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#AskJAXTDY | Can FDOT make construction zone safer on I-95 near Emerson?

Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | Can FDOT make construction zone safer on I-95 near Emerson?

Jacksonville Today reader Karen F. says people in her office have been discussing the stretch of Interstate 95 in the construction zone. Several co-workers relate that they have had “dangerous close calls at a new ‘unmarked merge” while heading northbound after Emerson Street.

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Could a Raising Cane’s be coming to the new Regency Square Mall development?

Read full article: Could a Raising Cane’s be coming to the new Regency Square Mall development?

City utility JEA is reviewing an adjusted service availability determination request for a 2,786-square-foot, 75-seat Raising Cane’s on 1.34 acres of the former Regency Square Mall property at 9501 Arlington Expressway, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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Man in critical condition after being shot by passenger inside moving car on Atlantic Blvd.

Read full article: Man in critical condition after being shot by passenger inside moving car on Atlantic Blvd.

A man was transported to a hospital in critical condition early Tuesday after he was shot while aboard a moving car on Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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New beginnings for Regency Square Mall start with a name change after property officially sold

Read full article: New beginnings for Regency Square Mall start with a name change after property officially sold

The Regency Square Mall, once a bustling staple for the Arlington community, is entering a new chapter — starting with a new name.

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Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute closing 7 locations, laying off more than 100 employees

Read full article: Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute closing 7 locations, laying off more than 100 employees

The Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute is closing seven of its locations and laying off more than 100 employees.

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1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns Bluff

Read full article: 1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns Bluff

One person died and another was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after a shooting broke out at a gas station at Atlantic Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff.

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JSO: No body camera video to release in case of lieutenant who shot into semi on I-95 last week

Read full article: JSO: No body camera video to release in case of lieutenant who shot into semi on I-95 last week

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office released a statement Monday acknowledging that there is no body camera footage of a bizarre police-involved shooting last week on Interstate 95.

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Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95

Read full article: Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95

Questions remained Tuesday morning after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its lieutenants shot into a semi-truck during rush hour on Monday on Interstate 95 South near Atlantic Boulevard.

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JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police say

Read full article: JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police say

Florida Highway Patrol said I-95 South near Atlantic Boulevard is closed due to “police activity.”

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I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through Tuesday

Read full article: I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through Tuesday

Nightly closures begin Sunday at 10 p.m. from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard and will reopen at 6 a.m. daily until Tuesday, March 11, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

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Pedestrian hit, run over in fatal multi-vehicle crash on Atlantic Boulevard

Read full article: Pedestrian hit, run over in fatal multi-vehicle crash on Atlantic Boulevard

A pedestrian died after he was hit and run over Thursday night on Jacksonville’s southside.

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Beauty Max employee fatally run over while confronting shoplifters trying to get away

Read full article: Beauty Max employee fatally run over while confronting shoplifters trying to get away

An employee at a Southside beauty supply store died Friday night after confronting apparent shoplifters who were trying to get away, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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Presidential debate watch parties highlight voter priorities in Jacksonville

Read full article: Presidential debate watch parties highlight voter priorities in Jacksonville

Democratic and Republican Party supporters across Jacksonville packed different presidential debate watch parties as President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump went head-to-head.

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Man in his 50s dies in crash after hitting Captain D’s sign on Atlantic Boulevard

Read full article: Man in his 50s dies in crash after hitting Captain D’s sign on Atlantic Boulevard

A man in his 50s died in a single-vehicle crash on Atlantic Boulevard on Thursday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Housing, retail and entertainment could be coming to Regency Square Mall with pending redevelopment

Read full article: Housing, retail and entertainment could be coming to Regency Square Mall with pending redevelopment

Major parts of Regency Square Mall could be demolished and redeveloped with multifamily housing, retail, entertainment and other uses when the largely vacant mall is sold, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record.

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Woman leads troopers on 20-mile chase on I-95 that ends in crash at Atlantic Boulevard exit: FHP

Read full article: Woman leads troopers on 20-mile chase on I-95 that ends in crash at Atlantic Boulevard exit: FHP

A 42-year-old woman from Weeki Wachee is facing a slew of charges after leading law enforcement on a nearly 20-mile chase on I-95 before a trooper ended the pursuit with a PIT maneuver.

