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Police investigating woman shot in arm while driving on Blanding Boulevard

A woman was shot while driving along Blanding Boulevard Sunday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Father wants answers one year after son was killed by deputies

Thursday marks one year since Danny Palato was shot and killed by Clay County Sheriff's deputies. Now, his father, Fred, wants more information about what happened.

1 person seriously injured in school bus crash on Westside

A traffic accident involving a school bus and a car happened Monday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office releases sketch in rape case

Clay County Sheriff's Office has released a sketch Thursday morning, hoping it will lead to more information in a rape case.

Man faces DUI manslaughter charge in November 2022 crash on Blanding Boulevard

A man has been arrested on a charge of DUI manslaughter following a deadly crash in November 2022 on Jacksonville’s Westside, News4JAX learned Tuesday.

Motorcyclist killed in crash leaves behind wife, 2 children

Michael Walley’s sister, Erica, says their family grew up around motorcycles.

Motorcyclist killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard, FHP says

A motorcyclist was killed Friday night in a crash on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Motorcyclist, 89, killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard

A motorcyclist was killed Thursday afternoon in a crash on Blanding Boulevard at the intersection of County Road 352 in Clay County, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

23-year-old man in critical condition after vehicle hits SUV, causing him to overturn, be ejected in Orange Park

The northbound lanes on Blanding Boulevard near Wells Road and the Orange Park Mall are blocked Monday afternoon after a serious crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Pedestrian hit, killed by car on Blanding Boulevard near Jefferson Avenue

A pedestrian was injured Thursday night after they were hit by a car on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Orange Park man, 87, dies in crash on Blanding Boulevard

An 87-year-old man died Thursday afternoon in a crash on Blanding Boulevard, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Jacksonville pet store owner says $3K Maltipoo was stolen

The owner of a Jacksonville pet store says a puppy was taken from her business on Blanding Boulevard and that the person who did it was caught on camera in the act.

18-year-old critically injured crossing Blanding Boulevard, FHP says

An 18-year-old was critically injured early Wednesday morning when he was hit by a van while crossing Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Patient, would-be robber waits in line at bank before demanding money from teller, police say

The teller then stepped back, hit a panic button and got the manager’s attention.

Orange Park family again hosting free 3-day haunted house

Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is back!

19-year-old hospitalized for treatment of gunshot wound, Jacksonville police say

An arrest was not immediately announced Friday night after a 19-year-old man was found suffering from a gunshot wound, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Person shot, another hospitalized for unspecified injury, Clay County Sheriff’s Office says

One person was hospitalized Friday evening for treatment of a gunshot wound in Orange Park, according to the Clay County Sheriff’s Office.

Suspicious package found in IHOP parking lot on Westside

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a suspicious package found Saturday night in the parking lot of an IHOP in Clay County.

Area of Youngerman Circle and Blanding Boulevard has seen shootings and drug issues over the years

A woman died Wednesday after she was found shot multiple times in an area of Jacksonville near the Clay County border that has seen gun violence, drugs issues, homelessness and panhandling over the years.

Man describes traumatic scene of deadly pedestrian crash on Blanding Boulevard

A 39-year-old pedestrian is dead after a crash on State Road 21, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Clay County Sheriff’s Office says it won’t let recent incidents at Orange Park Mall define community

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said Monday it won’t let a string of recent fights involving young people at the Orange Park Mall define the community it is tasked with protecting.

Orange Park Mall has history of incidents despite efforts by county leaders to repair reputation

The incident was one of a handful that News4JAX has covered in recent months.

33-year-old pedestrian killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park, troopers say

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a car on Friday evening in the Orange Park area, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Man tried to rob Bank of America on Blanding Boulevard, Clay County Sheriff’s Office says

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday asked for help identifying a man they said is wanted for attempted robbery of the Bank of America on Blanding Boulevard at Wells Road.

Traffic accident on Westside involving over 5 people, JFRD says

According to JRFD, a crash occurred Saturday night on Jacksonville’s Westside.

FHP hopes video from Blanding hit-and-run will lead to arrest in man’s death

The Florida Highway Patrol on Friday released video from the scene of a deadly hit-and-run collision involving a pedestrian on Blanding Boulevard.

Fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian closes lanes on Blanding Blvd. for hours

A fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian had all southbound lanes of Blanding Boulevard blocked, for nearly three hours Sunday morning.

Can you help JSO find vehicle from hit-and-run?

