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No injuries in morning shootout on Beach Blvd that caused several crashes, hours-long traffic jam
Read full article: No injuries in morning shootout on Beach Blvd that caused several crashes, hours-long traffic jamA shootout that erupted during the morning rush on Monday left numerous vehicles, a business and a home along Beach Boulevard with bullet holes and caused several car crashes on Jacksonville’s southside.
Jacksonville Humane Society searching for families to foster pets during Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Jacksonville Humane Society searching for families to foster pets during Hurricane MiltonIf you are looking for a way to make a pawsitive impact during the storm, there’s still time to serve as a temporary foster with the Jacksonville Humane Society (JHS).
#AskJAXTDY | Why does Sans Pareil neighborhood still have dirt roads?
Read full article: #AskJAXTDY | Why does Sans Pareil neighborhood still have dirt roads?Q: Jacksonville Today reader Stephen M. has a question about a neighborhood off Beach Boulevard that has no paved roads and experienced flooding during recent rains — again.
‘You need a kayak’: Residents on some Jacksonville dirt roads report issues with entering, exiting amid flooding
Read full article: ‘You need a kayak’: Residents on some Jacksonville dirt roads report issues with entering, exiting amid floodingAfter days of rain, people who live on some dirt roads in Jacksonville, said their streets are impassable for cars too low to the ground.
6 years ago, the roof of a Jacksonville strip mall partially collapsed. Now that it’s finally demolished, what’s next?
Read full article: 6 years ago, the roof of a Jacksonville strip mall partially collapsed. Now that it’s finally demolished, what’s next?Now that the strip mall is gone perhaps it could become the new home for many.
2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 17
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 17Republican Jessica Baker is seeking re-election in Florida House District 17, which covers the portion of Mandarin that is east of Old St. Augustine Road and Hood Landing Road, as well as a large portion of the Southside south of Beach Boulevard. She’ll face Democrat Bryson Morgan in November.
2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 14
Read full article: 2024 Voter's Guide: Florida House District 14Democratic incumbent Kimberly Daniels defeated two primary challengers in Florida House District 14, which covers from Brooklyn and downtown north to include a sliver of Northwest Jacksonville and much of the Northside east of Lem Turner Road and south of Interstate 295 as well as Arlington and part of the Southside north of the Hart Expressway to Beach Boulevard and west of Southside Boulevard.
‘It breaks my heart’: Mother whose son was injured in bike crash reacts to bicyclist killed in crash
Read full article: ‘It breaks my heart’: Mother whose son was injured in bike crash reacts to bicyclist killed in crashA mother whose son was injured last year in a bicycle crash said deaths like the bicyclist from Saturday morning are preventable.
Beach Boulevard drainage improvement project begins in June
Read full article: Beach Boulevard drainage improvement project begins in JuneConstruction to improve drainage on Beach Boulevard from Cedar Swamp Creek to Brougham Avenue begins in June, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Elderly man charged with DUI manslaughter nearly 2 years after deadly 3-vehicle crash at Southside, Beach Blvd.
Read full article: Elderly man charged with DUI manslaughter nearly 2 years after deadly 3-vehicle crash at Southside, Beach Blvd.A 73-year-old was arrested and charged with DUI manslaughter in a multi-vehicle crash on Southside Boulevard near Beach Boulevard that left a husband and wife dead in 2022.
2 people seriously injured following multi-vehicle crash on St. Johns Bluff Road at Beach Boulevard
Read full article: 2 people seriously injured following multi-vehicle crash on St. Johns Bluff Road at Beach BoulevardAt least one person was transported to a hospital following a multi-vehicle crash at St. Johns Bluff Road and Beach Boulevard Friday morning, Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department said.
56-year-old driver dies after overturning into ditch on Jacksonville’s Southside
Read full article: 56-year-old driver dies after overturning into ditch on Jacksonville’s SouthsideA 56-year-old man died in a crash Saturday morning on Jacksonville’s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man dead after shooting in Spring Park area apartment
Read full article: Man dead after shooting in Spring Park area apartmentA man is dead after being shot inside an apartment on Sunday around 1:20 a.m. in the St. Nicholas neighborhood a few blocks away from Beach Boulevard, according to a release from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged with murder in 2023 shooting at apartment complex on Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Man charged with murder in 2023 shooting at apartment complex on Beach BoulevardA 54-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a shooting on Beach Boulevard in September 2023, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
1 deadly crash, another crash with injuries causes back up on I-295 near Beach Boulevard, Buckman Bridge
Read full article: 1 deadly crash, another crash with injuries causes back up on I-295 near Beach Boulevard, Buckman BridgeLaw enforcement officials are working on two separate Friday afternoon crashes with injuries impacting traffic along Interstate 295 on Jacksonville’s Westside and Southside.