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City unveils San Marco street designation to honor Jacksonville firefighter who died on duty 56 years ago

Read full article: City unveils San Marco street designation to honor Jacksonville firefighter who died on duty 56 years ago

Jacksonville firefighter Walter W. Flowers was killed on Christmas Day in 1968 when was thrown from a fire truck after it was struck by a train at an Atlantic Boulevard crossing.

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Pedestrian hit by SUV, killed on Atlantic Boulevard Friday night

Read full article: Pedestrian hit by SUV, killed on Atlantic Boulevard Friday night

A pedestrian was killed after being struck by an SUV on Atlantic Boulevard Friday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Iconic Jacksonville restaurant on Atlantic Boulevard demolished to make way for apartments

Read full article: Iconic Jacksonville restaurant on Atlantic Boulevard demolished to make way for apartments

A popular Jacksonville restaurant that was around for more than eight decades is now a pile of debris.

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Tradition marches on as Jacksonville church celebrates ‘Blessing of the Animals’

Read full article: Tradition marches on as Jacksonville church celebrates ‘Blessing of the Animals’

The St. Paul’s Episcopal Church is keeping up with a more than 800-year-old tradition.

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Owners of Regency Square Mall given a dozen citations by city officials in three-year span

Read full article: Owners of Regency Square Mall given a dozen citations by city officials in three-year span

The city of Jacksonville has issued more than $3,000 in fines to the current owners of the Regency Square Mall in a three-year span, because of the deteriorating conditions of the building, News4JAX has learned.

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Car left submerged in San Marco flood waters after strong storms moved across area

Read full article: Car left submerged in San Marco flood waters after strong storms moved across area

There were heavy showers throughout the area on Tuesday which caused some flooding in San Marco and other roads in Jacksonville and beyond.

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FBI raids Duval teachers union building in San Marco

Read full article: FBI raids Duval teachers union building in San Marco

The FBI on Wednesday morning raided the Duval Teachers United building in San Marco.

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Motorcyclist dies in Atlantic Boulevard crash

Read full article: Motorcyclist dies in Atlantic Boulevard crash

Traffic was back to normal on Atlantic Boulevard on Thursday afternoon in the Woodland Acres neighborhood following a fatal motorcycle accident in the morning.

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Crash involving officer shuts down Atlantic Boulevard westbound for hours Monday

Read full article: Crash involving officer shuts down Atlantic Boulevard westbound for hours Monday

A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office police cruiser was involved in a crash Monday morning on Atlantic Boulevard at Century 21 Drive.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-295 near Atlantic Boulevard closes all lanes

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash on I-295 near Atlantic Boulevard closes all lanes

All southbound lanes on Interstate 295 near the Atlantic Boulevard exit are closed Saturday afternoon due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Traffic Update: Atlantic Boulevard between Library and Monument opens after crash; delays still possible

Read full article: Traffic Update: Atlantic Boulevard between Library and Monument opens after crash; delays still possible

A crash on Atlantic Boulevard has closed part of the road between Library Road and Monument Road after a crash early Tuesday morning.

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JSO: Pedestrian killed while sitting in middle of Atlantic Boulevard

Read full article: JSO: Pedestrian killed while sitting in middle of Atlantic Boulevard

A man in his 30s is dead after being hit by a car while sitting in the middle of Atlantic Boulevard Thursday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Beach Road Fish House & Chicken Dinners to close doors on Atlantic Boulevard after 84 years

Read full article: Beach Road Fish House & Chicken Dinners to close doors on Atlantic Boulevard after 84 years

An iconic Jacksonville restaurant is set to close its doors after 83 years in business.

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Neptune Beach residents voice distaste over ‘big green monster’ water tank

Read full article: Neptune Beach residents voice distaste over ‘big green monster’ water tank

Residents on Wednesday evening attended a meeting of the Neptune Beach City Council, where some spoke up about an eyesore water tank that they said was recently built.

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Gas line break fuels traffic jam on Atlantic Boulevard at St. Johns Bluff Road

Read full article: Gas line break fuels traffic jam on Atlantic Boulevard at St. Johns Bluff Road

Crews were working to fix a gas line break Wednesday afternoon that caused a large traffic backup on Atlantic Boulevard eastbound.

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JSO: 2 men say they were shot near business on Atlantic Boulevard

Read full article: JSO: 2 men say they were shot near business on Atlantic Boulevard

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after two people were shot at a business on Atlantic Blvd. early Thursday morning.

