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A woman was arrested after troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol say she hit a road sign while drunk. According to FHP, troopers noticed a metal street sign on the road on College Parkway near the Winkler Road intersection at 1 a.m. Thursday morning. Troopers removed the sign and eventually found a 2011 Ford Mustang near US-41 driving slowly and with four-way flashers on. Troopers say the car also had damage to the front left tire. Troopers stopped the driver,

A dramatic crash left a vehicle upside down and partially underwater, prompting bystanders to jump into action to help the people trapped inside. The crash happened on Tuesday afternoon along Edwards Road in Fort Pierce, where witness Guy Lofgren said he was working on a nearby home when he heard a vehicle speeding by. “At some point, I heard a vehicle go by that was a little louder, sounded like it was speeding. I didn’t think much of it because

A Fruitland Park recreation department employee was fired after crashing into a fence at the Northwest Lake Complex. The Fruitland Park Police Department announced the arrest of 58-year-old Annette Marie Matters on Tuesday. She had been hired in July 2025 as a part-time Adult Sports Coordinator for the City of Fruitland Park. The investigation began when officers responded to the Northwest Lake Complex regarding a vehicle crash with damage to a chain link fence. At the start, they learned the

Photo: Polk County Sheriff’s Office A 28-year-old man died after his motorcycle collided with a pickup truck in Winter Haven early Wednesday morning. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said the crash happened a little before 6 a.m. when a 2019 Chevrolet pickup was turning left from K-Ville Avenue onto Taylor Road. The motorcycle, heading west on K-Ville, struck the truck nearly head-on, per PCSO’s report. Deputies said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The 33-year-old pickup driver was not

A Clearwater woman was arrested on Monday after attacking her 70-year-old fiancée with a bag of Goldfish crackers, authorities said. Susan Spivey, 61, was charged with battery on a person 65-years or older. According to a Pinellas County arrest affidavit, Spivey and the victim got into a verbal argument, when the suspect grabbed the two bags of cheddar-flavored Goldfish crackers he had in his possession. She then threw the Goldfish crackers and a bottle of water at the victim, the

Just before 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Springfield police responded to several calls that shots had been fired at a residence on East 11th Street. News13 was first on the scene and spoke with a witness who said they heard five shots fired. Officials confirmed two victims suffered gunshot wounds and were taken to a local hospital, but did not release their condition they were in or identities. Springfield Police Chief Barry Roberts says at this time he believes the victims

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Leesburg, according to police. Officers responded around 8:37 p.m. to Citrus Boulevard just north of North Shore Drive. Investigators say a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro, driven by a 66-year-old man, struck a pedestrian in the outside lane. The pedestrian, 52-year-old Matthew Davis of Leesburg, suffered life-threatening injuries. He was treated at the scene by first responders before being taken to UF Health Leesburg Hospital, where he later died, police

One person was hospitalized after a rollover crash in Ocala on Wednesday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue officials said a truck flipped over at North Pine Avenue and Northwest 8th Street. The driver was taken to the hospital for evaluation. First responders blocked off the intersection around 5 p.m. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia Law Group helps victims understand their legal rights and options.

 The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a driver that severely injured a woman riding her bicycle Saturday night in Pasco County. Suzen Leslie Roselip, 64, was hit around 8:30 p.m. along SR-54 and Black Lake Road in Odessa. “I would say, you have a mom. This is our mom. Please just do the right thing… Even if it was an accident,” said Brittany Canales, Roselip’s daughter. Roselip has multiple brain bleeds, a cracked skull, broken ribs, facial bones, and

A 49-year-old Middleburg man was killed Wednesday when his van left the road and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The report said the man was driving a van on Lakewood Lane when, for unknown reasons, he suddenly accelerated, crossed over the sidewalk, and continued onto the shoulder of Oakwood Lane. The driver, then, ran into a tree, FHP said. He died on the scene. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries

A dump truck rollover on Alico Road in Lee County is causing traffic delays near the WildBlue community entrance. Firefighters are shoveling dirt off the road that the truck spilled when it overturned. One of the westbound lanes of Alico Road is blocked; the other is still open. Some traffic delays may occur. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed there were injuries in the crash. This is the third rollover crash on Alico Road in the last week. Truck Accident

A woman escaped her Jeep after it ran off Interstate 4 and into a pond near Maitland Boulevard early Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened just before 2 a.m. when the woman hit a pole on the exit ramp to Maitland Boulevard before her vehicle ended up in the water. The driver was not hurt, and crews were able to tow her Jeep out of the pond. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to