A New York man was arrested in Florida after driving his truck into the ocean on a closed beach, bypassing a "Do Not Enter" gate and ignoring high tide warnings. He explained to officers that he wanted to drive on the beach, but was charged for unauthorized beach access due to not paying the vehicle access fee. Video footage shows the truck driving through waves before ultimately being submerged, with the man later seen laughing about the incident in body camera footage.
Jason Brzuszkiewicz, 49, drove his vehicle around a closed beach access gate in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and into the ocean, ignoring warnings and failing to pay the toll fee. When confronted by deputies, he stated that he wanted to drive on the beach. Brzuszkiewicz was arrested and faces charges for failing to pay the access fee, with a bond set at $200, and his vehicle was towed. It was later revealed that his last known address was in Bridgeport, New York, not Florida.
A surfer from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna beach in Florida. The 38-year-old man suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a local hospital. This incident is the latest in a series of shark bites at the popular beach, with two other people being bitten over the Labor Day weekend.
A 38-year-old surfer from South Carolina was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing at New Smyrna Beach in Volusia County, Florida. The man was taken to a trauma center as a precaution but has since been released. Volusia County is known for its high number of shark attacks, earning it the title of "shark bite capital of the world." This incident marks the seventh shark bite in the county this year.
A 38-year-old surfer from South Carolina was bitten by a shark near the inlet in New Smyrna Beach. The surfer fell from his board and suffered a non-life-threatening bite to the top of his cheek, near his right eye. This is the seventh shark bite in Volusia County in 2023.
A 38-year-old man was bitten in the face by a shark while surfing off New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The incident occurred near the jetty in north NSB, and the man suffered non-life-threatening injuries. This marks the seventh shark bite of the year in the area.
Officials in Volusia County reported that a surfer was bitten by a shark near a jetty in New Smyrna Beach, resulting in superficial injuries to the surfer's back. This incident marks the second shark bite in the area over the weekend, with a 21-year-old surfer being bitten on the foot the day before.
A woman, identified as Sarah Ramsammy, was charged with DUI and reckless driving after she drove her car into the ocean at Smyrna Dunes in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Her blood alcohol level was almost twice the legal limit. Witnesses said the car narrowly missed a child and a dog at the dog-friendly park on the beach. Ramsammy was booked into the Volusia County Branch Jail and later posted $1,500 bail.
A fire caused by an accidental electrical issue destroyed the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach. No one was injured, but the building was a total loss. The fire department employees were friends with the owners and often hung out and ate at the restaurant. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
A fire broke out at the Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar and Grill located at 521 Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach. The tiki bar and restaurant suffered major damage, but there were no injuries reported. Fire crews are currently at the scene battling the blaze.