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Wreck on Atlantic Boulevard at Arlington Expressway could affect traffic for day

Read full article: Wreck on Atlantic Boulevard at Arlington Expressway could affect traffic for day

A crash Monday evening on Atlantic Boulevard closed three westbound lanes at Arlington Expressway.

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Lost & found: Moviegoers track lost phones, fraudulent charges

Read full article: Lost & found: Moviegoers track lost phones, fraudulent charges

Some Jacksonville moviegoers are warning others that someone used their lost and found phones to buy expensive electronics.

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Thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen from Jacksonville store, owners say

Read full article: Thousands of dollars in jewelry stolen from Jacksonville store, owners say

Jacksonville jewelry store owners are calling out the people they say broke into their store this weekend and stole thousands of dollars worth of merchandise.

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Traffic Alert: Westbound lanes on Mathews Bridge to close this weekend

Read full article: Traffic Alert: Westbound lanes on Mathews Bridge to close this weekend

Drivers are going to need to seek alternative routes before crossing the Mathews Bridge this weekend.

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Woman dead after hit by car

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A woman is dead after being hit by a car Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Report: Beach Road Fish House & Chicken Dinners to close; apartments planned for site

Read full article: Report: Beach Road Fish House & Chicken Dinners to close; apartments planned for site

An iconic Jacksonville restaurant is set to close its doors after 83 years in business.

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34-year-old man hit with DUI charge after driving wrong way on I-95

Read full article: 34-year-old man hit with DUI charge after driving wrong way on I-95

The Florida Highway Patrol said a 34-year-old male was arrested for a DUI after a wrong-way incident on Saturday morning.

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More than 100 take part in ‘March for Reproductive Rights’ in Neptune Beach

Read full article: More than 100 take part in ‘March for Reproductive Rights’ in Neptune Beach

Heather Weidle said she organized Saturday’s march out of frustration with the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v. Wade.

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Owner of Neptune Beach gas station accused of selling alcohol to minors

Read full article: Owner of Neptune Beach gas station accused of selling alcohol to minors

A “We Check ID” sign is taped on the door, but Neptune Beach police said the owner of the 76 Gas Station off Atlantic Boulevard was not doing that.

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Motorized scooter operator killed in crash involving dump truck on Atlantic Boulevard: JSO

Read full article: Motorized scooter operator killed in crash involving dump truck on Atlantic Boulevard: JSO

A man riding a motorized scooter was killed Tuesday afternoon in a crash involving a dump truck on Atlantic Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

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FDOT says coming changes to Emerson and I-95 will cut down on crashes

Read full article: FDOT says coming changes to Emerson and I-95 will cut down on crashes

The Florida Department of Transportation is working on a $312 million project to cut down on traffic and improve safety.

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JTA says relief on the way for San Pablo Road traffic jams with groundbreaking Thursday

Read full article: JTA says relief on the way for San Pablo Road traffic jams with groundbreaking Thursday

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will break ground on a new project that will ease traffic jams on San Pablo Road.

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Video appears to show people driving erratically in parking lot near Atlantic & Kernan boulevards

Read full article: Video appears to show people driving erratically in parking lot near Atlantic & Kernan boulevards

Video obtained Wednesday night by News4JAX appears to show people driving erratically in a parking lot along Atlantic Boulevard near the intersection of Kernan Boulevard.

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Bicyclist seriously injured in collision with car, JFRD says

Read full article: Bicyclist seriously injured in collision with car, JFRD says

A bicyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car Monday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

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Florida catching up to national average in gas prices as drivers lament spiking costs

Read full article: Florida catching up to national average in gas prices as drivers lament spiking costs

Gas prices are at a new record-high and there is no sign of slowing down. Industry experts predict we could hit $4.50 per gallon soon.

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Woman dies after being struck by van on Atlantic Boulevard

Read full article: Woman dies after being struck by van on Atlantic Boulevard

A pedestrian was killed Friday night after she was struck by a van on Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Jacksonville man wins $1 million on Florida Lottery scratch-off game

Read full article: Jacksonville man wins $1 million on Florida Lottery scratch-off game

He turned $30 into $1,000,000.