Jacksonville marquee, billboard defaced with antisemitic graffiti on 1st night of Hanukkah
Read full article: Jacksonville marquee, billboard defaced with antisemitic graffiti on 1st night of HanukkahThis comes as religious-based hates crimes are on the rise and law enforcement agencies are warning members of the Jewish community to be alert for possible threats.
LIVE CAM: 2 SB lanes of I-295 at Beach Blvd closed due to crash, traffic moving slowly through far right lane
Read full article: LIVE CAM: 2 SB lanes of I-295 at Beach Blvd closed due to crash, traffic moving slowly through far right laneTwo southbound lanes of I-295 at Beach Boulevard are closed due to a crash Sunday morning.
Man injured in road rage shooting on I-295 near Town Center Saturday: JSO
Read full article: Man injured in road rage shooting on I-295 near Town Center Saturday: JSOA man was shot during a road rage incident while traveling south on Interstate 295 near Beach Boulevard and the Town Center exit at around 4 p.m. Saturday, according the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
2 masked suspects drove up next to a car near UNF’s campus and shot the driver, police say
Read full article: 2 masked suspects drove up next to a car near UNF’s campus and shot the driver, police sayOne person was transported to a local hospital after getting shot Thursday morning in Central Parkway near the UNF campus, according to an emergency notification from UNF.
Man seen walking around with long gun in Isle of Palms neighborhood accused of assaulting officer
Read full article: Man seen walking around with long gun in Isle of Palms neighborhood accused of assaulting officerA man was arrested Wednesday after he was seen walking with a long gun in the San Pablo Road area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man shot in neck in Spring Glen neighborhood, JSO says
Read full article: Man shot in neck in Spring Glen neighborhood, JSO saysA man walking down Ridgecrest Avenue, just off Beach Boulevard in the Spring Glen neighborhood, was shot in the neck early Sunday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Large police presence reported at multiple Target stores in Jacksonville; reason unclear
Read full article: Large police presence reported at multiple Target stores in Jacksonville; reason unclearThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is responding to at least three Jacksonville Target stores on Thursday night, according to multiple calls and emails received by News4JAX.
Biker hit by car in April making progress, learning how to walk, talk again
Read full article: Biker hit by car in April making progress, learning how to walk, talk againA 30-year-old man has been in rehab recovering in the hospital for over a month after being hit while riding his bike along Beach Boulevard.
Driver hits 3 pedestrians in New Town, later crashes into light pole on Southside during police pursuit: JSO
Read full article: Driver hits 3 pedestrians in New Town, later crashes into light pole on Southside during police pursuit: JSOA driver who had struck three pedestrians and then left the scene in the New Town area was later spotted and pursued by police on the Southside before crashing into a light pole at Beach Boulevard and I-295, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Jacksonville Beach Police seeking public’s help after finding dead body near Beach Boulevard bridge
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach Police seeking public’s help after finding dead body near Beach Boulevard bridgeThe Jacksonville Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help after a dead body was found along Beach Boulevard Sunday night.
Pedestrian struck by truck on Beach Boulevard dies from injuries
Read full article: Pedestrian struck by truck on Beach Boulevard dies from injuriesA pedestrian was struck Tuesday night by a truck while crossing Beach Boulevard and later died at a hospital from his injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
FHP: Motorcyclist dead in crash at intersection of Southside, Beach boulevards
Read full article: FHP: Motorcyclist dead in crash at intersection of Southside, Beach boulevardsAt least one person is dead Friday night after a traffic accident closed down the northbound lanes of Southside Boulevard and the eastbound lanes of Beach Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol’s website reports.
