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Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane MiltonA 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
‘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.
Tornado crosses I-75 in South Florida as Hurricane Milton supercells sweep state
Read full article: Tornado crosses I-75 in South Florida as Hurricane Milton supercells sweep stateA tornado touched down and crossed Interstate 75 in South Florida as tornadic supercells from Hurricane Milton began to sweep the state, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Human remains in Kentucky positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter
Read full article: Human remains in Kentucky positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooterHuman remains found in Kentucky have been positively identified as the man who shot 12 vehicles and wounded five people on Interstate 75 more than a week earlier.
Search for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting ends with discovery of body believed to be his
Read full article: Search for suspect in Kentucky highway shooting ends with discovery of body believed to be hisAuthorities say they believe the body of a man suspected of shooting and wounding five people on a Kentucky interstate highway has been found.
No 'Friday Night Lights': High school football games canceled in some towns near interstate shooting
Read full article: No 'Friday Night Lights': High school football games canceled in some towns near interstate shootingAs authorities search for a highway shooter in Kentucky, a Friday night tradition of football, pep bands and grandstands of cheering fans has been sidelined for some towns.
People take once unthinkable precautions as police search for the Kentucky highway shooter
Read full article: People take once unthinkable precautions as police search for the Kentucky highway shooterJittery residents living near where a gunman opened fire on a highway in Kentucky are taking precautions they never thought would be needed.
150 gallons of fuel spilled in tractor-trailer crash on SR-326 near Ocala, FHP says
Read full article: 150 gallons of fuel spilled in tractor-trailer crash on SR-326 near Ocala, FHP saysA tractor trailer crashed on State Road 326 just east of Interstate 75 near Ocala, spilling some 150 gallons of fuel onto the roadway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver killed after plowing into parked tractor-trailer on I-75 shoulder in Marion County
Read full article: Driver killed after plowing into parked tractor-trailer on I-75 shoulder in Marion CountyA 27-year-old Gainesville man was killed after his vehicle crashed into a tractor trailer that was parked on the shoulder of Interstate 75 in Marion County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
11-year-old killed, 4 more children hurt as Florida woman crashes during 2 state chase, troopers say
Read full article: 11-year-old killed, 4 more children hurt as Florida woman crashes during 2 state chase, troopers sayA Florida woman driving a BMW SUV that was fleeing from a Georgia deputy made its was across state lines on Interstate 75 and into Florida before crashing into a Toyota RAV4 and claiming the life of one of her passengers
Trailer full of watermelons burns on I-75 in Marion County, firefighters say
Read full article: Trailer full of watermelons burns on I-75 in Marion County, firefighters sayA semitrailer loaded with watermelons caught fire early Sunday on Interstate 75 near Ocala, according to Marion County Fire Rescue.
Ocala man dies in Gainesville after crash with tree off I-75, FHP says
Read full article: Ocala man dies in Gainesville after crash with tree off I-75, FHP saysA 22-year-old Ocala man died after crashing into a tree while driving a pickup truck on Interstate 75 in Gainesville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
Driver intentionally strikes motorcyclist in road rage crash on Florida interstate, troopers say
Read full article: Driver intentionally strikes motorcyclist in road rage crash on Florida interstate, troopers sayA motorcyclist suffered serious injuries early Friday when they were intentionally struck by a car in an act of road rage on Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trucker accused of shooting at other semi driver on I-75 in Marion County
Read full article: Trucker accused of shooting at other semi driver on I-75 in Marion CountyA semitruck driver traveling through Marion County was shot at on Interstate 75 by another trucker who has since been arrested, according to the sheriff's office.
I-75 reopens in Florida 2 days after fiery plane crash that killed 2
Read full article: I-75 reopens in Florida 2 days after fiery plane crash that killed 2The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Collier County have reopened two days after an airplane crashed on the roadway, damaging two vehicles and sparking a fire that killed two people.
'We've lost both engines,' pilot said before private jet crashed onto Florida interstate, killing 2
Read full article: 'We've lost both engines,' pilot said before private jet crashed onto Florida interstate, killing 2Federal authorities have launched an investigation to determine why a private jet tried to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate, colliding with a vehicle and sparking a fiery crash that left two people dead.
