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Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
72-year-old bicyclist hit on A1A, in critical condition
A 72-year-old bicyclist was rear ended by a van Tuesday sending him to the hospital in critical condition. He was riding northbound on A1A north of Timucuan Trail when a van, driven by a 60-year-old Atlantic Beach man, approached him from behind and hit him, a Florida Highway Patrol news release states. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The crash remains under investigation, the news release states. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Read: Video shows aftermath of teen shot by officer while playing 'Senior Assassins' Read: Update: Duval teacher shares test results after measles scare [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Update: Duval teacher shares test results after measles scare
Action News Jax told you about a Duval County teacher last week concerned that she might have measles. The teacher, whose identity was concealed to avoid panic, was frustrated after encountering difficulties getting tested here. She said she was turned away from an urgent care, the Duval County Health Department, and the Health Department's Immunization Department. Read: Texas passes 600 cases of measles. Here's what to know about the US outbreaks The teacher was advised to contact her primary care doctor. A test was ordered for her last week and she informed Action News Jax on Tuesday that the results were negative. An infectious disease expert told Action News Jax that people who believe they may be infected should call their primary care doctor before going to their doctor's office or the hospital. Dr. William Raszka, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Vermont Medical Center, said the virus is so contagious, it can linger in a room hours after the infected person has left. Razska said the measles vaccination is the best defense against the virus. He says that there are tests available that can check for antibodies, too. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The doctor adds that children and unvaccinated people are especially vulnerable to the virus. He says that now is the time to check your vaccination records to make sure you're protected. Florida residents wanting to request their vaccination records can find that information here. Texas has more than 600 known cases of measles on Tuesday as the outbreak in the western part of the state approaches the three-month mark. The U.S. was up to 800 cases of measles nationwide on Friday. Two unvaccinated elementary school-aged children died from measles-related illnesses in the epicenter in West Texas, and an adult in New Mexico who was not vaccinated died of a measles-related illness. Other states with active outbreaks — defined as three or more cases — include Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Montana, Oklahoma, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New Mexico. The U.S. has more than double the number of measles cases it saw in all of 2024. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Related: RFK Jr.'s mixed message about the measles outbreaks draws criticism from health officials Read: Video shows aftermath of teen shot by officer while playing 'Senior Assassins' [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Yahoo
‘Unaware of the danger': Homeowners buy gas detectors after home explosion in Clay County
Clay County Sheriff's Office investigators say a natural gas leak ignited when a dryer was turned on, causing a home in the Wilford Preserve neighborhood to explode. The blast sent four people to the hospital. They're expected to be OK. Some neighbors are concerned now that their homes weren't equipped to detect gas leaks when they were built. Jordan Gross lives in the Wilford Preserve community, too. RELATED: Four people injured after suspected gas explosion at Clay County home He said that when he learned of the home explosion, he went looking for the gas detectors in his house. Gross said all the homes in his neighborhood were built by Dream Homes Finders and are powered by natural gas. He shared a document with Action News Jax, which shows a list of features that come with the homes. Included Features by ActionNewsJax on Scribd READ: 'My mom's gonna kill me': Video shows aftermath of teen shot in arm while playing 'Senior Assassins' The list shows that every house comes built with a smoke detector that has carbon monoxide sensors, but there is no mention of gas detectors on the list. That's when Gross said he realized his home was built without one. 'We've just been totally unaware of the danger that we've been living in,' he said. READ: Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan signs off on $3M for esports arena at University of North Florida From then on, Gross said he alerted his neighbors to the discovery. Now, he and other people in the community say they're purchasing gas detectors of their own. 'I would've thought in a natural gas community that they would have included natural gas detectors with building our house,' Gross said. TECO, the energy company that provides natural gas, said it serves more than 60,500 commercial and residential customers in Duval County, and it delivers natural gas to about 1,700 commercial and residential customers in Clay County. [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] Its website lists safety tips for their gas customers and what to do if you suspect a leak. Action News Jax has been investigating claims of issues with the Dream Finders Homes company for years. Click here to read our 2023 investigation and click here to read our 2017 investigation. We reached out to the attorney who represents the company to ask more questions about the homes in Wilford Preserve not being built with gas detectors. [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] At the time of this publication, we hadn't heard back yet. The family whose home exploded said they are shaken up, and their grandmother was burned in the blast. They are raising money to rebuild their home after the explosion. To learn more about their GoFundMe, click here. Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
16-02-2025
- Yahoo
High school 'Senior Assassin' game leaves student shot as parents warned of deadly trend
