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, processors,...Read More
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 or...Read More
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 pronounced...Read More
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. He...Read More
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 are...Read More
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 people...Read More
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 the...Read More
A car and motorcycle collided this evening, heading northbound on Narcoosee Rd. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and lanes were closed for several hours. Florida Highway Patrol have not released names of those involved. The accident is undergoing further investigation. Source: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-ne-motorcyclist-dead-fatal-crash-narcoossee-road-20200326-cknwynlj5feojexiz7ttnia6na-story.html Slater | Grant has extensive experience with helping families through...Read More
82-year-old, Sally Boerschel, was hit and killed on 3/13/20 by a delivery van driver in Venice, Fl. Venice Police Department reports that Boerschel was crossing Tampa Avenue via crosswalk when she was hit by 32-year-old, Corey L. Wyant, driving a 2019 Ford Transit E250. The driver was attempting to turn onto Tampa Ave from Nokomis...Read More
Long-time employee for Bradenton Public Works and Utilities Department was involved in a fatal accident while driving a front-end loader on Tuesday morning (3/17/20). The accident happened at Sandpiper Circle’s Perico Bay Club. The man’s identity has yet to be released, and the incident remains under investigation by Bradenton City Police. Slater | Grant has...Read More
