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Bicyclist Killed In Traffic Accident
A 73-year-old man died Friday after being struck while riding his bicycle. The accident happened shortly before noon at Ehrlich Road and Gunn Highway.
According to the Hillsbor- ough County Sheriff’s Office, Edwin Lugo-Ramos, of Temple Terrace, was riding south across Ehrlich Road, within the crosswalk.
Police said Briana M. Zolak-Lindsay, 37, was driv- ing a 2011 Hyundai Tuscon, westbound on Ehrlich Road, when she failed to stop for the traffic light. She struck Lugo- Ramos with the front of her vehicle. He was transported to St. Joseph’s Hospital, where he later died.
The investigation is contin- uing and charges are pending. Officials said the fire was
caused by a mechanical or electrical failure in the air con- ditioning units of the complex. The American Red Cross re- sponded to help the residents.
Man, 79, Killed, 4 Children Hurt In Accident
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigated a traffic accident that left one man dead and four children in- jured. The accident took place Sunday just before 3 p.m.
According to police, Robert D. Smith, 41, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet HHR eastbound on Big Bend Road. He attempted to turn left onto Lincoln Road and turned into the path of a 2001 Infiniti driven by Keith L. Thomp- son, 79, of Riverview.
The front of Thompson’s vehicle struck the passenger side of the Chevrolet. The
Chevrolet then overturned and came to rest on its driver’s side.
Smith and four juvenile passengers were transported to Tampa General Hospital with non-life threatening in- juries.
Thompson was trans- ported to St. Joseph’s Hospi- tal, where he later died of his injuries.
Woman, 80, Killed In Single Car Accident
An 80-year-old woman died after her vehicle struck a median in the street. The acci- dent took place Saturday night, just before 9 p.m., in the 1700 block of 16th Street, South.
According to the St. Peters- burg Police Department, Ms. Lillie P. Addison was travel- ing northbound when for un- known reasons, the 1998 Chevrolet Cavalier she was driving drifted into the center turn lane and struck the raised median, and the front of the car struck a palm tree located on the median.
Ms. Addison was trans- ported to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg Hospital, where she was pronounced deceased.
Police Search For Two After Crash
The Clearwater Police De- partment is searching for two people who fled the scene after an accident. The accident took place at 1333 May L. Road, shortly after noon on Saturday.
According to police, a 1998 Jeep slammed into a parked van and into the home at 1333 Mary L. Road. It careened into the property of Christopher Bennett, who had jumped out of the way to avoid being hit by the vehicle. Bennett was taken to a local hospital as a precaution and treated for minor injuries.
The Jeep had two people inside who fled the scene after the accident. The Jeep was re- ported stolen after the acci- dent, police said. The investigation is continuing.
Local Accidents
County Issues Emergency Ban On Outdoor Burning
Last Thursday, Hillsbor- ough County issued an Emer- gency Ban on burning outdoors. The ban is an Exec- utive Order approved by the Emergency Policy Group.
Under the ban: A local state of emergency is de- clared; All outdoor open burning is prohibited. The only exception is burning that has been specifically allowed in writing by the Florida Forest Service.
Any authorized out- door burning shall be conducted in strict com- pliance with state statutes, agency rules, or any other written condi- tions imposed by the agency or department.
Any person conduct- ing outdoor burning au- thorized by a state agency shall provide a copy of the written authorization
to the Emergency Dis- patch Center no less than 24 hours prior to con- ducting the burn.
The order bans fire- works and sparklers. Outdoor grilling is al- lowed, as long as the flames are contained within a grill or other fireproof container, and the fire is constantly at- tended and extinguished fully.
The Emergency Ban fol- lows a brush fire last Thurs- day in Hillsborough County. Firefighters battled the blaze for about 90 minutes and were able to contain it to 2 acres.
Officials said the fire was started by a discarded ciga- rette. The ban remains into effect until May 4th. However, it can be extended, depending on drought conditions.
All About You!
Health Fair
The South Florida Progressive Baptist Association Health Care Ministry will host a Health Fair on Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10:30 a. m.
“The Spring Into Wellness” health fair will be held at Mt. Pleas- ant M. B. Church, 2002 N. Rome Ave., Rev. Dr. C. T. Kirkland, Pastor.
There will be screenings, speakers, vendors, door prizes, give- aways, light lunch, refreshments and loads of fun.
Latiena Williams is President of the Health Care Ministry; Rev. Brian K. Brown, Moderator; Rev. T. D. Leonard and Rev. Jay Jackson, Vice Moderators.
2nd Annual Children’s Book Fair
The Robert W. Saunders, Sr. Public Library, 1505 N. Nebraska Ave., will be the site of the 2nd Annual Children’s Book Fair. The book fair will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10 a. m. – 2 p. m. There will be 1,000 books for 1,000 children.
Activities include: author visit, storytelling, face painting, STEM activities, make and take craft activities and other fun ac- tivities. Refreshments will be provided.
Travel To Tallahassee For Re-Enactment And Reading Of Emancipation Proclamation
The Tampa Bay Branch of the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History (ASALH) will be traveling to Tallahassee on Saturday, May 20, 2017. The purpose of the trip is for the re-enactment and reading of the Emancipation Proclama- tion from the steps of the Knott House Museum. The original dec- laration was read from the Knott House on May 20, 1865.
Seats are limited. Reserve you space by May 5, 2017, at tam- pabaybranchofasalh@gmail.com, or call (813) 310-4920. Please include address and contact info.
FYI
Tuesday, May 2nd Is ‘Give Day Tampa Bay’
Give Day Tampa Bay is a community-wide, 24-hour on- line giving challenge hosted by The Community Foundation of Tampa Bay. This charitable event helps Tampa Bay area nonprofits raise much-needed dollars to provide the pro- grams that make a difference in our community.
Go to GiveDayTam- paBay.org to donate to your favorite non-profit organiza- tion.
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