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School crossing guard arrested in hit-and-run crash that left man critically injured
Read full article: School crossing guard arrested in hit-and-run crash that left man critically injuredA school crossing guard was arrested after a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigation into a Sunday morning hit-and-run crash in Northwest Jacksonville.
Man found shot at New Kings Road & Edgewood Avenue dies at hospital: JSO
Read full article: Man found shot at New Kings Road & Edgewood Avenue dies at hospital: JSOA man died overnight after police found him shot just before midnight at the intersection of New Kings Road and Edgewood Avenue, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Georgia woman killed in Jacksonville hit-and-run remembered as ‘devoted worker’ during vigil Tuesday
Read full article: Georgia woman killed in Jacksonville hit-and-run remembered as ‘devoted worker’ during vigil TuesdayMary Jones, a longtime dispatcher for the Sparta Police Department in Georgia, was killed in the Sept. 12 crash. Sparta is a small community between Atlanta and Augusta.
FHP locates vehicle suspected in deadly Jacksonville hit-and-run crash on I-95
Read full article: FHP locates vehicle suspected in deadly Jacksonville hit-and-run crash on I-95The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that happened early Thursday on Interstate 95 in Jacksonville.
Several Westside Jacksonville intersections out of order after power outage
Read full article: Several Westside Jacksonville intersections out of order after power outageSeveral intersections on Jacksonville’s westside are out of order Monday due to a power outage, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
LIVE CAM: 2 right lanes blocked on I-10 eastbound after incident involving semi-truck
Read full article: LIVE CAM: 2 right lanes blocked on I-10 eastbound after incident involving semi-truckTraffic is flowing slowly through the left shoulder of Interstate 10 at Luna Street after an incident involving a semi-truck Sunday morning.
‘We won’t have Christmas with my mom’: Family of 67-year-old woman killed by 2 hit-and-run drivers pleads for answers
Read full article: ‘We won’t have Christmas with my mom’: Family of 67-year-old woman killed by 2 hit-and-run drivers pleads for answersThe family of a local mother who was struck and killed by two different vehicles — and both drove away — Wednesday night in Jacksonville is pleading for answers.
Accused stabber grabs bucket, charges at police before officer fatally shoots him, JSO says
Read full article: Accused stabber grabs bucket, charges at police before officer fatally shoots him, JSO saysA heavy police presence has been reported in the Lake Forest neighborhood in Northwest Jacksonville.
Police arrest suspect in deadly stabbing on Edgewood Avenue
Read full article: Police arrest suspect in deadly stabbing on Edgewood AvenueThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office have identified a suspect in the deadly stabbing that happened near Value Pawn on Edgewood Avenue Sunday, June 4. After following up on evidence and interviewing witnesses, police identified the suspect as Steve Kent Ziegler, 62. A warrant has been issued for Ziegler for murder.
Nearly 3 years after beloved hairstylist was gunned down at gas station, family still seeking answers
Read full article: Nearly 3 years after beloved hairstylist was gunned down at gas station, family still seeking answersA Jacksonville mother is continuing to push for justice after her daughter was murdered nearly three years ago.
JSO: Man in his 60s shot and killed in Biltmore neighborhood
Read full article: JSO: Man in his 60s shot and killed in Biltmore neighborhoodThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man in his 60s was found with a gunshot wound on Amazon Avenue, which is near the intersection of New Kings Road and Edgewood Avenue.
Community leaders call for cooperation after man standing at food truck shot to death
Read full article: Community leaders call for cooperation after man standing at food truck shot to deathLocal activists and religious leaders are calling for cooperation and a change in the community’s mindset after a man was shot to death in broad daylight over the weekend on Edgewood Avenue near Diamond Street.
911 calls released, woman killed in Edgewood Avenue crash identified
Read full article: 911 calls released, woman killed in Edgewood Avenue crash identifiedNews4JAX on Friday obtained two 911 calls from a crash involving three vehicles Tuesday in Jacksonville that left one person dead and sent seven others to area hospitals.
Raines high schooler says he was riding home in Lyft, blacked out during deadly crash
Read full article: Raines high schooler says he was riding home in Lyft, blacked out during deadly crashA teenager who was in a crash involving three cars on Edgewood Avenue said he lost consciousness during the collision — and remembers waking up shortly after it happened.
Northbound Edgewood reopens at train track overpass after crane fire
Read full article: Northbound Edgewood reopens at train track overpass after crane fireA day after a crane caught fire and sent flames shooting 40 feet high, possibly damaging the New Kings Road overpass on Edgewood Avenue, News4JAX learned northbound lanes of Edgewood had reopened, while southbound lanes will remain closed until officials can inspect the overpass.
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Car racing on Edgewood slams into sedan, kills woman, injures 3, JSO says
Read full article: Car racing on Edgewood slams into sedan, kills woman, injures 3, JSO saysA woman was killed Friday morning when the Nissan Sentra she was riding in was slammed into by a car that appeared to be racing another vehicle on Edgewood Avenue North, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
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1 killed, 5 injured in Northwest Jacksonville crash
Read full article: 1 killed, 5 injured in Northwest Jacksonville crashA woman died and five other people, including a police officer, were injured after a car accident early Sunday morning in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
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Person dies after slamming into billboard on Westside
Read full article: Person dies after slamming into billboard on WestsideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person is dead after crashing into a large billboard sign early Saturday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officers say the car was traveling north on Cassat Avenue at 2:10 a.m. when it went off the road and hit the sign at the intersection with Edgewood Avenue. The driver died at the scene. Jacksonville Traffic Homicide is currently investigating the crash.
