Is there an accident on I-75 near Sarasota?

Updated: Crash in Marion County on I-75 South, at MM 351, and traffic backed up to MM 359. 2 Left lanes blocked. Last updated at 12:49 PM.

Why was 75 shut down in Sarasota?

Drivers traveling on Interstate 75 in Sarasota County were impacted by an overturned fuel tanker, according to the Florida Highway Patrol Troopers. It happened just after 5 a.m. on southbound I-75 at mile marker 172 in North Port, troopers say.

Is there an accident on I-75 near Ocala?

Cleared: Object on roadway in Alachua County on I-75 South, before MM 397. 2 Right lanes blocked. Last updated at 07:12 AM.

Why is traffic stopped on Alligator Alley?

In Florida, actually pretty good. On Monday, an alligator caused a major traffic jam on — you guessed it — Alligator Alley. According to a tweet from the Florida Highway Patrol, the reptile blocked off a portion of Interstate 75, around mile marker 78.

What lake in Florida has the most alligators?

You can rest assured that each one is home to gators. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife, Lake George near the St. Johns River in northwest Florida has the most, with more than 2,300.

What to do if you run into an alligator?

Alligators have a natural fear of humans, and usually begin a quick retreat when approached by people. If you have a close encounter with an alligator a few yards away, back away slowly.

Why do they call it Alligator Alley?

The road gets its name from the surrounding swamps that Florida’s alligators call home. Due to accidents between wildlife and cars throughout the years, the roadside is fenced off. This protects not only the alligators but also the endangered Florida panther.

Did they find the baby on Alligator Alley?

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Six people were injured and a 1-year-old boy was found dead Thursday after a rollover crash along Alligator Alley, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Rescuers searched for the child, who they later said was ejected from a pickup truck during the wreck.

Do alligators bother kayaks?

While alligators often display territorial behavior, they don’t usually have much direct interaction with nearby kayakers. In fact, since they’re cold-blooded, they tend to spend most of their time sunbathing on the swamp’s shores.