After a man died on Christmas Eve in a shooting outside of a business on St. Augustine Road, several witnesses shared details with News4JAX about the moments leading up to the deadly confrontation.

A man was fatally shot during an argument outside a business near St. Augustine Road on Christmas Eve, according to JSO.

A white SUV caught fire early Sunday evening at the Gate gas station on Emerson Street near Philips Highway in Jacksonville, causing panic among nearby witnesses who feared a massive explosion.

A crash involving injuries closed all lanes of I-95 southbound at Emerson Street for hours Tuesday during rush hour.

I-95 North from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard will be closed from 10 p.m. on May 29 to 6 a.m. on May 30 for a traffic shift.

A 37-year-old man was killed Saturday morning after hitting a traffic sign, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man was shot and killed after an argument outside of Wacko’s on Emerson Street on Tuesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A massive construction project is well underway for one of the busiest stretches of road in Northeast Florida: I-95 North coming into downtown Jacksonville.

Jacksonville Today reader Karen F. says people in her office have been discussing the stretch of Interstate 95 in the construction zone. Several co-workers relate that they have had “dangerous close calls at a new ‘unmarked merge” while heading northbound after Emerson Street.

Five people were injured after a crash caused all southbound lanes on Interstate 95 to shut down near Emerson Street Monday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Nightly closures begin Sunday at 10 p.m. from Emerson Street to Atlantic Boulevard and will reopen at 6 a.m. daily until Tuesday, March 11, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Two left lanes are blocked on Interstate 95 North at Emerson Street in Jacksonville after a crash on Saturday afternoon.

An officer was southbound in the center lane of I95 on his way home from work in a JSO Ford Explorer.

Two southbound lanes on Interstate 95 near Emerson Street are blocked Monday afternoon after a multi-vehicle crash involving hazardous materials, according to the Florida 511 website.

Those interested in discussing a potential fix for the frequent backups in the area can attend an in-person meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. Tuesday at FDOT’s Jacksonville Urban Office on Edison Avenue.

A woman was shot at by two unknown attackers Tuesday night while sitting in her car on Emerson Street near Spring Glen Road.

A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office SUV was involved in a crash Thursday evening at the intersection of Philips Highway and Emerson Street.

Two people were taken to the hospital after a Thursday evening crash that closed down multiple lanes at the intersection of Philips Highway and Emerson Street.

A man died late Tuesday night after he was hit by a car on Philips Highway, south of Emerson Street in the Englewood area, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says 2 people were shot Saturday night.

The driver was not injured. The bicyclist was taken to hospital where he died.

Emerson Street at Interstate 95 was closed Monday afternoon due to structural damage, police said.

JSO has arrested one man so far in an ambush shooting in January where a man was killed and a woman was sent to the hospital with critical injuries.

A man was killed Thursday night after being struck by an SUV on Philips Highway, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

On Tuesday night, Jacksonville police said they responded to a call about an armed robbery at a business on Emerson Street, and while responding officers said they didn’t find evidence that such an incident occurred, investigators did say they found what the believe to be an illegal gambling room.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Thursday night said police were working to locate a missing 75-year-old man, who was said to be endangered.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double-shooting Thursday that happened on Emerson Street, near St. Augustine Road.

Eastbound and westbound lanes on Emerson Street are closed at the railroad tracks because of a crash with injuries, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

A man was taken to the hospital with critical injuries after being shot on Emerson Street, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

Three southbound lanes of I-95 at Emerson Street were closed around 9 a.m. Tuesday morning due to a traffic accident.

The Florida Department of Transportation is working on a $312 million project to cut down on traffic and improve safety.

A person was injured in a shooting Saturday evening in Englewood, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.

One person was taken to a hospital after a shooting Saturday evening in the Pine Forest area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash on I-95 near Emerson Street, Thursday night. Florida Highway Patrol says a car driving in the center lane heading northbound moved in front of a tractor-trailer. The truck crashed into the back of the car, flipping it before it came to a stop on the interstate’s shoulder. According to Highway Patrol, the male driver and female passenger were both ejected from the car. Northbound lanes are back open on I-95, after being shut down for roughly five hours.

