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Driver intentionally strikes motorcyclist in road rage crash on Florida interstate, troopers say
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries early Friday when they were intentionally struck by a car in an act of road rage on Interstate 75 in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The hit-and-run crash occurred just after midnight near mile marker 319 as the motorcyclist and the suspect vehicle — believed to be a gray or silver 2020 Honda Civic — both traveled northbound, troopers said.
Dash camera video provided by FHP shows the moments leading up to the crash, as well as the impact. Though it remains unclear at the time of this report how the incident may have begun, it appeared that the motorcyclist — identified as a 52-year-old Leesburg man — was fleeing the Honda, troopers said.
The motorcyclist can be seen using the outside shoulder to pass a commercial vehicle as the Honda catches up in the center lane. Once the Honda and motorcycle had passed the commercial vehicle, the Honda was abruptly steered toward the outside shoulder where its driver intentionally rammed the motorcyclist, according to FHP. The video shows the motorcycle overturning several times into the wood line as the Honda is driven away.
The Leesburg man was taken to a hospital for treatment of serious injuries, an FHP statement reads.
Troopers said they recovered vehicle parts at the scene indicative of the make and model of car they’re now searching for. No description of the suspect driver was available at the time of this writing.
Anyone with information about the crash is urged to call *FHP (*347) or Crime Stoppers at **TIPS (**8477).
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EA Sports released its official team ratings for College Football 27, and the Florida Gators checked in at No. 19 with an 84 overall rating.
Jon Sumrall’s team was granted an 84 offensive rating and a 83 defensive rating, indicating balance on both sides of the ball. Florida is one of 10 SEC programs to crack the top 25. Oregon leads the field with an overall rating of 91. The Ducks are followed by Ohio State (90), Indiana (90), Notre Dame (89) and Texas (89). UF joins nine other SEC teams rated inside the top 25.
The rating continues a major thrust of positive sentiment around Sumrall and the Gators. During this offseason, Florida has been pegged as a CFB playoff dark horse, an SEC wild card and one of sport’s biggest sleepers. The valuation is likely fueled by the Orange and Blue’s transfer portal additions and the retention of key pieces, including junior running back Jadan Baugh, who notched Second-Team All-SEC honors last season.
Sumrall’s cultural reset in Gainesville has started a buzz around college football that has continued to grow louder by the month. Despite a massive roster overhaul and the departure of a five-star quarterback, the Gators have seen a jolt in their national perception.
To reestablish a championship standard, UF will have to navigate an arduous nine-game conference schedule. The Gators face No. 17-rated Missouri (85) in Week 5, No. 5-rated Texas (89) in Week 7, No. 9-rated Georgia (87) in Week 8 and No. 10-rated Oklahoma (87) in Week 9.
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RIVERVIEW, Fla. (CBS12) — A Florida man was arrested after investigators linked him to a fatal fentanyl overdose that occurred in December.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded Dec. 29, 2025, to a home on Balm Boyette Road in Riverview, where they discovered the body of a woman identified as 43-year-old Grace Remington. Investigators determined she died from a fentanyl overdose.
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According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation revealed that Aaron Lee Morris had delivered the fentanyl to Remington before her death. Toxicology results showed a fatal amount of the drug in her system.
On Tuesday, HCSO’s Opioid Overdose Investigation Section arrested Morris, 46, and charged him with first-degree murder resulting from the unlawful distribution of a controlled substance.
“Fentanyl continues to destroy lives and devastate families in our community,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “If you choose to distribute this deadly poison, you will be held accountable for the lives lost as a result of your actions.”
From Boston to now Miami, the Tartan Army has been marching through the streets of South Florida preparing for the Scotland v. Brazil World Cup game at 6 p.m. Known for their crowd-drawing shenanigans, the term “Tartan Army” has been trending on people’s For You Page, but who are they exactly?
The term “Tartan Army” is a nickname for Scotland’s fan base who support the country’s national team. The concept of “Tartan” comes from the iconic fabric design on kilts and is recognized as a symbol of Scottish identity.
The army gained attention for their rowdy team spirit, but also because some bars in Boston ran out of beer as the city hosted Scotland’s first two games. Now they have arrived in Miami and have been making their presence known.
On Monday, around 8,000 army followers marched from a bar called Ball and Chain to the Marlins’ game, making their presence known throughout South Florida.
Then on Tuesday, the Scotland fans invaded Miami Beach as the beer company Miller Lite presented the fans with a tartan beer barge that read “Restock the Scots.”
With the game against Brazil set for later tonight, the Tartan Army will now flood Miami Stadium with beer, bagpipes and kilts.
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