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Child wanders from home, drowns in neighbor’s pool, police say

Read full article: Child wanders from home, drowns in neighbor’s pool, police say

A child younger than 5 years old wandered away from home Saturday and was found dead in a nearby pool, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

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Pedestrian hurt after being hit by car on Atlantic Blvd.

Read full article: Pedestrian hurt after being hit by car on Atlantic Blvd.

A pedestrian was seriously injured Monday after they were hit by a car near the Holiday Hill neighborhood.

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Pickup truck sought in deadly Jacksonville hit-and-run

Read full article: Pickup truck sought in deadly Jacksonville hit-and-run

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday released a photo from the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash as investigators work toward making an arrest.

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Motorcyclist killed in hit and run Saturday morning at Arlington Road and Atlantic Blvd.

Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in hit and run Saturday morning at Arlington Road and Atlantic Blvd.

A man is dead after his motorcycle collided with a truck at Arlington Road and Atlantic Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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FHP: Man killed, woman seriously injured in crash involving motorcycle on Atlantic Boulevard

Read full article: FHP: Man killed, woman seriously injured in crash involving motorcycle on Atlantic Boulevard

A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a crash involving a motorcycle on Sunday morning on Atlantic Boulevard at Joeandy Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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Demonstrators against Cuba’s communist leadership protest again in Jacksonville

Read full article: Demonstrators against Cuba’s communist leadership protest again in Jacksonville

"Free Cuba’ demonstrations are raging across Florida, calling for an end to the Communist regime.

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FHP: Charges pending against driver who caused death of motorcyclist

Read full article: FHP: Charges pending against driver who caused death of motorcyclist

A news release from Florida Highway Patrol shows charges are pending against a 58-year-old Jacksonville man whose fatal error caused the death of a 44-year-old man from Neptune Beach.

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Pedestrian dies in car crash on Atlantic Boulevard

Read full article: Pedestrian dies in car crash on Atlantic Boulevard

One pedestrian died Friday night in a car accident.

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Police activity closes I-295 southbound exit ramp to Atlantic Blvd

Read full article: Police activity closes I-295 southbound exit ramp to Atlantic Blvd

The I-295 southbound exit ramp to Atlantic Boulevard is closed, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The closure is being caused by unspecified police activity, and JSO has not yet said when they expect the exit ramp to reopen.

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Jacksonville couple says SUV was attacked by group on minibikes

Read full article: Jacksonville couple says SUV was attacked by group on minibikes

You might have seen them: Hundreds of motorcyclists cruising through Jacksonville last weekend. It was supposed to be an enjoyable event for bikers, but one couple says it wasn’t all fun and games.

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Miles of delays: Crash on Fuller Warren Bridge snarled traffic Friday morning

Read full article: Miles of delays: Crash on Fuller Warren Bridge snarled traffic Friday morning

Traffic was backed up to University Boulevard during the worst of it, an incredible 4 miles away from the crash scene.

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Man shot, then he was carjacked

Read full article: Man shot, then he was carjacked

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man is recovering from a gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon while Jacksonville police look for the person who shot him and stole his car. It happened about 2 p.m. at an apartment complex on Century 21 Drive, off Atlantic Boulevard. The man was hospitalized but managed to provide a description and the nickname of the shooter to the police. The car was recovered but the search is still on from the gunman.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Wrecks at Blanding and Atlantic blocking I-295 lanes

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Wrecks at Blanding and Atlantic blocking I-295 lanes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two southbound lanes of I-295 at Blanding and one southbound lane of I-295 at Atlantic Boulevard are closed by traffic accidents on Monday morning. Click play button above for live Florida Department of Transportation camera views.

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JSO investigating suspicious incident involving woman

Read full article: JSO investigating suspicious incident involving woman

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a suspicious incident that occurred in the 8400 block of Atlantic Boulevard on Sunday. Officers responded to the area just after 7 p.m. and met with witnesses to the incident. Witnesses advised that a white female in her early to mid-20s entered a local business appearing frantic and seeking help. The JSO is seeking information on the two in an effort to ascertain the safety of those involved and to identify if a crime actually occurred. AdAnyone having witnessed the incident or having any information that could assist in this investigation is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office immediately at 904-630-0500.