A man and a teenager from Georgia were shot at five times while driving down I-95 near the Emerson Street exit Saturday afternoon. JACKSONVILLE, Fla., – The Florida Highway Patrol says a man and a teenager were fired upon Saturday afternoon while driving on I-95 near Emerson Street. Troopers say the 48-year-old driver and a 17-year-old girl from Georgia were traveling northbound along the interstate around 1:58 p.m. But once they approached the Emerson Street exit, a man in a white vehicle pulled up next to their Toyota Camry and fired five shots. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact FHP at (800)-387-1290, or CrimeStoppers at 1-866-845-TIPS (8477).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville residents will soon have a new grocery store opening on Philips Highway. The new store will open Feb. 18 with daily store hours from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. It’ll be at the corner of Emerson Street. “We are proud of our continued expansion,” Matt Thon, Haines City division vice president, said in a prepared statement. “We look forward to serving the Jacksonville community at our newest location for many years to come.”Many Aldi locations offer curbside pickup. Visit shop.aldi.us to place an order.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced two more arrests in the death of a bicyclist who was fatally shot in January 2019. According to the Sheriff’s Office, it resulted in the death of Damon Rothermel, 50, who appeared to have been hit by a stray slug from a shootout between people in two cars. On Monday, the Sheriff’s Office announced Derek Hudson, 20, and Christopher Brown, 26, were arrested and charged with second-degree murder. Last Friday, News4Jax learned Dominique Barner was arrested on a charge of second-degree murder in the shooting. Janera Smith, 22, was arrested on a charge of accessory after the fact, an arrest report shows.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. An arrest has been made in connection with the fatal shooting of a bicyclist in January 2019, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office. Janera Smith, 22, was arrested Friday on a charge of accessory after the fact, an arrest report shows. On Jan. 31, 2019, Damon Rothermel, 50, was shot and killed while riding his bicycle on Emerson Street east of St. Augustine Road. Police said he appeared to have been hit by a stray slug from a shootout between people in two cars. Relatives said Rothermel, a Navy veteran, had just celebrated his 50th birthday the day before the shooting.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A man was hit by a vehicle just after 5 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Philips Highway and Emerson Street, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office said. The man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries. Police did not release the mans age and said its unclear if he was walking in the road or on the sidewalk. The southbound lanes of Philips Highway were closed. Police did not indicate how long the road would be closed for the investigation.

Published: August 1, 2020, 6:20 am Updated: August 1, 2020, 9:13 amJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Around 6 a.m. Saturday, the Jacksonville Sheriffs Office posted a photo on Twitter of a young boy. JSO found the child on Emerson Street near the Hart Expressway, and officers needed help identifying the child and finding his family. In less than 30 minutes, those parents were located. Note: Because the situation was resolved, News4Jax has removed the childs photo from this article.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A fire engine went off Interstate 95 near Emerson Street and overturned Wednesday afternoon. A Jacksonville Fire and Rescue spokesman said all firefighters aboard the vehicle were hospitalized even though there appeared to be no significant injures. This happened about 2:45 p.m. and continues to block two fo the four soutbound lanes, which has caused significant backups. JFRD said they will provide details of the accident and the injuries in a briefing at 5 p.m.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - A dozen employees, including the manager at Wacko's Jacksonville were arrested Friday afternoon during a raid by the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Several women were escorted out of Wackos in handcuffs with police covering their faces with cardboard. "The cops came in and put all the girls in the locker room to check and make sure that we're following the law. If the girls were not following the law, they got arrested," she said. Dancers who were not arrested were free to leave after the raid.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A woman who police said was struck by a car in the Lakewood neighborhood died Wednesday afternoon, her family said. Family and friends said she was struck while crossing the street to get to a bus stop. Police said the woman was taken to an area hospital with life-threatening injuries. Robinson suffered a brain injury that put her in the intensive care unit, her brother told News4Jax. Robinson died about 2 p.m. Wednesday in the hospital, her daughter said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla - Units with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office were spotted Friday evening outside Wacko's Jacksonville. The adult entertainment club is located on Emerson Street near the intersection of Spring Park Road. It wasn't immediately clear what police were investigating. News4Jax has a crew at the scene working to gather more information. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Police are asking for the public's help in identifying three men in connection with a robbery and credit card fraud investigation, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office announced Thursday night. The Sheriff's Office released surveillance photos of the men after police said someone was recently attacked and robbed on Emerson Street. Police said the attackers took off in a red vehicle. Anyone who recognizes them is asked to call the Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Taco Bell on Philips Highway near Emerson Street was robbed at gunpoint around 3 p.m. Sunday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Officers on the scene said no one was hurt in the robbery and right now they don't have a description of the suspect to release. The Taco Bell was roped off with police tape and remain closed until detectives finish their investigation. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville man who referenced El Paso during a complaint call Thursday to the Walmart on Philips Highway just south of Emerson Street has been banned from all Walmart stores in Northeast Florida, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. The man's call led the Philips Highway Walmart staff to evacuate their store Thursday afternoon. News4Jax went to the store and an officer said Walmart made the decision to close before police even arrived to investigate. During the call, which was recorded, he "made reference to the Walmart in El Paso" where nearly two dozen people were shot and killed last weekend, the incident report said. Walmart management asked that the man be ordered not to come to any Walmart property in Northeast Florida.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Walmart on Philips Highway just south of Emerson Street was evacuated Thursday afternoon after an "unhappy customer" made "uncomfortable" statements, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said. Our newsroom started receiving calls and emails just after 12:30 p.m., saying shoppers and employees were cleared out from the store. News4Jax went to the store and saw a handful of officers standing around and employees coming and going from the store. The Sheriff's Office later announced that an "unhappy customer" had "made statements that made others feel uncomfortable" and Walmart had decided to evacuate out of an abundance of caution. Police said just before 2:30 p.m. the customer been ordered not to come back onto the property and the Walmart would be opening back up soon.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office says two northbound lanes on Interstate 95 before Emerson Street have reopened after a crash. Traffic is still slow moving in the area. Drivers are urged to find another route.