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Palmetto Police Investigate Hit & Run

Monday, August 26

Palmetto Police Department is investigating a hit and run incident that took place on Friday evening in front of Palmetto Elementary School. Police say that around 8:45 p.m. a male victim fell into... Read More.

FHP Investigates Hit & Run

Wednesday, August 21

A woman was hit by a car in a hit-and-run crash on this morning in Naples, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The Collier County Sheriff's Office received a call about the woman at 7:18... Read More.

Family in Hit & Run

Tuesday, August 20

A family of three were involved in a hit-and-run crash in Lehigh Acres on this morning. It happened at Xelda Avenue South and 40th Street Southwest. The family said they were crossing 40th Street... Read More.

Girl Hit by Car Expected to be Ok

Wednesday, August 14

An 8-year-old girl was hurt after getting hit by a car on her way to school on this morning. It happened as the Peace River Elementary student was riding her bike on the sidewalk... Read More.

Green Sea Turtle Nests Hit Record High Along Suncoast

Monday, July 22

2019 broke the record for the highest number of green sea turtle nests spotted on the Suncoast. Officials at Mote Marine Laboratory say the nests are far less common than the loggerheads that have... Read More.

Manatee Deaths on Pace to Hit All-Time High in 2019

Tuesday, July 16

The number of manatee deaths caused by watercraft could hit an all-time high in Florida this year. From the beginning of this year through June 21, 81 manatees have been killed by watercraft in Florida’s... Read More.

Cape Coral Woman Arrested After a Slew of Hit & Runs

Wednesday, July 10

A drunk Cape Coral woman was arrested Tuesday after a slew of hit-and-runs. On Monday, Cape police initially responded to a report of a hit-and-run crash on Del Prado Boulevard South in front of... Read More.

Search is on for Hit and Run Driver

Wednesday, June 19

The search is on for a hit-and-run driver accused of striking a legally blind woman as she rode her specialized scooter to work. It happened at the crosswalk on Williams Avenue and Lee Boulevard... Read More.

Five Vehicles Hit Black Bear that Wandered onto Highway

Friday, June 7

Authorities say five vehicles hit and killed a black bear on Interstate 75. Florida Highway Patrol spokesman Kenny Watson says the crash happened Thursday near Naples. An incident report says the bear wandered... Read More.

Police Arrest Man for Hit and Run Death

Friday, May 24

Investigators say they’ve arrested a 19-year-old man who they say drove away after his pickup truck struck and killed an 8-year-old girl at a school bus stop. Logan Tyler Heatherington was arrested Thursday, almost... Read More.