What happened on the Mathews Bridge?

What happened on the Mathews Bridge?

A Jacksonville police report said a motorist was speeding, inattentive and acting carelessly or negligently when he hit a disabled vehicle on the Mathews Bridge Friday, killing its driver, who disappeared more than 100 feet into the St. Johns River.

Who left First Coast News?

FCN weather team changes: Tim Deegan gives up 11 p.m. slot; Lew Turner steps in, stays all night. After almost 36 years of delivering evening weather forecasts on TV, First Coast News’ Tim Deegan has stepped away from the network’s 11 p.m. broadcast, though he’s still doing reports earlier in the day.

Why is the Buckman Bridge backed up?

The 3-mile bridge is named after Henry Holland Buckman, who helped establish a state road system in Florida. Opened in 1970, it is Duval County’s longest bridge. Traffic backed up along I-295 southbound into Westside Jacksonville due to the closure of those lanes on the bridge.

What Channel Is First Coast News in Jacksonville Florida?

NBC12 TV

NBC12 TV and ABC25 TV Programming Schedule.

How deep is the St. Johns River at the Buckman bridge?

The Henry Holland Buckman Bridge carries I-295 West Beltway traffic over the St. Johns River in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Can you walk across Main Street bridge Jacksonville?

All pedestrians must cross the bridge on the sidewalk on the east side of the bridge. So if you are walking from the Southbank towards Downtown, you need to walk on the right side of the bridge. If you are walking from Downtown to the Southbank, you need to walk on the left side of the bridge.

Where is Makayla Lucero now?

Intro. Makayla Lucero is a meteorologist at WUSA9 a Tegna Station in Washington, DC.

Is Mia O’Brien leaving First Coast News?

More Videos. Sports Anchor & Reporter Mia O’Brien signs off of First Coast News on March 13, 2022.

How many people died on the Buckman Bridge?

Six people were killed on the bridge over the course of the study, according to FDOT. The study concludes the bridge’s design was not to blame for any of the fatalities. There is nothing wrong with the bridge railing, which adheres to state and national standards for “crash worthiness,” according to the report.

How deep is the St Johns River at the Buckman Bridge?

Is Jeannie Blaylock married?

Bill LyleJeannie Blaylock / Spouse

What is the major newspaper in Jacksonville Florida?

The Florida Times-Union
The Florida Times-Union
The Florida Times-Union, the only daily newspaper in Jacksonville, is an award-winning metropolitan newspaper (and website — Jacksonville.com) owned by Morris Communications.

What is the longest street in Jacksonville Florida?

Beach Boulevard (Jacksonville)

Why is the St. Johns River so high?

A strong wind out of the east or northeast will literally push water into the river and increase the tidal height. The reverse is also true, with water being pushed out during west or southwest winds. Heavy rainfall, especially south of Jacksonville, will also cause an increase in water level.

What is the oldest bridge in Jacksonville Florida?

Historic Ortega bridge
It is Jacksonville’s oldest bridge, not even one of the big seven crossing the mighty St. Johns River. The two-lane Ortega River Bridge that connects San Juan Avenue to Grand Avenue at the northern tip of the historic community is one of the most picturesque too.

Where is Lauren rautenkranz now?

She joined the First Coast News team in August of 2016 and is currently the weekday morning meteorologist on Good Morning Jacksonville.

Where is Chester Lampkin now?

Hi all, I’m a meteorologist for WUSA 9 in Washington, DC. CBM #881.

Where is beef from 1010XL?

Jacksonville
A native of the Chicago area, Beef has been in Jacksonville since 2001 and possesses a love for all things sports, as well as an encyclopedic knowledge of pop culture.

Where did Mia O’Brien go?

Mia O’Brien joined 1010XL (in an official capacity) in August 2021. She has been a Sports Anchor/Reporter at First Coast News (NBC/ABC) since September 2018.

How old is the Buckman Bridge in Jacksonville Florida?

52Henry H Buckman Bridge / Age (c. 1970)

What nationality is Jeannie Blaylock?

AmericanJeannie Blaylock / Nationality

How old is Tim deagan?

62 years (October 26, 1959)Tim Deegan / Age

What is Florida’s largest newspaper?

The Tampa Bay Times remains the largest newspaper in Florida based on a report released Tuesday by the Alliance for Audited Media. The Times had an average Sunday circulation of 350,216 and average daily circulation of 281,267 for the six-month period ending Sept. 30.

Why is Jacksonville so big?

The only reason the city of Jacksonville looms so large in the rankings (it’s technically the largest city by land area in the continental U.S.) is that it legally merged with surrounding Duval County back in 1968, swallowing up most of its own suburbs.

What do you call someone from Jacksonville?

People from Jacksonville are sometimes called “Jacksonvillians” or “Jaxsons” (also spelled “Jaxons”).