Traffic Alert: Beach Blvd. closed at I-295 due to ‘police activity’
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Beach Blvd. closed at I-295 due to ‘police activity’Eastbound and westbound Beach Boulevard was closed Friday near the I-295 overpass due to “police activity” in the area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Florida House District 14
Read full article: Florida House District 14Democrat Kimberly Daniels won the most votes in a four-way August primary in the redrawn Florida House District 14, which covers from Brooklyn and downtown north to include a sliver of Northwest Jacksonville and much of the Northside east of Lem Turner Road and south of Interstate 295 as well as Arlington and part of the Southside north of the Hart Expressway to Beach Boulevard and west of Southside Boulevard.
Florida House District 16
Read full article: Florida House District 16Kiyan Michael got the most votes in a three-way Republican primary for Florida House District 16, which covers Jacksonville’s beaches, everything east of Southside Boulevard north of Beach Boulevard, and most of the area east of Hodges Boulevard south of Beach Boulevard.
1 hurt after car crashes into Beach Boulevard store, JFRD says
Read full article: 1 hurt after car crashes into Beach Boulevard store, JFRD saysOne person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a store in the Englewood neighborhood early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said.
Shooter fires into car on Beach Boulevard in broad daylight, police say
Read full article: Shooter fires into car on Beach Boulevard in broad daylight, police sayA shooter in a vehicle opened fire on a car filled with five men on Beach Boulevard just after 12 p.m. Saturday, striking one of the men in the back, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
‘You could hear a man screaming for help’: Witness recounts weekend shooting on I-295
Read full article: ‘You could hear a man screaming for help’: Witness recounts weekend shooting on I-295Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is still investigating a shooting that happened in the early morning hours of March 9 on I-295.
Police: Man says he moved over on I-295 when car flashed headlights, then someone opened fire
Read full article: Police: Man says he moved over on I-295 when car flashed headlights, then someone opened fireA man told police he was wounded in a shooting on I-295 north early Saturday morning after someone in a car behind him flashed headlights at him, then pulled beside him and opened fire.
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 ThursdayThe Jacksonville Transportation Authority will break ground on a new project that will ease traffic jams on San Pablo Road.
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 boulevardsVideo obtained Wednesday night by News4JAX appears to show people driving erratically in a parking lot along Atlantic Boulevard near the intersection of Kernan Boulevard.
I-TEAM: Residents say drivers are turning this area of Jacksonville into a weekend racetrack
Read full article: I-TEAM: Residents say drivers are turning this area of Jacksonville into a weekend racetrackThe News4JAX I-TEAM is receiving more complaints about speeding drivers in a specific section of town.
I-TEAM: Complaints continue over car groups driving erratically in vacant parking lots
Read full article: I-TEAM: Complaints continue over car groups driving erratically in vacant parking lotsThe News4JAX I-TEAM is investigating more complaints about car groups that are damaging large parking lots around the Jacksonville area.
Additional videos show reckless drivers that manager says have caused $60K in damage
Read full article: Additional videos show reckless drivers that manager says have caused $60K in damageFor the past couple weeks, News4JAX has been chronicling complaints of street racing and car groups tearing up local parking lots throughout Jacksonville.
Clay County deputy extricated from vehicle after crash involving dump truck
Read full article: Clay County deputy extricated from vehicle after crash involving dump truckFire rescue used the “jaws of life” to remove a Clay County deputy from their patrol vehicle early Thursday morning after a crash at Beach Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff Road.
Officer chasing suspect yells, ‘He’s got my gun’
Read full article: Officer chasing suspect yells, ‘He’s got my gun’Police said they have taken a man into custody believed to be connected to what police initially described as an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning on Jacksonville’s Southside.
Man found shot to death outside Jacksonville gentlemen’s club identified
Read full article: Man found shot to death outside Jacksonville gentlemen’s club identifiedThe Jacksonville chapter of MAD DADS, a group that supports victims of violent crimes, revealed Monday the identity of a man found shot to death outside Passions Gentlemens Club on Beach Boulevard.
Plans to build apartments on Jax Beach Adventure Landing site discussed at City Council meeting
Read full article: Plans to build apartments on Jax Beach Adventure Landing site discussed at City Council meetingA day after Adventure Landing closed the doors of its Westside site, a Jacksonville Beach City Council meeting was held Monday to discuss plans for the Beach Boulevard location.
Traffic homicide investigating after pedestrian hit by vehicle in Jacksonville Beach
Read full article: Traffic homicide investigating after pedestrian hit by vehicle in Jacksonville BeachOfficers with the Jacksonville Beach Police Department are investigating after a pedestrian was struck Monday night by a vehicle on Beach Boulevard.
