It is that time of year again – the kids are all heading back to school. Right about this time is when family life gets hectic, but it is important to take the time to review – and share with your kids – some key safety tips that can keep…
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News: Driver, 47, killed in SUV rollover accident on County Road 46A
LAKE COUNTY, FL – State troopers said a single-vehicle rollover accident in Lake County Monday night left a driver dead. According to WOFL, the incident took place along County Road 46A near County Road 46. The Florida Highway Patrol learned that the driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe was headed…
News: Pickup truck involved in collision with Alachua County school bus
ALACHUA COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol released details of a crash involving an Alachua County Public Schools bus that occurred Monday morning. According to the Alachua Chronicle, the incident occurred at the intersection of County Road 241 and W. Newberry Road shortly before 8:30 a.m. The FHP’s investigation…
News: Multi-vehicle accident in Lady Lake blamed on reckless driver
LADY LAKE, FL – Police said a multi-vehicle accident in Lady Lake last week sent two drivers to the hospital. The Villages-News reports that the incident occurred Wednesday evening in the area of County Road 466 and Rolling Acres Road shortly after 6:30 p.m. A police investigation indicated that the…
Florida is Home to 2 of the Top 10 Roller Coasters in U.S. – How to Stay Safe at Theme Parks | Florida Roller Coaster Accident Lawyers Whittel & Melton
Earlier this summer, USA TODAY’s 10Best published its list of the top roller coasters in the country, and two rides from Florida made it into the top 10. To assist narrow down the finest, 10Best asked a panel of theme park experts to select 20 coasters, and readers then voted for…
News: Motorcyclist dies after colliding with SUV at SR-54 and Suncoast Parkway
PASCO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene of a fatal collision involving an SUV and a motorcycle in Pasco County on Saturday morning, according to Pasco News Online. The incident occurred at the intersection of State Road 54 and the Suncoast Parkway. The FHP’s investigation…
News: Man riding bicycle in Marion County fatally struck by pickup truck
MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a collision in Marion County Tuesday morning claimed the life of an elderly bicycle rider. According to the Ocala StarBanner, the 76-year–old victim was riding his bicycle on Southeast Maricamp Road east of Lake Road when the incident took place at…
News: 1 dead, 5 injured in Pasco County crash after driver goes through stop sign
PASCO COUNTY, FL – A multi-vehicle collision in Pasco County Friday night killed one of the drivers involved, WFTS reported. Five other people were injured in the wreck, which occurred in the vicinity of U.S. Highway 41 and Hodza Street. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a Honda…
News: Collision along U.S. 41 leaves 2 dead, 2 critically injured
DUNNELLON, FL – A collision in Marion County on Friday left two people dead and two others injured, reports the Ocala StarBanner. The Florida Highway Patrol and Marion County Fire Rescue responded to the scene on U.S. 41 at about 5 p.m. The FHP said the driver of a northbound…
Teen Boy Killed After Tree Falls on Home During Tropical Storm Debby | Levy County Hurricane and Storm Damage Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A 13-year-old boy was crushed inside his home on Monday after a tree fell onto his residence around 8 a.m. in Fanning Springs, Florida. No other injuries were reported. Our hearts go out to this child’s family. Downed trees and power lines following hurricanes and tropical storms are very common,…