Jacksonville News (Page 345)

A Palatka man had to be airlifted to a hospital Sunday evening after his ATV overturned and landed on him during a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash was reported off West Pinellas Street, north of Rutland Avenue around 5:30 p.m. Sunday. A 28-year-old manContinue Reading

A new report shows five local bridges are among the most traveled and structurally deficient bridges in Florida. Two are along local interstates. The bridge on Ortega Creek on 103rd Street is considered structurally deficient. Three of the other bridges are in Duval County and one is in St. JohnsContinue Reading

Waking up to temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Calm conditions and clear skies with patchy fog possible this morning. Mostly sunny skies early then turning partly cloudy as the sea breeze picks up. Afternoon highs in the upper 80s to low 90s. Wind ENE 5-15 mph. LookingContinue Reading

Monday is 904 Day in honor of 9-0-4 — the predominant area code used in Northeast Florida. Because 904 Day coincides with Labor Day this year, local leaders are encouraging people to shop and participate in activities in the area. Guided bike ride tours through several neighborhoods is one wayContinue Reading

Sept. 4 in Jacksonville is known as 904 Day, a day named after our area code (904, of course) that really makes you want to scream “DUUUVAL!” Area code 904 is the telephone area code in use for most of the First Coast (northeast) region of the state of Florida,Continue Reading

If you were jolted out of bed just after midnight Monday, you’re not alone. A sonic boom shook homes across Northeast Florida. Dozens of viewers called and emailed the newsroom about the boom — and the fireball they saw streaking across the sky. No, it wasn’t an alien invasion orContinue Reading

Five shootings took place across Jacksonville this weekend. A few people were hurt during the shootings, while two others were killed. Residents say that they are fed up and want change. One resident says that a way to make sure these shootings don’t keep happening is for community members andContinue Reading

Multiple agencies are responding to a deadly traffic accident on Jacksonville’s Westside. Florida Highway Patrol, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, and Jacksonville Fire and Rescue are on the scene of a deadly traffic accident at the intersection of Normandy Blvd. and Blair Rd. JFRD says that accident is between a carContinue Reading

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a death in the Argyle neighborhood. At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Sunday, JSO responded to the 8000 block of Collins Rd. and found a man in his 40s laying unresponsive outside of a residential pool. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue crews attempted life saving measures,Continue Reading