Man who entered Jax Beach woman’s apartment charged with burglary, battery
Read full article: Man who entered Jax Beach woman’s apartment charged with burglary, batteryPolice have arrested a man who they said broke into a Jacksonville Beach woman’s home and performed a lewd and lascivious act as she slept on the couch. The woman woke up, pushed him away and ran out of the house.
Woman accused of firing gun at Sam’s Club faces 7 counts of assault, other charges
Read full article: Woman accused of firing gun at Sam’s Club faces 7 counts of assault, other chargesA 31-year-old woman accused of walking away from a crash on Beach Boulevard on Friday night before shooting her way into the Sam’s Club across the street was arrested and charged with seven counts of aggravated assault, shooting into an occupied building and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
JSO searching for armed burglary, sexual battery suspect who rode unique scooter
Read full article: JSO searching for armed burglary, sexual battery suspect who rode unique scooterInvestigators with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a reported armed burglary and sexual battery on the city’s southside.
Woman killed in crash that blocked I-295 at Town Center Parkway for hours
Read full article: Woman killed in crash that blocked I-295 at Town Center Parkway for hoursJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 28-year-old woman was struck and killed early Monday morning after she hit a guardrail along the entrance ramp to southbound Interstate 295 from Town Center Parkway and then got out of her car, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The report said the woman “exited the vehicle and began to stand on passenger side” when an SUV traveling up the ramp to southbound I-295 struck the woman and the sedan. The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old Jacksonville Beach man, was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, troopers said. Due to the deadly crash, all southbound lanes of I-295 at Town Center Parkway for more than four hours, causing heavy delays for morning commuters. But they say also this is 3 in the morning and that needs to be taken into account.
Man killed, 2 women injured in wrong-way crash on I-295 near Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Man killed, 2 women injured in wrong-way crash on I-295 near Beach BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was killed and two women were seriously injured early Saturday morning in a wrong-way crash involving two cars and a tractor-trailer on I-295 near Beach Boulevard. Southbound lanes reopened at 8 p.m.FHP: Man dead, 2 women seriously injured in wrong-way crash on I-295 at Beach Blvd around 3 a.m. Southbound I-295 still closed. The 23-year-old man driving the BMW was not wearing a seat belt and suffered fatal injuries, troopers said. Troopers said the 22-year-old woman driving the Hyundai, who is listed as being from Corpus Christi, Texas, and a 48-year-old woman driving the semi were both wearing seat belts. A deadly crash was reported Saturday morning on I-295 near Beach Boulevard.
JSO: Man arrested over deadly stabbing on Jacksonville’s Southside
Read full article: JSO: Man arrested over deadly stabbing on Jacksonville’s SouthsideChristopher Kreighbaum, 32, was arrested by JSO for the deadly stabbing off of Hodges Blvd early Saturday morning. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office arrested a man in connection to a deadly stabbing in a wooded area off Beach Boulevard near Hodges Boulevard Saturday morning. Christopher Kreighbaum, 32, was arrested for the death Saturday night, less than 24 hours after the incident. JSO says Kreighbaum was initially found near the crime scene and taken into questioning. @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/TEvMoDGOJ8 — Brittany Muller (@BrittMullerNews) February 20, 2021A JSO sergeant said there is a homeless camp in the area where the man was found.
Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Jacksonville’s Southside
Read full article: Man killed in single-vehicle crash in Jacksonville’s SouthsideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man died early Friday morning after his SUV left the road and hit a parked vehicle, a utility pole and a tree on Forest Boulevard, off Beach Boulevard near Packard Drive. JSO noted there is a fork in the road at the location where the crash happened. The driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Police are investigating if the man fell asleep at the wheel or if drugs and alcohol were involved. A person at the scene who identified himself as the victim’s brother said the man was on his way home from work.
Driver dies in wrong-way crash on Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Driver dies in wrong-way crash on Beach BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man who crashed into a median while driving in the wrong direction on Beach Boulevard near San Pablo Road early Saturday morning has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 1:40 a.m., a 38-year-old man was driving east in the westbound lanes when he lost control and slammed into a tree located in the median. When News4Jax crews arrived, the sedan was sitting on a tow truck, mangled with shattered windows. Troopers said the driver was not wearing a seatbelt. The crash was cleared and all lanes have reopened.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Atlantic Boulevard at University
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash on Atlantic Boulevard at UniversityJACKSONVILLE, 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.