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Ground turned as Publix-anchored mall finally underway in San Marco

Read full article: Ground turned as Publix-anchored mall finally underway in San Marco

Groundbreaking of the East San Marco development that will be anchored by a Publix Super Market. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Heavy equipment has been moving earth at the corner of Atlantic Boulevard and Hendricks Avenue for several weeks, but Regency Centers ceremonially broke ground Tuesday for what will become the East San Marco shopping center. “San Marco has deserved this project for a long time,” Patrick McKinley, vice president and market officer at Regency Centers, told the newspaper. Along with the previously announced two-story, 60,000-square-foot Publix Super Markets anchor store, the center will include OrangeTheory Fitness. East San Marco will become great example of collaboration from a fantastic group of people, serving a community long overdue for a place like this,” McKinley said in a news release.

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Vaccine distribution to begin at 18 Jacksonville Walmart locations

Read full article: Vaccine distribution to begin at 18 Jacksonville Walmart locations

Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced that 18 Walmart stores in Jacksonville will begin administering doses of the COVID-19 vaccine starting Friday. DeSantis, who was joined by Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry at the Walmart Supercenter on Atlantic Boulevard, said there will be 119 Walmart stores across 34 Florida counties that will offer the COVID-19 vaccine for senior citizens. Walmart stores in Baker County, Bradford County, Clay County and Columbia County will also offer the vaccine, according to the governor. DeSantis said expanding vaccination efforts to Walmart stores across the state will help address some of the inequality issues raised by critics. There’ll be six Publix in Clay County, and they’ll also be one in Columbia County,” DeSantis said.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Atlantic Boulevard at University

Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Atlantic Boulevard at University

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A motorcyclist died Wednesday night in a crash on Atlantic Boulevard at the intersection of University Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to Lt. Flatt, with the Sheriff’s Office, the motorcyclist was a woman who was believed to be in her 20s. Two other vehicles involved in the crash remained at the scene, Flatt said. JSO did not provide details on how the crash happened, but the crash report has been requested. The crash closed all lanes of Atlantic, westbound and eastbound.

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Bicyclist hit, killed on Atlantic Boulevard, JSO says

Read full article: Bicyclist hit, killed on Atlantic Boulevard, JSO says

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A bicyclist was fatally struck by a car on Atlantic Boulevard on Monday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The accident was reported by the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department around 7 p.m. According to police, a woman was riding a bicycle across the westbound lanes of Atlantic Boulevard, just west of Interstate 295, when she was hit by a car traveling west. Police said the bicyclist was critically injured when they arrived at the scene. The Sheriff’s Office said two occupants of the car stopped and are cooperating with police.

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Atlantic Boulevard service road at Intracoastal to be closed up to 1 year

Read full article: Atlantic Boulevard service road at Intracoastal to be closed up to 1 year

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Atlantic Boulevard service road on the Intracoastal Bridge is closing soon for roadwork and could be closed for up to a year, the Florida Department of Transportation said. FDOT said the service road for drivers headed westbound on Atlantic Boulevard will close Monday. The closure is expected to be in place throughout a bridge improvement project to install a cathodic protection system on the structure. The project is expected to be completed in fall 2021, weather and unforeseen circumstances permitting. Stay informed about lane closures and roadwork in your area by following FDOT District 2 at @MyFDOT_NEFL on Twitter or at MyFDOTNEFL on Facebook.

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Wounded man walks mile for help after Arlington shooting

Read full article: Wounded man walks mile for help after Arlington shooting

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man is recovering after he was shot early Wednesday morning on Jasper Avenue near the intersection of Arlington Place Road. A Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office spokesman said the man was shot about 2:30 a.m., then walked about a mile to a Mobil/Circle K gas station at Atlantic Boulevard and Bowland Street to get help. Employees called 911 and the man was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. JSO said there was no suspect information provided by the man who was shot. Police are asking that anyone with information to contact JSO at 904-630-0500, email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or call CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

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More businesses moving to set up shop in San Marco area

Read full article: More businesses moving to set up shop in San Marco area

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – San Marco is attracting businesses from other parts of town, setting up a new boom in development for the historic neighborhood. Historic San Marco is known for its distinctive shops and boutiques. Historic San Marco is know for its distinctive shops & boutiques. “San Marco is already vibrant and we’re Caribbean fusion and people love our food. It also plans to open its new location by mid-November taking the spot of the former Vino’s Pizza & Grill in San Marco.

