Imelda to head toward Bahamas, not South Florida

Imelda to head toward Bahamas, not South Florida

It appears “future” Imelda is on track to remain east of South Florida this weekend. The forecast path shows the system moving northwestward over the Bahamas, Saturday into Sunday, bringing heavy rain and tropical storm conditions (winds around 40 to 50 mph).

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Imelda to head toward Bahamas, not South Florida

Severe weather was to blame for I-75 crashes involving about 50 vehicles, FHP troopers say

OCALA, Fla. — Severe weather was to blame for a series of crashes on Friday along Interstate 75 that involved about 50 vehicles in Marion County.

Lt. Alain Hernandez, a spokesman for the Florida Highway Patrol, released a statement saying the crashes were in the southbound lanes of I-75 near U.S. 27.

Hernandez said the crashes were “in the span of 2 miles” and there were ”multiple tractor-trailers and passenger vehicles.”

There weren’t serious injuries, according to Hernandez, who added that the individual crashes were still under investigation.

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