Gas prices are still relatively high: Hereโs how to save on that road trip
Whether youโre trying to plan a safe and affordable road trip before the school year starts or just looking for ways to cool your car without wasting fuel -- we found out everything you need to know from the auto experts at Consumer Reports.
Florida deputies rescue 73-year-old from sinking car
Deputies on Saturday rescued a 73-year-old woman from a car that crashed into a retention pond in Florida, authorities said. Volusia County deputies responded Saturday evening to reports of a car that went into a retention pond in the DeLand area. The deputies worked together to get the 73-year-old driver out of the sinking vehicle. Letโs go!โInfrared aerial video also captured the moment the deputies finally dragged the driver out of the car. The time from when the first deputy arrived until everyone was out of the pond spanned two minutes and 30 seconds.
Sell your car now. Yes, now.
As the pandemic continues, demand for used cars is skyrocketing as people avoid mass transit and car-sharing apps. But how do you go about taking advantage of the market and selling your car? For the quickest and easiest sale, your best bet is to sell your car to a dealership or large dealer chain like CarMax. Next, take your car to two or three different places that buy used cars and get written offer. You can also sell your car privately by listing it on a site like Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist.
1 killed, 1 injured in single-car crash on the Southside
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Just after midnight Sunday, Jacksonville police responded to a single-car crash near the intersection of Kennedy Court and Vinton Road in the Englewood neighborhood. When officers arrived they found two people inside the vehicle. One occupant died at the scene, while the other was transported to a nearby hospital and is expected to survive. Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office Traffic Homicide Unit is currently investigating the incident. If you have any information on the fatal crash contact JSO by phone at 904-630-0500, email at jsocrimetips@jaxsheriff.org or CrimeStoppers at 866-845-TIPS.
SUV crashes into Ponte Vedra Beach liquor store
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. โ A liquor store in Ponte Vedra Beach was left to pick up the pieces after an SUV crashed into the business on Thursday. Rolando Padrigan, an employee at AAW Wines & Liquor employee, told News4Jax a man driving a white BMW SUV rammed into the front door on Thursday afternoon. I screamed some profanities because I thought lightning hit the store -- thatโs how loud it was,โ Padrigan said. โI turn away for a second and I look again and heโs running into the store, so Iโm, like, โOh, God. Despite the damage, the liquor store stayed open until closing time and will be back open again on Friday.