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Oak tree cut down without permission, building owner says his intentions are to beautify area Play Video
May 4, 2023 4:31 PM
BATON ROUGE - To some it might be a sign of spring, sprucing up landscaping and trimming trees. When one man caught a tree trimmer chopping up a live oak on Florida Boulevard Wednesday morning he was outraged. Sam Irwin says the tree is on public property. "I'm so... more » -
Ramps still closed at Airline overpass after May damage; work reportedly to start soon Play Video
February 8, 2023 2:34 PM
BATON ROUGE - The delay in repairing the Airline Highway and Florida Boulevard interchange has dragged on. It was damaged by a City-Parish DPW truck and closed in May 2022. The state says that even though the project has met several obstacles, work to replace the damaged girder... more » -
Northbound ramps at Florida-Airline interchange closed for repairs, traffic lights to be adjusted
May 23, 2022 5:17 PM
BATON ROUGE - The Airline Hwy. northbound on and off ramps over Florida Boulevard will be closed for an undetermined amount of time because of damage from a wreck Friday. On May 20, the bridge was hit by a vehicle carrying equipment. The impact damaged the bridge girders and... more » -
One killed, multiple people injured in overnight Florida Boulevard crash
August 21, 2021 11:15 PM
BATON ROUGE - Authorities are investigating an overnight crash that resulted in the death of a 27-year-old. According to a representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD), the deadly crash happened in the 8000 block of Florida Boulevard around 12:45 a.m. Saturday. The person killed in the... more » -
Man dead after hit and run on Florida Boulevard
August 18, 2021 9:29 AM
BATON ROUGE - A pedestrian was hit by a car and died on Florida Boulevard early Wednesday morning. Baton Rouge Police Department said 35-year-old Barry Pace was crossing the street near S Donmoor Avenue around 3 a.m. when he was hit by a Kia Forte. Officers said the... more » -
Person in wheelchair sustains injuries in Tuesday traffic incident
July 21, 2021 9:24 AM
BATON ROUGE - A person in a wheelchair was struck during a traffic incident Tuesday afternoon. Officials said the individual was a pedestrian and the incident occurred near 10086 Florida Boulevard. The wounded pedestrian was taken to an area medical center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. more » -
Police arrest one in deadly Sunday night shooting on Florida Boulevard
July 12, 2021 7:47 AM
BATON ROUGE - Baton Rouge Police, on Monday, arrested a 32-year-old man in connection with a deadly Sunday night shooting on Florida Boulevard. A representative with the Baton Rouge Police Department (BRPD) confirmed that De'Angelo Ghoram was arrested after being tied to the shooting death of 23-year-old Earnest Johnson.... more » -
Officials respond to Florida Boulevard crash; at least one person injured
June 2, 2021 10:51 AM
BATON ROUGE - First responders and members of law enforcement are responding to a serious crash along Florida Boulevard, Wednesday morning. The wreck occurred shortly before 9:45 a.m., in the 6500 block of Florida Boulevard near the Gerry Lane car dealership. Officials say at least one person was... more » -
With stormy weekend weather, Baton Rouge's new mass vaccination site had a rocky start Play Video
April 18, 2021 2:31 PM
BATON ROUGE – City, state and federal agencies teamed up to open a mass vaccination site in Baton Rouge this weekend. Up to 3,000 Pfizer vaccines can be given out in the parking lot of Bon Carre on Florida Boulevard each day, though the turnout has been slow so... more » -
Authorities discover gunshot victim inside burning vehicle on Florida Boulevard Play Video
February 17, 2021 7:41 AM
BATON ROUGE - On Wednesday (Feb. 17) morning, a victim who appeared to have sustained gunshot wounds was found inside of a vehicle that was on fire. The Baton Rouge Fire Department (BRFD) was called to a burning vehicle on Florida Boulevard near North Sherwood Forest sometime before 7... more » -
Man, 61, dead after wreck on Florida Boulevard Friday morning
December 11, 2020 8:35 AM
BATON ROUGE - A person is dead after a crash on Florida Boulevard Friday morning. The crash happened around 6:20 a.m. on Florida near S Flannery Road. The roadway was briefly shut down as police responded to the crash. BRPD confirmed later Friday afternoon that Donnie Ray Bradley,... more » -
Heavy law enforcement presence in neighborhood off Florida Boulevard on Monday night
November 24, 2020 7:25 AM
BATON ROUGE - On Monday (Nov. 23) night a number of law enforcement officers converged on a home in a typically quiet residential area just south of Florida Boulevard and north of Old Hammond Highway. Witnesses say a number of East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office (EBRSO) representatives were... more » -
Arsonist sets fire to abandoned milk plant Tuesday
October 20, 2020 5:30 AM
BATON ROUGE - As of Tuesday (Oct. 20) morning, investigators are searching for the person responsible for an intentionally set blaze at a warehouse along Florida Boulevard, representatives of the Baton Rouge Fire Department say. According to fire investigators, an arsonist made their way into the empty Borden Dairy... more » -
Florida Boulevard's new food court, 'Millennial Park,' to open in early March
February 18, 2020 11:08 AM
BATON ROUGE - A former college athlete-turned-developer has an innovative idea for an area on Florida Boulevard. According to The Advocate , Cameron Jackson is constructing a uniquely designed food court at 3817 Florida Boulevard, which is between Park Hills Drive and Wabash Boulevard. But what makes this... more » -
Investigators search for suspected arsonist after overnight fire at Florida Boulevard tire store Play Video
January 6, 2020 6:58 AM
BATON ROUGE - Early Monday morning, the Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to a blaze at a tire repair business along Florida Boulevard. Officials have pinpointed arson as the cause of the fire at Pelican Tires and Rims. First responders rushed to the scene around 12:26 a.m. to... more » -
Woman wanted for Chase Bank robbery on Florida Boulevard
January 23, 2017 4:14 PM
BATON ROUGE – Baton Rouge Police Detectives are trying to identify a woman wanted for robbing the Chase Bank in the 10000 block of Florida Boulevard on Saturday. The robbery happened around 11:30 a.m. when the woman entered the bank and approached the teller window with a note demanding... more » -
All lanes back open after crash with injury on Florida Blvd.
March 8, 2016 11:11 AM
BATON ROUGE - Florida Boulevard at Sharp Road is back open after all lanes remained closed for close to an hour following an accident with injury Tuesday morning. The wreck happened at around 10 a.m. Details are still limited on the injuries sustained during the crash. Traffic was... more »