Vaping, fentanyl, violence focus of new safety initiative for St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam, Volusia school districts
District and state leaders in St. Johns, Flagler, Putnam and Volusia counties want to โchange the scriptโ when it comes to substance use and violence among students.
Political ads going after Tom Leek have been running nonstop. He says vengeful trial lawyers are behind the attacks
Tom Leek is a Republican running for an open seat against two other Republicans, including former St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar and Gerry James. Democratic candidate George Hill and unaffiliated candidate Michael Gist are also in the race.
Jacksonville woman arrested, accused of carjacking after elderly victim prevents her escape in Ormond Beach
A Jacksonville woman accused of trying to carjack an elderly couple in Ormond Beach was arrested after police arrived to find one of the victims holding onto her leg, according to a news release.
Thousands of motorcyclists expected to hit the road for 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week; drivers urged to use extra caution
Hundreds of thousands of motorcyclists are expected to hit the pavement starting Friday and for the next 10 days during the 2024 Daytona Beach Bike Week, and with such a big event comes an increased law enforcement presence on the roads.
Jacksonville driver killed after walking away from traffic stop on I-95, being hit by multiple vehicles in Daytona Beach
A 40-year-old Jacksonville man was killed Saturday night on Interstate 95 in Daytona Beach after a trooper pulled him over, which led to the driver not following the trooperโs commands before struggling with them, walking into traffic and being struck by multiple vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โDriver shot me in the face:โ Man calls 911 after being shot on Florida interstate
A 61-year-old man, one of two people shot Wednesday night on Interstate 4 in Volusia County, called dispatchers himself as he said blood was pouring from his face, according to new audio shared by the Florida Highway Patrol. โI donโt know, but Iโve just been shot. Iโm on the side of the road. Driver shot me in the face. I need help, immediately. Iโm on Interstate 4,โ the man said. โ... Iโm pouring the blood out.โ
Florida teen โKing Bobโ federally indicted in crypto scam behind leaked Playboi Carti, Ariana Grande songs: reports
A 19-year-old Florida man who was arrested last week in Volusia County faces federal charges after he was accused of stealing at least $800,000 from five different victims between August 2022 and March 2023.
Going Ringside podcast goes live to cover sentencing of former wrestling superstar Tammy โSunnyโ Sytch
WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Tamara Sytch, aka โSunny,โ faced up to 26 years in prison after she was accused of DUI manslaughter that resulted in the death of a Daytona Beach Shores man. The Going Ringside with The Local Station podcast carried the entire 6 hour hearing on News4JAX+, News4JAX.com and the News4JAX YouTube channel.
Othal Wallace sentenced to 30 years in prison for manslaughter of Daytona Beach officer
Othal Wallace, who shot and killed a Daytona Beach police officer, will spend the next 30 years in prison, after a judge handed down a sentence Friday. According to WKMG in Orlando, Wallace was on trial for first-degree murder, but was convicted last month of a lesser charge.
Motorcyclist dies after crashing into RV pulled by van on US 1 in St. Johns County, troopers say
A 51-year-old motorcyclist from St. Augustine died Wednesday afternoon after crashing into an RV that was being towed by a van on U.S. 1 in the area of Smith Grade Road in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
What will happen when wrestling star โSunnyโ is sentenced next month in Florida DUI manslaughter case?
"Going Ringside" talks to multiple legal experts about what to expect in court. Tammy Sytch faces up to 26 years in prison.
Florida man, 78, shoots, kills neighbor who was trimming trees over property line, deputies say
A 78-year-old DeLeon Springs man was arrested on murder charges in the shooting death of his neighbor after warning him about being on his property, according to authorities.
Investigators, defendantโs father testify in trial of man accused of killing Daytona Beach officer
Daytona Beach detectives say they got their first look at Othal Wallace from officer Jason Raynor's body camera right after the shooting. The investigator on the stand called it the most important piece of evidence.
Testimony begins in trial of man accused of shooting and killing Daytona Beach police officer
Testimony began Monday for the man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach police officer. Investigators say Othal Wallace shot officer Jason Raynor in 2021. The trial was moved from Volusia County to Clay County at the request of the defense.
