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News4JAX crime and safety analyst Tom Hackney said the limited details of the accused hit-and-run driver that claimed the life of a four-year-old child Saturday night will make the investigation an uphill climb. MORE: Four-year-old killed in hit-and-run on Merrill Road, JSO looking for driver The only description police haveContinue Reading

A child was killed in a hit-and-run on Jacksonville’s Southside. JSO says A silver SUV was heading westbound on Merrill Road when witnesses say a light-colored sedan changed lanes into the SUV, forcing it off the road. The SUV then crashed into a wooden telephone pole. The driver and aContinue Reading

A mild start with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60s region wide with a slight breeze. Later today we will warm up into the upper 70s to 80s region wide under partly cloudy skies. There’s a slight chance of showers mostly in our southern counties this afternoon. Monday: SevereContinue Reading

An 88-year-old died Saturday evening following a crash on U.S. 441 and County Road 237, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 6:57 p.m., the driver of a sedan was heading south on CR 237 when she tried to cross the northbound lanes of U.S. 441. She ended up collidingContinue Reading

Multiple lanes of the Buckman Bridge heading towards San Jose Boulevard are closed due to a crash with injuries Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Florida 511 is reporting that the crash involved multiple vehicles. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Saturday night. The crash shut down allContinue Reading

St. Johns County Fire and Rescue and several other agencies are searching for two missing boaters on George Miller Road Saturday afternoon. Officials said 911 calls were received Saturday at 3:00 p.m. This story is still developing.Continue Reading

It’s going to be a nice evening across our area even with the clouds rolling in. Temperatures will drop overnight into the mid-50s with a slight southerly breeze. Sunday will be warm and partly sunny with highs near 80, mid-70s near our beaches. Winds will still be from the southContinue Reading

Hundreds of guests and staff at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront hotel were evacuated Saturday due to an electrical fire potentially caused by a water pipe burst, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. JFRD said early investigation indicates a water pipe broke and leaked down onto a transformer,Continue Reading

Flagler County officials will be asking residents and business owners to take a survey about a possible beach nourishment project. On Monday, county officials will be sending a text message to residents asking how they feel about a beach renourishment program to maintain the beaches in Flagler County. Over theContinue Reading