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Photo: (FHP) One person was flown to the hospital following a vehicle crash in Escambia County. The county says the crash happened on Lillian Highway and Miramar Drive at approximately 4:45 p.m. Three children and one adult were taken to the hospital by ambulance, according to the county. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, EMS and Fire Rescue responded. Florida Highway Patrol also arrived on scene. No further details were released. WEAR News contacted FHP for more information but have not

Photo: (WEAR) A 35-year-old Pensacola man is dead after crashing his moped into a motorcycle in Escambia County Wednesday evening. Florida Highway Patrol says the crash occurred on New Warrington Road and Twin Oaks Drive. A call reporting the crash was received at approximately 5:15 p.m. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office, EMS and Fire Rescue were on scene. According to FHP, the 35-year-old moped rider attempted to cross New Warrington Road but did not stop for the motorcycle, resulting in

photo: GulfCoastNews Crews are on the scene of a boat fire near Fort Myers Beach Wednesday morning. According to the Fort Myers Beach Fire Control District, crews responded to the scene of a marine fire located just east of Hurricane Pass. Video from the scene shows a sailboat floating in the water, engulfed in flames. Fort Myers Beach Fire said that an occupant of the sailboat sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated as this

Photo: GulfCoastNew One person is detained after Lee County deputies searched for a suspect in Lehigh Acres who they say crashed their car into a ditch and barricaded themselves inside Thursday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were actively searching for a wanted suspect in the area of Welby Lane in Lehigh Acres. The suspect crashed a car into a ditch in a wooded area near Ridgemont Drive and Welby Lane. The suspect then barricaded themself inside

Photo: GulfCoastNews Deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are on the scene of a deadly crash near the Duncan Road I-75 entrance ramp in Solana Wednesday morning. FHP says that one person has died in this crash. CCSO says that the I-75 entrance and exit ramps at Duncan Road will likely be shut down for several hours. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated as we learn more. Dedicated Advocacy

photo: Wesh2 A former Titusville police chief was cited for careless driving after crashing a city-owned SUV in June, according to a Titusville City Council member. The citation was revealed during a city council meeting on Tuesday, nearly a month after L was fired for refusing a breathalyzer test requested by his own department, which is against city policy. The Florida Highway Patrol, which is leading the investigation, previously stated that L would not face criminal charges. Troopers at the

Photo: (WJHG/WECP) A driver faces four charges following a two-vehicle crash Saturday evening on 98 (Back Beach Road) near DeLuna Street in Bay County, according to a crash report. L, the licensed driver who was involved, said the other vehicle was sitting in the median before pulling out in front of him. “He was sitting in the median, and he pulled out right in front of me, and I went right into the side of him, and I instantly broke

Photo: WJHG A 33-year-old Panama City man was killed Wednesday afternoon in a three-vehicle crash on County Road 389 in Bay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, a gray Suzuki motorcycle and a silver Kia Soul were both heading south on County Road 389 when the motorcycle hit the rear of the Kia. The impact sent the motorcycle into the northbound lane, where it collided with a white Chevrolet Tahoe that was traveling north, troopers said.

Photo: (MCSO) A Palm Beach County man was arrested after the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said he drove more than 100 mph and tried to outrun deputies in Indiantown. According to the sheriff’s office, 33-year-old T was spotted driving aggressively on State Road 710, one of Martin County’s most dangerous roads. Deputies said T was traveling at speeds above 100 mph and forcing other vehicles off the roadway. When deputies tried to pull him over, investigators said T fled, weaving through traffic before turning onto

A Tesla driver was arrested Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run in Little Havana that deputies say claimed the life of a scooter rider last month. Jail records show H is facing one count of leaving the scene of a crash involving death. His arrest report states that the crash happened around 1:36 a.m. on June 8 as H, 19, was driving a black 2019 Tesla Model 3 northbound on Northwest 17th Avenue near loanDepot Park. Investigators said the victim

Photo: Local10 A semi-truck became trapped in a sinkhole caused by a reported water main break Wednesday morning, prompting a road closure at a busy Opa-locka intersection. Authorities said it occurred at the intersection of Northwest 42nd Avenue and 135th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said the call was received as a public service response for reports of a water main break. They confirmed that one fire rescue unit responded to the scene. Officials said there were no reported injuries.

A convicted drunk driver is suing the city of Ormond Beach and a former police officer after video from her December 2024 arrest captured the officer violently attacking her while she was handcuffed. M filed a federal civil rights lawsuit Monday against the City of Ormond Beach and former officer Jacob Ryan Cannon. On Dec. 6, 2024, Ormond Beach police arrested M on suspicion of driving under the influence after she allegedly rear-ended a motorcycle. Police said M “showed clear