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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.
All lanes reopen after crash caused extensive traffic delays on I-95 Wednesday
Read full article: All lanes reopen after crash caused extensive traffic delays on I-95 WednesdayA traffic crash caused extensive traffic delays on Interstate 95 north between Lem Turner Road and Golfair Boulevard Wednesday afternoon, according to JaxReady.
16-year-old driver dies in crash with semi-truck in Nassau County, 15-year-old passenger critically injured
Read full article: 16-year-old driver dies in crash with semi-truck in Nassau County, 15-year-old passenger critically injuredA 16-year-old driver was killed Friday morning after she crashed with a semi-truck driving on Lem Turner Road in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Shootout between 2 vehicles on Lem Turner Road sends 1 man to hospital
Read full article: Shootout between 2 vehicles on Lem Turner Road sends 1 man to hospitalA man was injured Thursday evening during a shootout between two vehicles on Lem Turner Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
36 arrests, 600+ citations lead to ‘drastic reduction’ in street racing, Jacksonville police say
Read full article: 36 arrests, 600+ citations lead to ‘drastic reduction’ in street racing, Jacksonville police sayThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office alongside the Florida Highway Patrol on Thursday afternoon announced dozens of arrests and hundreds of citations sparked by a citywide crackdown on street racing.
Man fatally run over after attacking woman, Jacksonville police say
Read full article: Man fatally run over after attacking woman, Jacksonville police sayWitnesses told police Tuesday that a man was run over by a vehicle at a residence on Lem Turner Road after attacking a woman with a blunt object, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Videos show JSO swarming, detaining driver at large car club meet-up on Lem Turner Road
Read full article: Videos show JSO swarming, detaining driver at large car club meet-up on Lem Turner RoadWitnesses said the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office swarmed the store parking lot off Lem Turner Road on the north side during a car meet-up.
Vigil honors mother of 4 killed in shooting at Jacksonville gas station
Read full article: Vigil honors mother of 4 killed in shooting at Jacksonville gas stationFamily and friends gathered Thursday evening to remember a mother of four who was found shot to death at a gas station on Lem Turner Road over the weekend.
Man seriously injured in shootout with officers on Lem Turner Road, police say
Read full article: Man seriously injured in shootout with officers on Lem Turner Road, police sayA man is in the hospital after he fired at officers in Northwest Jacksonville and was wounded when they returned fire, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Once-popular Chinese restaurant shut down due to 134 rodent droppings
Read full article: Once-popular Chinese restaurant shut down due to 134 rodent droppingsFour restaurants in Northeast Florida were shut down by the Department of Business and Professional Regulations last week due to extreme risk of spreading food-borne illnesses.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-295 northbound blocked at New Kings due to overturned tanker
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: I-295 northbound blocked at New Kings due to overturned tankerFirefighters’ hazardous materials team were dispatched to I-295 Thursday afternoon near Lem Turner Road after a tanker truck overturned on a curve.
Car crashes into house; homeowner pleads for city’s help
Read full article: Car crashes into house; homeowner pleads for city’s helpJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A car smashed into a home early Saturday morning in the Harborview neighborhood, off Lem Turner Road. The family has set up a GoFundMe account to raise money to help with the cost of repairing the home. The man told News4Jax a car driving on Clyde Drive after midnight ran off the road and right into his living room. Two and a half years ago, the family said, the same thing happened and just two weeks ago, another car went into a different house in their neighborhood. BREAKING — a car ran into a home and smashed thru a living room in the Haborview neighborhood.
Lem Turner Road Walmart’s switch from Moderna to Pfizer vaccine causes confusion for some seniors
Read full article: Lem Turner Road Walmart’s switch from Moderna to Pfizer vaccine causes confusion for some seniorsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Walmart store on Lem Turner Road on Jacksonville’s Northside will be administering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, according to a statement the company sent Thursday to News4Jax. The statement said that as the store at 12100 Lem Turner Road transitions from the Moderna to the Pfizer vaccine, Walmart is directing patients to two nearby locations to receive their second dose of the Moderna vaccine. “The closest one to us was in Leon County, which is Tallahassee.”She later learned Edwards Waters College was offering the Moderna vaccine. AdWalmart’s corporate office later issued the statement to News4Jax that reads:“The Lem Turner store will be administering the Pfizer vaccine to serve even more people within our communities. “As the Lem Turner store transitions from the Moderna to the Pfizer vaccine, we’re directing patients to two nearby locations to receive their second Moderna doses.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lem Turner Road
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crash on Lem Turner RoadMotocyclist runs into truck that turned into his path. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 67-year-old motorcyclist riding on Lem Turner Road Friday morning died after a truck turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a 66-year-old driving the truck south on Lem Turner at 11:22 a.m. was attempting to turn onto Snell Street and struck the oncoming motorcycle. The rider was taken to a hospital, where he died. The northbound lanes of Lem Turner remained closed for over an hour while the accident was investigated and cleared.