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Man shot to death behind Arlington business

Read full article: Man shot to death behind Arlington business

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man walking behind a strip mall on Atlantic Boulevard Saturday evening came across a man shot and called for help. Jacksonville Fire-Rescue found the man was already dead. They believe the man, between 18 and 24 years old, was shot there but they don’t know when. Police were hoping to find surveillance video and witnesses that could help narrow down when it happened and who may have shot the man. Police are asking that anyone with information contact JSO at 904-630-0500, email jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or call CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.

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Regency testing site no longer offers antibody tests

Read full article: Regency testing site no longer offers antibody tests

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Antibody tests are no longer being offered at state sponsored testing sites, including the site in Regency Square, according to the City of Jacksonville. Antibody tests are still available at the Fortuna Senior Center site on McCormick Road from Monday through Wednesday, and at the site on Atlantic Boulevard from Thursday through Saturday, the cited noted in a Friday tweet. The map of all testing locations and other information about the testing sites is updated on the city’s website.

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New Jacksonville dog park opens at Abess Park off Girvin Road

Read full article: New Jacksonville dog park opens at Abess Park off Girvin Road

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dog owners living near Atlantic Boulevard and Girvin Road wont have to travel far to get their pups some exercise. A new dog park has opened at Abess Park, just in time for Labor Day weekend. The park near the corner of Girvin Road and Abess Boulevard, just north of Atlantic Boulevard, will be open from dawn to dusk and features separate fenced areas for large and all dogs. The large dog section includes a loop trail through the woodland area and an open grassy field for free play. Given the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt strongly that we needed to open this dog park as quickly as possible to allow our constituents a safe and healthy alternative for experiencing the outdoors.The dog park rules include:

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JSO: 1 dead, 1 injured after crash at Atlantic Boulevard & Spring Forest Avenue

Read full article: JSO: 1 dead, 1 injured after crash at Atlantic Boulevard & Spring Forest Avenue

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man died and another person was injured after a crash Tuesday at Atlantic Boulevard and Spring Forest Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The crash, which happened just after 11:30 a.m., blocked all lanes of Atlantic Boulevard at the intersection for several hours. According to police, a man was driving north on Spring Forest Avenue when he tried to turn east onto Atlantic Boulevard, failed to clear the intersection and was T-boned by another vehicle. According to the Sheriff’s Office, another person suffered a non-life-threatening injury. Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to call JSO at 904-630-0500.

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COVID-19 testing coming to beaches

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. One of the additional coronavirus testing sites coming to Jacksonville this week will open Thursday on Atlantic Boulevard in Neptune Beach -- the first public, free testing site at the beaches. And the citys longest-running and largest testing site -- Lot J of TIAA Bank Field -- will close at the end of Wednesday and reopen Thursday at Regency Square Mall. With the added capacity from city-operated testing, as many as 5,000 people can be tested for COVID-19 in Jacksonville every day. Because of these sites, three federally-run surge testing sites that opened last week for a short period of time and dozens of commercial testing sites now offering coronavirus testing, wait times at the existing sites such as Lot J have dropped from hours to minutes. Hours of operation starting Saturday for the Regency site will be announced once finalized.

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Car, motorcycle crash results in fatality

Read full article: Car, motorcycle crash results in fatality

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville Fire and Rescue responded to the scene of a crash on Art Museum Drive and Atlantic Boulevard Sunday night. Crews found a car and motorcycle had crashed resulting in critical injuries. Crews are responding to a traffic accident at Art Museum dr and Atlantic blvd involving a motorcycle vs a car... S12 is on scene advising critical injuries....expect delays in the area. — MyJFRD (@JFRDJAX) July 6, 2020The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office provided an update that the crash did result in a fatality. JFRD said traffic in the area should expect delays.

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Car involved in shooting crashes in front of Arlington business

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A car involved in a shooting Monday afternoon in the Arlington area crashed in front of a business on Atlantic Boulevard. A Dodge Charger appeared to have clipped a canopy and a parked car in front of the Rent-A-Wheel on Atlantic Boulevard, west of Southside Boulevard. Police cars had the road blocked off in front of the business, which was surrounded by crime scene tape. News4Jax learned someone in the Charger was injured in an apparent shooting. We have a crew at the scene and will update as more information becomes available.

