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Hit-and-run crash kills pedestrian, 29. Driver was later arrested

Hit-and-run crash kills pedestrian, 29. Driver was later arrested

A 29-year-old pedestrian died Sept. 9 in a hit-and-run crash. FHP says the driver later returned to the scene and was arrested.

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State temporarily closed an Ocala restaurant, citing roach activity

State temporarily closed an Ocala restaurant, citing roach activity

Going out to eat? See which Marion County restaurants were rated best by inspectors, and which failed the test.

Ocala StarBanner

Give4Marion set for Sept. 15 and 16. Which nonprofits will you support?

Give4Marion set for Sept. 15 and 16. Which nonprofits will you support?

It's time again for Give4Marion, the annual two-day campaign when residents are asked to donate money to support local nonprofits.

Congresswoman Kat Cammack Donates Laptops and Books to Ocala Dementia Education Center

Congresswoman Kat Cammack Donates Laptops and Books to Ocala Dementia Education Center

Congresswoman Kat Cammack visited the Empath Dementia Education and Care Center in Ocala, Florida, to donate laptops and books. This initiative aims to enhance dementia education and provide resources for individuals living with dementia, their families, and caregivers. The Empath Dementia Education and Care Center, which opened in March, serves as a central hub offering an adult day center, caregiver education classes, and programs designed to improve understanding of how dementia impacts communication and behavior. Rochelle Kelly Wristen, executive director of the Empath Hospice of Marion County Foundation, highlighted that while resources may exist in the community, awareness of their availability is often a challenge. The donated computers and books are expected to help the center educate more people about dementia and connect families with necessary support.

Arizona Republic

Here's where Charlie Kirk murder case stands one year after his death

Here's where Charlie Kirk murder case stands one year after his death

Why the Charlie Kirk murder case is still at the starting line one year after the Turning Point USA co-founder's assassination.

'Doctor Who' actor Noel Clarke charged with six sexual offenses

'Doctor Who' actor Noel Clarke charged with six sexual offenses

British actor Noel Clarke has been charged with several sexual offenses against five women that allegedly occurred from 2007 to 2016.

Tate brothers lose bid for release from US jail pending extradition

Tate brothers lose bid for release from US jail pending extradition

By Luc Cohen September 9 (Reuters) - Social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate lost their bid for release from a Miami jail on Wednesday as they contest extradition to Britain, where they are wanted on rape charges.

Florida Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Hit-and-Run After Orlando Man Struck by Multiple Vehicles

Florida Highway Patrol Investigates Fatal Hit-and-Run After Orlando Man Struck by Multiple Vehicles

A 76-year-old Orlando man died after being hit by three vehicles while crossing State Road 535 in Orange County, Florida, early Monday morning. The incident occurred at 6:04 a.m. just south of Palm Parkway, where the pedestrian was crossing outside a marked crosswalk. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) crash report, a 2015 Nissan Altima, driven by a 57-year-old Orlando man, struck the pedestrian first. The impact propelled the man into the outside lane, where he was then hit by a 2013 Nissan Cube, driven by a 47-year-old Orlando man. The Altima driver informed investigators that a third vehicle, possibly a white SUV, also struck the pedestrian and subsequently fled the scene. The driver of the Nissan Cube initially left but later returned. The pedestrian was transported to Orlando Health Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The drivers of the Altima and Cube were not injured. The FHP is actively seeking information regarding the hit-and-run driver and the third vehicle involve...

76-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County

76-Year-Old Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County

A 76-year-old Orlando man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County, Florida, on Monday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the man was walking across the road outside of a marked crosswalk near the intersection of Apopka Vineland Road and Palm Parkway when he was struck by a Nissan Altima. The impact threw him into the outside lane, where he was then hit by a Nissan Cube and a third, unidentified vehicle, possibly a white SUV, which fled the scene. The driver of the Nissan Cube initially left but later returned. The pedestrian was transported to Dr. Phillips Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The drivers of the Altima and Cube were not injured. FHP is investigating the incident and is seeking information about the third vehicle.

Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash Closes Major Central Florida Roadway

Deadly Hit-and-Run Crash Closes Major Central Florida Roadway

A deadly hit-and-run crash occurred on a major Central Florida roadway, State Road 535, in Orange County on Monday morning. The incident, which took place around 6:04 a.m. near Palm Parkway, involved a 76-year-old Orlando man who was struck by multiple vehicles while walking across the southbound lanes outside of a marked crosswalk. The man was initially hit by a 2015 Nissan Altima, which propelled him into the outside lane where additional vehicles struck him. A southbound 2013 Nissan Cube subsequently ran over the pedestrian. The driver of the Nissan Cube initially left the scene but later returned. Authorities are searching for the driver of a third vehicle, described as a possible white SUV, which also reportedly struck the pedestrian and then fled the scene. The pedestrian was transported to Dr. Phillips Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The crash led to the closure of the northbound lanes of S. Apopka Vineland Road as troopers investigated.

Howard County Police Investigate Fatal Crash Following Hit-and-Run of Police Vehicle

Howard County Police Investigate Fatal Crash Following Hit-and-Run of Police Vehicle

Howard County Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred overnight in Jessup, Maryland. The incident began at approximately 2:17 a.m. when a 2018 Infiniti Q60 struck an occupied, parked Howard County Police Department (HCPD) police vehicle in the 7100 block of Montevideo Road. The driver of the Infiniti then fled the scene, prompting an officer to pursue. Approximately one mile from the initial hit-and-run, the Infiniti crashed into a retaining wall. One adult male was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. Two other individuals involved in the incident were transported to Shock Trauma and are currently reported to be in stable condition. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision is ongoing. Montevideo Road remains closed at the Howard/Anne Arundel County line as authorities continue their work. In accordance with Maryland law, the Maryland Attorney General’s Independent Investigations Division (IID) has taken over the investigation into the fatal collision ...

Man Dies, Two Injured in Jessup Crash Following Police Pursuit

Man Dies, Two Injured in Jessup Crash Following Police Pursuit

A man died and two other individuals were injured in Jessup, Maryland, after a car involved in a hit-and-run with a police vehicle subsequently crashed. Howard County police reported that a 2018 Infiniti Q60 struck a patrol car, which had an officer inside, in the 7100 block of Montevideo Road before fleeing the scene. The officer pursued the Infiniti, which then crashed into a retaining wall approximately one mile away. The male driver of the Infiniti was pronounced dead at the scene. The two injured individuals were transported to Shock Trauma, where their conditions are reported as stable. The Maryland Attorney General's Independent Investigations Division has taken over the investigation into this fatal crash.