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All lanes back open at intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road following deadly crash
Read full article: All lanes back open at intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road following deadly crashThe intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road was shut down in all directions Monday morning because of a crash, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
21-year-old dies after argument in Normandy Boulevard business parking lot leads to gunfire
Read full article: 21-year-old dies after argument in Normandy Boulevard business parking lot leads to gunfireA man was driven to a hospital with a life-threatening gunshot wound after an argument in a business parking lot on Normandy Boulevard led to gunfire, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
Man killed, teen critically injured in separate shootings Sunday night off Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: Man killed, teen critically injured in separate shootings Sunday night off Normandy BoulevardTwo shootings less than 5 miles apart off Normandy Boulevard left one man dead and a teenager critically injured Sunday night.
1 dead, 1 in critical condition after crash on Westside
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 in critical condition after crash on WestsideA 31-year-old man is dead, and a 20-year-old woman is in critical condition after a crash on State Road 23 and Normandy on Monday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Family was leaving Christmas party when they saw car riddled with bullet holes & tried to help man inside
Read full article: Family was leaving Christmas party when they saw car riddled with bullet holes & tried to help man insideNews4JAX on Tuesday spoke with a good Samaritan, who rushed to try and help a man inside a car that was riddled with bullet holes.
Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s company agrees to buy Jacksonville Fairgrounds; fair to move to Westside
Read full article: Jaguars owner Shad Khan’s company agrees to buy Jacksonville Fairgrounds; fair to move to WestsideJaguars owner Shad Khan’s development company, Iguana Investments, has agreed to purchase the Jacksonville Fairgrounds downtown. In turn, the far will move west more than 15 miles away.
Bicyclist going wrong way on Normandy Boulevard killed in crash, police say
Read full article: Bicyclist going wrong way on Normandy Boulevard killed in crash, police sayA bicyclist going the wrong way on Normandy Boulevard was hit by a truck and died early Saturday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Duval GOP opens RNC Black American Community Center on Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: Duval GOP opens RNC Black American Community Center on Normandy BoulevardOn the heels of seeing a Republican elected in a special city council election this week, the Republican Party in Duval County opened its first RNC campaign office Friday.
4-year-old critically injured in Normandy Boulevard crash, troopers say
Read full article: 4-year-old critically injured in Normandy Boulevard crash, troopers sayA child was critically injured and two men were hurt, one seriously, in a crash Tuesday morning on Normandy Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Walmart closes Normandy Boulevard for 36 hours to sanitize store
Read full article: Walmart closes Normandy Boulevard for 36 hours to sanitize storeWalmart temporarily closed its location on Normandy Boulevard to allow extra time for the store to be cleaned as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Florida and other areas of the country.
Civil lawsuit filed against Honda over 2019 Duval County crash that critically injured child
Read full article: Civil lawsuit filed against Honda over 2019 Duval County crash that critically injured childNearly two years after a girl was critically injured in a car crash in Duval County, her family’s attorneys have filed a civil lawsuit against Honda, saying the family’s minivan had dangerous design flaws.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 5 kids hurt in crash at Cassat and Normandy
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 5 kids hurt in crash at Cassat and NormandyJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Six people, including five minors, were injured Tuesday morning in a crash at the intersection of Cassat Avenue and Normandy Boulevard on Jacksonville’s Westside. The patients were all reported as being in stable condition. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said the crash involved a van and a pickup truck. News4Jax has a crew headed to the area. Check the traffic map below for detours.
JFRD: One person rescued in crash on that sent 2 to the hospital
Read full article: JFRD: One person rescued in crash on that sent 2 to the hospitalOne person had to be extricated from a vehicle following a car crash on Normandy Blvd, near I-295. Eastbound traffic on Normandy Blvd. remained at a standstill for more than an hour as fire crews rescued one person trapped in one of the vehicles involved. JFRD says one person was extricated from a vehicle at 6:29 p.m. All lanes on Normandy Blvd are open once again.
Bomb threat investigation closes Westside intersection for hours Saturday
Read full article: Bomb threat investigation closes Westside intersection for hours SaturdayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Fouraker Road was closed for more than two hours Saturday as the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office investigated a possible bomb threat on the Westside. According to JSO, officers rushed to a gas station on Normandy on Lamplighter Lane around 2:45 p.m, after a man made a bomb threat at the store. Witnesses told police the man then left in a recreational vehicle. They pulled two people out of the vehicle and called the bomb squad. News4Jax was also told by witnesses that nearby buildings were evacuated while the bomb squad was checking the RV.
I-295 gridlocked early Tuesday morning due to crash
Read full article: I-295 gridlocked early Tuesday morning due to crashMemorial Park Road was closed at I-295 as well. Drivers were diverted to take Commonwealth Avenue to get to I-10 and then exit to I-295 to continue North. WEST BELTWAY | Things are still moving very slowwww on 295 NB just before I-10 There's a crash that's blocked 2 of the right lanes in this area. #PringlePatrol @wjxt4 pic.twitter.com/NgnmztoWs1 — Lena Pringle (@WJXTLenaPringle) December 15, 2020FHP reported another crash in the area on I-295 at Herlong Road at 6 a.m. The right shoulder was blocked, but the crash cleared quickly.
Man trapped in crash near Cecil Airport dies
Read full article: Man trapped in crash near Cecil Airport diesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One man is dead and another is injured early Wednesday morning in a single-vehicle crash on Nathan Hale Road at Normandy Boulevard. One occupant was thrown from the vehicle but the other became pinned underneath the car when the vehicle overturned after impact. They tried to lift the car off of the man who was trapped but wasn’t able to. I kept trying to explain to him, ‘No we can’t do that. If he is still alive, it’s not going to be good,'”The man trapped in the wreckage died at the scene.