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Downpours bring deluge to parts of Jacksonvilles Westside
Read full article: Downpours bring deluge to parts of Jacksonvilles WestsideJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Severe thunderstorms brought a lot of rain to parts of Duval County on Monday night, including the Westside, which saw a deluge following the heavy rains. The photo above shows flooding along Roosevelt Boulevard at the Edgewood Avenue overpass that brought traffic to a standstill. Some of the flooding was near the intersections of College and Acosta streets. Bad flooding near College and Acosta St. Neighborhoods that saw flooding included parts of Hogans Creek, McCoys Creek, Downtown Jacksonville, Oceanway, Riverside, Normandy, Ortega and Tallyrand.
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JSO: SUV found, suspected gunman sought in deadly shooting at gas station
Read full article: JSO: SUV found, suspected gunman sought in deadly shooting at gas stationJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – An SUV sought in connection with a deadly shooting Monday at a gas station on Edgewood Avenue has been found, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Thursday. The SUV was located after police on Tuesday released surveillance photos of the silver Nissan Rogue, as well as the suspected gunman. The shooting happened around 9 a.m. Monday at the Shell gas station at the corner of Edgewood Avenue West and Avenue B. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, the gunman pulled up in the silver Nissan Rogue, got out and fired several shots into a car before driving off. ** pic.twitter.com/FdtO1zRGEL — Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) August 6, 2020On Thursday morning, the Sheriff’s Office announced it located the SUV but did not disclose where it was found.
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Police issue BOLO for bear in Northwest Jacksonville
Read full article: Police issue BOLO for bear in Northwest JacksonvilleJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Police report getting three calls Thursday from people reporting seeing a large bear near the area of Edgewood Avenue and Avenue B. The Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said the Florida Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission was notified and they urged anyone who sees the bear to not approach or agitate. Police also encouraged people who see the bear to call their non-emergency number: 904-630-0500. Black bears are not uncommon in Florida, but rare in populated areas. Five years ago, FWC estimated there were close to 4,000 in the state.
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Foul play suspected after man found critically injured at Jacksonville auto shop
Read full article: Foul play suspected after man found critically injured at Jacksonville auto shopJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A man was found with critical injuries Monday evening at the Morans Auto Connection, near west 12th street on Edgewood Avenue, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. JSO said a 51-year-old man was found lying on the ground with a head injury around 6:30 p.m. He was given CPR on the scene and taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Due to the nature of his injuries, a homicide unit is investigating possible foul play. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office at 630-0500 or provide tips anonymously via CrimeStoppers.
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Semi crash blocks all southbound lanes of I-95 near Lem Turner
Read full article: Semi crash blocks all southbound lanes of I-95 near Lem TurnerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person was injured after a crash involving a tractor-trailer in the southbound lanes of I-95 near Lem Turner on Wednesday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The truck driver was taken to the hospital. The injuries are said to be non-life-threatening. The semi crash blocked all southbound lanes for about an hour and traffic was diverted onto Edgewood Avenue. The cause of the crash is unknown.

Teen shot in Woodstock area
Read full article: Teen shot in Woodstock areaJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A teenage boy was shot and wounded Friday afternoon in the Woodstock area of Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. Police said the 17-year-old was shot once in the shoulder in a front yard along West Fifth Street, just east of Edgewood Avenue and two schools. The teen was treated for non-life-threatening injuries at the scene and then taken to a hospital. According to the Sheriff's Office, a person of interest was detained at a different location. Anyone with information is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.

Officers investigate Moncrief shopping center
Read full article: Officers investigate Moncrief shopping centerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office were sent to investigate a shopping center Friday night in the Moncrief neigborhood. The scene was near the intersection of Moncrief Road and Edgewood Avenue. It wasn't immediately clear what police were investigating. Police officers took down the yellow barricade tape shortly before 11 p.m. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Officers investigate Moncrief shopping center
Read full article: Officers investigate Moncrief shopping centerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office were sent to investigate a shopping center Friday night in the Moncrief neigborhood. The scene was near the intersection of Moncrief Road and Edgewood Avenue. It wasn't immediately clear what police were investigating. News4Jax has a crew at the scene working to gather more information. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Driver cut out of pickup after plowing into back of box truck
Read full article: Driver cut out of pickup after plowing into back of box truckJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A driver was seriously injured Wednesday morning when his pickup truck slammed into the back of a box truck at the intersection of Edgewood Avenue and West Beaver Street, police said. The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said the driver of a Chevrolet pickup truck didn't stop for the vehicles ahead and plowed into the back of the box truck. The impact caused the Mercedes and Cadillac in the lane next to the box truck to be damaged by the pickup truck and flying debris. The 58-year-old male driver of the pickup truck suffered life-threatening injuries and had to be cut out of the truck by firefighters. The box truck driver was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.