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Man accused of abducting woman at gunpoint appears to Facebook Live as police search for him

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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office responded early Sunday to a home, where police said they learned a 21-year-old woman was taken from the residence at gunpoint. The Sheriff’s Office announced just after 9:30 a.m. Sunday that the woman had been found, but officers were still looking for Cruz. Daniel Anthony Cruz (Jacksonville Sheriff's Office)Several viewers later sent News4Jax a link to a Facebook Live that appeared to have been posted by Cruz as police searched for him. “I’m on Live cuz I’m good. Anyone who has any information about Cruz’s whereabouts is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

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Overturned dump truck leaks fuel on I-95

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Published: February 14, 2020, 9:13 am Updated: February 14, 2020, 11:11 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A dump truck overturned Friday morning on I-95 southbound at Atlantic Boulevard, according to Jacksonville firefighters. The truck leaked diesel fuel and Hazmat was called in to clean it up. The truck was cleared from the scene by 11 a.m. Check the interactive traffic map below for the latest conditions around town.

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Child found wandering in Jacksonville at 3:30 a.m. identified

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VIDEO: Police have located the parents of a 4-year-old boy named Kendrick who was found wandering along Atlantic Boulevard near Kernan. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Child found wandering in Jacksonville at 3:30 a.m. identified

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Police have located the parents of a 4-year-old boy named Kendrick who was found about 3:30 a.m. Friday wandering along Atlantic Boulevard near Kernan. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was told that the parents gave the boy cold medicate before the family went to sleep Thursday. When they woke up, they found the front door of their apartment unlocked and the child gone. The parents told News4Jax they and the boy's siblings were in the apartment all night and were upset when they learned he was gone. *** https://t.co/aeHxwrJ4EJ Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) November 8, 2019.

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Cellphone video appears to show fight in the middle of Atlantic Boulevard

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A video appears to show a fight in the middle of a busy road in Arlington. It happened Monday while traffic was heavy in both directions of Atlantic Boulevard near the intersection of Monument Road. In the cellphone video, her young daughter can be heard singing inside the car while an argument between two men turned physical outside the vehicle. It's unclear what prompted the men to get out of their vehicles on Atlantic Boulevard and start arguing, but the video appears to show one man punching the other man. You have to remember that you dont want to get into a potential situation with someone, so stay in your car," Jefferson said.

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Construction worker critically injured in electrical accident on Kernan Boulevard

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A construction worker installing traffic signals Friday morning on North Kernan Boulevard in East Arlington was critically injured when a boom truck he was in hit a high power transmission line, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The man operating the crane was doing electrical work for a subcontractor working on a Jacksonville Transportation Authority, tried to get off the truck but was shocked. Residents in the area heard what sounded like an explosion, smelled something burning and came outside to see what was happening. Sky4 aerials just before noon showed rescue personnel, Jacksonville police and a JEA crew were at the intersection of Kernan and Running River Road, which is north of Atlantic Boulevard. A previous News4Jax report on the JTA Mobility Works project said a 3-mile stretch of Kernan Boulevard between Atlantic Boulevard and McCormick Road was being widened, with new traffic lights, sidewalks and a bicycle path added.

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High school golfer, father scare off pair trying to break into Jalen Ramsey's former home

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office was called to investigate Monday afternoon after a high school golfer and her father helped scare off two people who tried to break into Jalen Ramsey's former home in Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club. A father and daughter, who wished to remain anonymous, said they were in town for a high school golf tournament. While on the course, the high school golfer said she noticed suspicious activity near the home. Then two came bolting out of the back screened-in porch," said the father of the student golfer. It was a high school golf match and that was the last thing we would expect to happen."

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Game over for majority of adult arcades in Jacksonville

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - For the majority of adult arcades in Jacksonville, it's game over, as the arcades that have simulated gambling devices are now illegal in Jacksonville. On Monday, code enforcement visited 83 locations and 75 were closed as part of a crackdown, according to the city. City code enforcement inspectors and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Monday posted condemned signs at arcades that still had games inside the rooms. WATCH: Game over for most adult arcades in JacksonvilleSome who live near the sites in Jacksonville -- such as Lief Olsen, who lives near a game room on the Westside -- said it's about time. A viewer on Monday sent News4Jax a photo showing code enforcement and police at an arcade at North Edgewood and Commonwealth avenues.

