Driver arrested after pursuit across multiple counties: FHP

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was arrested on Saturday after fleeing from law enforcement, leading to a pursuit that spanned multiple counties.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 3:45 p.m., troopers received a request for assistance from the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office and the North Port Police Department regarding a 2025 Blue Lexus SUV that had fled on Interstate 75.

Troopers located the vehicle in Lee County, where they attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the interstate.

FHP said that the suspect fled south on I-75, reaching a high rate of speed, and continuing the pursuit into Collier County…

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