People in Orange Park are making illegal turns at a new intersection. FDOT now working with police for more enforcement
Read full article: People in Orange Park are making illegal turns at a new intersection. FDOT now working with police for more enforcementThe Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) said it is working with local police after some people have been having trouble following the rules at a newly configured intersection in Orange Park.
Motorcyclist dies after missing curve, hitting median in Orange Park crash: FHP
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after missing curve, hitting median in Orange Park crash: FHPA 61-year-old motorcyclist died Tuesday night in a crash on Wells Road west of Eldridge Avenue in Orange Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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 BoulevardA 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.
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 ParkThe 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.
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 saysThe 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.
Homeless camp dismantled near Orange Park Mall
Read full article: Homeless camp dismantled near Orange Park MallThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office confirmed Tuesday that it was working with a property owner to dismantle a homeless camp in a wooded area just south of the Duval County line, near the Orange Park Mall.
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Officials want to improve 1st impressions of county with ‘Gateway to Clay’ initiative
Read full article: Officials want to improve 1st impressions of county with ‘Gateway to Clay’ initiativeFirst impressions are important, and that’s why Clay County officials say they are rolling out a new initiative to improve the infrastructure of Wells Road, which is a popular thoroughfare into the county.
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Getaway driver in theft spree at Clay County Home Depot stores arrested, investigators say
Read full article: Getaway driver in theft spree at Clay County Home Depot stores arrested, investigators sayA ride-hail driver has been identified as a getaway driver during a theft spree that targeted different Home Depot stores, according to Clay County investigators.
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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 BoulevardA 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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Concerns raised about crime in Wells Road area
Read full article: Concerns raised about crime in Wells Road areaCLAY COUNTY, Fla. – Multiple viewers have contacted News4Jax with their concerns about crime around one of the Orange Park area’s busiest corridors: Wells Road. The concerns come after a double shooting over the weekend at The Daq Shack on Wells Road near the Orange Park Mall. Passero said she lives in an apartment complex on Wells Road and hasn’t noticed problems. AdNews4Jax analyzed crime statistics over the last six months on Wells Road and compared them to two other heavily trafficked parts in the Orange Park area -- the area around Orange Park Medical Center on Kingsley Avenue and South Blanding Boulevard near the Orange Park Walmart. There were 17 on Wells Road, three on Blanding Boulevard and one on Kingsley Avenue in that same time frame.
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Residents evacuated as Clay County firefighters battle blaze at Well Road apartment complex
Read full article: Residents evacuated as Clay County firefighters battle blaze at Well Road apartment complexORANGE 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.
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Power restored after Orange Park vehicle fire causes outages for hundreds
Read full article: Power restored after Orange Park vehicle fire causes outages for hundredsHundreds of Clay County residents and some businesses were without power for hours after a vehicle fire and crash on the intersection of Wells Road and Orange Park Northway, Sunday night. At the height of the outage, 1,334 services were impacted according to the Clay Electric Cooperative Inc. outage map. Power was restored shortly after 1 a.m. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said that Wells Road was closed, but has since reopened. The Sheriff’s Office says they’re working to get more resources.

Man found dead at Clay County apartment complex
Read full article: Man found dead at Clay County apartment complexCLAY 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.

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