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‘Do NOT do this:’ Dog tied up, abandoned along Florida interstate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘Do NOT do this:’ Dog tied up, abandoned along Florida interstate ahead of Hurricane MiltonThe Florida Highway Patrol released footage of a trooper pulling over on the side of the highway near Bruce B Downs Boulevard on Wednesday morning.
Heat, more downpours expected in Central Florida. Here’s the timing
Read full article: Heat, more downpours expected in Central Florida. Here’s the timingThe setup shows tropical moisture continuing to stream in from the south, while the east and west coast sea breezes remain the main driving force of storms through the afternoon.
Isolated storms, heat in Central Florida. Here’s your forecast
Read full article: Isolated storms, heat in Central Florida. Here’s your forecastRain chances are a bit lower than in recent days as Central Florida is tapping into a little more drier air with a 30-50% chance of isolated showers and storms.
Scattered showers, storms in Central Florida. Here’s your forecast
Read full article: Scattered showers, storms in Central Florida. Here’s your forecastAn active stormy summer pattern continues across Central Florida over the next several days with scattered showers and storms possible each afternoon.
FHP searches for tractor-trailer that fled I-75 crash with van later involved in 2nd, fatal crash
Read full article: FHP searches for tractor-trailer that fled I-75 crash with van later involved in 2nd, fatal crashThe Florida Highway Patrol released new details about two crashes last month on Interstate 75 in Marion County and troopers are looking for help in finding a tractor-trailer that left the scene after being involved in the initial wreck.
Man killed, 3 injured in DUI crash that closed I-75 in Florida, FHP says
Read full article: Man killed, 3 injured in DUI crash that closed I-75 in Florida, FHP saysA Kissimmee man was arrested in connection with a crash on I-75 in Sumter County that killed a man from Tennessee and seriously injured his three passengers, one of whom was a 12-year-old boy, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Widespread frost, freeze likely as coldest morning of the season settles in Monday
Read full article: Widespread frost, freeze likely as coldest morning of the season settles in MondaySunday morning will start out breezy, overcast and cold. Sunshine will go on the increase, but not until around lunch or so.
Great weather for a lazy Saturday: Gray, breezy and cold to start the weekend
Read full article: Great weather for a lazy Saturday: Gray, breezy and cold to start the weekendWe’re not in Florida, anymore. At least it doesn’t feel like it. After a few near-perfect days during the middle of last week, a cold front has changed the landscape big-time.
Crash into tree kills 3, injures 3 on Interstate 75 in Sumter, troopers say
Read full article: Crash into tree kills 3, injures 3 on Interstate 75 in Sumter, troopers sayThree people died in a fatal crash of a pickup truck that carried six in Sumter County early Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida Highway Patrol starts operation to curb crashes, fatalities on I-75
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol starts operation to curb crashes, fatalities on I-75The Florida Highway Patrol began an operation on Monday in Alachua, Columbia and Marion Counties to crack down on dangerous driving on I-75.
In need of more rain: More storms fire up Saturday before drier stretch returns
Read full article: In need of more rain: More storms fire up Saturday before drier stretch returnsThe wet season has begun, but the sea breeze storms have mainly been hung up around I-75 until Friday. More storms arrive Saturday, especially late in the afternoon and evening. Like Friday, a few on/off downpours will be around through the first part of the day. The heavier rain and storms will arrive late in the afternoon and early evening.
Driver of stolen vehicle arrested after pursuit, Ocala police say
Read full article: Driver of stolen vehicle arrested after pursuit, Ocala police sayA driver of a stolen vehicle out of Gainesville was arrested after being stopped on a pursuit by officers from the Ocala Police Department, according to police.
Orlando man involved in crash with Tampa Police cruiser, troopers say
Read full article: Orlando man involved in crash with Tampa Police cruiser, troopers sayPASCO COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man could face charges for his involvement in a crash with a Tampa Police cruiser, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the 34-year-old was driving north on I-75 Sunday morning when he improperly stopped in the road. AdThe Orlando man and a passenger in his car, a 37-year-old man, suffered minor injuries in the wreck, troopers said. No one else was injured. Investigators believe the 34-year-old may have been impaired behind the wheel and charges against him are pending.
Florida man walking on I-75 struck, killed; 3 others injured
Read full article: Florida man walking on I-75 struck, killed; 3 others injuredMARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 51-year-old Florida man walking in a lane of I-75 in Marion County was struck and killed Tuesday night, leading to a chain-reaction crash that left three others injured, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol said the fatal crash was reported at 7:40 p.m. on I-75 south at mile marker 358.5, north of State Road 326. Troopers said the man was walking in the left lane of southbound I-75 when he was struck by a sport utility vehicle. The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries, and a passenger, a Kissimmee woman, was critically injured, the FHP report stated. It’s not known why the man was walking on the interstate.
