Woman ‘made no attempt’ to rescue daughter after chase that ended with crash into pond: arrest report
A 32-year-old woman “made no attempt” to rescue her 5-year-old daughter after she crashed Thursday into a retention pond off Interstate 95 near the State Road 9B exit following a police pursuit, according to Duval County court records.
Virginia preps for more bad weather amid storm of questions
With more bad weather looming, Virginia officials are seeking to reassure the public they are prepared as they reacted to harsh criticism of their response to a storm earlier this week that left hundreds of motorists stranded on Interstate 95.
St. Johns County helo makes emergency landing on golf course
A helicopter owned by the Anastasia Mosquito Control District in St. Johns County made the emergency landing near the fifth hole of the St. Johns Country Club, off State Road 207 just west of Interstate 95, according to the Florida Highway Patrol
What to know about Rise of the Moors, an armed group that says it’s not subject to U.S. law
Early Saturday morning, Massachusetts police in the town of Wakefield saw two cars parked on the shoulder of Interstate 95. Men, heavily armed and wearing military-style tactical clothing, were refueling their vehicles. When police asked to see registration for the weapons, The Washington Post reported, the men indicated that they were not carrying gun licenses, and that their group did not recognize state laws. What followed was a standoff lasting almost nine hours, with surrounding neighborhoods being ordered to shelter in place as many of the armed men moved into nearby woods.
washingtonpost.comArmed standoff with police shuts down part of I-95
A group of heavily-armed men are engaged in an ongoing standoff Saturday with Massachusetts police, prompting shelter-in-place orders in some areas and sparking massive delays on the holiday weekend as a portion of Interstate 95 remains shut down. The standoff began around 2 a.m. when police noticed two cars pulled over on I-95 with hazard lights on, authorities said at a Saturday press briefing. Between eight to 10 men were clad in military-style gear with long guns and pistols, Mass State Police Col. Christopher Mason said.
news.yahoo.com'Homing pigeons that can't find their home' block I-95 exit
An exit off Interstate 95 in Florida had to be closed for three hours after 100 homing pigeons fell off a truck and refused to move, posing a driving hazard to motorists, officials said Wednesday. A crate carrying 100 homing pigeons fell off the truck late Tuesday near Daytona Beach. “It’s the worst case scenario — homing pigeons that can’t find their home," the news release said.
news.yahoo.comGraham's earmark: $12M for highway to South Carolina beaches
Sen. Lindsey Graham is pushing for federal funding to help construct a new interstate in South Carolina, connecting I-95 to Myrtle Beach. “I believe it is a critical infrastructure project for the Grand Strand and the state of South Carolina as a whole," Graham said in a statement provided to AP, describing a beach resort area at the heart of the state's multi billion-dollar tourism industry. “The Grand Strand is a cash cow for the state, and I am determined to help provide a better means of transportation for those traveling to and from this tourist destination,” he added.
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