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The Home Depot brings more jobs to St. Johns County, but expected to build on traffic woes
Read full article: The Home Depot brings more jobs to St. Johns County, but expected to build on traffic woesThe Home Depot opened a new location Thursday morning at the World Commerce Center in St. Augustine, just off International Golf Parkway.
Video shows tractor-trailer slamming into Jacksonville building; driver in serious condition
Read full article: Video shows tractor-trailer slamming into Jacksonville building; driver in serious conditionSecurity video obtained by News4JAX shows the moment a tractor-trailer slammed into a Jacksonville building Tuesday morning.
Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delays
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash blocking northbound lanes of I-95 before US-17 in Nassau County, causing significant delaysThe Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a collision on I-95 North in Nassau County, between US-17 and SR-200.
Bus route changes in place in San Marco until summer. Here’s what JTA passengers need to know
Read full article: Bus route changes in place in San Marco until summer. Here’s what JTA passengers need to knowStarting Monday, Jacksonville Transportation Authority passengers can expect changes to bus routes because of construction on San Marco Boulevard and LaSalle Street.
Florida officials remind drivers to stay distraction-free during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Read full article: Florida officials remind drivers to stay distraction-free during National Distracted Driving Awareness MonthFlorida transportation and traffic authorities are reminding drivers to stay distraction-free as part of April’s National Distracted Driving Awareness campaign.
23-year-old man dies after crashing into wooden fence, being thrown out of pickup truck: FHP
Read full article: 23-year-old man dies after crashing into wooden fence, being thrown out of pickup truck: FHPA 23-year-old man was killed Wednesday night when he crashed into a wooden fence and was thrown out of a pickup truck on State Road 26 in Alachua County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dies in Columbia County when he loses control of pickup truck, veers into cars in oncoming lanes: FHP
Read full article: Man dies in Columbia County when he loses control of pickup truck, veers into cars in oncoming lanes: FHPA 35-year-old man from Lake City was killed Monday morning when he lost control on a curve in Columbia County and hit a car and a pick-up truck in the oncoming lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic Alert: FHP monitoring ‘out-of-control’ fire on Jacksonville’s Westside
Read full article: Traffic Alert: FHP monitoring ‘out-of-control’ fire on Jacksonville’s WestsideThe Florida Highway Patrol said Sunday that it is monitoring an “out-of-control” fire that is burning about 15 acreson Jacksonville’s Westside.
AAA study finds smartphone apps can reduce risky driving habits and lower insurance costs
Read full article: AAA study finds smartphone apps can reduce risky driving habits and lower insurance costsNew AAA research finds evidence that certain smartphone apps could decrease risky driving habits, while allowing drivers to save their auto insurance based on their actual driving.
Traffic Update: Buckman Bridge reopens in both directions after police activity
Read full article: Traffic Update: Buckman Bridge reopens in both directions after police activityAt 7 a.m. Thursday, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office sent an alert that the Buckman Bridge would be closed in both directions until further notice because of police activity on the bridge.
19-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash with pick-up truck on SR 45 in Alachua County: FHP
Read full article: 19-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash with pick-up truck on SR 45 in Alachua County: FHPA 19-year-old man was killed Tuesday night in a car crash on State Road 45 according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Elderly woman dies in crash on San Jose Blvd. after drifting into oncoming traffic: JSO
Read full article: Elderly woman dies in crash on San Jose Blvd. after drifting into oncoming traffic: JSOAn elderly woman died Friday morning after the car she was driving drifted into oncoming traffic on San Jose Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Clay County Fair 2025: Officials, organizers highlight heightened safety, traffic and security measures ahead of April 3
Read full article: Clay County Fair 2025: Officials, organizers highlight heightened safety, traffic and security measures ahead of April 3Clay County officials and fair organizers are gearing up for the highly anticipated 2025 Clay County Fair.
Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital in life-threatening condition after crash near SR-16 in World Golf Village
Read full article: Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital in life-threatening condition after crash near SR-16 in World Golf VillageOne person was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday morning following a crash involving a car and a motorcycle near State Road 16 in World Golf Village, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
18-year-old dies when car rear-ends pickup truck in St. Johns County: FHP
Read full article: 18-year-old dies when car rear-ends pickup truck in St. Johns County: FHPAn 18-year-old from Hastings died early Monday morning when his car slammed into the back of a pickup truck on State Road 207, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Could the Dames Point Bridge be at risk of collapse? NTSB warns agencies to check safety after Baltimore bridge disaster
Read full article: Could the Dames Point Bridge be at risk of collapse? NTSB warns agencies to check safety after Baltimore bridge disasterThe Dames Point Bridge in Jacksonville was among the 68 bridges flagged by the NTSB in a report released Tuesday as we approach the one-year mark of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore.
