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23 hours ago

Clay County community steps up to support Hagan Ace Hardware stores after devastating fire in Orange Park

Read full article: Clay County community steps up to support Hagan Ace Hardware stores after devastating fire in Orange Park

Investigators were still working on Monday to determine the cause of the massive fire that destroyed Hagan Ace Hardware in Orange Park.

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2 days ago

‘It’s very emotional’: New images show aftermath of fire at Hagan Ace Hardware store in Orange Park

Read full article: ‘It’s very emotional’: New images show aftermath of fire at Hagan Ace Hardware store in Orange Park

New images show the aftermath of Friday night’s fire at Hagan Ace Hardware store on Blanding Boulevard in Orange Park.

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‘Huge loss’: Fire at family-owned Ace Hardware devastates community

Read full article: ‘Huge loss’: Fire at family-owned Ace Hardware devastates community

A huge fire at a family-owned westside hardware store broke out on Friday, leaving many Clay County community members devastated.

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Mother of woman killed in Jacksonville e-bike crash says it could’ve been avoided if more protections were in place

Read full article: Mother of woman killed in Jacksonville e-bike crash says it could’ve been avoided if more protections were in place

The 41-year-old woman who was killed in a crash after a tow truck crashed into her e-bike at the intersection of Blanding Boulevard and San Juan Avenue has been identified, and now, her mother says the crash could’ve been avoided if there were more protections for cyclists and pedestrians.

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Fatal motorcycle accident on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County, FHP says

Read full article: Fatal motorcycle accident on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County, FHP says

A 37-year-old man from Orange Park was killed Friday evening in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Woman killed in e-bike crash involving tow truck on Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville

Read full article: Woman killed in e-bike crash involving tow truck on Blanding Blvd. in Jacksonville

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will hold a news briefing on Thursday to share details about a crash on Blanding Boulevard.

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Lifelong Orange Park residents describe lure of small town living

Read full article: Lifelong Orange Park residents describe lure of small town living

Orange Park Town Councilman Doug Benefield and his wife, Cary, explain what they love about growing up and raising their family in a small town.

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Birthday blood drive Monday on Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park

Read full article: Birthday blood drive Monday on Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park

Life South and HCA Orange Park Hospital are hosting a blood drive in Orange Park from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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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 Boulevard

A 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.

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Woman accused of leaving scene of crash that killed 17-year-old Ed White senior has been arrested

Read full article: Woman accused of leaving scene of crash that killed 17-year-old Ed White senior has been arrested

A teen was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash early Monday on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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17-year-old Ed White senior dies 2 days after being struck in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd

Read full article: 17-year-old Ed White senior dies 2 days after being struck in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd

A teen was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash early Monday on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Teen critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd; JSO searching for driver

Read full article: Teen critically injured in hit-and-run crash on Blanding Blvd; JSO searching for driver

A teen was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash early Monday on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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All lanes blocked on Blanding Blvd in Keystone Heights following deadly multi-vehicle crash: FHP

Read full article: All lanes blocked on Blanding Blvd in Keystone Heights following deadly multi-vehicle crash: FHP

One person died in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning on Blanding Boulevard in Keystone Heights, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Collapsed bridge in Clay County caused by ‘excessive rainfall,’ official says

Read full article: Collapsed bridge in Clay County caused by ‘excessive rainfall,’ official says

The bridge on Moody Avenue between Connie Circle and Meadow Drive in Clay County was deemed “unsafe” due to damage, and a 1.6-mile detour has been put in place.

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Bridge in Clay County deemed ‘unsafe’ due to damage; 1.6-mile detour in place

Read full article: Bridge in Clay County deemed ‘unsafe’ due to damage; 1.6-mile detour in place

The bridge on Moody Avenue between Connie Circle and Meadow Drive in Clay County was deemed “unsafe” due to damage, and a 1.6-mile detour has been put in place.

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Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to school

Read full article: Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to school

A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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15-year-old bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County

Read full article: 15-year-old bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County

A 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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JSO searching for missing 70-year-old woman on Jacksonville’s Westside

Read full article: JSO searching for missing 70-year-old woman on Jacksonville’s Westside

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a missing 70-year-old woman diagnosed with dementia last seen in the 5800 block of Blanding Boulevard.

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Blanding Boulevard shut down in both directions at Wesconnett due to crash with injuries

Read full article: Blanding Boulevard shut down in both directions at Wesconnett due to crash with injuries

Blanding Boulevard is closed in both directions at Wesconnett Boulevard due to a crash with injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Woman dead after getting hit by SUV in Southwest Jacksonville

Read full article: Woman dead after getting hit by SUV in Southwest Jacksonville

40-year-old Orange Park woman dies after getting hit by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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45-year-old woman critically injured after being hit while walking across Blanding Boulevard

Read full article: 45-year-old woman critically injured after being hit while walking across Blanding Boulevard

A Jacksonville woman was transported to a hospital with critical injuries after a car struck her while crossing the street on Blanding Boulevard early Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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Law Enforcement searching for a dump truck involved in a hit-and-run

Read full article: Law Enforcement searching for a dump truck involved in a hit-and-run

Crash happened early Saturday morning on Blanding Blvd. at Kingsley Ave.

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Clay County deputy rescues man from van that plunged into retention pond after crash

Read full article: Clay County deputy rescues man from van that plunged into retention pond after crash

A 57-year-old was rescued from a van submerged in a retention pond Thursday after he crashed in Middleburg.

