Tractor-trailer toppled on Dames Point Bridge, power knocked out at Duval schools as strong storms move through area
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Duval County Public Schools said many of its schools were experiencing weather-related power and telephone outages on Friday morning. MORE: Severe storms racing in: Hour-by-hour Friday forecast…
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History of bridge collapses in Florida and Georgia
We’re looking back at three times vessels crashed into bridges in the recent history of Florida and Georgia — two incidents which led to collapse and causalities. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —…
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Mental health expert highlights common diagnosis of bridge phobia
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Even though bridge collapses are extremely rare, a fear of that experience is very real for some people. Gephyrophobia is a diagnosis for people who are afraid…
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2 lanes of Dames Point Bridge to close this weekend for cable maintenance
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) announced it will close two outside lanes of the Dames Point Bridge this weekend to perform routine maintenance of the cables….
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Dozens of tow trucks prepare to drive across Acosta Bridge, bring awareness to ‘Move Over Law’
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Dozens of tow truck drivers are preparing to drive across the Acosta Bridge to bring awareness to Florida’s ‘Move Over Law’ while honoring one of their own…
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3rd crash into St. Johns Parkway pedestrian bridge prompts review
A 35-year-old was killed after crashing into the pedestrian bridge while coming off Highway 9B. ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — A man is dead after colliding with the pedestrian bridge…
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Jacksonville man dies after hitting curb, going airborne, crashing into pedestrian bridge in St. Johns County
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A 35-year-old Jacksonville man died early Tuesday morning following a crash in St. Johns County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was driving…
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RISE president ‘broke down’ the first time he drove over Hart Bridge, saw his $60M complex destroyed by fire
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Greg Blais, president of the company that built RISE Doro, said in his 29 years in development, he’s never had a situation like what unfolded last month…
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Multiple eastbound lanes of Buckman Bridge closed due to crash
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Multiple lanes of the Buckman Bridge heading towards San Jose Boulevard are closed due to a crash Saturday night. The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. Saturday night….
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Shands Bridge to stay open this weekend after FDOT finish repairs
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Shands Bridge will remain open this weekend after grating repairs were finished ahead of schedule on Sunday, the Florida Department of Transportation announced Monday. The bridge…
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