1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns Bluff
Read full article: 1 dead, another injured in gas station shooting on Atlantic Blvd. and St. Johns BluffOne person died and another was taken to the hospital on Wednesday after a shooting broke out at a gas station at Atlantic Boulevard and St. Johns Bluff.
Traffic concerns loom as JEA plans to start raising power lines near Blount Island Terminal this summer
Read full article: Traffic concerns loom as JEA plans to start raising power lines near Blount Island Terminal this summerJEA is going to start raising the power lines over the St. Johns River near Blount Island Terminal this summer to allow taller and larger ships to get into JaxPort safely. But the project will cause some traffic headaches for neighborhoods in the area as construction crews move their equipment back and forth.
Main Street reopens following demolition of partially collapsed warehouse in Springfield
Read full article: Main Street reopens following demolition of partially collapsed warehouse in SpringfieldA collapsed building has caused road closures near Jacksonville’s Urban Core, according to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department.
Collapsed building causes road closures on Main Street at 14th Street in Jacksonville’s Urban Core
Read full article: Collapsed building causes road closures on Main Street at 14th Street in Jacksonville’s Urban CoreA collapsed building has caused road closures near Jacksonville’s Urban Core, according to the Jacksonville Fire Rescue Department.
Major traffic shift on CR-210 begins Friday as crews work on widening project
Read full article: Major traffic shift on CR-210 begins Friday as crews work on widening projectSt. Johns County officials announced there will be a major traffic shift impacting drivers on County Road 210 starting next Friday.
Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95
Read full article: Questions remain in incident involving off-duty JSO lieutenant who shot into semi-truck on I-95Questions remained Tuesday morning after the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said one of its lieutenants shot into a semi-truck during rush hour on Monday on Interstate 95 South near Atlantic Boulevard.
JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police say
Read full article: JSO lieutenant shoots into semi-truck after ‘coming into contact’ with vehicle’s driver, police sayFlorida Highway Patrol said I-95 South near Atlantic Boulevard is closed due to “police activity.”
Drivers prepare for major traffic shift on CR-210 that starts Friday for widening project
Read full article: Drivers prepare for major traffic shift on CR-210 that starts Friday for widening projectSt. Johns County officials announced there will be a major traffic shift impacting drivers on County Road 210 starting next Friday.
I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through Tuesday
Read full article: I-95 North closures from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard beginning tonight, closed nightly through TuesdayNightly closures begin Sunday at 10 p.m. from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard and will reopen at 6 a.m. daily until Tuesday, March 11, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Drivers share frustration with Clay County construction but engineer says work will prevent disaster
Read full article: Drivers share frustration with Clay County construction but engineer says work will prevent disasterThere is one project in particular that is getting a lot of attention. It is on County Road 220 near Knight Boxx Road. A brand-new bridge is being installed to replace an old that is deteriorating.
Councilman promises solution as Northside neighbors express frustration over Dunn Avenue traffic
Read full article: Councilman promises solution as Northside neighbors express frustration over Dunn Avenue trafficDunn Avenue on Jacksonville's Northside has seen quite a bit of development, and residents are concerned because crashes are becoming more frequent.
Live Traffic Cam: Southbound lanes of I-95 closed in St. Johns County after sheriff’s office chase ends in crash
Read full article: Live Traffic Cam: Southbound lanes of I-95 closed in St. Johns County after sheriff’s office chase ends in crashTraffic was backed up for miles in both directions on Interstate 95 Monday morning in St. Johns County following a chase involving sheriff’s office deputies.
VIDEO: Driver seen waving gun at vehicles, firing shots on I-95; chase ends in crash near CR-214 in St. Johns County
Read full article: VIDEO: Driver seen waving gun at vehicles, firing shots on I-95; chase ends in crash near CR-214 in St. Johns CountyAll southbound lanes of Interstate 95 north near County Road 214 were closed Monday morning after a driver was seen waving a firearm at vehicles, leading to a pursuit with deputies that ended in a crash, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes of Acosta Bridge to close for routine maintenance
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Southbound lanes of Acosta Bridge to close for routine maintenanceThe Florida Department of Transportation announced that the southbound lanes of the Acosta Bridge will be closed from Tuesday to Thursday for routine maintenance.