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Motorcyclist dies, passenger in critical condition following crash on Blanding Boulevard: FHP

Read full article: Motorcyclist dies, passenger in critical condition following crash on Blanding Boulevard: FHP

A 39-year-old man driving a motorcycle died after hitting two cars on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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36-year-old man killed after getting hit by car while pushing shopping cart on Blanding Boulevard

Read full article: 36-year-old man killed after getting hit by car while pushing shopping cart on Blanding Boulevard

A 36-year-old man from Tallahassee was killed after getting hit by a car while pushing a shopping cart Wednesday on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

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Sheriff: Expect large crowds, road closures, traffic delays with 12 major events on Saturday in Clay County

Read full article: Sheriff: Expect large crowds, road closures, traffic delays with 12 major events on Saturday in Clay County

Clay County will have at least 12 major events happening in different parts of the county on Saturday, Sheriff Michelle Cook announced at a Tuesday morning news conference.

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JSO asks for help to find Volkswagen involved in deadly hit-and-run on Blanding Blvd

Read full article: JSO asks for help to find Volkswagen involved in deadly hit-and-run on Blanding Blvd

A man in his mid-20s was killed early Friday morning when he was struck by a vehicle on Blanding Boulevard between Harlow Road and 103rd Street, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

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Motorcyclist dies after crashing into minivan on Blanding Boulevard: FHP

Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crashing into minivan on Blanding Boulevard: FHP

A motorcyclist died Monday night after crashing into a minivan near Blanding Boulevard, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

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Man shot, killed by Jacksonville police after they say he fired gun in parking lot, then aimed at officers

Read full article: Man shot, killed by Jacksonville police after they say he fired gun in parking lot, then aimed at officers

Jacksonville police shot and killed a man Tuesday night along Blanding Boulevard, just north of 103rd Street, after they say the man fired a gun in a shopping plaza parking lot and then pointed it at officers.

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Community asked to help name new entry road for Clay County Regional Sports Complex

Read full article: Community asked to help name new entry road for Clay County Regional Sports Complex

The Clay County Board of County Commissioners is asking the community to vote on potential names for the entry road of the new Clay County Regional Sports Complex.

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Woman killed in Clay County crash on Blanding Boulevard: FHP

Read full article: Woman killed in Clay County crash on Blanding Boulevard: FHP

A woman is dead after a crash Tuesday afternoon on Blanding Boulevard near the intersection with Bolton Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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JSO looking for woman missing since Saturday

Read full article: JSO looking for woman missing since Saturday

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for 32-year-old Hailey McCarthy.

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Deadly crash knocks down utility pole in Confederate Point

Read full article: Deadly crash knocks down utility pole in Confederate Point

One person is dead, and another is in critical condition after their car hit a bus stop bench, and then knocked over a utility pole on Blanding Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

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Southbound lanes closed on Blanding Boulevard at 103rd due to crash

Read full article: Southbound lanes closed on Blanding Boulevard at 103rd due to crash

A Thursday night crash has closed all southbound lanes on Blanding Boulevard at the 103rd exit, according to FL511.

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‘Very frightening experience’: Video shows car slamming into multiple vehicles during apparent JSO pursuit on Westside

Read full article: ‘Very frightening experience’: Video shows car slamming into multiple vehicles during apparent JSO pursuit on Westside

A scary video shows the moment a driver who appeared to be fleeing from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Thursday slammed into multiple vehicles at a Westside intersection.

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Police investigating woman shot in arm while driving on Blanding Boulevard

Read full article: 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.

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Father wants answers one year after son was killed by deputies

Read full article: 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.

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1 person seriously injured in school bus crash on Westside

Read full article: 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.

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Clay County Sheriff’s Office releases sketch in rape case

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Motorcyclist killed in crash leaves behind wife, 2 children

Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash leaves behind wife, 2 children

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

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard, FHP says

Read full article: 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.

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Motorcyclist, 89, killed in crash on Blanding Boulevard

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Jacksonville pet store owner says $3K Maltipoo was stolen

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Orange Park family again hosting free 3-day haunted house

Read full article: Orange Park family again hosting free 3-day haunted house

Daniel’s Dungeon of Haunted Horrors is back!

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Suspicious package found in IHOP parking lot on Westside

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Man describes traumatic scene of deadly pedestrian crash on Blanding Boulevard

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Traffic accident on Westside involving over 5 people, JFRD says

Read full article: Traffic accident on Westside involving over 5 people, JFRD says

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

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: Black-owned women’s health center opens on Jacksonville’s Westside

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

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Pickup truck crashes through Orange Park store

Read full article: 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.

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Jacksonville officer suffers minor injuries in cruiser crash on Blanding Boulevard

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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One person dead after motorcycle crash on Blanding Blvd.

Read full article: One person dead after motorcycle crash on Blanding Blvd.

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

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

Read full article: Used vehicle prices are surging, and some Jacksonville residents are feeling the pain

Used vehicle prices are surging.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Man killed in single-vehicle crash on Roosevelt Boulevard

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: ‘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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 🔒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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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Jacksonville police searching for missing 18-year-old

Read full article: 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.

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Pedestrian killed on Blanding Boulevard

Read full article: 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.

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Evacuations & road closure lifted after Clay County gas line break

Read full article: 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.

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All northbound lanes reopened on Blanding Blvd

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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

Read full article: 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.

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2 injured in 3-vehicle crash involving Jacksonville police officer

Read full article: 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.

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

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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.

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Lakeshore mural gets new life after vandalism

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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.

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79-year-old driver dies in Orange Park Crash

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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.

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

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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.

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Multiple RVs destroyed by fire at Orange Park lot

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

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Crews search water for body on Jacksonville’s Westside

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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.

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