PASCO CO., FL – A man from Spring Hill as killed in a rollover collision on Bellamy Brothers Boulevard on Wednesday evening. According to the Tampa Free Press, the 40-year-old man lost control of his pickup truck when approaching Johnston Road at about 6:09 p.m. The truck veered across the…
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News: 25-year-old woman killed, man arrested in suspected DUI crash on I-75
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL – A man is facing DUI and manslaughter charges in connection a crash that claimed the life of a Zephyrhills woman on Tuesday night. According to a report by the Tampa Free Press, the crash happened at about 10 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-75 near…
Catholic Diocese Agrees to $87.5 Million Settlement for Hundreds of Sex Abuse Victims | Florida Sexual Abuse by Church Clergy Injury Attorneys Whittel & Melton
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, has reached a settlement of $87.5 million to be shared in a trust between about 300 or victims of child sexual abuse by members of the clergy. According to reports from CNN, the settlement will be funded over four years, and all…
News: Crews respond to vehicle fire on I-275 in Pasco Co.
PASCO CO., FL – Emergency crews were called to the scene of a vehicle fire on I-275 near Wesley Chapel early Monday. According to WFLA, the incident happened sometime before 5 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the interstate at the I-75 interchange. It is unclear at this time what…
News: Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on Gunn Highway in Carrollwood
CARROLLWOOD, FL – A pedestrian was skilled early this morning when they were hit by a vehicle while walking on the Gunn Highway. According to WFLA, the victim was hit in the 5700 block of the Gunn Highway near the intersection with Anderson Road shortly after midnight. Few details about…
News: Man struck, killed while riding motorized bicycle near Gainesville
GAINESVILLE, FL – A man was killed when he was hit by a vehilce while riding a motorized bicycle northeast of Gainesville on Monday morning. According to Main St. Daily News, a 28-year-old Starke man was riding the bike on the shoulder of State Route 24 near NE 127th Street…
News: 12-year-old struck by vehicle while walking dog in Florahome
FLORAHOMA, FL – A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured when he was hit by a vehilce while walking his dog in Florahome on Tuesday. According to WCJB, the victim was hit while walking on Tinsley Road. Police say the 21-year-old driver collided with a truck before hitting the boy and…
News: 28-year-old bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in Waldo
WALDO, FL – Troopers are searching for the vehicle and driver responsible for fatally striking a 28-year-old bicyclist early Monday. According to WCJB, the victim was hit between 12 a.m. and 87 a.m. while riding along Waldo Road near the intersection with 127th Street. He was discovered deceased in the…
Top 5 Injuries Suffered by Tourists and Others Visiting Florida | Florida Injury Lawyers Whittel & Melton
A new report by Tripadvisor shows that 3 cities in Florida – Orlando, Miami and Key West – are among the top 5 most popular vacation destinations in the U.S. The Sunshine State boasts beautiful weather, gorgeous beaches and waterways, fun night life, exciting theme parks and water parks, and…
News: 2 teens killed, 2 injured in single-vehicle crash in Lady Lake
LADY LAKE, FL – Two teens were killed and two others were sent to the hospital following single-vehicle crash in the Lady Lake area on Sunday afternoon. According to WESH, the 18-year-old driver lost control of his vehicle near the intersection of Water Oak Boulevard and Teague Trail at about…