Man killed in crash after car veers off road into retention pond in Jacksonville
Read full article: Man killed in crash after car veers off road into retention pond in JacksonvilleA man was killed in a crash Friday morning after his car ran off the road into a retention pond at the intersection of San Pablo Road and Sam Yepez Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Local, state leaders meeting Wednesday to give update on years-long construction on First Coast Expressway
Read full article: Local, state leaders meeting Wednesday to give update on years-long construction on First Coast ExpresswayThe focus is 2030, which is the projected year when all of the construction is expected to be done.
Traffic Alert: Crash between two semi-trucks in St. Johns County causes hourslong closure, FHP says
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash between two semi-trucks in St. Johns County causes hourslong closure, FHP saysAll lanes were closed Tuesday evening on Interstate 95 north at County Road 210 in St. Johns County following a crash, according to Florida 511.
Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-95 north on-ramp at 8th Street
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-95 north on-ramp at 8th StreetA multi-vehicle crash closed all lanes on Interstate 95 northbound at 8th Street Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Settle for a slow down: 40-day warning period begins for new automated speed cameras in Neptune Beach school zones
Read full article: Settle for a slow down: 40-day warning period begins for new automated speed cameras in Neptune Beach school zonesStarting Monday, a 40-day warning period begins for drivers near Neptune Beach school zones as the city rolls out its automated speed cameras.
Woman dies after crawling out a pickup truck window while it was still in motion in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: Woman dies after crawling out a pickup truck window while it was still in motion in Putnam County: FHPA 26-year-old woman died Friday in Putnam County when she crawled out of a pickup truck window while it was in motion, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
45-year-old driver killed in head-on crash with tractor-trailer in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: 45-year-old driver killed in head-on crash with tractor-trailer in Putnam County: FHPA Haines City man was killed early Wednesday morning after colliding with a tractor-trailer on State Road 19 in Putnam County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
SUV driver killed, 15-year-old and 55-year-old seriously injured in crash on US 17 in Green Cove Springs
Read full article: SUV driver killed, 15-year-old and 55-year-old seriously injured in crash on US 17 in Green Cove SpringsThe driver of an SUV was killed and three other people were injured in a crash on U.S. 17 in Green Cove Springs Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
JEA crews to begin 3-month water main replacement on San Jose Boulevard that will involve lane closures
Read full article: JEA crews to begin 3-month water main replacement on San Jose Boulevard that will involve lane closuresJEA will replace a 24-inch water main along San Jose Boulevard between Old River Road and Claire Lane starting on Feb. 10. The work is expected to last three months.
Traffic Alert: Crash closes multiple I-295 lanes in Duval County between Gate Parkway and Baymeadows Road
Read full article: Traffic Alert: Crash closes multiple I-295 lanes in Duval County between Gate Parkway and Baymeadows RoadA crash has caused multiple lane closures on southbound I-295 in Duval County.
Avondale residents call for road safety improvements after truck hits home, knocks out power to 200+ customers
Read full article: Avondale residents call for road safety improvements after truck hits home, knocks out power to 200+ customersPeople who live in part of the Avondale neighborhood are asking drivers to be more careful when passing through.
St. Johns County rejects proposal to reintroduce non-residential business fees for road funding
Read full article: St. Johns County rejects proposal to reintroduce non-residential business fees for road fundingSt. Johns County is continuing to evaluate and fund road improvements in a rapidly growing community. One potential solution, concurrency fees, which are based on the traffic a business generates, was rejected by the county commission this week.
JEA announces 3-month water main replacement on San Jose Boulevard
Read full article: JEA announces 3-month water main replacement on San Jose BoulevardJEA will replace a 24-inch water main along San Jose Boulevard between Old River Road and Claire Lane starting on Feb. 10. The work is expected to last three months.
‘He did not need to lose his life the way he did’: Witness recalls ‘horrific’ I-295 crash that killed 66-year-old man
Read full article: ‘He did not need to lose his life the way he did’: Witness recalls ‘horrific’ I-295 crash that killed 66-year-old manSome will say the details in this case sound like something out of a movie. However, for the woman who saw the crash, she tells News4Jax's Briana Brownlee it’s a reality she can’t escape.