2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstate
Read full article: 2 people dead after small plane attempts emergency landing on southwest Florida interstateTwo people have died after a small plane attempted to make an emergency landing on a Florida interstate Friday afternoon, colliding with a vehicle and bringing traffic to a halt as a massive plume of black smoke rose into the air.
I-75 shuts down in Florida after fiery plane crash kills 2
Read full article: I-75 shuts down in Florida after fiery plane crash kills 2Interstate 75 was shut down Friday afternoon in Collier County after an airplane collided with two vehicles, sparking a fire and killing two people, according to officials in Southwest Florida.
All lanes of I-75 open after deadly crash in Marion County
Read full article: All lanes of I-75 open after deadly crash in Marion CountyOne person was killed and another seriously injured in a crash that had Interstate 75 closed near the Marion and Alachua county line on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Your Florida Daily: Police director in critical condition, record water temps in Florida Keys
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Police director in critical condition, record water temps in Florida KeysMiami's Police director remains in critical condition at the hospital after undergoing surgery on Monday.
26-year-old man ejected, killed in I-75 rollover crash in Marion County
Read full article: 26-year-old man ejected, killed in I-75 rollover crash in Marion CountyA 26-year-old Ocala man was ejected and killed in a rollover crash early Wednesday on Interstate 75 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fatal motorcycle crash on I-75 in Marion County causes traffic delays
Read full article: Fatal motorcycle crash on I-75 in Marion County causes traffic delaysA fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan has traffic moving at a crawl on Interstate 75 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man arrested on DUI charges after crashing semitruck full of frozen food on Florida road, FHP says
Read full article: Man arrested on DUI charges after crashing semitruck full of frozen food on Florida road, FHP saysA man was arrested on DUI charges Saturday after crashing a semitruck full of frozen food on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Udderly great news:’ Hillsborough deputies wrangle loose cow along I-75
Read full article: ‘Udderly great news:’ Hillsborough deputies wrangle loose cow along I-75The sheriff’s office posted video of the encounter on social media, which shows two people on horseback chasing after the cow as deputies closed off the roads.
Leesburg man killed, another seriously injured after colliding with fence, tree on I-75, troopers say
Read full article: Leesburg man killed, another seriously injured after colliding with fence, tree on I-75, troopers sayA Leesburg man died and another was seriously injured after crashing into a tree and fence, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
I-75 reopens in Sumter County after crash involving big rigs
Read full article: I-75 reopens in Sumter County after crash involving big rigsThe southbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Sumter County reopened hours after being closed due to a crash involving two big rigs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Ocala, officials say
Read full article: 1 injured in multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 in Ocala, officials sayA crash on Interstate 75 in Ocala that involved two semi-trucks and three passenger vehicles sent one person to the hospital Sunday morning, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Florida men crashed car, carjacked good Samaritans who stopped to help them, FHP says
Read full article: Florida men crashed car, carjacked good Samaritans who stopped to help them, FHP saysThe Florida Highway Patrol says two men who were involved in a crash on Interstate 75 are accused of carjacking the good Samaritans who stopped to help them.
Driver, passenger standing near car after crash on I-75 hit by tractor-trailer in Sumter County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver, passenger standing near car after crash on I-75 hit by tractor-trailer in Sumter County, troopers sayA woman was killed and a man was seriously injured after getting hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 75 while they were standing outside their disabled vehicle following a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Multiple semi-trucks, vehicles involved in pile up crash on I-75 in Ocala
Read full article: Multiple semi-trucks, vehicles involved in pile up crash on I-75 in OcalaFour semi-trucks and three additional vehicles were involved in a pile-up crash in Ocala Tuesday morning, according to Ocala Fire Rescue.
Driver killed in fiery tractor-trailer crash in Sumter County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery tractor-trailer crash in Sumter County, troopers sayA 31-year-old man from Spring Hill died Monday morning in a crash along Interstate 75, according to troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol.