Jury seated in trial of Othal Wallace, man accused of fatally shooting Daytona Beach police officer
Jurors have been selected in the trial of a man accused of shooting and killing a Daytona Beach police officer in 2021.
Jury selection begins in Clay County for man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer
Months after a judge granted a change of venue request for a man accused of fatally shooting a Daytona Beach police officer, jury selection will begin in Clay County on Tuesday in the trial of Othal Wallace.
โI call these murder pillsโ: Volusia County drug bust keeps over 200 grams of fentanyl off the streets
A long-term drug bust investigation led to the arrest of multiple people accused of distributing several kilos of fentanyl in Volusia County.
WWE Hall of Famer accused of DUI manslaughter in Florida to be sentenced after plea; faces up to 25 years
A WWE Hall of Fame wrestler entered an โopen pleaโ on Wednesday after being accused of DUI manslaughter in Volusia County last year.
Amber Alert: Van found in Clay County, 14-year-old still missing from Volusia County
A 14-year-old Volusia County girl who was the subject of an Amber Alert on Monday remained missing Tuesday, although the van mentioned in the initial alert was found in Clay County, authorities said.
Estimated 500,000 predators have become daily threat to children on the internet, new data shows
The arrest of a man in Volusia County after allegedly traveling to meet a 12-year-old girl for sex is shedding light on a growing threat to kids.
29-year-old man met 12-year-old on popular app, assaulted her, Volusia County sheriff says
A man from Cocoa Beach is in jail after investigators said he used an app to meet a 12-year-old girl for sex twice. The sheriff said the man posed as a teenager using the popular app Wink.
Trial for man accused of killing Daytona Beach police officer moved to Clay County
A judge on Friday granted a change of venue request for Othal Wallace, who will stand trial in the 2021 shooting death of a Daytona Beach police officer. The trial will now be held in Clay County.
Orlando woman who crashed into water, almost hit child on Florida beach accused of DUI: deputies
An Orlando woman faces DUI and reckless driving charges after she crashed her vehicle into the inlet in Smyrna Dunes Park, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
6 Floridians accused of trafficking drugs from West Coast to Central Florida
Several Floridians were arrested and indicted in a year-long drug trafficking investigation called โOperation Ice Man,โ according to the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office.
2 Bethune-Cookman University students shot near park in Daytona Beach, police say
Two Bethune-Cookman University students are in the hospital after being shot early Saturday near a park in Daytona Beach, according to a police statement provided to News4JAX sister station WKMG in Orlando.
โI hope he enjoys his stayโ: Volusia sheriff eager to welcome man charged with threatening him to Florida
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood told The Morning Show on Thursday that he refuses to be intimidated, despite online threats from hate groups.
Florida firefighter who died in surfing accident donates organs in last selfless act
A Volusia County firefighter and paramedic died Saturday after he became unresponsive while surfing at New Smyrna Beach and ended up in the ICU.
Ponte Vedra Beach man who volunteered with Catholic charity accused of molesting 2 children
A Ponte Vedra Beach man has been arrested and accused of molesting two girls in Volusia County several years ago, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office.
Wife, husband planned fatal shooting in hospital for weeks
Police say Ellen and Jerry Gilland had a murder-suicide plan in the works for weeks: If his unnamed illness took a turn for the worse, the 76-year-old woman would fatally shoot her terminally ill, 77-year-old husband and then take her own life.
Sports car goes airborne during crash that killed 1, hurt 1 in Volusia County, troopers say
A 33-year-old New Smyrna Beach man was killed Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Glencoe, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
TikTok influencer among 3 killed in Volusia County hit-and-run, wrong-way crash
Alexandra Dulin, known by her fans and on social media as Ali Spice, was among those killed in a wrong-way crash in Volusia County early Sunday morning, WKMG reports.
Affidavit: Oklahoma man said he killed 4 men, 'cut them up'
Prosecutors say a man described as a โperson of interestโ in the killing and dismemberment of four men in eastern Oklahoma admitted to a woman that he killed the men and โcut them up.โ.
Duval County death attributed to Nicole, state officials say
Days after Nicole made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane near Vero Beach, state officials updated the deaths attributed to the storm to include one in Duval County.
