A crossing guard was struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning while on duty outside Grove Park Elementary School in Orange Park.

Two downtown Jacksonville roads are closed until further notice because of unplanned maintenance at the Bank of America building, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A Florida DOT camera at the scene showed a car upside down in a pond near the on-ramp.

An elderly woman was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver Saturday night while crossing the street in Lackawanna.

A motorcyclist died Saturday night following a collision with an SUV on North Main Street.

A suspected drunk driver crashed into two Atlantic Beach Police Department marked patrol cars late Friday night, triggering a chain-reaction collision on Atlantic Boulevard.

Clay County Sheriff Michelle Cook said two separate crashes involving students were reported Thursday morning in Clay County

A 46-year-old man died Wednesday morning when he lost control of his motorcycle at the intersection of Southeast 8th Avenue and Southeast 25th Street in Melrose, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A woman who witnessed a deadly crash Sunday on Lem Turner Road said she and her son were just seconds away from being caught in the wreck.

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.

As students in eight 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.

A deadly crash has been reported Friday morning on Jacksonville's Westside, the Sheriff's Office says.

With school starting in less than a week, Jacksonville-area roads and sidewalks are about to get busier as parents, teachers and students head back to the classroom. With more people driving, walking and biking near schools, safety is top of mind, especially for pedestrians. A 2026 national ranking by KURU Footwear placed Jacksonville 34th out of 35 major U.S. cities in pedestrian safety, using pedestrian fatality rates and walkability data. The report lists Jacksonville’s pedestrian fatality rate at 3.05 deaths per 100,000 people and a Walk Score of 26. In Duval County Public Schools, leaders say they’re trying to reach kids early — before they’re navigating traffic around campuses on their own.

With over 60 rest areas across Florida, it might be tempting to catch a few winks on longer drives, but are you legally allowed to do that?

A traffic study by the Florida Department of Transportation’s Traffic Operations office concluded this year that speed limits on State Road 16 between I‑95 and Four Mile Road should be adjusted to create a more gradual progression and improve safety and driver expectations, FDOT said.

With school starting in St. Johns County in less than a week, one of the biggest safety concerns this year isn’t inside a classroom — it’s on the roads. E-bikes are everywhere, and a growing number of riders are children.

News4JAX reviewed the numbers and visited three locations that repeatedly showed up in the reports to explain what drivers are doing wrong — and what the law actually requires.

The St. Johns County School District is heading into a new school year short roughly 70 bus drivers, which means drivers will likely be doing multiple runs on the first day of school.

Sheriff Michelle Cook is urging parents to sit down with their children before the start of the school year to talk about road safety, particularly when it comes to e-bikes.

A wildfire near I-95 in Camden County has grown to about 600 acres and is about 15% contained Thursday morning after smoke billowing onto the highway forced officials to shut down the interstate for hours on Wednesday.

With the first day of school just around the corner, St. Johns County is making progress on several major road projects — and drivers need to know what to expect on their commute.

A 42-year-old man died Friday morning in a violent rollover crash that shut down all northbound lanes of I-75 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An 18-year-old man died early Friday morning when the SUV he was driving flipped on Southeast County Road 325 in Bradford County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Drivers crossing the Buckman Bridge this weekend should expect delays. Two outside lanes of I-295 North will close Friday night as part of ongoing bridge improvement work.

A Jacksonville City Council member has proposed an ordinance aimed at tightening local rules for electric bicycles. It comes as Wolfson Children’s Hospital and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office warn about safety concerns — especially with school starting soon.

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Nassau County School District Superintendent Dr. Kathy Burns explained the new e-bike policies during an interview on The Morning Show.

A wildfire near I-95 in Camden County has grown to about 600 acres and is about 15% contained Thursday morning after smoke billowing onto the highway forced officials to shut down the interstate for hours on Wednesday.

All north and southbound lanes of Interstate 95 are closed in Camden County between Exit 14 and Exit 22 due to heavy smoke from a wildfire reducing visibility.

Jacksonville is seeing fewer crashes on the road this year, but more people are dying in those crashes. The trend is raising questions about what factors are making some crashes more severe and what drivers can do to help prevent deadly outcomes.

The family of the two teens killed in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue described them as active teens who were full of life, and they’re relying on their faith to get them through this trying time.