Police are warning parents of a "potentially deadly situation" after a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) agent mistakenly shot a high school football player while the student was playing the popular "Senior Assassin" game. The off-duty FDLE agent encountered three individuals "prowling" outside the agent's Nassau County home early Wednesday morning, in what was actually a game of "Senior Assassin," authorities said in a release. The game consists of teams using toy guns to "shoot" each other to eliminate players until the remaining team wins. The agent mistook the teens for home invaders and shot the 18-year-old student in the arm. Police Departments Warn High Schoolers' 'Senior Assassins' Game Could Turn Deadly: 'Serious Consequences' "These types of games may seem innocent, but when you have young people sneaking around in the dark wearing masks and carrying objects that could be mistaken for weapons, you're creating a potentially deadly situation," Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said during a press conference. Read On The Fox News App The teen was taken to University of Florida Health with non-life-threatening injuries and is scheduled to undergo surgery for a broken arm. FDLE, Nassau County Sheriff's Office and the Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit are conducting an internal investigation regarding the incident. Authorities across the country are now issuing a warning to parents about the dangers that come from playing these types of games. Trending 'Senior Assassin' Tiktok Game 'Could Get Someone Hurt Or Killed', Police Say The game is rapidly gaining popularity among high school students across northern Florida and throughout the country, according to State Attorney Melissa Nelson. Law enforcement officers have tied the game to incidents such as reckless driving and trespassing on private property, and are asking parents and elected officials to discourage kids from playing. "We ask for your help in shutting the game down," Nelson said in a press conference on Thursday. Players carry fake guns – such as water pistols – while concealing their identities and running through areas and hiding in obscure places. Authorities stress that the very nature of the game can result in tragedy and warn that players risk criminal charges. Bodycam Footage Shows Moment Florida Officers' Attempt To Restrain Suspect Goes Horribly Wrong "Across the country, there have been tragedies and near-tragedies that have occurred as a result," Nelson said. "In one instance, a teen player was paralyzed when the father of a [player] shot him, mistaking the game for a criminal assault." In 2024, a group of high school students walked into an Illinois restaurant carrying water pistols disguised as firearms and wearing ski masks, seeking out fellow teenagers involved in the game, according to police. A restaurant patron carrying a concealed weapon mistook the students for a legitimate threat, but no one was harmed. "[We] would like to emphasize that the depiction of firearms, whether real or imitation, in any public setting, is a matter of concern and may instill fear among the public," the Gurnee Police Department said in a statement. "We urge community members to reconsider their participation in such activities and recognize the seriousness of their actions." Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters told Fox News Digital that he hopes that parents bridge the gap and speak to their children about this issue – and the dangers of the so-called "game." "The teenage mindset is that it will never happen to me. I'll be just fine. I can play this game; nothing is ever going to happen to me. Unfortunately, we saw what happened in Nassau County yesterday. We do not want young people NOT to have fun. That is not our goal here. The goal is to make sure everyone is safe," he said. "We would ask that you seriously re-evaluate what you're doing and find another way to have fun." The Nassau County Sheriff's Office referred Fox News Digital to their initial release on the article source: High school 'Senior Assassin' game leaves student shot as parents warned of deadly trend
Miami Herald
13-02-2025
- Miami Herald
Student shot playing ‘assassins' game when man thinks toy gun is real, Florida cops say
A high school game known as 'Senior Assassins' turned all too real when a homeowner assumed the plastic guns wielded by students were real and started shooting, according to investigators in North Florida. One student was hit, but is expected to recover, the Nassau County Sheriff's Office said in a Feb. 12 news release. It happened around 6 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, outside a home on Purple Martin Drive in Yulee, about a 25-mile drive north from Jacksonville. The shooter was 'an off-duty Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Agent' who lives in the neighborhood, officials said. 'The agent encountered what appeared to be three people prowling outside their residence in the dark,' the sheriff's office said. 'Immediately following the shooting, the off-duty agent began to administer first aid while they awaited the arrival of Nassau County Sheriff's Office. The student ... was transported to UF Health with non-life-threatening injuries.' The student was hit in the arm. Investigators say the students were participating in senior tradition that 'has drawn serious safety concerns from law enforcement officials.' 'The person shot was a Bishop Kenny (High School) student from Jacksonville participating in 'Senior Assassins,' a game where students 'tag' targets with water guns,' the sheriff's office said. 'In this case their target was a fellow Bishop Kenny student that lives in Nassau County.' Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper said the water guns used by students can be easily mistaken for the real thing 'when it's pitch dark.' 'These types of games may seem innocent, but when you have young people sneaking around in the dark carrying objects that could be mistaken for weapons, you're creating a potentially deadly situation,' he said in a video posted on Facebook. 'This incident demonstrates exactly why parents need to take this seriously and speak to their kids about the dangers of these types of games. The next time this happens it could be someone's life.' The state Department of Law Enforcement and the Office of the State Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit have joined an investigation into the incident, the sheriff's office said.