Jacksonville police are looking for a vehicle that was involved in a hit-and-run with serious injuries in April on Blanding Boulevard.

Black-owned women’s health center opens on Jacksonville’s Westside

There’s a new clinic on Jacksonville’s Westisde for women.

FHP looking for a driver after a fatal hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd.

A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run crash near the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Collins Road.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Blanding Boulevard closed in both directions in Middleburg because of gas leak

A ruptured gas line has closed all northbound and southbound lanes on Blanding Boulevard near the Middleburg Publix, according to the Clay County Sheriff's Office.

Car clubs speak out against others performing dangerous stunts, causing property damage

Many say videos of the dangerous antics are giving the car community in Jacksonville a bad name.

Pickup truck crashes through Orange Park store

A pickup truck went through the front of a store in the Orange Park area on Monday, authorities said.

Jacksonville officer suffers minor injuries in cruiser crash on Blanding Boulevard

A Jacksonville police officer was injured Saturday in a crash on Blanding Boulevard at 105th Street on the city's Westside, according to the Sheriff's Office.

Man killed in motorcycle crash on Blanding Boulevard leaves behind 4 children

Christopher Cheshire, 39, is the man who was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday night on Blanding Boulevard.

One person dead after motorcycle crash on Blanding Blvd.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a vehicle crash that left one man dead.

Used vehicle prices are surging, and some Jacksonville residents are feeling the pain

Used vehicle prices are surging.

FHP: Woman killed in crash involving semi on I-295 at Blanding Boulevard

A 32-year-old Jacksonville woman died Thursday morning when a semitractor-trailer and another vehicle collided on southbound Interstate 295 at Blanding Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Red Cross called to help 3 children, 3 adults after cooking fire, JFRD says

The American Red Cross was called to help three children and three adults after a house fire Tuesday afternoon off Collins Road near Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Man killed in single-vehicle crash on Roosevelt Boulevard

Officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office were sent to the scene of a crash Monday night on Roosevelt Boulevard near the intersection of Park Street.

‘We will get through this’: Grumpy’s owners begin grueling effort to clean up, rebuild

Popular Middleburg restaurant Grumpy’s is on the road back to re-opening thanks to some helping hands -- and generous hearts.

Owners hope to reopen Grumpy’s location after fire damages popular restaurant

The owners are anxious to rebuild and reopen the location of the chain, which is a fast-growing local eatery.

Firefighters bring fire under control at Grumpy’s Restaurant in Middleburg

Clay County Fire Rescue personnel were dispatched Wednesday night to a fire at the popular Grumpy’s Restaurant in Middleburg.

I-TEAM: Lack of affordable housing contributing to homeless camps, group says

The News4JAX I-TEAM is looking into the issue of large homeless camps around Northeast Florida.

Construction project leads to traffic tie-ups on Blanding Boulevard in Middleburg

Frustration is growing in Middleburg over huge traffic tie-ups that got so bad Tuesday afternoon some News4JAX viewers say they were sitting in backed-up traffic for as long as two hours.

Woman hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on Blanding Boulevard

A woman remained hospitalized Tuesday after she was injured in a hit-and-run crash last week on Blanding Boulevard at Belmont Boulevard.

Woman injured in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Boulevard

A female pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run crash on Blanding Boulevard at Belmont Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

🔒Panhandling becoming safety issue on busy stretch of Blanding Boulevard, drivers say

Viewers are again complaining about the ongoing issue but now they’re saying it’s become a safety hazard -- causing near-crashes regularly.

58-year-old man killed after truck runs red light in Green Cove Springs

A 58-year-old man from Keystone Heights has died after a truck ran a red light on Blanding Boulevard at State Road 16.

FHP: 27-year-old woman hit by pickup, killed while crossing Blanding Boulevard

A 27-year-old woman crossing Blanding Boulevard was struck by a pickup truck near Wells Road on Sunday and died from her injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Jacksonville police searching for missing 18-year-old

Police are searching for a missing 18-year-old man who is diagnosed with autism, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Sunday.

Pedestrian killed on Blanding Boulevard

The Florida Highway Patrol says a 33-year-old Orange Park man died after being struck by a car early Saturday morning on Blanding Boulevard at Wells Road.

Evacuations & road closure lifted after Clay County gas line break

The southbound lanes of Blanding Boulevard reopened to traffic late Thursday morning after a gas line break led authorities to close part of the roadway.