Two crashes just two hours apart in Marion County left two pedestrians dead overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Two teenage boys died Saturday morning in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue that left the Toyota Camry they were riding in crushed under a large pick-up truck that was hauling two vehicles, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a flipped semi-truck on I-95 South at MLK Parkway Monday morning.

Two teenage boys died Saturday morning in a violent crash on Edgewood Avenue that left the Toyota Camry they were riding in crushed under a large pick-up truck that was hauling two vehicles, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened at Moody Avenue and Whipple Avenue late Friday night.

Drivers crossing the Buckman Bridge this weekend should expect delays. Two outside lanes of I-295 North will close Friday night as part of ongoing bridge improvement work.

Two lanes of I-10 and the on-ramp at I-10/I-295 interchange before Commonwealth Avenue are closed due to an overturned semi-truck, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

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A 43-year-old Gainesville woman was hit by a pickup truck and killed Wednesday night Northeast of Chiefland in Levy County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Weekend closures of County Road 16A between Timberwolf Trail and River Reach Parkway will have St. Johns County drivers going on a 12-mile detour over the next three weeks.

Troopers say the man was walking along the southbound lanes when he crossed in front of the truck and was hit by it.

After a recent video by News4JAX traffic anchor Sophia Vitello on problems along 103rd Street, Sophia heard loud and clear from viewers who said another roadway deserves the spotlight even more: Moncrief Road.

Multiple people were rescued from a retention pond on Sunday after their vehicle went into the water during a crash on I-95 in St. Johns County, firefighters said.

Mayor Donna Deegan’s proposed budget puts millions of dollars toward addressing those everyday concerns, including nearly $36 million for roadway resurfacing, nearly $12 million for new sidewalks and sidewalk repairs, and $25 million for stormwater drainage projects.

A 42-year-old man was killed Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car while chopping up a tree that was down on County Road 329 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A woman died and a St. Johns County deputy was seriously injured Saturday night in a crash on State Road 16, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.

A 56-year-old motorcyclist was hit by a car and killed late Thursday night on Coastal Highway in Vilano Beach, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Thursday night crash has closed all eastbound lanes of Interstate 10 before mile marker 346.

The Department of Homeland Security shared a brief update Wednesday morning after an operation in St. Johns County turned deadly on Tuesday.

All lanes of I-95 North at Exit 42 are closed because of a deadly crash, the Glynn County Police Department said.

In truly “Florida man” fashion, a passenger was caught on camera by a sheriff’s office helicopter launching fireworks at passing cars on I-95 in St. Johns County on July 4.

A pedestrian was hit by a semi and killed Tuesday morning on State Road 16 near I-95, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue.

Two men were shot in the early morning hours Sunday when gunfire erupted after a fight spilled into the street in Downtown Jacksonville, according to police.

A St. Johns County driver is facing criminal charges after going nearly 40 mph over the speed limit on Interstate 95 — during rush hour.

An emergency sewer pipe break on Thursday night in Orange Park is causing detours that could last throughout the weekend.

A blown transformer sparked a fire Wednesday morning in Green Cove Springs, shutting down one road and affecting multiple traffic lights on busy US 17.

A crash south of International Golf Parkway shut down lanes on both sides of I-95 on Friday morning during rush hour.

The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on I-95 South, at SR-9B in Southern Duval County Thursday afternoon.

A 23-year-old driver died early Thursday morning when his car went airborne during a crash in Lake Butler, and he was thrown from the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Construction on a new roundabout at the intersection of Amelia Island Parkway and Buccaneer Trail is in its final stages, and while some drivers welcome the change, others remain skeptical about what it means for their daily commute.

A 70-year-old Jacksonville man died Tuesday night when he was hit by two vehicles while trying to cross Merrill Road at the I-295 eastbound entrance ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Firefighters were on the scene of a vehicle fire on I-10 eastbound at Cassat Ave. Tuesday morning

Three people walking along Jacksonville roads were struck and killed in just one week, according to Jacksonville police and Florida Highway Patrol reports, raising renewed concerns about pedestrian safety on some of the city’s busiest corridors.

A 27-year-old bicyclist was killed Monday night when she was struck by a car in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 68-year-old motorcyclist from Hilliard was critically injured Sunday night in a crash at the intersection of New Kings and Old Kings roads, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Clay County drivers now have a major new commuting option. The Florida Department of Transportation will open the final Clay County segment of the First Coast Expressway at noon Monday.

