at Pritchard Road causing backups

The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash with injuries Friday morning on I-295 South at Pritchard Road.

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Traffic Alert: EB Beach Boulevard exit from NB Kernan Boulevard shut down because of deadly crash

Read full article: Traffic Alert: EB Beach Boulevard exit from NB Kernan Boulevard shut down because of deadly crash

At least one person was killed early Friday morning in a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Beach and Kernan boulevards.

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Commerce Parkway set to open in August, enhancing Bunnell’s connectivity and economic growth

Read full article: Commerce Parkway set to open in August, enhancing Bunnell’s connectivity and economic growth

The newly constructed roadway called Commerce Parkway is expected to open in August.

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Traffic Alert: US 17 closed in both directions at Goodbread Road in Yulee after deadly crash

Read full article: Traffic Alert: US 17 closed in both directions at Goodbread Road in Yulee after deadly crash

Parts of U.S. 17 are shut down in both directions at Goodbread Road in Yulee because of a deadly crash, the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office said.

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