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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 possibleA crash on Atlantic Boulevard has closed part of the road between Library Road and Monument Road after a crash early Tuesday morning.
‘Never Stray From Hope’ pet adoption event Saturday & Sunday in Regency area
Read full article: ‘Never Stray From Hope’ pet adoption event Saturday & Sunday in Regency areaAdoption fees will be waived this weekend during Animal Care & Protective Services' two-day adoption event at PetSmart on Monument Road.
Celebrate ‘Dogtoberfest’ with free Jacksonville shelter adoptions at Regency PetSmart
Read full article: Celebrate ‘Dogtoberfest’ with free Jacksonville shelter adoptions at Regency PetSmartAnimal Care and Protective Services is hosting a free adoption event this weekend at the Regency Petsmart location on Monument Road.
Man loses control on wet road in East Arlington, dies after crashing into tree: JSO
Read full article: Man loses control on wet road in East Arlington, dies after crashing into tree: JSOA man is dead after hitting a tree while driving in the East Arlington neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Body found in burning car in Arlington being investigated as suicide: police
Read full article: Body found in burning car in Arlington being investigated as suicide: policeA person’s body was found in a burning car in a grocery store parking lot Tuesday morning in Arlington, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
1 killed in double shooting at Arlington apartment complex
Read full article: 1 killed in double shooting at Arlington apartment complexOne man was killed and another was critically wounded in a double shooting Tuesday night at an apartment complex on Brookwood Forest Boulevard, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
3 deadly Jacksonville-area crashes in less than week involving teen drivers
Read full article: 3 deadly Jacksonville-area crashes in less than week involving teen driversA 17-year-old passenger who died Monday night in a crash on Monument Road marked a third deadly crash in less than a week in Northeast Florida that involved a teenager behind the wheel.
7-year-old critically injured when car hit parked semi in Jacksonville
Read full article: 7-year-old critically injured when car hit parked semi in JacksonvilleA 7-year-old is in critical condition after the vehicle he was traveling in hit a parked semi-tractor-trailer Wednesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Family unexpectedly reunited with lost dog at free adoption event
Read full article: Family unexpectedly reunited with lost dog at free adoption eventJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A family was unexpectedly reunited with their lost dog at a Jacksonville Humane Society free adoption event at PetSmart on Monument Road on Saturday. They originally went there to adopt a kitten when the father spotted the brown and white dog being leashed up to go for a walk, according to a post on the Humane Society's Facebook page. The dog heard his name, ran over to the family and gave them some wet kisses. But his family never lost hope and were excited to bring their furry friend back home. If you missed out on today's event, for JHS's Generosity Breeds Joy Weekend, you have another chance to adopt a furry friend tomorrow.
Cellphone video appears to show fight in the middle of Atlantic Boulevard
Read full article: Cellphone video appears to show fight in the middle of Atlantic BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, 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.
Jacksonville man wins $1M in scratch-off game
Read full article: Jacksonville man wins $1M in scratch-off gameJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A Jacksonville man won $1 million from a scratch-off ticket purchased on Monument Road, Florida Lottery officials said. He won the $1 million prize playing the $5,000,000 Gold Rush Doubler scratch-off game. Lottery officials said Garvanovic chose to receive his winnings as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $745,000. Garvanovic purchased his winning ticket from the Gate gas station at 1001 Monument Road. The retailer will receive a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the winning ticket.