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LGBTQ+ community, allies walk across the Acosta Bridge to celebrate Pride
Read full article: LGBTQ+ community, allies walk across the Acosta Bridge to celebrate PrideMembers of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies walked up the Acosta Bridge, smiling, waving, and holding items that would shine bright in the dark.
‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directive
Read full article: ‘It’s an expression’: Local activists light bridge red, black and green for Juneteenth despite state directiveThe Northside Coalition, a local civil rights group, lined the Main Street Bridge to light it red, black and green for Juneteenth on Wednesday night
Dozens of tow trucks drive across Acosta Bridge, bring awareness to ‘Move Over Law’
Read full article: Dozens of tow trucks drive across Acosta Bridge, bring awareness to ‘Move Over Law’Dozens of tow truck drivers are preparing to drive across the Acosta Bridge to bring awareness to Florida’s ‘Move Over Law’ while honoring one of their own who died after being hit on the job.
‘We have a lot of momentum’: LGBTQ+ community, supporters come together to protest, vigil
Read full article: ‘We have a lot of momentum’: LGBTQ+ community, supporters come together to protest, vigilTwo events were held Sunday to honor the LGBTQ+ community and protest recent legislation, which eventgoers say is anti-trans.
Main Street Bridge to be closed nightly next week
Read full article: Main Street Bridge to be closed nightly next weekWith one eye on the approach of a tropical system, the Florida Department of Transportation plans to close the Main Street Bridge nightly for work from Monday, Sept. 26, through Friday, Sept. 30.
Acosta Bridge displays rainbow colors recognizing Pride Month
Read full article: Acosta Bridge displays rainbow colors recognizing Pride MonthAfter facing scrutiny for turning off the rainbow lights during Pride Month last year, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority lit up the bridge on Monday night.
Acosta Bridge to display rainbow colors recognizing Pride Month amid state backlash in 2021
Read full article: Acosta Bridge to display rainbow colors recognizing Pride Month amid state backlash in 2021After facing scrutiny for turning off the rainbow lights during pride month last year, Jacksonville Transportation Authority is ensuring residents that the lighting plan is on track for next week.
Pride Month lights on Acosta Bridge; State Sen. Travis Hutson; 100 Black Men of Jacksonville President Ronnie King
Read full article: Pride Month lights on Acosta Bridge; State Sen. Travis Hutson; 100 Black Men of Jacksonville President Ronnie KingOn this edition of “This Week in Jacksonville,” Equality Florida’s Jimmy Midyette discusses the impact of changing the lights on the Acosta Bridge from rainbow for Pride Month to blue and then back to rainbow again. State Sen. Travis Hutson weighs in on the governor signing the largest state budget in Florida’s history. Some of the vetoes included killing requests to fund the Hotel Ponce de Leon Preservation and Restoration ($250,000) and a program called St. John’s Schools Classroom to Careers/Flagships. And 100 Black Men of Jacksonville President Ronnie King reacts to a bill that would have given $1 million to a project called Coding in Color being vetoed.
Pride walk on Acosta Bridge supports LGBTQ community in wake of rainbow lights dispute
Read full article: Pride walk on Acosta Bridge supports LGBTQ community in wake of rainbow lights disputeDays after the Acosta Bridge was re-lit in the colors of the rainbow, hundreds gathered Saturday to unite to support the LGBTQ+ community.
‘I am not involved in bridge lighting,’ DeSantis says when asked about pride lights
Read full article: ‘I am not involved in bridge lighting,’ DeSantis says when asked about pride lightsThe Florida Department of Transportation disclosed this week that it received five phone complaints about a rainbow light display on the Acosta Bridge, and directed the lights be returned to the traditional blue color.
FDOT took 5 phone calls before crackdown on Pride Month lights
Read full article: FDOT took 5 phone calls before crackdown on Pride Month lightsA parade of colors could once again be seen shining along the surface of the St. Johns River on Wednesday night, a reflection of a rainbow light display along Jacksonville’s Acosta Bridge.
Acosta Bridge’s rainbow lights return; I-TEAM uncovers why they were shut off
Read full article: Acosta Bridge’s rainbow lights return; I-TEAM uncovers why they were shut offThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority again lit the Acosta Bridge in rainbow colors Wednesday night after being told Tuesday by the Florida Department of Transportation that its color scheme was “out of compliance” with its existing permit.
JTA: FDOT says Acosta Bridge’s rainbow scheme ‘out of compliance’ with permit
Read full article: JTA: FDOT says Acosta Bridge’s rainbow scheme ‘out of compliance’ with permitAfter planning to keep the Acosta Bridge lit up in rainbow colors for Pride Month, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority on Tuesday said it was told by the Florida Department of Transportation that its color scheme was “out of compliance” with its existing permit.