Pittman aims to make Trout River Boulevard safer
Read full article: Pittman aims to make Trout River Boulevard saferJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Trout River Boulevard is a scenic bypass to traffic on Lem Turner Road, but it can also be dangerous to drive. City Councilwoman Ju’Coby Pittman, whose district covers Trout River Boulevard, said conditions on that road are unacceptable. Driving along Trout River Boulevard, it’s not hard to find curves that require drivers to slow down. “This area the last couple of years has increased with traffic because there are new developments in this area,” Pittman said. To improve roadway safety in the area, Pittman said a field review and analysis has already been completed.
Retired JSO officer accused of attempted manslaughter
Read full article: Retired JSO officer accused of attempted manslaughterJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A former corrections officer accused in a shooting on Lem Turner Road earlier this month was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges of attempted manslaughter, shooting into an occupied building or vehicle and battery, according to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office records. James Edwin Brown, 61, was released on bond the next morning. News4Jax has requested more documents about the shooting incident that resulted in Brown’s arrest.
FHP: 127 crashes reported in 5 years along stretch of I-95 near Lem Turner Road
Read full article: FHP: 127 crashes reported in 5 years along stretch of I-95 near Lem Turner RoadJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – More than 100 crashes have occurred in the last five years along a stretch of Interstate 95 near Lem Turner Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol provided the News4Jax I-TEAM a map showing the multiple crashes along the curve where the semitruck lost control. A map shows crashes that have happened at the section of Interstate 95 near Lem Turner Road. Tuesday’s crash was about 250 to 500 feet south of the I-95 and Lem Turner Road interchange, and the data shows 22 crashes in that range. “There are some improvements that are being made there, in particular, a signalized intersection at I-95 and Lem Turner Road that improved safety there,” Ray said.
Family grieves young woman killed in I-95 crash
Read full article: Family grieves young woman killed in I-95 crashJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The family of a 21-year-old woman killed Tuesday in a semi-truck crash on Interstate 95 in Jacksonville is mourning her loss. The 65-year-old truck driver was not hurt. “A [semi-truck] driver took my baby away from us,” Krajewski’s older sister, Amanda, wrote in a Facebook post. Based on preliminary details released by the Florida Highway Patrol, it’s unclear what might have caused the truck driver to lose control of the vehicle before the collision. The FDOT spokesperson could not provide crash data for the area, referring News4Jax to the Highway Patrol.
JFRD: 2 dead in crash on I-95 ramp at Lem Turner Road
Read full article: JFRD: 2 dead in crash on I-95 ramp at Lem Turner RoadJFRD: 2 dead in crash on I-95 ramp at Lem Turner RoadPublished: September 8, 2020, 11:18 pmThe Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department is investigating a crash that a spokesperson said resulted in the deaths of two people.
Downed power line causes traffic problems on Lem Turner Road
Read full article: Downed power line causes traffic problems on Lem Turner RoadThe Jacksonville Sheriffs Office says a downed power line has blocked all lanes of traffic on Lem Turner Road between Braddock and Terrell Roads. Officials say a tree was also brought down across the roadway, with the power line. JSO believes all lanes in that area will be closed for several hours.
Teenager shot in Walgreens parking lot
Read full article: Teenager shot in Walgreens parking lotJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Just before 5 p.m. Sunday the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office responded to calls of a person shot outside of a Walgreens on Lem Turner Road and Rowe Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a teenage boy suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Officers then made contact with the victims at the Walgreens, but the suspect fled the scene. News4Jax spoke with a clerk at the Walgreens who said staff didnt hear the gunfire, but noticed the flashing lights when police arrived. Detectives have not determined a motive, but anyone with further information is asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office at 904-630-0500 or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS to remain anonymous.