Early damage assessment in Volusia County tops $481 million from Hurricane Nicole
The initial damage assessment for Hurricane Nicoleโs wrath in Volusia County is over $481 million, topping the $377 million mark set by Hurricane Ian, according to the Volusia County Property Appraiser.
โLike a bomb has gone off:โ Volusia County faces disastrous beach erosion, more building collapses after Nicole
Several buildings have collapsed along the east coast of Florida due to Hurricane Nicole, which brought with it intense winds and waves.
Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm
A Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trumpโs Mar-a-Lago club.
Man taken into custody in Georgia after road rage altercation in Florida: authorities
A man was taken into custody over the weekend in Georgia after a road rage incident earlier this month in Florida left a person injured, authorities said.
Woman arrested in St. Johns County, husband sought after Volusia County road rage altercation: authorities
A woman was taken into custody in St. Johns County and her husband is being sought after a road rage incident last week in Volusia County left a person injured, authorities said.
Former WWE wrestler, AEW star Jeff Hardy arrested on DUI charge in Volusia County, records show
Hardy was at WrestleCon in Jacksonville on Saturday. He currently wrestles in All Elite Wrestling, AEW, which is based in Jacksonville and owned by Shahid (Shad) and Tony Khan.
Man accused of killing Daytona Beach couple indicted on murder charges, state attorney says
The man accused of stabbing to death a couple in Daytona Beach earlier this month was indicted Tuesday by a grand jury.
โActive explosions, entrapmentsโ: Major crash on I-95 in Volusia County shutdown highway
A 25-car pile-up in Volusia County leaves more than a dozen of people injured and shuts down the highway.
โBy the grace of God:โ Embry-Riddle student arrested before he could commit mass shooting, police say
Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young said police were able to stop a potential mass shooting at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University on Thursday.
โThis just shocked meโ: Volusia County sergeant details June shootout with children
A Volusia County Sheriffโs Office sergeant involved in a shootout with two foster children talked during a news briefing Friday about the incident that took place in June.
Florida Republicans, local lawmaker make 2022 election pitch in new video ad
Florida Republicans are honing their messaging for the 2022 election cycle and have launched a new ad describing themselves as a โFreedom Firewall.โ
'Homing pigeons that can't find their home' block I-95 exit
An exit off Interstate 95 in Florida had to be closed for three hours after 100 homing pigeons fell off a truck and refused to move, posing a driving hazard to motorists.
Deputies: Vehicle involved in shooting of Daytona Beach officer found in Alachua County
A vehicle involved in the shooting of a Daytona Beach police officer was found Saturday in Alachua County, authorities said.
Man accused of shooting Daytona Beach officer arrested near Atlanta
A multi-agency manhunt for a man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer in the head ended early Saturday morning when he was captured near Atlanta, authorities said.
Daytona Beach police chief wants to change culture of policing
As Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young leads the investigation and the manhunt for Othal Wallace, who is accused of shooting one of his officers, it's clear--it's personal.
Girl accused of shooting at deputies makes 1st appearance from bed
A 14-year-old girl accused of breaking into a Volusia County home and using guns inside to shoot at deputies made her first appearance before a judge Tuesday from a bed. Deputies said she is still receiving medical care at a juvenile detention facility.
Sheriff says Juvenile Justice system not equipped for violent teens
After 12- and 14-year-olds opened fire on his deputies Tuesday night, Volusia Countyโs sheriff is lashing out at Floridaโs Juvenile Justice system, saying it is not equipped to handle the crimes that some children are committing these days.
12-, 14-year-olds use AK-47, other guns to shoot at Volusia deputies
Two foster children broke into a Volusia County home Tuesday night, then used guns they found inside the residence -- including an AK-47 -- to repeatedly fire at deputies for about 30 minutes, sheriffโs officials told WKMG-TV.
Deputies shoot 14-year-old Florida girl who they say pointed gun at them
A Florida sheriff says his deputies did everything they could to de-escalate the situation after a 14-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy broke into a home, found weapons and opened fire on officers.
