Colette DuChanois
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I-TEAM looks back at crashes that have sent cars off the Buckman Bridge
The News4JAX I-TEAM took a look back at crashes that sent vehicles off the Buckman Bridge. → Read More
Jacksonville woman buys scratch-off lottery ticket at Avondale store, wins $1M prize
A Jacksonville woman turned $50 into a $1 million prize when she bought a scratch-off lottery ticket, the Florida Lottery announced Thursday. → Read More
Plane goes down in Clay County cow pasture, flips onto roof
A plane came down in a cow pasture and then flipped onto its roof Wednesday morning, Clay County Fire Rescue said. → Read More
5 hurt in crash on I-10 near Baldwin, authorities say
Five people were injured in a crash Thursday morning on Interstate 10 near Baldwin, authorities said. → Read More
Historic San Marco Theatre permanently closing its doors
The future of San Marco’s iconic movie theater is now up in the air, according to News4JAX news partner the Jacksonville Daily Record. → Read More
4 big local stories in 2022: Shark, storms, sheriffs & series of motions in high-profile case
News4JAX is taking a look back at some of the most unforgettable stories of 2022. → Read More
HaLeigh Cummings’ father accused of trying to pull gun from deputy’s holster following single-car crash on Christmas Eve
Ronald Cummings — the father of Putnam County 5-year-old Haleigh Cummings, who disappeared in 2009 — appeared in court Monday morning following his arrest on Christmas Day, about two months after his release from prison. → Read More
Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson declares for NFL draft
Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson on Monday announced his decision to enter the 2023 NFL draft. → Read More
Jacksonville firefighters rescue 2 dogs as home fills with smoke
Jacksonville firefighters rescued two dogs from a house fire Wednesday morning in the city’s Sandalwood neighborhood, officials said. → Read More
Memorial Park underwater as parts of Riverside, Avondale and Ortega flood during Nicole
As Nicole lashed Florida on Thursday, roadways and yards flooded in the Riverside, Avondale and Ortega neighborhoods. → Read More
Jacksonville-area beaches reopen, but public urged to keep off dunes, stay out of ocean
Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry announced Friday afternoon that Duval County’s beaches are reopening after Ian passed through the area. But while much of Jacksonville was spared by Ian, the storm did do a number on Duval County’s shoreline. Beachgoers are also asked to stay off the fragile dunes, and Curry warned people to stay out of the water, as there is a strong rip current risk, along with a… → Read More
Ian leaves trail of debris, leaning power lines, flooding in Vilano Beach
Ian caused leaning power lines, flooded roads and scattered debris in streets in Vilano Beach on Thursday as Ian, which was downgraded to a tropical storm and later upgraded back to a hurricane, crossed the Florida Peninsula. → Read More
Hurricane Ian battering Florida Peninsula with catastrophic storm surge, winds, flooding
Hurricane Ian slammed Southwest Florida on Wednesday, making landfall as an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 storm just after 3 p.m. → Read More
Evacuations issued in Clay County due to Hurricane Ian
Evacuations were ordered in Clay County due to Hurricane Ian, effective at noon Wednesday. → Read More
Overturned SUV blocks part of northbound I-95 near University Boulevard
A sport utility vehicle overturned Tuesday morning, blocking part of Interstate 95 in Jacksonville. → Read More
Detectives investigating deadly shooting at Jacksonville Beach home
A person died after a shooting Thursday evening at a Jacksonville Beach home, authorities said. → Read More
Would you support or oppose the city splitting the cost of a new or improved stadium with the Jaguars?
A majority of Duval County voters said they would not support the city of Jacksonville splitting the cost of a new or improved stadium with the Jaguars, according to a University of North Florida poll. → Read More
Biden signs into law bill to help protect children from button battery ingestion
President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed into law a bill that has been called a potential lifesaver for children. → Read More
Man accused of killing pregnant former radio personality pleads not guilty to murder charges
A man accused of killing a former radio personality in Jacksonville who was pregnant appeared for arraignment Tuesday morning. → Read More
Blade tip recovered from Tristyn Bailey’s body came from knife found in St. Johns retention pond: FDLE
A blade tip found in 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey’s body originated from a knife that was discovered in a St. Johns County retention pond, according to a Florida Department of Law Enforcement report released Tuesday. → Read More