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One dead after single car crash on I-75 in North Port
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A 39-year-old driver has died after a single vehicle crash in North Port at around 5:30 on Friday, July 19th. The accident happened on I-75 by mile marker 180, just before Toledo Blade Boulevard, in North Port. The driver was dead at the scene according to Florida Highway Patrol, he was then taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital.
Sunshine State Sees Booming Land Buys
Home builders are investing in the Sunshine State in big ways. From Stanley Martin Homes’ $60 million expansion into Tampa to Mattamy Homes’ $10.1 million purchase in Naples, builders are securing sites to meet Florida’s continued growth. While most markets have remained relatively strong in the state,...
Jersey Mike’s working on fourth Ocala location
A national sandwich chain nearing 3,000 locations across the country is working on its fourth location in Ocala. Jersey Mike’s is currently under buildout at 2647 NE 35th Street in the Pearl Britain Plaza in northeast Ocala. The new restaurant will take over vacant space A2, in between a barbershop and nail salon.
Three cars involved in rollover accident in Ocala
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – No major injuries were reported following a rollover crash involving three vehicles in Ocala on Friday morning. According to the Ocala Police Department (OPD), the rollover occurred on Friday morning at the intersection of North Magnolia Ave. and NW 10th St. The accident caused temporary...
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary upgrades its facilities
Farmhouse Animal and Nature Sanctuary is hitting the road. With an anonymous endowment, Lisa Burns, a co-owner of the Myakka City nonprofit, said the nonprofit was able to purchase and retrofit a shuttle to be able to more safely transport animals and provide educational opportunities. The sanctuary will be able...
Lady Lake police search for man who shot at multiple people at a basketball court
LADY LAKE, FL (352today.com) – The swish of three-point shots not gun shots are what you want to hear at a basketball court. The Lady Lake Police Department (LLPD) says they’re looking for the person who sprayed gunfire at a basketball court on Thursday night. The shooting took...
Popular Anna Maria Island restaurants have been sold to a Pinellas group
After 45 years, Chiles Hospitality announced that it has sold its popular waterfront restaurants in Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key to Pinellas County-based Beachside Hospitality Group. Sandbar Seafood & Spirits and Beach House Waterfront Restaurant in Anna Maria Island and Mar Vista Dockside Restaurant & Pub in Longboat Key...
Central Florida Woman Found Deceased in Lake Behind Home
A Central Florida woman was found deceased in a lake behind her home. Deputies and Deltona Fire Rescue personnel were dispatched to a home in Deltona on Fort Smith Blvd. earlier this month, after the victim’s husband reported he saw her floating face down in the water and ran to pull her out.
Heat index between 105-111 degrees with afternoon storms
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s going to be another scorcher today! Afternoon temperatures are forecasted to reach near-record highs, hitting 97 degrees in Orlando. The current record stands at 98 degrees set back in 1986. With winds mainly from the south, expect increased humidity making it feel like temperatures are between 105 to 111 degrees. Remember to stay hydrated and take breaks if you’re outdoors.
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