Thousands call for 1st-degree murder charge in Tristyn Baileyโs death
Prosecutors are still weighing whether to charge 14-year-old Aiden Fucci as an adult in the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey. Fucci is facing a second-degree murder charge.
Daytona International Speedway to host fans at 100% capacity for Coke Zero Sugar 400
The Coke Zero Sugar 400 at the Daytona International Speedway will be open to fans at 100% capacity for the upcoming August race.
Deputies: Man arrested after traffic stop, carjacking in Flagler County spark high-speed chase
A man was arrested Monday after a traffic stop and a carjacking in Flagler County led to a high-speed chase that ended in Volusia County, according to the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office.
2 sisters from Maryland among 3 dead in Florida van crash
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. โ A van carrying vacationers returning to Maryland crashed on Interstate 95 in central Florida, killing three of the 11 on board, authorities said. The dead included a 4-year-old girl and her 19-year-old sister from Glenarden, Maryland, Florida Highway Patrol Lt. Kim Montes said in a news release sent late Sunday. A 37-year-old man from Marlboro, Maryland, was found dead under the van, Montes said. A 5-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital in Orlando and was reported to be in stable condition, Montes said. Three were in critical condition, and the others, including the driver, were in stable condition, Montes said.
Florida deputies rescue 73-year-old from sinking car
Deputies on Saturday rescued a 73-year-old woman from a car that crashed into a retention pond in Florida, authorities said. Volusia County deputies responded Saturday evening to reports of a car that went into a retention pond in the DeLand area. The deputies worked together to get the 73-year-old driver out of the sinking vehicle. Letโs go!โInfrared aerial video also captured the moment the deputies finally dragged the driver out of the car. The time from when the first deputy arrived until everyone was out of the pond spanned two minutes and 30 seconds.
2 Jacksonville men arrested in Volusia County auto part sting
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Two Jacksonville men were arrested last week on suspicion of trying to buy catalytic converters off the black market, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office. The two arrests were among five the Sheriffโs Office made as part of a sting operation intended to crack down on a recent string of catalytic converter thefts throughout Volusia County dating back to November. AdIn Florida, secondary metals recyclers are required to register with the state, and they also must keep paper records of their transactions. Amel Osmanovic, 19, and Amir Osmanovic, 26, both of Jacksonville, are charged with violations of secondary metals recycler regulations. Three other men, hailing from Orlando and Pinellas Park, are charged with acting as unregistered secondary metals recyclers.
Florida suspect kills Wisconsin siblings in wrong-way crash
A 21-year-old man from Omro, Wisconsin, and his 18-year-old sister were killed in the head-on collision, and two of their relatives in the backseat were seriously injured. Bodycam video posted on YouTube by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office shows a deputy chasing the suspect and detailing his speeds and maneuvers. The deputy jumps off the chase when the driver hits his brakes and heads the wrong way up the interstate. Chitwood said the Wisconsin family just missed their exit just before the crash happened. The driver then fled, got on the interstate and weaved between cars at high speed with its lights off, Chitwood said.
Eta weakens back to a tropical storm, still tracking northward
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ At 10 p.m. Wednesday, a tropical storm warning was issued from the Flagler/Volusia County line northward to St. Andrews Sound in Georgia. As of 10 p.m. the center of Eta was located about 55 miles northwest of St. Petersburg and had maximum sustained winds of 65 mph. Weakening is expected as Eta moves on shore which will be followed by rapid weakening throughout Today. Tropical storms and tropical depressions are typically poorly organized and, as such, oftentimes, a freak area of torrential rains can explode rather randomly leading to extreme rainfall amounts -- amounts of more than 4-5โณ over a rather short period of time, say 6 hours. As Eta gets closer, we will update this story with what we can specifically expect as Eta approaches.