All northbound lanes reopened on Blanding Blvd

(Copyright 2021 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.) All northbound lanes of Blanding Blvd at Morse Ave were closed Sunday night. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – All northbound lanes of Blanding Boulevard at Morse Avenue are open after they were closed due to a traffic accident Sunday night. The accident happened around 7:48pm. No injuries or fatalities were reported.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash involving motorcycle closes SB lanes of Blanding at Burwick Ave.

A crash Tuesday evening involving a motorcycle shutdown all southbound lanes of Blanding Boulevard at Burwick Avenue. A northbound lane of Blanding was also shutdown.

Man dies in 3-car crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two women have serious injuries and a man has died after a three-car crash in Clay County Wednesday night. The crash happened at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. A car carrying a 73-year-old woman and 86-year-old man turned into the path of an oncoming SUV traveling north on Blanding Boulevard, according to Florida Highway Patrol’s crash report. The oncoming SUV hit the car and as a result of the impact traveled into the southbound lanes and hit another vehicle head-on. The crash happened at 9:50 Wednesday night.

2 injured in 3-vehicle crash involving Jacksonville police officer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two people were taken to the hospital with nonlife-threatening after a crash involving a Jacksonville police officer Thursday morning. The preliminary crash investigation shows an approaching car rear-ended the officer’s patrol car as they were traveling south on Blanding Boulevard near Lake Gray Boulevard. The impact caused the approaching vehicle to bounce off of the patrol car and into a third car. A witness is helping the investigation. The crash was cleared in about an hour.

Motorcyclist critically injured after rear ending pick-up truck pulling trailer

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 39-year-old man is fighting for his life after a crash on I-295 near Blanding Boulevard Sunday evening. The man was driving a motorcycle on the northbound side of I-295 when the bike collided with a trailer that was being pulled by a pick-up truck. The Florida Highway Patrol crash report shows he was wearing a helmet and was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Two 24-year-old men in the pick-up truck were not injured. The initial FHP report did not say if the trailer had reflector lights.

Lakeshore mural gets new life after vandalism

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Local artists have raised funds to fix a mural on Blanding Boulevard and Palmer Avenue in Jacksonville’s Lakeshore neighborhood that was vandalized in December. The mural was created around the time of the Black Lives Matter protests around the country. “We exceeded the goal, and with those funds, we were able to fund the other side of the building to get more artists to do murals,” Clark said. Black Mural Map says they hope to finish redoing the last part of the mural that was vandalized this weekend. They say they will begin painting new murals near the existing paintings in the near future.

79-year-old driver dies in Orange Park Crash

A man from Massachusetts died Thursday morning after his van pulled out onto Blanding Boulevard in front of an oncoming car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 79-year-old was driving west on Kingfisher Boulevard about 9:30 a.m. when he pulled into traffic. The driver was taken to Orange Park Medical Center, where he died. The driver and an 11-year-old passenger in the SUV that struck the van, both from Jacksonville, were taken to Ascension St. Vincent’s with minor injuries. One northbound lane of Blanding was closed for part of the morning while the accident was investigated and cleared.

Troopers chase SUV across Buckman Bridge at 100 mph, force crash

The Florida Highway Patrol said the chase began at 7:18 a.m. at Old St. Augustine and I-295 when a trooper spotted a reckless driver going north at 100 mph. That trooper tried to get the driver to pull over, but a chase ensued. A second trooper joined the pursuit as they crossed Buckman Bridge heading toward Orange Park. It was just the flipped car with any damage.”Michael Bennett was also driving across the bridge and saw the whole thing happen. News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson, who is a former Jacksonville police officer, said he questions the use of the PIT maneuver.

Multiple RVs destroyed by fire at Orange Park lot

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Several recreational vehicles caught on fire on the parking lot of a travel store in Orange Park earlier this afternoon. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue rushed to the scene near Blanding Boulevard and Longchamp Drive around 4:00 p.m.JFRD released video of tall flames taking taking over at least 3 RVs parked side-by-side. Firefighters say no one was injured. The cause of the fire is being investigated.

