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Distractions take drivers' focus off the road, raising crash chances
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a crash happens every 44 seconds in the state. With April being Distracted Driving Awareness month, Southwest Florida is becoming more aware of its crash and accident fatality problem. The area has already had 94 deaths between Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Sarasota, Glades, and Hendry counties since Jan. 1.
Florida Man Rams SUV Into Sherriff Deputy’s Home Garage & Shoots Gun Into House
Below is a report from earlier this week regarding a Labelle man who rammed his vehicle into a Lee County Sheriff Deputy’s home garage in nearby Hendry County. The suspect, Derek Evan Weber, also fired shots into the deputy’s home. Hendry Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno and Hendry County Sheriff Steve Whidden announced that Weber was arrested and charged with first-degree premeditated murder.
Clewiston man is dead after crash in Hendry County
HENDRY COUNTY, Fla. — One person is dead after a crash in Clewiston on Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 6:46 a.m., a 39-year-old man was driving a sedan north along Sam Jones Trail near Country Road 846. A 36-year-old woman was driving a pickup truck...
Authorized burn in Hendry County creates smoky conditions in Lee County
LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — An authorized burn in Hendry County is creating some hazy conditions in Lee County. The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District advised residents the area was covered in smoke from the burn. The location of the authorized burn is marked with the red "X"...
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