Crime & Public Safety

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 · Alachua

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Teen Arrested in Deadly I-75 Hit-and-Run near Bradenton

An 18-year-old Florida man faces vehicular homicide charges after allegedly weaving a Ford Mustang into a fatal chain-reaction crash on I-75 in Manatee County. The collision killed a 34-year-old semi-truck driver from New Smyrna Beach and shut down southbound lanes for hours. Florida Highway Patrol released crash video showing the Mustang's reckless maneuver before the driver fled.[1][2][3]

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DeLand Teens Sought for Foam Attack on Protected Gopher Tortoise

Two teenagers remain at large after allegedly spraying expanding foam into a gopher tortoise's mouth in DeLand, sparking outrage over cruelty to Florida's iconic protected species. The tortoise survived thanks to quick rescue efforts but highlights growing threats to wildlife in Volusia County. Authorities urge tips to identify the juveniles.

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