A 31-year-old man who was driving the wrong way on I-295 early Saturday morning was killed in a head-on crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A YouTube channel that once featured motorcycles appearing to weave dangerously through Central Florida traffic at speeds exceeding 150 mph may be coming to an end — and the creator is pointing to Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law as the reason.

A new study shows that improvements to vehicle safety driven by Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash testing have saved an estimated 48,352 lives and more than $500 billion since the program launched in 1995.

The Shands Bridge is temporarily closed after a barge hit the structure, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Wednesday morning.

Florida House Bill 35, known as “Isaiah’s Law,” is set to take effect July 1. The measure passed the Florida Legislature during the 2026 session.

A crash on the Buckman Bridge was causing backups Monday afternoon.

A 28-year-old Florida man told troopers he thought he saw the anti-Christ before losing control and crashing his pick-up truck early Friday morning on I-75 in Hernando County, according to multiple news reports. Then the man tried to steal a medical helicopter that was called to the scene, investigators said.

A Florida Highway Patrol marked cruiser was badly damaged overnight Monday in a crash at Argyle Forest Boulevard and Merchants Gate Drive.

A 31-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman died Friday morning when their car crashed through a bridge railing in Baker County and flipped upside down into the water, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Residents continue to raise concerns about safety along Sandridge Road, which FHP noted was “unlit” at the time of a crash involving an e-bike that left a 14-year-old boy dead one week ago.

A tractor-trailer flipped onto its side in a crash just before noon Thursday on I-95 southbound in Nassau County.

A man charged with DUI manslaughter in a Jacksonville Beach crash last year has pleaded guilty and was sentenced to prison time.

A Wednesday afternoon crash in Nassau County has closed all northbound lanes on Interstate 95 at State Road 200.

The Sheriff's Office says the accident happened on Philips Highway near the Walmart, while it was raining heavily Tuesday evening.

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-95 North at Baymeadows Road Tuesday morning.

Milling and resurfacing work began Monday on Mayport Road between Atlantic Boulevard and Dutton Island Road, and on Atlantic Boulevard to Seventh Street the Florida Department of Transportation said.

Construction began Monday to replace the seawall along State Road A1A from the Bridge of Lions to Charlotte Street in historic downtown St. Augustine, the Florida Department of Transportation said.

A two-vehicle crash on US Highway 1 resulted in the death of one driver

A 27-year-old motorcyclist died after a pickup truck turned in front of him at County Road 215 and Blanding Boulevard in Clay County on Thursday morning.

More than a year after a Jacksonville elementary teacher and his 1-year-old son were killed crossing Baymeadows Road, the Florida Legislature has earmarked nearly $975,000 to install a pedestrian hybrid beacon crosswalk near Wicked Barley Brewing Company.

Crews were on the scene of a crash on J. Turner Butler Blvd. at Hodges Blvd. Wednesday morning.

A five-vehicle crash on I-95 at JTB injured several people Tuesday evening, including the driver of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle, according to a JSO crash report.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said the SR 206 Bridge is closed in both directions due to a bridge malfunction. Traffic is being rerouted.

More than 3,000 Duval County drivers were fined last month for illegally passing a school bus — and one driver is pushing back.

Nightly closures are scheduled along Interstate 95 near the Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway interchange as part of a bridge demolition operation, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting a deadly crash on Johns Cemetery Road and North Mimosa Avenue in Middleburg.

A crash on the Dames Point bridge was blocking the left northbound lane Tuesday afternoon.

Crews were on the scene of a crash in the southbound lanes on S. Ponce de Leon Blvd. (US 1) at SR 207 Tuesday afternoon.

Firefighters were on the scene of a car fire on I-95 North in St. Johns County Monday afternoon.

At least one person is confirmed dead, following a crash on I-95 South and University Boulevard. The right lane has been blocked off since about 5:45 a.m., as Florida Highway Patrol investigates.

A crash with injuries closed all northbound lanes on Blanding Boulevard at 103rd Street.

Nearly everyone who regularly travels the 18- to 20-mile stretch of I-95 in St. Johns County between County Road 210 and State Road 207 has a story about being stuck in seemingly endless traffic caused by a crash. But News4JAX wanted to know what the data actually show. Is that stretch of highway really as dangerous as it appears?

A Thursday night crash on Butler Boulevard has closed all eastbound lanes from San Pablo Road to Marsh Landing Parkway.