St. Johns County commissioners reject proposed community zoning that aimed to bring 200+ homes off County Road 214
Read full article: St. Johns County commissioners reject proposed community zoning that aimed to bring 200+ homes off County Road 214St. Johns County commissioners rejected on Tuesday a proposed residential community zoning that aimed to bring 205 single-family homes off County Road 214, according to our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Woman seriously injured in Clay County crash after semi driver falls asleep: FHP
Read full article: Woman seriously injured in Clay County crash after semi driver falls asleep: FHPA truck driver fell asleep behind the wheel, causing an early morning crash with injuries in Clay County on US Highway 301.
‘It smells just like an open sewer’: Indianhead Biomass hosts community class amid odor concerns, lawsuit
Read full article: ‘It smells just like an open sewer’: Indianhead Biomass hosts community class amid odor concerns, lawsuitIndianhead Biomass hosted a community education event Thursday night to answer questions about its operations. The facility has faced complaints from residents who say a sewage-like smell in the area comes from the company. Six residents have now filed a lawsuit against Indianhead Biomass over the odor.
Woman dies in head-on crash after car tries to pass in no-passing zone in Alachua County: FHP
Read full article: Woman dies in head-on crash after car tries to pass in no-passing zone in Alachua County: FHPA 61-year-old woman was killed and three other people were critically injured Sunday night when a car and an SUV collided head-on on County Road 235 about 4.5 miles northeast of Newberry, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Live Traffic Cam: Southbound lanes of I-95 closed in St. Johns County after sheriff’s office chase ends in crash
Read full article: Live Traffic Cam: Southbound lanes of I-95 closed in St. Johns County after sheriff’s office chase ends in crashTraffic was backed up for miles in both directions on Interstate 95 Monday morning in St. Johns County following a chase involving sheriff’s office deputies.
Burglary suspect dies in crash following pursuit in Clay County, deputies say
Read full article: Burglary suspect dies in crash following pursuit in Clay County, deputies sayA 33-year-old man was killed in a crash after leading Clay County deputies on a pursuit that ended on County Road 209 Friday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
St. Johns County announces temporary closure of CR 208 from May 31 to June 11
Read full article: St. Johns County announces temporary closure of CR 208 from May 31 to June 11St. Johns County said it will temporarily close County Road 208 from May 31 at 5 p.m. to June 11 at 7 a.m. to install new water and reclaimed transmission lines across CR 208.
What a beautiful sight! St. Johns County now home to a brand-new botanical garden
Read full article: What a beautiful sight! St. Johns County now home to a brand-new botanical gardenFamilies and volunteers came out for the official grand opening of the St. Johns Botanical Garden Nature Preserve on Saturday just off County Road 13 in Hastings.
Man thrown from overturned side-by-side vehicle dies in Putnam County, FHP says
Read full article: Man thrown from overturned side-by-side vehicle dies in Putnam County, FHP saysA Deltona man is dead Saturday after being thrown out of an overturned Can-Am side-by-side vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Authorities search woods around home after Clay County couple’s hostage ordeal
Read full article: Authorities search woods around home after Clay County couple’s hostage ordealLaw enforcement officers could be seen Thursday searching the woods around a Green Cove Springs home where Clay County deputies say a couple were held hostage for more than two days.
3 killed in two Flagler County crashes three miles apart
Read full article: 3 killed in two Flagler County crashes three miles apartThe Florida Highway Patrol is investigating two deadly head-on crashes that killed three people just three miles apart within a 17-minute time span early Friday morning.
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Walmart to temporarily close Orange Park store for deep cleaning
Read full article: Walmart to temporarily close Orange Park store for deep cleaningWalmart will close its store on 1505 County Road 220 at 2 p.m. Tuesday to allow a third-party crew time to thoroughly clean and sanitize the building. The location will reopen at 6 a.m. Thursday.
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Driver turns himself in hours after woman in crash died
Read full article: Driver turns himself in hours after woman in crash diedHours after a woman was killed in a head-on crash on County Road 218 early Saturday morning that the Florida Highway Patrol described as a hit-and-run, a man surrendered to troopers.
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I-95 nightmare: 2 crashes trigger back-ups during morning rush in St. Johns County
Read full article: I-95 nightmare: 2 crashes trigger back-ups during morning rush in St. Johns CountyST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Two crashes on I-95 northbound, one of them fatal, shut down the interstate from International Golf Parkway to County Road 210 for more than 6 hours starting early Wednesday morning. The first crash occurred at 95 and County Road 210 just after 2 a.m. First, 95 NB at CR-210 all lanes are blocked due to a fatal crash. Further south, 95 NB at IGP has another crash blocking all NB lanes. The exit to Golf Parkway remained open.
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Storms send TV anchors scrambling off set in N Carolina
Read full article: Storms send TV anchors scrambling off set in N CarolinaDebris litters weather-damaged properties at the intersection of County Road 24 and 37 in Clanton, Ala., the morning following a large outbreak of severe storms across the southeast, Thursday, March 18, 2021. But no serious damage or injuries were immediately reported in North Carolina from the storms near High Point and Charlotte, which both had tornado warnings. Forecasters worried the storms would intensify as they move into South Carolina and North Carolina on Thursday afternoon, but they mostly stayed below severe limits. House Speaker Jay Lucas kept his promise from the day before to meet less than an hour Thursday so members could beat the severe storms home. ___Associated Press writers Tom Foreman Jr. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Jeffrey Collins in Columbia, South Carolina, contributed to this report.
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Head-on crash shuts down US-301 at County Road 218 for hours
Read full article: Head-on crash shuts down US-301 at County Road 218 for hoursCLAY COUNTY, Fla. – A Keystone Heights driver died in an early morning wreck on U.S. 301 south of County Road 218 when his pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another pickup head-on, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Crash investigators said the 29-year-old man was driving north at 5:45 a.m. between Lawtey and Baldwin when he lost control, cross the median and struck the southbound vehicle. #BREAKING: @FHPJacksonville is reporting at least one fatality in a multiple vehicle crash on US 301 south of CR 218. The southbound lanes remained closed past noon. Crash investigators have not yet determined what caused the crash, but roads in the area were slick from rain overnight.
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Bradford County home destroyed after candle tips over
Read full article: Bradford County home destroyed after candle tips overBRADFORD COUNTY, Fla. – Bradford County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Northwest 223rd Street off County Road 200-A south of Lawtey around 2:30 p.m. Saturday. When crews arrived, they were met with heavy fire on the front porch and entrance of the home. Firefighters called in additional crews to help battle the flames, but the home was a total loss. BCFR posted photos of the damage on their Facebook page. Bradford County Fire Rescue posted photos of a home destroyed by a fire after a citronella candle tips over Saturday.

