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8 hours ago
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2 Northwest Florida women seriously injured in crash
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Two Northwest Florida women were injured when their cars collided Friday morning. Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo helps advance marine research According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, the crash happened at about 10 a.m. on U.S. 90 near State Road 8. A 19-year-old Pensacola woman reportedly was driving an SUV east on West Nine Mile Road, U.S. 90, during heavy rain. As she was passing another car, she lost control of the SUV, entered the westbound lanes, and began to overturn, the release said. (Photo courtesy: Escambia County Fire Rescue) (Photo courtesy: Escambia County Fire Rescue) At the same time, a sedan driven by a 20-year-old Niceville woman was heading west on West Nine Mile Road, U.S. 90, and was unable to avoid colliding with the SUV, hitting it on the driver's side, according to the release. Accused Fairhope shooter forced way into victim's home, later killed himself: Fairhope Police Both women were taken to local hospitals with serious injuries, the release said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRG News 5.
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9 hours ago
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Florida woman drives 113 mph on SR-417 to pick up her dog, police say
The Brief A Florida woman was arrested for driving 113 mph on SR-417 in Orlando, telling police she was speeding to "pick up [her] dog." She was charged with dangerous excessive speeding and cited for unlawful speed. Her arrest comes as Florida enforces tougher penalties under a new "super speeder" law. ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida woman was arrested Sunday after police clocked her driving 113 mph on State Road 417 in Orlando – over 40 mph over the road's posted speed limit. 'Was going to pick up my dog' What we know According to an Orlando Police Department arrest report, Yasiria Cachonatal, 32, told officers she was speeding because she was "going to pick up [her] dog." SIGN-UP FOR FOX 35'S BREAKING NEWS, DAILY NEWS NEWSLETTERS Police said Cachonatal was seen driving over 100 mph near Lake Nona Boulevard and did not slow down at any point. Officers eventually stopped her at a safe location along the road. She was arrested on a charge of dangerous excessive speeding and also received a citation for unlawful speed. Second arrest in Central Florida this week for excessive speeding Dig deeper The Florida Highway Patrol arrested 20-year-old Octavius Hunt on Sunday after clocking him at 155 mph on Interstate 4 in Seminole County — 95 miles over the posted speed limit. Hunt was driving a Dodge Challenger with three passengers when a trooper conducting radar enforcement spotted the car around 1 a.m. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX LOCAL APP Hunt told troopers he believed he was only going about 80 mph as he drove to a friend's house. Troopers believe Hunt may have been trying to show off the car's capabilities. Fortunately, no one was injured. The backstory Florida recently enacted tougher laws against extreme speeding, targeting drivers exceeding 100 mph or going 50 mph or more over the posted limit. The "super speeder" law aims to curb a rise in high-speed crashes and fatalities across the state. Troopers say Hunt's case fits the very behavior the law was designed to penalize. Designed to reduce extreme speeding and prevent fatal crashes, the law now treats high-speed violations with stricter penalties — up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for first-time offenders. Second-time violators face up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. The Source This story about Yasiria Cachonatal's arrest was written based on information shared in an arrest report by the Orlando Police Department. Additional details regarding Octavius Hunt's arrest were provided by the Florida Highway Patrol. Solve the daily Crossword
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15-07-2025
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Pensacola woman critically injured when medical issue led to crash
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — A Pensacola woman was critically injured when she suffered a medical issue and crashed her car. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, at about 12:20 a.m. on Monday, the 66-year-old woman was driving a Buick sedan in the parking lot of Bellview Plaza in Pensacola when she hit a dumpster and bushes. Blue Marlin Grand Championship weigh-ins reel in fishing's greatest prize The woman apparently suffered a medical episode and hit the dumpster before coming to rest in the bushes, the release said. The woman was taken to a local hospital and the investigation is continuing, according to the release. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