K-9 helps with drug bust in Volusia County
VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. โ A man who was wanted on charges of domestic battery and false imprisonment is now also facing drug charges, according to the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office. Deptuies were called to a tire shop in DeBary on Friday. A K-9 was brought in to help. Deputies say they found crack cocaine, fentanyl, two handguns and about $3,500 after searching the vehicle. Menefee was also charged with trafficking in fentanyl, trafficking in cocaine, possession of a weapon/ammunition by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Severe weather damages buildings, power lines in Central Florida
DELAND, Fla. โ Storms damaged buildings, power lines and cars Tuesday afternoon in Volusia County, with weather officials trying to confirm a possible tornado. Meteorologists with the National Weather Service told news outlets that it wasnโt immediately clear whether a tornado had touched down in DeLand. Forecasters said they detected what looked like a tornado on the radar, but they would survey the area Wednesday to confirm it. A tornado warning was issued around 4 p.m. Tuesday, and residents were urged to take shelter immediately. Shortly after the storm, DeLand officials posted photos of the damage on the cityโs official Twitter page.
Online groups work to deliver much-needed supplies to Clay County teachers
CLAY COUNTY, Fla. The need for classroom supplies is compounded in the age of COVID-19 but members of the Clay County community are coming through for educators with online donations, one teacher said. Were shy about asking for materials that we definitely need, Bader said. As the deliveries are received, recipient teachers post photos of the supplies theyve received along with a note of heartfelt thanks. Full Screen 1 / 14 Teacher giftsOther area school districts also have Stock Our Schools Facebook Groups including St. Johns County School District, Flagler County Schools and Volusia County School District. The Clay County group can be found here and the Leon County group can be found here.
Surfer bit on foot by shark in Volusia County, suffers non-life-threatening injuries
NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. โ A 22-year-old surfer was bit by a shark in New Smyrna Beach Friday afternoon, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue. The Sanford woman was on her surfboard in chest deep water around 5 p.m. when a shark chomped on her foot, according to Capt. She did not see the shark. The bite marks the fourth in Volusia County this year, Malphurs said. An 11-year-old boy was bit on the foot a week earlier by a shark in New Smyrna Beach.
Why Volusia County sheriff quickly releases bodycam video
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Less than 100 miles south of Jacksonville, where people are demanding the release of body camera footage recorded by officers during police-involved shootings, Volusia Countyโs sheriff has shown success quickly making public such footage from his department. Deputy-involved shooting: 5/12/20 *WARNING: Contains video footage of a fatal shooting* Body camera and Air One video footage of this weekโs deputy-involved shooting of an armed suspect in Deltona is provided here. even if itโs bad.โThatโs been Chitwoodโs philosophy on police-worn cameras since 2012, first as Daytona Beach Police Chief and now Volusia County sheriff. โEven when people had a complaint and they came in and viewed the body camera video and ... say, โWell, thatโs not how I perceive what happened.โโHow does his department handle releasing body camera video that clearly shows his deputies violating police department standards and procedures? Chitwood said being transparent and releasing body camera footage goes a long way in putting credit in your bank account, so to speak.
Officer responding to call hits, kills woman crossing road
ORANGE CITY, Fla. โ A police officer responding to an emergency call hit a woman who was crossing the road early Monday, killing her, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The 41-year-old officer from the Orange City Police Department had his emergency lights activated when he hit the woman, Lt. Kim Montes said in a news release. The officer's sports utility vehicle hit the 51-year-old woman, Montes said. The woman, who was not in a crosswalk, died at the scene. Troopers did not release the names of the officer or the woman.
Deputies hit by bottles at massive block party in Volusia County
Deputies hit by bottles at massive block party in Volusia CountyPublished: May 18, 2020, 11:01 pmDeputies said they were hit with cups of alcohol, bottles and bar stools after they made arrests at a weekend block party involving thousands of party-goers, officials reported Monday.
Deputies hit by bottles at massive block party in Volusia County
DELAND, Fla. โ Deputies said they were hit with cups of alcohol, bottles and bar stools after they made arrests at a weekend block party involving thousands of party-goers, officials reported Monday. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office estimated 3,000 people were at the outdoor party spanning several locations in DeLand that started Saturday afternoon and lasted until early Sunday. A deputy injured his knee, and an police officer who was hit by a jar had a minor head injury, the sheriff's office said. A passenger in a vehicle pointed a rifle or shotgun in the direction of a deputy and pedestrians gathered at a gas station, according to the sheriff's office. Deputies were at the block party for crowd control and to keep cars from blocking traffic, not for enforcing social distancing as a result of the coronavirus, the sheriff's office said.