Jacksonville family to host free 2-day haunted house in October

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is back! One Jacksonville home has built an entire haunted house for those brave enough to enter. Daniel's Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is located off of Blanding Boulevard and is said to be one of the best local scares in our area! The free haunted house will be open on Friday, October 30 from 7-11 p.m. and October 31 (Halloween) from 7 p.m. - midnight)LOCATION: 2189 George Wyth Rd OpClick here for more information. Daniels dungeon of haunted horrors

Clay County sergeant taken by 'invisible enemy’ honored at funeral

Kenny West told hundreds attending the Mass mass. “We had been texting him while he was in the hospital,” West told News4Jax. The Sheriff’s Office said Twisdale acquired the virus on the job. “It was an honor -- an honor to be part and honor him and have a little humor with him,” West said. Video of Clay County Sheriff’s Office of Thursday’s motorcade, services

Crews search water for body on Jacksonville’s Westside

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Crews with the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department on Friday were searching for a body in a waterway near Blanding Boulevard and Youngerman Circle. Several units were called to assist. A JFRD spokesperson didn’t specify the exact body of water, however, the nearest inlet appears to be connected to the Ortega River. It wasn’t clear how long units would be searching, and the spokesperson couldn’t give specifics about who they were searching for. There was no danger to the public.

Man freed after crane working on Clay County bridge project falls

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. A worker was hospitalized Tuesday after a crane working on a bridge project on County Road 218 fell on him. A Clay County Fire Rescue spokesman said the mans leg got trapped under the crane. The victim was a subcontractor of Sacyr Construction, which is working on the bridge over the South Fork of Black Creek. The crane was removed from the road and traffic on CR-218 is flowing again. Work on the bridge project has stopped and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating the accident.

Clay County body shop, military supply store vandalized

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. Police in Clay County are investigating after two businesses were covered with spray painted symbols. Robin Sirois owns the property off Blanding Boulevard where Clay Collision, a body shop, and The Supply Bunker, a military supply store, both sit. They spray painted this side with BLM and you can see the words and we can go to war on this side, she said. Honestly, I do not think that Black Lives Matter had anything to do with this. I think that theyre giving Black Lives Matter a bad name.Sirois does not believe the businesses were targeted.

Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter supporters gather in Middleburg

Across the street, Blue Lives Matter supporters gathered. “When we say Black Lives Matter, that it solely means Black lives are better,” said Kevin Connor with Black Lives Matter Clay County. Standing on the same side of the road of the Black Lives Matter supporters was Norm Brewer, a Blue Lives Matter supporter. I mean, it’s just that simple.”Brewer explained further why he stood with the Black Lives Matter supporters even though he supports the Blue Lives Matter movement. At last weekend’s rally, a group of Blue Lives Matter supporters counter-demonstrated across the street from the Black Lives Matter rally near the corner of Blanding Boulevard and Kingsley Avenue.

FHP: 3-year-old boy walking alone hit by SUV, seriously injured

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. A 3-year-old Orange Park boy was struck by a sport utility vehicle and seriously injured Thursday evening in Clay County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to the Highway Patrol, the boy was walking alone when he tried to cross Blanding Boulevard and was struck by the SUV. Troopers said the SUV immediately stopped, and the occupants rendered aid to the child and called authorities. The Clay County Sheriffs Office is investigating why the child was alone. Troopers said the driver of the SUV, a 23-year-old Middleburg woman, and the passenger in the SUV, a 22-year-old Orange Park man, were not injured.

Storm damage leaves Clay County family’s home unlivable

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Two large trees fell on top of the roof of a Clay County family’s home during a storm Tuesday afternoon. When News4Jax arrived at the home, the family said two trees had fallen on top of the roof, causing significant damage. All three people inside the home were OK, and the family’s four Chihuahuas and two leopard geckos were also safe. Once the storm passed, Cline said, the home was pitch black with significant damage on the inside and large uprooted trees in the backyard. His mom passed away living in this house,” Cline said.

3 hospitalized after lightning strike in Clay County

MIDDLEBURG, Fla. Clay County Fire Rescue said three people were hospitalized Thursday afternoon after a lightning strike at a Middleburg apartment complex. The complex is on Iris Street off County Road 218, west of Blanding Boulevard. Firefighters said two of the people who were injured by the lightning just before 3 p.m. went into cardiac arrest. All three were being rushed to the hospital. News4Jax has a crew headed to the area and will update when more information becomes available.

Questions linger after bicyclist killed on Blanding Boulevard

ORANGE PARK, Fla. Family members of a bicyclist killed on Blanding Boulevard said they still have questions about the crash. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 28-year-old man died after he collided with a pickup truck on Blanding Boulevard while riding a bicycle about 8:30 a.m. May 9. He treated everybody nicely," said Katalina Burns, Tony Burns sister. According to troopers, the bicyclist was riding south on the northbound sidewalk along Blanding Boulevard and the truck was heading north in the outside travel lane. Troopers said the bicyclist entered the outside travel lane of Blanding Boulevard, colliding with the right side of the truck.

