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HERNANDO COUNTY, FL – One driver was killed and another injured when their vehicles collided in Hernando County on Friday afternoon, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A report by WFTS states that the accident happened along U.S. Highway 19 near State Road 50.  According to state troopers, a driver had pulled out of a restaurant parking lot on Commercial Way and failed to yield to the driver of a Dodge Ram headed north in the outside lane of Highway 19.

The first driver turned left into the path of the Ram, and the vehicles crashed.  The first driver, a 69-year-old woman from Brooksville, died at the scene.  The Ram driver, a 16-year-old male, was transported to an area hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.

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PASCO COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident that occurred in Pasco County on the evening of Aug. 11.

A report by Pasco News Online states that a man was riding a Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle northbound on US-301 on wet road conditions.  The FHP said he lost control of the bike while trying to pass other vehicles north of Dead River Road.

The motorcycle overturned and slid off the roadway, then crashed into a roadside sign.  The motorcyclist, a 24-year-old man from Wesley Chapel, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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MARION COUNTY, FL – A rollover accident in Marion County on Wednesday evening left a woman dead, WKMG reports.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a driver heading east on County Road 484 at about 5:30 p.m. lost control of her vehicle near S. Magnolia Avenue.  The vehicle went into the median before overturning several times across the westbound lanes and ending up in a line of trees.

The driver was ejected in the crash and died at the scene.  She was a 24-year-old woman from Belleview, the FHP said.  The victim was not wearing a seat belt at the time the wreck occurred.

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During the Labor Day holiday weekend, there are typically more impaired drivers on the roadways, so you can expect to see more police officers patrolling the streets as the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ramps up its annual Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign.

The goal of the August 14–September 2 campaign, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, is to raise public awareness of the risks and repercussions of drunk driving.

According to the NHTSA, 32% of all traffic deaths in 2022 involved a drunk driver. Over the Labor Day holiday in 2022, 490 people died in traffic accidents.

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MARION COUNTY, FL – The Florida Highway Patrol said a man died following a dump truck accident in Marion County on Tuesday morning.

The Ocala StarBanner reports the incident happened along County Road 225A near Northwest 79th Avenue Road at about 9:10 a.m.

According to the FHP, a man driving a dump truck loaded with dirt was headed north when he crossed over the center line.  The vehicle went off the roadway and collided with a concrete barrier.

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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 them safe throughout the school year.

Tips for Transportation Safety

Children must take the necessary safety precautions whether they walk, ride their bicycles, or take the bus to and from school. To ensure that your child gets to school safely, consider the following suggestions:

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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 south at about 10 p.m. and ran off the roadway.

When he tried returning to the road he overcorrected, and the vehicle overturned multiple times.  The driver, a 47-year-old man from Orlando, was ejected and died after being taken to an area hospital.  He was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, investigators said.

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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 indicated that the driver of a pickup truck was headed west on W. Newberry Road and entered the intersection at the same time as the driver of the school bus, causing a collision.  The pickup driver, a 68-year-old man from Port Angeles, Washington, was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries.

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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 driver of a sedan was headed west on County Road 466, entered the left turn lane where traffic was backed up at the light, and collided with a vehicle merging into the left turn lane.

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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 their favorites.

With National Roller Coaster Day approaching on Friday, August 16, here are the top 10 best roller coasters in the United States:

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11020 Northcliffe Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Phone: 352-666-2121
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Fax: 352-556-4839
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Inverness, FL 34450
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123 N Florida St
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The Villages, FL 32159
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