FHP: Deadly crash reported on County Road 13
Read full article: FHP: Deadly crash reported on County Road 13ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - At least one person died in a crash Monday evening in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Highway Patrol said the fatal crash was reported just before 7:15 p.m. on County Road 13 near Palmo Fish Camp Road. It's unclear how many vehicles were involved. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

FHP: Man, 50, killed when truck hits tree along County Road 108
Read full article: FHP: Man, 50, killed when truck hits tree along County Road 108NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - A 50-year-old man was killed in a crash Friday night in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported just after 8 p.m. on County Road 108 about 2 miles east of Owens Farm Road and just west of Interstate 95. Troopers said Wayne Thornton, of Hilliard, was headed west on CR 108 in a Ford F250 truck when he traveled off the road and hit a tree. According to the FHP report, Thornton was not wearing a seat belt. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Deadly crash reported on County Road 108
Read full article: Deadly crash reported on County Road 108NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - At least one person died in a crash Friday night in Nassau County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash was reported just after 8 p.m. on County Road 108 about 2 miles east of Owens Farm Road and just west of Interstate 95. The circumstances surrounding the crash are unclear at this time. | Stay with News4Jax for updates. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

FHP: Man arrested in Alachua County hit-and-run crash that killed teen
Read full article: FHP: Man arrested in Alachua County hit-and-run crash that killed teenALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - A teenage girl was killed and another was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday evening in Alachua County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Brandon Alexander Holt, 24, of Waldo, was arrested Thursday by FHP in Hawthorne. The crash happened about 9 p.m. Wednesday on County Road 364 at Southeast 58th Terrace in Micanopy, just south of Gainesville. "After the collision, the truck made a U-turn, came back, was aware he was involved in the crash with a person. According to troopers, the driver of the truck stopped after the crash and stepped out of the vehicle, but took off west on C.R.

Teen killed, another injured in deadly Alachua County hit and run
Read full article: Teen killed, another injured in deadly Alachua County hit and runALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. - Police are searching for an Alachua County driver who hit two teens as they were walking along County Road 346 Wednesday night. Three teens had been walking together when the driver of a vehicle described as an older model gray pickup truck veered off the road hitting two of the teens from behind, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. One of the teens was pronounced dead at the scene, and another was taken to UF Health at Shands Hospital in critical condition. Troopers are continuing to search for the suspect and ask anyone with additional information to call Alachua County police. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
