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Truck Driven into Ocean at Florida Beach Leads to Arrest
odd-news2 years ago

Truck Driven into Ocean at Florida Beach Leads to Arrest

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.

Man Ignores Closed Gate, Drives Vehicle into Ocean at New Smyrna Beach
crime2 years ago

Man Ignores Closed Gate, Drives Vehicle into Ocean at New Smyrna Beach

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.

Surfer Attacked by Shark at New Smyrna Beach
wildlife2 years ago

Surfer Attacked by Shark at New Smyrna Beach

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.

Multiple incidents of vehicles crashing into ocean in New Smyrna Beach due to reckless driving and DUI charges.
crime2 years ago

Multiple incidents of vehicles crashing into ocean in New Smyrna Beach due to reckless driving and DUI charges.

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.

Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach destroyed by fire.
local-news2 years ago

Ocean Breeze Tiki Bar & Grill in New Smyrna Beach destroyed by fire.

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.