DeSantis: Florida hospitals not overwhelmed, ready to resume elective procedures Monday
Ron DeSantisโs plan to slowly reopen the stateโs economy, hospitals can resume scheduling non-emergency procedures starting Monday. With that in mind, DeSantis held a press conference Sunday alongside doctors at Halifax Health Medical Center in Daytona Beach to encourage potential patients to visit Florida hospitals if they are concerned about their health. On March 20, DeSantis issued an executive order directing hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, office surgery centers, dental offices and other health-care providers to cease performing elective services. โWe took a lot of these actions to be able to prevent the hospitals from being overwhelmed,โ DeSantis said. DeSantis last week decided to lift the order and allow elective procedures to resume May 4.
After 30 years, two murder victims in Volusia County identified through DNA
Volusia County sheriffโs spokesman Andrew Gant said that John Doe 1986 has been identified as Howard โKipโ Evans, and Jane Doe 1991 was identified as Doris Regina Chavers. Volusia County sheriffโs investigators worked Evansโ case, following various leads and tips throughout the years, but were unable to get his identification so Evansโ case went cold and became known only as โJohn Doe 1986,โ Gant said. The Medical Examinerโs Office is working with Evansโ family for the release of his remains, Gant said. In Chaversโ case, the woman was last seen alive at her motherโs Sanford home in August 1989. Volusia detectives contacted Chaversโ daughter to deliver the news and said she was relieved that her mother had been found, authorities said.
Boy, 10, killed, infant wounded in central Florida shooting
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. โ A man was arrested Thursday after shooting a 5-month girl and a 10-year-old boy, killing the grade-schooler, said authorities in Florida. Police officers arrested Terrance Young less than two hours after he fled the scene of the shootings in Daytona Beach, according to a news release from the Daytona Beach Police Department. Young, 37, who is from South Florida, shot both children with a rifle, but the motive wasn't clear, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department. Young was being held on outstanding warrants from Volusia and Miami-Dade counties for fleeing and probation violation. Authorities said charges were pending for Thursday's shootings, so there was no court record yet for Young.
Duval, Volusia counties have most hepatitis A cases
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. โ Florida has topped 280 reported cases of hepatitis A this year, with the largest numbers in Duval and Volusia counties. As of Saturday, 281 cases had been reported statewide, with 60 in Duval County and 25 in Volusia County, according to state Department of Health numbers. Other counties with double-digit numbers of cases were Brevard, with 17; Polk, with 16; Charlotte, with 13; and Citrus and Clay, with 12 each. Florida was hit with a major outbreak of hepatitis A in 2019, with 3,396 cases reported statewide. Hepatitis A, which causes liver damage, is spread through such things as fecal matter, sexual contact and intravenous drug use.
Florida woman wins $2 million from new scratch-off game
This Florida woman scratched her way to be two million dollars richer. Joyce Klarberg, of Edgewater, Florida, won the first $2 million top prize from the Florida Lotteryโs new 100X Scratch-Off game, according to lottery officials. The winning scratch-off was purchased at the Publix on 2970 South Ridgewood Avenue in Edgewater. The 100X Scratch-Off ticket costs $10 and features eight prizes of $2 million. According to lottery officials, the gameโs overall odds of winning are 1 in 3.46.
FHP: 19 cars hit by BB pellets on interstate in St. Johns, Volusia, Seminole counties
WORLD GOLF VILLAGE, Fla. โ Three vehicles in St. Johns County were among 19 damaged Wednesday evening in a possible shooting rampage that investigators say began on Interstate 4 in Central Florida and continued up Interstate 95. โI was going down I-4 and somebody shot at my car and blew out my window,โ one caller told a 911 dispatcher. Full Screen 1 / 8 Several vehicles were damaged Wednesday night in what the Florida Highway Patrol is calling a possible road rage incident in St. Johns County. According to FHP, three vehicles in St. Johns County sustained minor damage on the highway near International Golf Parkway. โIโm really upset that I have to replace this window, but, I mean, all things considered, it couldโve been much worse,โ she said.