Family hoping for justice after man, 66, killed in hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Family hoping for justice after man, 66, killed in hit-and-run crashJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A family wants answers after a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash last week. I was very upset when I heard the news,” Frederick Thompson, David Thompson’s brother, told News4Jax on Monday. David Thompson’s family is now hoping for justice. The family is asking for anyone who knows anything about the deadly hit-and-run crash to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to call the Highway Patrol at 904-695-4000.
Troopers: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: Troopers: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Normandy BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. A bicyclist was killed Wednesday night in a hit-and-run crash on Normandy Boulevard, according to a spokesperson for the Florida Highway Patrol. Dylan Bryan said troopers were working to track down the car that was involved. The crash happened near the intersection of McGirts Point Boulevard. Details surrounding the crash were not immediately clear. A crash report from the Highway Patrol was said to be forthcoming.
Vehicle fire shuts down all lanes of I-295 northbound at Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: Vehicle fire shuts down all lanes of I-295 northbound at Normandy BoulevardPublished: May 26, 2020, 6:09 am Updated: May 26, 2020, 8:04 am(Copyright 2020 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A vehicle fire and crash halted traffic on I-295 northbound at Normandy Boulevard Tuesday morning, according to FDOT. At last check at 8 a.m, emergency vehicles are still blocking on lane of travel on the northbound side. The crash occurred before 5 a.m. Its not clear how many vehicles are involved. (WJXT 2020)Expect delays as traffic recovers in the area.
JSO: Woman shot while driving through Jacksonvilles Westside
Read full article: JSO: Woman shot while driving through Jacksonvilles WestsidePublished: May 20, 2020, 8:16 am Updated: May 20, 2020, 10:45 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Violent crimes investigators are taking the lead on an investigation in which a woman was shot in the hand while driving early Wednesday morning. The shooting happened just after midnight near the intersection of Normandy Boulevard and Yellow Water Road. Police said a woman was driving when, for unknown reasons, the truck she was driving became the target of gunfire. One of the bullets passed through the windshield and struck the drivers hand. A friend was in the passenger seat of the vehicle at the time was not hurt.
Major crash shut down I-295 southbound at Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: Major crash shut down I-295 southbound at Normandy BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A major crash shut down I-295 southbound at Normandy Boulevard Friday just before noon. Jacksonville Fire Rescue reported multiple injuries and said at least one person is in serious condition. Several emergency departments and vehicles could be seen responding. At least three civilian vehicles showing major damage were loaded onto a tow truck. The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. All lanes were shut down for about 45 minutes.
FHP: Bicyclist killed in crash on Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: FHP: Bicyclist killed in crash on Normandy BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A bicyclist was killed Friday evening after colliding with a car on Jacksonville's Westside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was on Normandy Boulevard near the intersection of Parrish Cemetery Road. Details surrounding the crash were not immediately clear, and the victim was not identified. News4Jax has a crew at the scene working to gather more information. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Man in life-threatening condition after head-on crash on Herlong Road
Read full article: Man in life-threatening condition after head-on crash on Herlong RoadJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Two people were injured in a head-on crash Tuesday afternoon near Herlong Recreational Airport, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. A white SUV and a dark-colored SUV collided head-on about 4:30 p.m. on Herlong Road near Normandy Boulevard, police said. The man driving the dark-colored SUV was taken to an area hospital, where he was in life-threatening condition at last check, police said. According to police, the woman driving the white SUV was also taken to a hospital, where she was reportedly in stable condition. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.
Man injured in Labelle Street shooting
Read full article: Man injured in Labelle Street shootingJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 26-year-old man shot just before midnight on Labelle Street just off Normandy Boulevard drove himself to UF Health Jacksonville, according to a report by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. A witness told News4Jax there were up to 10 gunshots in front of an apartment at Valencia Way, formerly known as Eureka Gardens. Police called found several shell casings, but no victim only to learn Kevin Bush had walked into the emergency room with a gunshot wound. Officers ask anyone with any additional information to call JSO at 904-630-0500 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
3 kids among 5 injured in chain reaction crash on Normandy Boulevard
Read full article: 3 kids among 5 injured in chain reaction crash on Normandy BoulevardJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Three children were among five people injured Monday afternoon in a chain-reaction crash that closed all westbound lanes of Normandy Boulevard. All three children were in the initial, rear-end crash on Normandy at Manning Cemetery just before 2 p.m. and one of those had life-threatening injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A third vehicle crashed while trying to avoid hitting the initial vehicles. This article will be updated with the FHP released additional information. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Pedestrian struck on Normandy Boulevard dies of his injuries
Read full article: Pedestrian struck on Normandy Boulevard dies of his injuriesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A 36-year-old Jacksonville man died early Tuesday after he was struck by a car while crossing the road. It happened shortly after midnight as Brian Bennett was walking across Normandy Boulevard near Doloma Street, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said Bennett was outside of the marked crosswalk when he walked into the path of a Chevrolet Impala traveling in the right lane and was struck. The Impalas driver was not hurt and is cooperating with the crash investigation. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Police: 2 sought in armed robbery at Normandy Arcade
Read full article: Police: 2 sought in armed robbery at Normandy ArcadeJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Two people are sought in connection with an armed robbery this week at an adult cafe in Normandy, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. On Thursday, the Sheriff's Office released surveillance images of the man and woman accused of robbing the Normandy Arcade on Normandy Boulevard, just west of Cassat Avenue, about 10:40 a.m. Sunday. Thirty seconds later, according to police, both pulled out guns and ordered everyone in the arcade to get on the ground. The Sheriff's Office said the woman demanded money and collected it, and the man took the gun from the belt of the security guard near the front door before they both took off. Anyone who recognizes either person pictured in the surveillance images or who has information about the armed robbery is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.