Box truck crashes into prison transport van carrying 7 inmates on I-75, troopers say
Read full article: Box truck crashes into prison transport van carrying 7 inmates on I-75, troopers sayA box truck traveling on Interstate 75 in Marion County hit a prison transport van carrying seven inmates, causing the van to go into a ditch early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Medical condition blamed for crash that killed 7 on Interstate 75 near Alachua, NTSB says
Read full article: Medical condition blamed for crash that killed 7 on Interstate 75 near Alachua, NTSB saysThe truck driver who caused a deadly five-car crash on Jan. 3, 2019, on Interstate 75 had a number of medical conditions which may have contributed to the wreck.
Stacks of cash, guns and drugs seized during Sumter County traffic stop
Read full article: Stacks of cash, guns and drugs seized during Sumter County traffic stopDrugs, guns and cash seized during a traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Sumter County. SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A recent traffic stop in Sumter County was anything but routine when troopers discovered the driver was hauling mounds of cash, guns and drugs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Records show he was “moderately nervous” and smelled of marijuana, so K-9 Titan was called in and ended up alerting to the vehicle. K-9 Titan poses with some of the items he helped uncover during a traffic stop in Sumter County. Romero is facing charges of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, possession of cocaine, marijuana possession and possession of drug equipment.
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.
Officials: Parking deck in Atlanta experiences 2nd collapse
Read full article: Officials: Parking deck in Atlanta experiences 2nd collapseATLANTA – A concrete slab at a parking deck under construction in Atlanta collapsed Saturday — the second collapse at the site in as many days — sending a worker trying to shore up the structure plunging several stories below, authorities said. The 3,000-space parking garage is being built at one of Emory University’s hospitals just north of downtown Atlanta. On Friday, a section of concrete on the prefabricated parking deck partially collapsed, injuring six workers. Stafford said Saturday that a construction problem, not a faulty design, was to blame for that first collapse. Other construction workers were injured but managed to walk away from the collapse, Riley told reporters at the scene.
Florida man sought after pushing wife into path of truck on I-75
Read full article: Florida man sought after pushing wife into path of truck on I-75ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Authorities are searching for a Florida man accused of attacking his wife on Interstate 75 and pushing her into the path of an oncoming semi-truck. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 45-year-old James Morgan, of Summerfield, attacked his wife Thursday morning after the pickup truck they were in almost crashed from a tire blowout as they traveled on I-75 in Pasco County, north of Tampa. He headbutted her and punched her several times before pushing her into the path of an oncoming truck on the interstate, according to a troopers report. Officials couldn't find him after a search of the area by troopers and Pasco County Sheriff's deputies. The Florida Highway Patrol was granted a warrant for Morgans arrest for attempted murder and the search for him continues.
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.
Troopers looking for driver who fatally struck pedestrian on I-75 in Marion County
Read full article: Troopers looking for driver who fatally struck pedestrian on I-75 in Marion CountyMARION COUNTY, Fla. Troopers say theyre looking for a driver who fatally struck a pedestrian who was walking on Interstate 75 in Marion County early Tuesday morning. The male pedestrian was walking on northbound I-75 near mile marker 348 when he was hit by a 2014 or 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 work truck, records show. The driver of that truck fled after the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The exact time of the crash is unknown but it is believed to have occurred around 3 a.m. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call FHP at 800-387-1290 or Crime Stoppers of Marion County at 352-369-6880.
6 cows fall off livestock trailer onto Florida highway
Read full article: 6 cows fall off livestock trailer onto Florida highwayPASCO COUNTY, Fla. – A truck driver drove off after six cows fell off the livestock trailer they were towing and onto a Florida highway Tuesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident happened on Interstate 75 near State Road 52 in Pasco County around 10:45 a.m. Troopers said three cows died and the other three were injured. The road was closed until 1 p.m. as authorities worked to gather the bovines. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call FHP at 813-558-1800.
Teen dead, 5 injured in separate crashes on I-75 in Marion County
Read full article: Teen dead, 5 injured in separate crashes on I-75 in Marion CountyMARION COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man was killed and four others were injured Wednesday afternoon in two separate crashes on Interstate 75 in Marion County involvoing semi-trucks, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP said Carson Green, of Reddick, died in a wreck around 4:30 p.m. on I-75 south near mile marker 368. The driver of the other car suffered minor injuries, and the big rig driver was unharmed, the FHP said. Firefighters said the driver of the second car and the SUV were also taken to a hospital. The semi driver was not injured.