Charges pending in crash that killed motorcyclist in Jacksonville
Read full article: Charges pending in crash that killed motorcyclist in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 63-year-old man is facing charges after a crash with a motorcycle on Beach Boulevard Monday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:30 p.m. when the 63-year-old was traveling eastbound on Beach Boulevard near Beachwood Boulevard when he improperly changes lanes. The 63-year-old’s van hit a motorcycle in the left lane, causing the motorcycle to travel off the roadway into the median and collide with several trees. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries. The FHP crash report shows he was wearing a helmet.
Motorcyclist killed in Beach Boulevard crash, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in Beach Boulevard crash, troopers sayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person died after a crash Monday involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles on Beach Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol website shows the crash was reported shortly after 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Beachwood Boulevard, just east of Interstate 295. Troopers said the motorcyclist died at a hospital. Roadblock due to crash investigation. pic.twitter.com/RAP21P9aK4 — FHPJacksonville (@FHPJacksonville) January 25, 2021Several lanes of Beach Boulevard were blocked due to the crash investigation.
Woman’s car leaves Southside Boulevard overnight, goes airborne, hits pole
Read full article: Woman’s car leaves Southside Boulevard overnight, goes airborne, hits poleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 45-year-old driver died early Saturday morning in a single-car crash on Southside Boulevard just south of Beach Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the woman was headed north near Cargal Street at 1:53 a.m. when her car left the road, hit a culvert, causing the car to go airborne before hitting a utility pole. Troopers found the car next to the downed utility pole. Emergency workers say the driver, from Jacksonville, died from her injuries.
Jacksonville police investigating accidental shooting involving child
Read full article: Jacksonville police investigating accidental shooting involving childJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating an accidental gunshot wound involving a child at a thrift shop on the Southside. The incident was reported at a store near the intersection of Beach Boulevard and San Pablo Parkway. The child is believed to be around 9 to 10 years old. JSO says the boy found a handgun that had been dropped by a previous customer, and when he picked it up, it discharged, shooting him in the hand. The gun’s owner has been contacted by JSO.
Body found in wooded area behind Beach Boulevard gas station
Read full article: Body found in wooded area behind Beach Boulevard gas stationA body was found Sunday in a wooded area behind a gas station on Beach Boulevard, just west of Southside Boulevard, according to Jacksonville police. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The body of a woman was found Sunday in a wooded area behind a gas station on Beach Boulevard, just west of Southside Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers said they were called around 6 p.m. to the discovery. Police said the person who found the body indicated they knew the woman. Police added that the area is frequented by transients.
Jacksonville police say missing 85-year-old man found safe
Read full article: Jacksonville police say missing 85-year-old man found safeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An 85-year-old man who was reported missing Saturday morning has been found safe, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced just after 6 p.m.Police said the man left Ketch Cove Drive Saturday morning to visit his wife on Beach Boulevard but never arrived and was reported missing. The police thanked those who had spread the word about the missing man. NOTE: Because the man is no longer missing, News4Jax has removed his name and photo from this article for privacy concerns.
Officer suffers minor injuries in overnight crash
Read full article: Officer suffers minor injuries in overnight crashThe vehicle then accelerated, jumping the curb where it struck the light pole on the north side of Beach Boulevard. No other cars were involved in the crash and the officer was the only one in the vehicle. The officer had minor injuries. He was transported to a local hospital for observation and is expected to be released soon. Crime scene units gathered evidence and JSO Traffic Homicide will conduct a follow up crash investigation.
Jacksonville Beach shootout suspect found not guilty by reason of insanity
Read full article: Jacksonville Beach shootout suspect found not guilty by reason of insanityA man arrested after a Jacksonville Beach police officer was wounded during a shootout in 2018 was found not guilty by reason of insanity last month, court records show. Jovan Sisljagic was charged with four counts of attempted murder following the shootout along Beach Boulevard in August 2018. Sisljagic received treatment for three gunshot wounds. William Eierman being shot, two police vehicles and several cars in a Waffle House parking lot were hit by gunfire. Officers said he has a history of mental health issues.
