Print Send Add Share. Permission granted to University of Florida to digitize and display this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder. B1 Local Sports A Lottery B Comics A6 Weather Andrew Warren Stephens, 14, was unrestrained and riding in the bed of the truck. He was ejected from the vehicle, which crossed both lanes of traffic on Old State Road 8 and overturned after hitting the ditch.
Stephens was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the truck was taken to Florida Hospital in Lake Placid for injuries and was treated and released. It is unknown if he was wearing a seat belt. A year-old female from Wesley Chapel, who was wearing a seat belt, received minor injuries and was not taken to the hospital for treatment. The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the incident.
Tony Collins purchased the Nan-Ces-O-Wee on March 12, , and he has had to overcome many obstacles to find financing for the renovations. However, funds from the CRA are reimbursable. Owners must make the improvements first and provide proof of renovations before the CRA disburses money. This system assures accountability, making sure that every penny spent by the CRA actually improves the downtown area. Collins investigated his financing options to find the best offer. He told the CRA that he had one offer, but he wanted a better one.
He found it, and now the project has taken a long stride towards completion. The CRA grew tired of waiting for Collins to provide proof of financing. Collins had trouble finding financing earlier, but as the housing market improved, so did his options. He asked the CRA board for an extension, and they granted his request. Metcalfe St. Another call came a few minutes later, but this time it was from the emergency room at Florida Hospital Heartland.
The two gunshot victims were at the ER seeking treatment. Authorities believe that the injuries are not life-threatening. The Highlands News-Sun previously reported on a shooting that occurred earlier this year that was just two-tenths of a mile from this shooting. The area of 49 E. Injuries were non life-threatening in the previous shooting as well.
