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tragedy1 year ago

Elementary Student Fatally Struck by Car Near Florida School

A fourth-grade student at Sugar Mill Elementary School in Port Orange, Florida, was fatally struck by a car while in a crosswalk near the school's entrance. The incident occurred as the vehicle was exiting after dropping off another student. Despite immediate life-saving efforts, the girl was pronounced dead at a hospital. The school is providing grief counselors and considering additional safety measures. The driver remained on the scene and cooperated with the investigation.

crime2 years ago

Missing Florida Teacher's Body Found in Submerged Car.

Divers found a submerged car belonging to Robert Heikka, a missing teacher from Port Orange, Florida, with a body inside. Heikka went missing in December 2020, and his car was found in a canal along Pioneer Trail, about 10 miles south of Port Orange. The body has not been positively identified yet, but officials have notified Heikka's family. Various law enforcement agencies have been involved in the ongoing search for Heikka since his disappearance.