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Crime

Marijuana found in trunk of Mercedes after driver runs red light

by Jordyn PenningtonMay 15, 2026May 14, 2026

Marijuana was found in the trunk of a Mercedes after the driver ran a red light in the area of State Road 44 and Interstate 75 in Wildwood.

Mario Oro Martinez

Crime

Unlicensed driver almost rear-ends FHP trooper on Interstate 75

by Jordyn PenningtonMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026

The Days Inn by Wyndham in Wildwood was just sold for over $7 million.

Hotel at I-75 interchange sold for $7.275 million

by Jeremiah DelgadoMarch 7, 2026March 7, 2026

The Pilot Travel Center at 744 State Road 44 in Wildwood

Crime

Unlicensed driver from Honduras caught near truck stop close to Interstate 75

by Jordyn PenningtonJanuary 6, 2026January 5, 2026

Immigration Enforcement

Crime

ICE slaps hold on unlicensed driver from Mexico who fled I-75 crash

by Jordyn PenningtonDecember 4, 2025December 3, 2025

Halloween

Crime

Man in Halloween face paint allegedly points firearms at vehicle on I-75

by Jordyn PenningtonNovember 3, 2025November 3, 2025

Traffic on State Road 44 at Interstate 75 in

Crime

Habitual traffic offender caught driving with suspended license near I-75

by Jordyn PenningtonJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Florida Highway Patrol State Trooper Vehicle FHP 5

Crime

Hit-and-run suspect with ‘sparking’ rim apprehended on I-75 at Wildwood

by Jordyn PenningtonMay 29, 2025May 29, 2025

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News

Villagers will have chance to preview plan to reduce congestion on I-75

by Staff ReportNovember 26, 2023November 26, 2023

A major accident shutdown Interstate 75 on Wednesday afternoon.

News

Three people killed in fiery crash snarling traffic on I-75

by Meta MintonOctober 26, 2022October 28, 2022