Monthly Archives: March 2024
Female driver, 90, rams into 2 Port Charlotte homes
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL – A 90-year-old woman mistook the accelerator of her white SUV for the brake, which ultimately caused her to crash into two homes, an eyewitness told local police Monday. This single-vehicle collision happened in the 18299 block of Courtland Avenue, according to NBC-2. The female driver “scraped” the first home before… Read More »
1 teen hurt, another killed when boat collides with St. Pete dock
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – One 15-year-old boy sustained injuries, and another 15-year-old boy was killed when their 18-foot boat crashed into a dock Sunday. St. Petersburg Police told MySunCoast that at around 4:30 p.m., crews were summoned to Bayshore Blvd and Connecticut Avenue. First responders were able to pull the boat operator and his… Read More »
Defensive Driving: What It Is and Fundamentals of Defensive Driving
Driving is an essential life skill for many individuals. However, getting behind the wheel comes with risks. With the increasing number of vehicles on the road, traffic collisions are common. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), in 2023 alone, there were 397,620 traffic collisions in Florida. Fortunately, there… Read More »
FL Pkwy, Taft Vineland Rd. in Orlando blocked due to crash
ORLANDO, FL – The Central Florida Parkway and Taft Vineland Road are currently blocked due to a collision, Florida Highway Patrol reported. Troopers are investigating the events that led to this crash and have not specified the kind and number of people and vehicles involved or said if anyone was injured. Updates will be… Read More »
1 hurt in crash along Forestry Tower Park in Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, FL – One person was injured in an automobile accident Friday afternoon along Forestry Tower Park. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office indicated this collision happened before 1:30 p.m. at the Beach Boulevard and Forest Boulevard intersection. Deputies are investigating the events that led to this crash and did not provide additional commentary at this… Read More »
Police investigate hit-and-run near Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami
NORTH MIAMI, FL – Miami-Dade Police are investigating a hit-and-run collision reported east of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Miami Friday. Police arrived at the scene — the 998th block of Northwest 109th Street — before 1:30 p.m. Authorities have not described the circumstances behind this collision or provided a description of the… Read More »
SUV rams into Lehigh Acres home, sending 1 to hospital
LEHIGH ACRES, FL – A person was taken to a hospital after the driver of a white SUV rammed into a Lehigh Acres home garage Thursday, NBC-2 said. This single-vehicle wreck took place along Richmond Avenue North and East 5th Street. First responders did not specify if it was one of the home occupants… Read More »
Update: St. Pete police arrest man for allegedly running over brother
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – On Thursday, St. Petersburg Police arrested 34-year-old Tyree Gland, who is believed to have intentionally run over his brother with a vehicle, ABC Action News said. To recap, this collision took place around 2:45 a.m. at the 7th Avenue South and 12th Street South intersection near Campbell Park. Authorities say… Read More »
Dangers of Not Using Your Turn Signal When Driving
One of the first crucial lessons people learn in driving school is that drivers must always use a turn signal whenever they intend to turn right, left, or change lanes. Indicating that you want to make a turn or change lanes does not take much effort, but it is shocking how many drivers do… Read More »