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Game over for nearly a third of adult arcades in Jacksonville

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - For numerous adult arcades in Jacksonville, it's game over, as the arcades that have simulated gambling devices are now illegal in Jacksonville. The deadline for the businesses to shut down was 11:59 p.m. Sunday, several months ahead of Feb. 1, 2020, the date that Jacksonville City Council members decided the businesses had to cease operations. City code enforcement inspectors and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office on Monday posted condemned signs at arcades that still had games inside the rooms. WATCH: Game over for numerous adult arcades in JacksonvilleSome who live near the sites in Jacksonville -- such as Lief Olsen, who lives near a game room on the Westside -- said it's about time. A viewer on Monday sent News4Jax a photo showing code enforcement and police at an arcade at North Edgewood and Commonwealth avenues.

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2 Academy Sports employees accused of stealing more than $7K worth of merchandise

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville police arrested two employees of Academy Sports on Atlantic Boulevard who are accused of stealing thousands of dollars' worth of merchandise from the sporting goods store. According to the arrest report, the two women stole $7,890 worth of merchandise. In addition, according to the arrest report, Seang and Baloch admitted to stealing $5,000 worth of clothing. The loss prevention officer told police that the lost revenue including what the two women self-reported came to $12,890. A store employee, who wished to remain anonymous, told News4Jax that he was shocked because both women appeared to be hard workers.

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Developer announces plan for former Kmart site in Neptune Beach

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A retail, entertainment and hotel center development named Saltwater Row is going to be built on the site of a long-closed Kmart store near Atlantic Boulevard and Third Street in Neptune Beach.... Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Developer announces plan for former Kmart site in Neptune Beach

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NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. - A retail, entertainment and hotel center development named Saltwater Row is going to be built on the site of a long-closed Kmart store near Atlantic Boulevard and Third Street in Neptune Beach. The first phase will include 30,000 square feet of retail on the ground floor with a 44-room boutique hotel above the retail. Plans for the second phase include an approximately 150-room upscale hotel from a national brand. "I think it's exciting," lifelong Neptune Beach resident Corey Grusden said. Franklin Street Real Estate Services is preleasing Saltwater Row.

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Police: Masked man breaks into pharmacy with ax, steals drugs

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A masked man broke into a pharmacy in St. Nicholas and stole drugs, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff's Office report. It happened early Monday morning at Panama Pharmacy on Atlantic Boulevard. The police report shows a man wearing yellow gloves, a tan face mask and a dark jacket broke into the pharmacy by using what appeared to be an ax. But, I mean, to sledgehammer open a wall, thats crazy," said pharmacy owner Kevin Duane, who alerted police to the burglary. "He crawled his way down, and he had an ax and a sledgehammer, and he axed the wall and broke down the wall and entered the pharmacy from the wall," Duane said.

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Cracking the code: What's behind your car insurance rate?

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When Fowler moved to Atlantic Beach, his car insurance jumped more than $150, prompting him to switch insurance carriers. We asked experts with TheZebra.com, a nationwide car insurance quote search engine, why insurance would be more expensive in one ZIP code than in the neighboring one. Natural disasters, like Hurricane Michael, which devastated the Florida Panhandle in 2018, are also driving car insurance rates up. We also learned that bundling your car insurance with your home insurance can save you at least 10% on your car insurance rates, but be sure to check the length of the term to make sure they expire at the same time. Explore car insurance rates in your neighborhoodCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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Cicis Pizza location in Jacksonville closes doors

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Cicis Pizza on Dunn Avenue in Jacksonville has shut its doors. A sign on the door posted for customers read:"CLOSED: Please visit the following locations: Atlantic Blvd and Blanding Blvd"The manager of the Cicis on Atlantic Boulevard confirmed the information. News4Jax called the Dunn Avenue store to find there was a new answering machine message stating the closure. It is unknown why the store quickly shut down. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

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FDOT hosts open house to improve busy Neptune Beach intersection

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NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation is hosting an open house Tuesday night about proposed changes to the intersection of Atlantic Boulevard and Third Street in Neptune Beach. The open house will be followed by a public comment period. According to the most recent concept plan, proposed improvements also include road widening and resurfacing near the intersection. To learn more about the project, you can attend the open house on Tuesday night from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Beaches Branch Library. The open house will be followed by a public comment period starting at 6:30 p.m. Visit nflroads.com for additional project details.

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