Here’s when storms will move through Central Florida this weekend
Read full article: Here’s when storms will move through Central Florida this weekendORLANDO, Fla. – An unsettled weather pattern will bring the chance for rain and storms back to Central Florida for the weekend. Weekend setupSaturday stormsBehind the storms Saturday morning, most of the rest of the day will be on the drier side with just a few exceptions. AdFuture radar Saturday eveningSunday stormsAnother round of storms, a few potentially strong, will come back into the picture Sunday. A round of rain looks to move through Central Florida early Sunday morning. The unsettled weather with the potential for a few stronger storms continues Monday.
Men hurt in random I-75 shooting while heading to Super Bowl out of hospital
Read full article: Men hurt in random I-75 shooting while heading to Super Bowl out of hospitalOCALA, Fla. – Two men are out of the hospital after they were hurt Thursday in a random shooting along I-75 in Ocala while on their way to the Super Bowl, police said. Investigators said the shooting happened in the southbound lanes of I-75 near exit 350. An officer found four men inside silver 2013 Honda CRV, two of whom had been shot several times, according to the incident report. Investigators believe the shooting was a random attack. The other two men in the backseat, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old, were not hurt in the shooting, police said.
Shooting on I-75 leaves 2 injured, police say
Read full article: Shooting on I-75 leaves 2 injured, police sayOCALA, Fla. – Two men were injured Thursday when their vehicle was shot at on Interstate 75, officers said. The men told officers that they were traveling south toward Tampa when another vehicle passed them and began to shoot at their vehicle. AdThe men described the car as possibly a dark black or dark-colored sedan. “Two of the males in the vehicle being shot at were struck by bullets,” investigators said. “Both were transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.”The Ocala Police Department is asking anyone with information that could help investigators with this case to call Detective B. Sirolli at 352-369-7183.
Blast of cold air arrives Monday after nearing 80 degrees Sunday
Read full article: Blast of cold air arrives Monday after nearing 80 degrees SundayORLANDO, Fla. – The weather whiplash continues. Highs ahead of our next strong cold front top out around 80 degrees Sunday afternoon. Most of the rain is over by 7 a.m. Monday morning, but the cold air will take its place. Wednesday morning temperaturesFrost will be possible Tuesday morning through Thursday morning with most widespread frost occurring Wednesday morning . AdThe weather whiplash continues late in the week with temperatures quickly warming to around 80 degrees by Friday.
Pedestrian hit and killed in Marion County on US 441, troopers say
Read full article: Pedestrian hit and killed in Marion County on US 441, troopers sayMARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 38-year-old man walking with a his bicycle on U.S. 441 in Marion County was hit and killed by a car Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the crash repot, the pedestrian was walking in the north inside lane on U.S. 441 north of Southeast 156th Street in a dark and unlit area. The driver of sedan failed to see the man and struck him. The driver stopped after the crash, according to the report. The 38-year-old victim’s name has not been released yet.
2 killed when rebar pierces windshield in I-75 crash, Florida troopers say
Read full article: 2 killed when rebar pierces windshield in I-75 crash, Florida troopers sayMARION COUNTY, Fla. – A man and woman were killed and another passenger was critically injured Tuesday night in a rear-end crash on I-75 in Marion County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The rebar went through the van windshield, dragging the vehicle until the big rig came to a stop, troopers said. The man driving the van and an 80-year-old woman, both of Pennsylvania, died in the crash, the FHP said. Another passenger, an 82-year-old Pennsylvania man, suffered critical injuries, according to an FHP report. I-75 south was closed in the area while the FHP investigated the wreck.
Fore! Florida man throws golf clubs at cars on I-75
Read full article: Fore! Florida man throws golf clubs at cars on I-75One man in Florida found himself face-to-face with the Florida Highway Patrol after investigators said he was throwing golf clubs at traffic on I-75. According to troopers, Jonathan Edward Day, 41, of North Port was driving north on I-75 Wednesday. During his drive, troopers said Day was throwing golf clubs out of his van at adjacent traffic. Online jail records showed Day was being held at the Hillsborough County Jail Thursday morning. Jail records listed him as unemployed.
LIVE RADAR: Here’s when you can expect storms on Christmas Eve
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Here’s when you can expect storms on Christmas EveORLANDO, Fla. – The coldest air Central Florida has felt in almost three years will be ushered in by a strong cold front Christmas Eve. While the coldest of the air doesn’t settle in until Saturday morning, the chill will blast in late Christmas Eve. By dinner Christmas Eve, a line of thunderstorms will be approaching the I-75 corridor. Scattered rain and storms will be possible through the predawn hours of Christmas Day. Sunshine returns for all later Christmas morning, but it will be windy and very cold.