Man causes deadly pileup in wrong-way crash on I-295, attempts carjacking, escapes on back of semi: FHP
Read full article: Man causes deadly pileup in wrong-way crash on I-295, attempts carjacking, escapes on back of semi: FHPA motorcyclist was killed Tuesday afternoon in a bizarre wrong-way, hit-and-run crash on I-295 that ended with the wrong-way driver escaping on the back of a semi, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Automated speed cameras in Neptune Beach school zones set to go online in April
Read full article: Automated speed cameras in Neptune Beach school zones set to go online in AprilNeptune Beach has a problem with speeders in school zones, even though signs tell drivers how fast to drive and when to do it. But people are still speeding, and now there will be a hefty fine if you get caught thanks to speed cameras that will go live in April.
All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl traffic
Read full article: All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl trafficThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent winter traffic advisory on Wednesday warning residents of dangerous ice conditions across the county.
All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl traffic
Read full article: All Nassau County roads reopen after icy conditions cause crashes, snarl trafficThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent winter traffic advisory on Wednesday warning residents of dangerous ice conditions across the county.
LIVE: I-95, US-17 closed in both directions in Nassau County due to icy conditions
Read full article: LIVE: I-95, US-17 closed in both directions in Nassau County due to icy conditionsThe Nassau County Sheriff’s Office issued an urgent winter traffic advisory on Wednesday warning residents of dangerous ice conditions across the county.
1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter storm
Read full article: 1 dies of hypothermia as Georgia officials urge residents to stay home amid winter stormGeorgia Gov. Brian Kemp and other state officials held a news conference Tuesday morning to give an update on winter storm preparations and urge Georgians to stay off the roads as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.
Frozen Florida: How to handle snow and ice on the roads like a pro & de-ice your car without damage
Read full article: Frozen Florida: How to handle snow and ice on the roads like a pro & de-ice your car without damageFlorida drivers might think they’re experts at driving in dangerous conditions, but subfreezing temperatures this week are bringing the possibility of an unusual hazard for the Sunshine State: icy roads.
Georgia DOT treats highways, bridges with brine ahead of dangerous winter storm; Jax crews on standby
Read full article: Georgia DOT treats highways, bridges with brine ahead of dangerous winter storm; Jax crews on standbyThe Georgia Department of Transportation spent Sunday protecting roadways by sending 31 bucket trucks out to brine interstates throughout Georgia, including I-95 in Glynn and Camden counties.
‘This is not Disney World’: St. Augustine looks to address high traffic during ‘Nights of Lights.’ What do you think?
Read full article: ‘This is not Disney World’: St. Augustine looks to address high traffic during ‘Nights of Lights.’ What do you think?City leaders are working to find solutions to the high amounts of traffic during Nights of Lights after the 2024 holiday season saw more traffic than ever before.
Bicyclist killed in Baymeadows Road crash, driver found hiding in bushes
Read full article: Bicyclist killed in Baymeadows Road crash, driver found hiding in bushesA tragic accident occurred on Baymeadows Road, resulting in the death of a male bicyclist. The incident happened on Baymeadows Road when a car, driven by a white female, hit the bicyclist in the crosswalk.
Plan to improve ‘connectivity’ between Clay County neighborhoods withdrawn
Read full article: Plan to improve ‘connectivity’ between Clay County neighborhoods withdrawnLake Asbury is one of the fastest-growing areas of Clay County, and the county’s growth has been coupled with various road projects that have frustrated thousands of residents over the past few years. However, a recent plan expected to improve “connectivity between adjacent developments” in the county was recently withdrawn.
89-year-old dies when truck hits mailbox, careens into ditch, then flips into multiple vehicles at Nassau County shop
Read full article: 89-year-old dies when truck hits mailbox, careens into ditch, then flips into multiple vehicles at Nassau County shopAn 89-year-old Jacksonville man was killed Monday morning when his pickup truck crashed in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘It’s sad and it bothers me’: Daycare owner calls for changes on Westside road after multiple incidents
Read full article: ‘It’s sad and it bothers me’: Daycare owner calls for changes on Westside road after multiple incidentsA Jacksonville daycare owner and a teen who was hit by a car are calling for changes on what they say is a dangerous Westside road.
