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Warrant leads to late-night arrest in Mizner Boulevard shooting that injured 2

Warrant leads to late-night arrest in Mizner Boulevard shooting that injured 2

A man is now under arrest, weeks after a late-night shooting outside a Boca Raton restaurant left two people hurt. The Boca Raton Police Department announced on Thursday that an arrest was made after a shooting unfolded just after 12:30 a.m. on May 25 outside The Standard Cuisine & Cocktails on Southeast Mizner Boulevard. At the time, officers were called out for reports of gunfire, finding two victims with gunshot wounds and a suspect who had already run off. Investigators now say that the suspect is 24-year-old C from Lantana.

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85-year-old woman fatally struck by truck pulling trailer in Seminole

85-year-old woman fatally struck by truck pulling trailer in Seminole

An 85-year-old woman was fatally struck by a truck pulling a trailer in Seminole on Thursday. The crash happened on Bellewood Avenue North near 136th Street North at 10:15 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the Toyota Tundra was backing up when the enclosed utility trailer struck the woman, who was walking towards it along the side of the roadway. She died from her injuries at the site of the crash. How Ovadia Law Group Builds Strong

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Woman files lawsuit against Ocala Wawa for slip-and-fall near drink coolers

Woman files lawsuit against Ocala Wawa for slip-and-fall near drink coolers

A woman has sued an Ocala Wawa and a store manager, claiming she suffered significant injuries after she slipped on an unaddressed liquid hazard inside the convenience store. M filed the lawsuit against Wawa Florida, LLC, and a “Jane Doe” defendant identified as the manager, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on May 1. According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred in the early morning hours of March 31, at the Wawa located at 1001 South Pine

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Man dies in e-bike crash on SR-60 in Hillsborough County: FHP

Man dies in e-bike crash on SR-60 in Hillsborough County: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a man operating an e-bike died in a crash on Wednesday night in Hillsborough County. FHP said a Ford F-250, driven by a 46-year-old Brandon man, was traveling northbound while exiting a driveway in the 1200 block of State Route 60 just before 10:30 p.m. on June 3. An e-bike traveling northbound on SR-60, operated by a 42-year-old man from Wilton Manors, collided with the truck. He suffered serious injuries, per FHP. Officials said

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24-year-old dies in Lakeland motorcycle crash, deputies investigating: PCSO

24-year-old dies in Lakeland motorcycle crash, deputies investigating: PCSO

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said it is investigating a motorcycle crash that left a man dead in Lakeland on Wednesday night. PCSO said first responders were dispatched to a crash scene in the 4000 block of Frontage Road South just before 7:45 p.m. on Wednesday night. Officials said the victim, a 24-year-old Lakeland man, who was operating a Yamaha motorcycle, was transported to the hospital, where he died from his injuries. According to the preliminary investigation, PCSO said

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Port St. Joe father dies after apartment fire

Port St. Joe father dies after apartment fire

The Port St. Joe father who was rescued and in critical condition following an apartment fire last Saturday has died from his injuries. The Port St. Joe Police Department shared a Facebook post from the family announcing his passing. On May 30, shortly after 1 a.m., he and his two children were rescued from their home at the Pine Ridge Apartments. According to the Port St. Joe Police Department, officers said the apartment was filled with smoke from the floor to ceiling

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Man killed, child among 3 injured in head-on Marion County crash, FHP says

Man killed, child among 3 injured in head-on Marion County crash, FHP says

A man was killed, a woman suffered critical injuries and a child was among two others hurt in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 1:48 p.m. on County Road 42, just east of SE 105th Avenue, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, a sedan traveling west on C.R. 42 crossed over the center line and struck an eastbound pickup truck head-on, scattering vehicle debris that went on

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Deadly crash closes I-95 northbound off-ramp in Flagler County

Deadly crash closes I-95 northbound off-ramp in Flagler County

A fatal crash on I-95 in Flagler County has closed the northbound off-ramp at Palm Coast Parkway on Thursday morning. The crash occurred just before 1:30 a.m Officials have not yet announced when the ramp will reopen. Personal Injury Claims for Car Accident VictimsCar accidents often result in serious injuries that require long-term care and legal action. Ovadia Law Group is here to help you file a personal injury claim and pursue the compensation you deserve. Our attorneys are skilled

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2 teens hospitalized after jet ski crash in Groveland, FWC says

2 teens hospitalized after jet ski crash in Groveland, FWC says

A jet ski crashed into a tree in Groveland Tuesday night, leaving two teens injured. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials said three people were on board the jet ski when it hit the tree. All of them were thrown off. C was heading home on his boat on Lake Hiawatha when he noticed blue lights coming from his neighborhood. “That’s when we noticed somebody on shore actually, like, waving us down,” C said. He saw teenagers in the water near

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I-75 Crash disrupts the Thursday morning drive

I-75 Crash disrupts the Thursday morning drive

A major I-75 crash injured at least one person, near the Osprey/Venice Connector off-ramp, southbound. Reports say one vehicle rolled off the interstate, and into a grassy area along the shoulder. 2 lanes are currently blocked while crews clear the crash. Backups exceed 4 miles, with a delay of over 20 minutes. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to holding responsible drivers accountable

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Teen on e-scooter crashes into Florida deputy’s patrol car, video shows

Teen on e-scooter crashes into Florida deputy’s patrol car, video shows

Photo: News6 Incident happened in Bunnell on Wednesday afternoon, deputies said Investigators are urging caution after a 15-year-old on an electric scooter ran a stop sign and collided with a deputy’s patrol vehicle, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. In a release, the sheriff’s office said the incident happened as the deputy pulled through an intersection in Bunnell. “The deputy had the right of way and was traveling about 19 mph,” the release reads. “Thankfully, the teen was evaluated

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Chain-reaction crash injures 3 on I-95 southbound in Brevard County, troopers say

Chain-reaction crash injures 3 on I-95 southbound in Brevard County, troopers say

Photo: WKMG ClickOrlando Crash occurred at Port St. John Parkway A car hauler triggered a chain-reaction crash on Interstate 95 that sent three people to the hospital and shut down all southbound lanes, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash occurred near mile marker 207 on Port St. John Parkway in Cocoa on Thursday morning. According to FHP, the driver of the car hauler failed to stop for traffic ahead, striking the rear of a second vehicle. The impact set

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