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Video shows herd of escaped cows causing huge traffic jam on Florida turnpike

Traffic on the turnpike was blocked for hours after the herd of cattle were let out of a burning truck-trailer

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Why suicides have dropped dramatically on Tampa Bay’s Skyway Bridge in the past year

For decades, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge has been one of Tampa Bay’s most iconic landmarks. But the 190 foot-high peak has also drawn hundreds of people wanting to take their own life.

Miami Herald · May 28, 2022

Bears WR Byron Pringle arrested for reckless driving in Florida

Pringle, 28, who signed a one-year, $4.125 million contract with the Bears as a free agent, also was charged with driving with a suspended license after a Florida Highway Patrol officer observed him squealing tires, burning rubber and doing a donut in his high-performance sports car.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 24, 2022

Dwayne Haskins: What we know about NFL quarterback who was killed on South Florida interstate

While questions remain surrounding the death of NFL star Dwayne Haskins, who was struck and killed by a dump truck Saturday on I-595 near Fort Lauderdale airport, one thing is clear: a young life cut short is a loss that runs deep.

Tribune News Service · Apr 11, 2022

Dwayne Haskins, NFL QB who died in South Florida, described as ‘selfless’ by coaches, teammates

While questions remain surrounding the death of NFL star Dwayne Haskins, who was struck and killed by a dump truck Saturday on I-595 near Fort Lauderdale airport, one thing is clear: a young life cut short is a loss that runs deep.

Tribune News Service · Apr 10, 2022

Steelers QB Dwayne Haskins dies after getting hit by a truck in South Florida. He was 24.

MIAMI — Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Dwayne Haskins was killed when he was hit by a dump truck while walking on Interstate 595 early Saturday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Miami Herald · Apr 9, 2022

5 kids hurt after trucker crashes into stopped school bus in Florida

INGLIS, Fla. — Five students were hospitalized Wednesday after a Seffner man driving a semitractor-trailer crashed into the back of a stopped school bus in Levy County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Tribune News Service · Mar 31, 2022

Trooper injured in crash with woman who drove onto stretch of I-275 closed for Skyway 10K

MANATEE, Fla. — A woman crashed into a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle Sunday morning after failing to stop for multiple road closure signs in place for the Skyway 10K race, troopers said.

Tribune News Service · Mar 7, 2022

‘Super Fog’ Leads To Multiple Accidents In Florida

The accidents shut down 18 miles of the highway and resulted in at least three casualties Thursday morning.

Zenger · Mar 4, 2022