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Crash on Howard Frankland Bridge Leaves Man Seriously Injured
Last week, Florida Highway Patrol responded to a wreck on the Howard Frankland Bridge going northbound. A 62-year-old tow truck driver lost control of his vehicle and hit a construction vehicle that was on the outside shoulder of a construction zone. The 49-year-old driver of the construction vehicle was taken to the hospital with… Read More »
Sometimes Your Work Injury Isn’t Just a Worker’s Comp Case
For those of us still capable of working or considered part of an essential business, getting injured on the job is a possibility. You may think that job-related injuries only allow for a worker’s compensation case (where your recovery is limited), but that is not always the case. Here is an example: A truck… Read More »
Crash at Sun City Center Leaves Cyclist Dead
A collision took place on Saturday morning at the intersection of Trinity Lakes Dr and Sun City Center Blvd. The 74-year-old bicyclist entered the path of a sedan upon the light turning red. Driver of the sedan said the hit was unavoidable. The cyclist was ejected from the bicycle and landed in the intersection…. Read More »
USDA Endorses Florida Hemp Plans
Last week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) added Florida to the list of states whose plans for hemp farming have been approved. Hemp and its derivatives were legalized on the federal level back in 2018. Florida Agriculture Commissioner, Nikki Fried, stated in a press release that “By working closely with our farmers,… Read More »
April is National Car Care Month!
It is officially springtime! That means warmer weather, extra pollen, and a lot of rain. In addition to that, April is national car care month! Now is the time to make sure your vehicles are prepared for any summer road trips, family vacations, and camping adventures. A vehicle, be it for a big family… Read More »
Collision with SUV Leaves Pedestrian Dead
Gregory Steven Surprenant, aged 51, was hit by an SUV while walking the southbound shoulder of I-75 late on Saturday. The fatal collision occurred near Archer Rd. Florida Highway Patrol stated that 24-year-old driver, Saida Arifbayeva, claimed Surprenant could not be seen. Arifbayeva was driving a BMW SUV and sustained minor injuries. Surprenant was… Read More »
Major Accident Causes Lane Closures in Wesley Chapel
A collision took place on Saturday morning at the intersection of Trinity Lakes Dr and Sun City Center Blvd. The 74-year-old bicyclist entered the path of a sedan upon the light turning red. Driver of the sedan said the hit was unavoidable. The cyclist was ejected from the bicycle and landed in the intersection…. Read More »
Crash on FL-595 in Largo
First responders in Pinellas county were present at the scene of a crash on FL-595 in Largo, Monday morning (3/31/20). Law enforcement officials, paramedics, and fire crews were there to assess the extent of severe injuries. There were massive delays in traffic and the left lane was completely blocked. The details of the collision… Read More »
How Coronavirus is Changing the Agriculture Industry
All around the globe, businesses, schools, and other entities are closing their doors to the ever-spreading COVID-19. People are recognizing the severity of the disease and many are taking precautions to halt the spread. The change in human behavior expressed through news articles and on video show signs of desperation to survive, in which… Read More »
Roadblocks and Injuries from Crash in St. Petersburg
On Wednesday morning, two vehicles were involved in an accident at the intersection of 22nd Ave and Walton St. Paramedics showed up to the scene. Police have confirmed that the crash resulted in serious injuries for one or more of the people in the incident. The crash created roadblocks and severe traffic delays in… Read More »