A look at the overall condition of each of Jacksonville’s 7 major bridges
Read full article: A look at the overall condition of each of Jacksonville’s 7 major bridgesThe News4Jax I-TEAM reviewed data from the Florida Department of Transportation and the federal government’s National Bridge Inventory database on Jacksonville’s seven key bridges.
Your guide to the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
Read full article: Your guide to the 2021 TaxSlayer Gator BowlThe TaxSlayer Gator Bowl has also instituted mobile ticketing, cashless concessions and enhanced cleaning protocols to keep fans safe. RELATED: Countdown is on as new-look TaxSlayer Gator Bowl approachesStadium security & parkingFans attending the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl should download their mobile ticket to their Apple Wallet or Google Wallet to ensure expedited entry at the gates. The NFL clear bag policy will be in place for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl Play & WinTaxSlayer Gator Bowl Play and Win is a new way to enjoy the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl experience from the stands or at home. EventsTaxSlayer Gator Bowl New Year’s Eve RunKick off the game week with the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl New Year’s Eve Run to benefit Gator Bowl Charities.
Witness nearly part of tragic Main Street Bridge crash that killed 2
Read full article: Witness nearly part of tragic Main Street Bridge crash that killed 2JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man who was directly behind one of the vehicles that was involved in a deadly crash on the Main Street Bridge shared his account with News4Jax on Tuesday. The two people who died in that crash have been identified as Jackeline Penalver, 34, and Robert Lease, 77. Totty says he could have been the one killed in that crash. Totty says he was traveling south along the bridge and was just about to pass an SUV that was in front of him. But now he finds himself a witness to a horrific crash that killed two people.
Block parties and conversation: Jacksonville celebrates Juneteenth
Read full article: Block parties and conversation: Jacksonville celebrates JuneteenthIn celebration of the holiday, the Acosta Bridge was lit up, just one way that Juneteenth was celebrated in the River City. People around the area participated in block parties and community conversation to discuss and learn about what June 19th means. This years Juneteenth celebration has taken on a new light given the recent civil unrest and many companies have closed their offices to observe the holiday. Today Tea Posh Naturals kicked off their three-day celebration of Juneteenth with a block party to bring the community together while supporting black-owned businesses. The celebration of Juneteenth will continue Saturday across Jacksonville.
Acosta Bridge goes red, white and blue for Memorial weekend to honor fallen heroes
Read full article: Acosta Bridge goes red, white and blue for Memorial weekend to honor fallen heroesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. To show respect over Memorial Day weekend and to honor those who fought for the United States and did not make it home, the Jacksonville Transit Authority is lighting up the Acosta Bridge. The recently installed LED lighting system turned the bridge red, white and blue Friday night and it will continue to shine through Monday evening. The lights will be on from dusk until dawn.
$2.6 million Acosta Bridge LED lighting project to be online by summer
Read full article: $2.6 million Acosta Bridge LED lighting project to be online by summerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – New LED lights will illuminate the Acosta Bridge by this summer, according to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA). You may remember the blue neon system that used to light up the Acosta Bridge. The new color-changing LED system cost $2.6 million and will be installed by Miller Electric, John Finotti spokesman for JTA said last year. Crews test new LED lighting system on the Acosta Bridge. After testing a 48-foot strip of the lights on Tuesday night, JTA said it expects the new LED lighting project to be online by July 4.
Detour planned for I-95 North at Fuller Warren Bridge this weekend
Read full article: Detour planned for I-95 North at Fuller Warren Bridge this weekendJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As part of the Interstate 10/Interstate 95 Operational Improvements project, I-95 northbound at the Fuller Warren Bridge will be detoured from 10:30 p.m. Friday to 5:30 a.m. Saturday as crews place beams on the I-95 northbound to I-10 westbound ramp, the Florida Department of Transportation said. Drivers traveling north on I-95 will be detoured to the downtown exit ramps and onto the Acosta Bridge. From the Acosta Bridge, traffic will take a right onto Broad Street and then a left onto Adams Street, where traffic can travel north on I-95 or west on I-10. As part of the detour for I-10 westbound traffic and the alternate detour for I-95 northbound traffic, drivers will be directed to the downtown exit ramps and onto the Acosta Bridge. From the Acosta Bridge traffic, drivers will take a left on Riverside Avenue and then a left onto Forest Street, where traffic can take I-10 westbound or I-95 northbound.
Fireworks viewing tips for downtown, the beaches
Read full article: Fireworks viewing tips for downtown, the beachesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - We're just a few hours away from the Fourth of July fireworks show. It starts at 9 p.m. on channel 4 with the fireworks set to go off at 9:45 p.m. If you're heading downtown to see the fireworks over the river, there are some things you need to knowIts going to get crowded so it's best to leave early and stake out a spot. Youre going to want to keep those closures in mind as youre heading back home after the fireworks show as well. So if you're heading to the beach for the fireworks show you'll need to be patient too as the streets and beach are already jammed with people.