Pedestrian hit, seriously injured on Beach Boulevard, JFRD says
Read full article: Pedestrian hit, seriously injured on Beach Boulevard, JFRD saysJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and seriously injured Monday on Beach Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. The crash was reported around 2:45 p.m. near Hodges Boulevard. The News4Jax crew at the scene said it appeared a motorized wheelchair was hit.
FHP crash report: Driver killed in Jacksonville after running red light
Read full article: FHP crash report: Driver killed in Jacksonville after running red lightJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 41-year-old man has died after he failed to stop at a red light on Beach Boulevard at the intersection of St. Johns Bluff just after 11 Sunday night. His car hit another oncoming vehicle that was turning from Beach Boulevard to St. Johns Bluff. The man, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries but she’s expected to be OK.A third car traveling behind was hit after the impact pushed the turning car backward. The crash report shows a 27-year-old man and a 3-year-old boy were in the third car but did not have any injuries.
77-year-old killed crossing Southside Boulevard
Read full article: 77-year-old killed crossing Southside BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 77-year-old man died after he was struck by a car on Southside Boulevard just before 10 p.m. Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the man was walking his bicycle across the highway at Cargal Street -- two blocks south of Beach Boulevard -- when he was struck by a southbound Hyundai sedan. The FHP report said the car had a green light and the victim failed to yield to traffic. The investigation into the crash ongoing.
Cheers! Engine 15 reaches deal to keep beer flowing
Read full article: Cheers! Engine 15 reaches deal to keep beer flowingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It looks like the owners of Engine 15 Brewing won’t have to tap out next month after all. “Today we are happy to report that the beer is not only half full but overflowing!” the owners said in a Facebook post. “We are thankful to have a landlord that’s investing in the property and adding great businesses to the center. To toast the new deal, Engine 15 is giving out a free pint to customers who come in Tuesday from 4 to 6 p.m. The brewery also plans to carry on with its Pumpkin Palooza celebration on Friday afternoon, which will feature a pumpkin-flavored beer and bites.
Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Pedestrian hit by vehicle on Beach BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A person struck by a vehicle Friday night on Beach Boulevard just east of Southside Boulevard was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The accident happened at about 10:10 p.m. The driver of the vehicle was on site and cooperating with the detectives. Traffic homicide and crime scene detectives expected the road to remain closed until about 1 a.m. while they investigated. Police ask that any witnesses to the accident contact the police either by phone at 904-630-0500 or by email at JSOcrimetips@jaxsheriff.org.
Police search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian critically injured
Read full article: Police search for hit-and-run driver after pedestrian critically injuredJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was hit Friday night while crossing Beach Boulevard near Southside Boulevard, and the driver failed to stop at the scene, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said the hit-and-run was reported at 10:40 p.m. A witness at the scene said a westbound vehicle hit the pedestrian as he was trying to cross Beach Boulevard. Evidence found at the scene indicates the car involved may be a dark-colored Dodge, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Police are asking anyone with details that could help investigators to contact JSO either by phone at 904-630-0500 or by email at JSOcrimetips@jaxsheriff.org.
4 people shot multiple times inside Southside apartment
Read full article: 4 people shot multiple times inside Southside apartmentJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two men and two women were taken to a hospital after they were shot multiple times Wednesday night at an apartment complex, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. A Sheriff’s Office spokesperson said the two men had life-threatening injuries and the two women involved are expected to be OK. SOUTHSIDE SHOOTING — Investigators on scene at Volaris West Kernan Apartment Homes on Beach Blvd since 9:45 last night where Police say 4 people have been shot & taken to hospital. Police interviewed neighbors and planned to speak with the people shot at the hospital once they’re able to. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS.
2 dead in 4 unrelated shootings in Jacksonville
Read full article: 2 dead in 4 unrelated shootings in JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Between 4:40 and 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called to four separate shootings in four different parts of town. About four hours later a 33-year-old man was found shot to death in a ditch on Higginbotham Street in Baldwin. (EDITOR’S NOTE: News4Jax previously reported that this incident was a homicide, but we learned from JSO Thursday morning the man survived.) Scene at Volaris West KernanNews4Jax is working to get additional details on all the shootings. According to News4Jax records, the three homicides Wednesday night brings the total in Jacksonville so far this year to 138.