Hillsborough County drivers may have noticed some new green pavement markers recently installed on the roads. These are a part of the county’s new bike boxes, which improve cyclists’ visibility to motorists and allow them to cross busy intersections safely. Bicycle boxes differ from ordinary bike lanes in that they allow…
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News: Man critically hurt in fiery crash caused by U-turn attempt
TAMPA, FL – A driver of a Dodge pickup truck tried to make a U-turn and then started driving the wrong way, leading him to collide with the wall and sustaining critical, life-threatening injuries. This crash happened before 9 a.m. Thursday at the northbound lanes of the I-4 and Selmon…
News: One loses life in fiery crash with utility pole in Tampa
TAMPA, FL – When two vehicles, one of them rammed into a utility pole and then burst into flames Tuesday, claiming one life. This incident took place around 5:30 p.m. at the West Waters Avenue and North Boulevard junction, WTSP reported. The impact led to some power outages. The person…
News: TPD arrests suspect responsible for N. Dale Mabry 4-auto wreck
TAMPA, FL – The Tampa Police Department arrested a driver who tried to flee the scene after colliding with several other vehicles on North Dale Mabry Monday. This four-vehicle collision happened before 6:30 a.m. near I-275, according to ABC Action News. The suspect fled on foot, but police found them…
News: Boat collision in St. Pete claims life of teen, leaves another injured
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 15-year-old boy was operating a 18-foot boat Sunday when it crashed into a dock and fatally injured his passenger, another 15-year-old boy. This incident happened around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Bayshore Boulevard Northeast and Connecticut Avenue Northeast, according to MySunCoast. Emergency crews were…
News: MSCO called to auto accident at Copperstone Condos
EAST PARRISH, FL – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) was summoned to a collision that happened before 12:45 p.m. Friday in the Copperstone Condos. Deputies indicated this incident happened in front of a private residence in the 11511th block of 84th Street Circle East. They have not reported any…
News: At least 1 hurt in crash near Lakewood Park in Sarasota
SARASOTA, FL – Sarasota Police confirmed one person suffered injuries in a collision that happened before 2:45 p.m. Friday near Lakewood Park. This crash took place at the Bay Street and South Tamiami Trail junction. Police have not specified the contributing factors behind this collision or revealed the kind of…
News UPDATE: Police arrest man for fatal St. Pete hit-and-run
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg Police found and arrested the suspect believed to be responsible for intentionally hitting his brother with a car, which resulted in his death. According to ABC Action News, the arrest happened in the 1900 block of Third Avenue North on Thursday, Feb. 29. To…
News: MCSO responds to crash at Brandon junction
BRANDON, FL – The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a collision reported at the 206th block of 2nd Street East Thursday afternoon. Deputies arrived at the scene before 3 p.m. At this time, they did not disclose the events leading up to this crash, say if anyone was…
News: Crash in Thonotosassa injures at least 1
THONOTOSASSA, FL – At least one person sustained wounds in a collision reported Thursday afternoon south of Sterling Heights Park. This crash took place at the East Fowler Avenue and Williams Road junction. Hillsborough County deputies arrived at the scene after 4 p.m. They are investigating the circumstances behind this…