Camden County fire that close Highway 17 now contained, officials urge preparation amid dry conditions
Read full article: Camden County fire that close Highway 17 now contained, officials urge preparation amid dry conditionsA large outdoor fire has closed Highway 17 near Dover Bluff and caused an evacuation for a Camden County subdivision on Tuesday, the Camden County Fire Rescue Department said.
Person hit by car on I-95 North near stateline, all northbound lanes blocked, police say
Read full article: Person hit by car on I-95 North near stateline, all northbound lanes blocked, police sayA person was hit by a car on Tuesday on I-95 North near the stateline and all northbound lanes are blocked, the Kingsland Police Department said.
‘Everybody treats it like a racetrack’: Deadly crash on Highway 17 sparks road safety concerns among Yulee residents
Read full article: ‘Everybody treats it like a racetrack’: Deadly crash on Highway 17 sparks road safety concerns among Yulee residentsA head-on crash on Highway 17 in Yulee that killed three people on Thursday has left the community heartbroken and frustrated.
This partial leg tattoo may be the key to identifying the person found floating in St. Johns River near Fleming Island
Read full article: This partial leg tattoo may be the key to identifying the person found floating in St. Johns River near Fleming IslandThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office shared on Monday a sketch of a partial tattoo on the leg of an unidentified person found in early May in the St. Johns River, off Highway 17, in Fleming Island.
It could take months to identify human remains found in St. Johns River near Fleming Island, expert says
Read full article: It could take months to identify human remains found in St. Johns River near Fleming Island, expert saysThe Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the discovery of human remains found in the St. Johns River off Highway 17 in Fleming Island.
Hwy 17, I-295 interchange causing headaches for drivers near the Duval-Clay county line
Read full article: Hwy 17, I-295 interchange causing headaches for drivers near the Duval-Clay county lineThe Highway 17 and Interstate 295 interchange near the Duval-Clay border is one of the busiest interchanges in Northeast Florida and it’s been under construction for years.
Person hospitalized in crash involving car, train on Highway 17, JFRD says
Read full article: Person hospitalized in crash involving car, train on Highway 17, JFRD saysOne person was rushed to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries following a crash Monday night on Highway 17, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.
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Crowds gather for local parades as COVID-19 cases climb
Read full article: Crowds gather for local parades as COVID-19 cases climbJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As Florida reported its third consecutive day of more than 10,000 newly confirmed coronavirus cases, large crowds gathered for events across Jacksonville. Organizers asked parade-goers to socially distance and encouraged them to wear masks. News4Jax saw groups both wearing masks and not wearing masks and most tried to keep their distance from one another, but some spots along the parade route did get more congested. “We are still going to try and have some fun but yes, definitely going to maintain some distance from everyone,” Taylor Self said. The Florida Department of Health reported 10,431 new cases of COVID-19 in the state on Saturday with 494 new cases in Duval County.

Cousins accused of leading Camden County deputies on 2-car chase
Read full article: Cousins accused of leading Camden County deputies on 2-car chaseCAMDEN COUNTY, Ga. - Two Southeast Georgia men are facing multiple charges after Camden County deputies said both men led deputies on a chase that began on Highway 17 and ended at the home of one of the men. Camden County jail records show both men have been released on bond. Camden County Sheriff's Office Still image from Camden County Sheriff's Office bodycam video shows Rick Albertie in the back of a cruiser. The chase caught on video in Camden County was one of three pursuits Monday in the Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida area. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the Camden County chase.

Cousins accused of leading Camden County deputies on 2-car chase
Read full article: Cousins accused of leading Camden County deputies on 2-car chaseTwo Southeast Georgia men are facing multiple charges after Camden County deputies said both men led deputies on a chase that began on Highway 17 and ended at the home of one of the men. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Cousins accused of leading Camden County deputies on 2-car chase
Read full article: Cousins accused of leading Camden County deputies on 2-car chaseVIDEO: Two Southeast Georgia men are facing multiple charges after Camden County deputies said both men led deputies on a chase that began on Highway 17 and ended at the home of one of the suspects. Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.

Missing pregnant woman's body found in Mississippi
Read full article: Missing pregnant woman's body found in MississippiMissing pregnant Mississippi woman Makayla Winston has been found dead, police say. (CNN) - A pregnant woman was found dead in Mississippi on Monday, less than a week after she disappeared, authorities said. Makayla Winston, 21, was last seen on Thursday leaving her home in Goodman, north of Jackson, Holmes County Sheriff Willie March said. Holmes County investigators found Winston's body off Franklin Road, near Highway 17, which is located south of Lexington, March told CNN. Winston's body will be taken to the state crime lab in Jackson to determine the cause of death, according to March.

Small plane crashes in Brunswick after running out of fuel
Read full article: Small plane crashes in Brunswick after running out of fuelBRUNSWICK, Ga. - Three people are safe after an emergency plane landing Saturday afternoon in Brunswick. The pilot radioed in a distress call when he realized he ran out of fuel, Glynn County officials said. Glynn County Emergency Management said because the plane is in a secluded area, they're going to leave it until the Federal Aviation Administration can complete its investigation. Glynn County officials provided some drone photos showing the plane in the middle of the marsh. "Because it was low tide, we weren't able to get a boat out to them, said Alec Eaton, of Glynn County Emergency Management.