Search continues for driver accused of hitting St. Johns County student, leaving the scene
Read full article: Search continues for driver accused of hitting St. Johns County student, leaving the sceneA teenager was airlifted to a trauma center after being hit by a car in Flagler Estates Friday morning, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Heads up, drivers: Prescribed burn near Alachua County could impact your drive on US Highway 441
Read full article: Heads up, drivers: Prescribed burn near Alachua County could impact your drive on US Highway 441If you’re planning to travel on US Highway 441 near the Alachua County line in Columbia County, keep an eye out for an active 42-acre prescribed burn happening at River Rise Preserve.
St. Johns County residents are saddened, but not shocked after a student was hit by a car
Read full article: St. Johns County residents are saddened, but not shocked after a student was hit by a carA student at Fruit Cove Middle School was hit by a car Wednesday morning near the school, according to a spokesperson for the St. Johns County School District.
Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office looking to expand traffic enforcement unit in 2025
Read full article: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office looking to expand traffic enforcement unit in 2025The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is increasing its traffic enforcement personnel in 2025 with plans to add more officers focused on keeping roads safe.
Wildfire smoke could be issue for drivers on US 17 in Putnam County: FHP
Read full article: Wildfire smoke could be issue for drivers on US 17 in Putnam County: FHPThe Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is monitoring wildfire activity near 602 Hickory Nut Trail in Putnam County. The resulting smoke could affect visibility for drivers on U.S. Highway 17.
Man facing multiple DUI charges after slamming truck into stopped JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, injuring 2
Read full article: Man facing multiple DUI charges after slamming truck into stopped JSO patrol car on Mathews Bridge, injuring 2A 30-year-old man is facing multiple counts of driving under the influence after police said he slammed his Ford Ranger into the back of a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser that was stopped to help another driver on the Mathews Bridge.
St. Johns County seeking $40 million for road improvement project aimed at tackling mounting traffic issues
Read full article: St. Johns County seeking $40 million for road improvement project aimed at tackling mounting traffic issuesFollowing the opening of Bass Pro Shops and the announcement of a new Walmart, officials moved Tuesday to push critical road improvement projects forward for state and federal funding.
Recent Jacksonville deadly crashes raise safety concerns as overall traffic fatalities reach 175
Read full article: Recent Jacksonville deadly crashes raise safety concerns as overall traffic fatalities reach 175Statistics from North Florida Safety Training reveal that between 48,000 and 52,000 people die on U.S. roads each year. In Jacksonville alone, there have been 145 crash-related deaths, 27 of which involved motorcyclists.
1 motorcyclist dead, another in critical condition following crash on Old St. Augustine Road near Baptist South
Read full article: 1 motorcyclist dead, another in critical condition following crash on Old St. Augustine Road near Baptist SouthOne motorcyclist died and another was critically injured in a crash on Old St. Augustine Road near Friday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Woman killed in rollover crash near Blanding entrance ramp on Roosevelt Boulevard
Read full article: Woman killed in rollover crash near Blanding entrance ramp on Roosevelt BoulevardA woman died Friday morning when her car flipped after she drove off the road at the Blanding Boulevard entrance ramp from Roosevelt Boulevard, across from Florida State College at Jacksonville.
‘Like it’s the Indy 500′: Atlantic Beach residents frustrated with speeding share input on traffic safety
Read full article: ‘Like it’s the Indy 500′: Atlantic Beach residents frustrated with speeding share input on traffic safetyThe city of Atlantic Beach is asking for residents’ feedback to help shape its Safety Action Plan, a project aimed at tackling traffic concerns across the city.
Holiday shoppers face heavy traffic, festive crowds in Northeast Florida
Read full article: Holiday shoppers face heavy traffic, festive crowds in Northeast FloridaThe holiday season is in full swing, and shoppers across Northeast Florida are hitting the stores for their gift lists. However, the hunt for deals has come with an unwelcome challenge: heavy traffic.
Palatka man killed, 1 injured on Thanksgiving in crash on SR 207
Read full article: Palatka man killed, 1 injured on Thanksgiving in crash on SR 207A 63-year-old man from Palatka was killed Thursday and a 40-year-old man was injured in a crash on State Road 207, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
2 women killed in head-on crash with pickup in Columbia County: FHP
Read full article: 2 women killed in head-on crash with pickup in Columbia County: FHPTwo women were killed Wednesday night in a head-on crash with a pickup truck on U.S. 441 at County Road 778 in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.