Rowdy overnight block party shut down twice by Jacksonville police
Read full article: Rowdy overnight block party shut down twice by Jacksonville policeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A rowdy midnight party Sunday at a RaceWay gas station off Lem Turner Road was shut down -- twice -- by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Before police were called, several dozen people crowded in the gas station parking lot, while a few stood on top of their vehicles. It appeared some people were drawn to the RaceWay by the commotion, taking their cellphones out to film video. An employee who asked to remain anonymous told News4Jax that JSO first broke up the party around 11 p.m. but the crowds returned just after midnight and started partying again until police officers came back. News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson said this type of behavior is concerning so soon after Florida reopened portions of its economy.
Police looking for 2 men after gas station clerk shot during robbery
Read full article: Police looking for 2 men after gas station clerk shot during robberyJACKSONVILLE. Fla. – Officers responding to a silent alarm at 5 a.m. Saturday at the Speedway gas station on Lem Turner Road, three blocks north of I-95, found a man shot, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to police, two men ambushed the store’s clerk while he was opening the store. They forced the clerk to enter the building, then shot the worker during the robbery. Across the street at Midas, store manager Darrell Vogler, said he and his employees go to the gas station often.
FHP: At least 1 injured in crash on I-95 at Lem Turner Road
Read full article: FHP: At least 1 injured in crash on I-95 at Lem Turner RoadJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – At least one person was injured in a crash Tuesday evening on northbound Interstate 95 at Lem Turner Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. It happened about 10 p.m. The circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear at this time. The Highway Patrol is investigating.
Troopers: 1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash near Callahan
Read full article: Troopers: 1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash near CallahanNASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - A man was killed and two people were injured in a head-on crash Tuesday morning near Callahan, the Florida Highway Patrol said. It happened just before 9 a.m. on Lem Turner Road just north of Gator Lane. Troopers said the impact caused both vehicles to go off the road, with the Civic stopping on the outside, northbound shoulder and the Escape overturning in a ditch. The driver of the Civic, identified as Douglas L. Adams, died at the scene, troopers said. According to the Highway Patrol, the 63-year-old Callahan woman driving the Escape was take to UF Health hospital with critical injuries and the passenger in the Escape, a 53-year-old Callahan man, was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Road paving causes I-295 ramp closures this week
Read full article: Road paving causes I-295 ramp closures this weekMotorists traveling northbound I-295 wishing to exit to Lem Turner Road will detour to Duval Road (Exit 33), return to I-295 and travel south to exit Lem Turner Road. Drivers will detour via Dunn Avenue and use the I-295 southbound entrance ramp. Also, on Tuesday, the I-295 northbound entrance ramp from Duval Road will be closed. On Wednesday, the I-295 northbound and southbound exit ramps to Duval Road will be closed. Drivers will be detoured to Lem Turner Road (Exit 32) and travel east on Dunn Avenue to return to Duval Road.
A Northside community is mourning the death of a beloved neighbor who was shot to death
Read full article: A Northside community is mourning the death of a beloved neighbor who was shot to deathPolice say it happened this afternoon inside a home on Grand Street near Lem Turner RoadCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Homeowner shot, killed during home invasion off Lem Turner
Read full article: Homeowner shot, killed during home invasion off Lem TurnerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - An invasion of a home on Grand Street just off Lem Turner Road on Friday afternoon resulted in the death of a homeowner, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. A homicide detective said a man in his mid-50s was shot at least once and died at the scene. Detectives were in the process of interviewing witnesses and gathering evidence. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Crash involving FedEx truck blocks lane of I-95 south
Read full article: Crash involving FedEx truck blocks lane of I-95 southJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A crash involving a FedEx semitruck blocked a lane of southbound traffic Monday night on I-95. The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. near the off ramp at Lem Turner Road. The FedEx truck jackknifed and was stuck in a grassy area off the interstate. The truck was removed at about 9:45 p.m.Live, interactive map of Jacksonville traffic. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Restaurants reopen after failed inspections
Read full article: Restaurants reopen after failed inspectionsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A handful of restaurants recently had trouble passing routine inspections and had to make some big changes before they could reopen. An inspector allowed the fast-food chain to reopen within a few hours after a spotless inspection. Athens Cafe on St. Augustine Road in San Jose reopened after a failed inspection. He said two pest control companies and a plumber were called after roaches were found throughout the kitchen. It took several follow-up inspections for the restaurant to reopen with a perfect score.