29-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash in Sumter County
Read full article: 29-year-old motorcyclist dies in crash in Sumter CountySUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 29-year male from Brandon, Florida died in a motorcycle accident on I-75 in Sumter County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Authorities said the man was riding his motorcycle on I-75, just north of exit 321, when the accident happened. The driver lost control of the motorcycle and collided with the guardrail in the northbound lane, according to troopers. The driver was ejected from the motorcycle and suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. Authorities did not give a reason for the crash happening.
Here we go again! Another round of cold air moves in Monday night
Read full article: Here we go again! Another round of cold air moves in Monday nightIt will be a pleasant end to the weekend Sunday after a chilly start with highs climbing into the low-to-mid 70s. Rain chancesTemperatures Monday start off mild, in the upper 50s and low 60s with cooler air trickling in late in the day. Monday morning lowsAfter a rainy start for most areas Monday, sunshine increases by the second half of the afternoon. Tuesday morning lowsTuesday morning will be much colder again with a start in the 30s and 40s. It will be slightly colder Wednesday with patchy frost possible northwest of I-4.
Even hotter! Feeling like 105-100 across Central Florida Saturday
Read full article: Even hotter! Feeling like 105-100 across Central Florida SaturdayThat theme is the west coast sea breeze triggers storms along the I-75 corridor with those storms gradually move towards I-4 and then the coast. While most of the storms around lunch will be west of Orlando, a few storms will likely develop east of the metro as well. High temperatures Saturday top out in the mid 90s with feels like temperatures soaring into the 105-110 degree ballpark. The rip current threat will remain low, but always use caution in the water. Tropical Update:Josephine and Kyle remain in the Atlantic, but are expected to weaken over the next couple of days.
High heat and Hurricane Isaias: Here’s what to expect this weekend in Central Florida
Read full article: High heat and Hurricane Isaias: Here’s what to expect this weekend in Central FloridaORLANDO, Fla. – As Florida awaits the weekend impacts of Hurricane Isaias, it will be a scorcher -- and mostly dry -- Friday in the Orlando area. Impacts across Central Florida appear to be low, with the biggest risk occurring right along the coast. Rain will be heavy at times and winds will be the strongest within Isaias' outer rain bands. It will not rain all weekend, but some of the rain bands can be nasty for a short time. Tropical downpours containing heavy rain and gusty winds will still be possible, just less widespread.
Authorities search for witnesses after 2 men fatally shot in car on I-75 ramp in Florida
Read full article: Authorities search for witnesses after 2 men fatally shot in car on I-75 ramp in FloridaTAMPA, Fla. – Authorities are searching for a pair of witnesses after two men were found dead in a car near a ramp to Interstate 75 in Tampa early Thursday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers said the men, ages 25 and 26, were fatally shot inside the vehicle. Witnesses told investigators that someone in a white Jeep Cherokee shot at the car. Left to right: Craig Wilson Lee, 25, and Terrance McDowell, 25. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Florida Highway Patrol by calling 813-558-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 800-873-TIPS.
Man arrested after allegedly firing shots on I-75, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after allegedly firing shots on I-75, deputies saySUMTER COUNTY A man was arrested Saturday evening after allegedly firing gunshots on I-75 north near mile marker 309 and then fleeing from deputies, according to the Sumter County Sheriffs Office. Miguel Espinoza Navarro, 41, was allegedly waving his gun and shooting at vehicles from a black Ford truck before rear-ending a vehicle, deputies said. Navarro continued driving and then had a standoff with deputies after wrecking his vehicle a second time near mile marker 317, deputies said. After fleeing in his car again, Navarro wrecked his car for a third time and fled on foot, deputies said. No people or deputies were injured during the ordeal, deputies said.
Father, 3-year-old girl reunited after Amber Alert abduction
Read full article: Father, 3-year-old girl reunited after Amber Alert abductionFather, 3-year-old girl reunited after Amber Alert abductionPublished: February 11, 2020, 6:45 amThe father of the 3-year-old girl, who Apopka police say was abducted from her front yard Monday morning, is thanking law enforcement officers who helped reunite him with his daughter.
2 hospitalized after Sumter County crash
Read full article: 2 hospitalized after Sumter County crashSUMTER COUNTY – Two people were hospitalized after a two-car crash in Sumter County on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The two vehicles were traveling north on I-75 when a FHP car slowed ahead of them, troopers said. The driver of the first vehicle swerved to avoid a collision with the FHP car and lost control, causing the car to rotate and collide with the left side of the second vehicle, according to troopers. The first vehicle overturned multiple times before coming to a stop, while the second vehicle came to a more controlled stop on the shoulder of the freeway, troopers said. One woman was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, while a boy was taken with minor injuries.