3 injured in Westside crash

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Three people were hospitalized with minor injuries after a crash Monday afternoon on the Westside, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said. The crash happened about 1 p.m. at 103rd Street and Blanding Boulevard. A woman who witnessed the wreck said it was terrifying to see. The Sky 4 helicopter flew over the crash. The video shows smoke coming out of one of the vehicles.

Residents evacuated as Clay County firefighters battle blaze at Well Road apartment complex

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Clay County Fire Rescue battled a structure fire Friday night at the Bluff House Apartment Homes on Wells Road, off Blanding Boulevard. Officials said eight to 10 residents were evacuated after the fire broke out about 8:20 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office blocked traffic to the area. The fire was out in about 30 minutes and mostly contained to a second-floor apartment, although three other units suffered smoke and waterNo one was injured. The fire marshal was investigating the cause.

Nurse helps neighbor evacuate during apartment fire

Investigators are looking into what caused a fire at the Confederate Point Apartments off Blanding Boulevard.

Sheriff's Office: Driver nearly runs over deputy, sparks pursuit

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - A 20-year-old driver led a deputy on a high-speed chase, tried to ram his cruiser and hit another car before running from his vehicle and being caught and arrested Monday, according to a Clay County Sheriff's Office arrest report. Ayrmon Gerimiah Wilson, 20, failed to stop on Blanding Boulevard on Monday afternoon during the peak of rush hour and instead tried to run over a deputy before speeding away, the Sheriff's Office said. Wilson's arrest report said at one point during the ensuing chase, Wilson hit 100 mph in a 45 mph zone and tried to hit the deputy's cruiser. He hit another car at the intersection of U.S. 17 and Kingsley Avenue, near Doctors Inlet, in Orange Park and then took off running through the Orange Park Town Hall and police buildings, deputies said. Wilson was arrested on Kingsley Avenue.

Fiery Green Cove Springs crash kills two

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Clay County on State Road 16 at Blanding Boulevard just after 5 a.m. Saturday. According to FHP, the driver of a Dodge Stratus attempted to make a left-hand turn onto Blanding Boulevard when a pickup truck slammed into it. The driver and passenger in the Dodge were both killed in the crash. The driver of the pickup truck suffered minor injuries. All lanes of State Road 16 are still blocked off in the area as FHP investigates.

Green Cove Springs crash kills one

GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. - Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Clay County on State Road 16 at Blanding Boulevard just after 5 a.m. Saturday. At least one person was killed in the crash. All lanes of State Road 16 were blocked off in the area as FHP investigates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Man found dead at Clay County apartment complex

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. - A man, believed to be in his 30s, was found dead Wednesday morning at an apartment complex, the Clay County Sheriff's Office said. Neighbors found the man's body Wednesday morning in a grassy area between two buildings at the Bluff House apartment complex on Wells Road, west of Blanding Boulevard and the Orange Park Mall. Detectives were on scene at the apartment complex for several hours, speaking with neighbors and walking around the property in hopes of learning what exactly led to the man's death. The Sheriff's Office was still working to notify the man's family and pinpoint how he died. With few answers at this point, Gano questions whether she even wants to continue to living in the complex.

Deputies: Robber holds up Wells Fargo, nearby Home Depot store

ORANGE PARK, Fla. – Deputies said a man with a limp held up a Wells Fargo bank on Blanding Boulevard and then robbed a nearby Home Depot store on Wells Road in Orange Park. No injuries were reported and it's unclear if the robber is armed, although he did indicate he had a firearm. The robberies were reported Friday afternoon, just hours after a San Marco area Wells Fargo was held up in Jacksonville. But authorities said the Orange Park robber, an older man who walked with a limp, is not the same man from the San Marco robbery. Deputies and detectives are investigating the Orange Park incidents asked for patience from residents.

Motorcycle accident leaves man dead off Blanding Boulevard

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has identified a man killed in a single motorcycle crash that happened at 1:10 a.m. Sunday on the off-ramp from Roosevelt Boulevard onto Blanding Boulevard. Officers said they found Kevin L. Knight, 41, dead on the scene of the crash. Traffic homicide detectives responded to conduct an investigation. The ramp from Roosevelt onto Blanding Boulevard was closed while the investigation was conducted. Later, Sunday morning, Jacksonville Sheriff's Office put out the following tweet.

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