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Thursday, April 25, 2024

Semi overturns, spills lumber onto Florida Turnpike in Lake County

A semi overturned Friday, spilling lumber onto the Florida Turnpike in Lake County.

Selwyn Corrica, 58, of Ocala, was at the wheel of the northbound semi which traveled onto the left shoulder at 5:30 p.m. at Mile Marker 276, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol.

Corrica overcorrected and the semi overturned, spilling lumber onto the roadway, blocking traffic.

Northbound lanes were reopened at 7:42 p.m.

Corrica was not injured.

The crash remains under investigation.

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A Village of Hadley resident, in a Letter to the Editor, says he is trying to get to the bottom of the reason for the problems at golf courses in The Villages.

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Here’s the Secret Recipe when it comes to The Villages

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Vietnam veterans grateful for community support

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Serious top-down management failure in The Villages

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