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North Port police said a 5-year-old girl has been hospitalized after an accident on Thursday afternoon. Police said the incident happened at about 1:30 p.m. on July 16 at Kerman Street and Countess Avenue, when the girl rode her scooter out into the street as a vehicle was nearby. She remains in the hospital in critical condition as of Friday, July 17, police said. The child was not wearing a helmet, according to police. Legal Support for Pedestrian Accident Injury

Photo: (WSVN) Two people were able to get out of a home that erupted in flames in Weston. Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue units responded to calls of a home garage on fire along the 9300 block of Crestview Circle, just after noon on Friday. 7Skyforce hovered over the single-family home, capturing fire crews as they worked on knocking down the flames in the garage. Officials said the fire was contained to the cars inside the garage, and the flames did

Photo: (WSVN) Crews are working on getting the upper hand on a brush fire that ignited in West Broward near Tamarac and just north of Weston. Florida Forest Service responded to a blaze that erupted on Thursday near Mile Marker 40, about 10 miles north of Interstate 75 and west of U.S. 27, sometime on Thursday. A 7News viewer shared video shortly after the fire broke out. Friday morning, bright orange flames lined the horizon. By noon, the orange glow

Photo: WJXT All lanes have reopened on Interstate 295 southbound at the ramp from Blanding Boulevard. Comprehensive Legal Assistance for Car Accident ClaimsCar accident claims can involve various legal and financial considerations, making comprehensive legal assistance essential. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide thorough support to individuals dealing with car accident injuries. Our attorneys focus on building strong claims that address every aspect of your case. We are committed to ensuring that your claim is handled efficiently and with attention

A head on collision has shut down Hwy 20 near Windswept Blvd. in Freeport on Friday morning, Walton County Sheriff’s Office says. WCSO and Walton County Fire Rescue are at the scene. Law enforcement says drivers should expect delays and use caution when traveling in the area. Protecting Your Interests in Car Accident CasesProtecting your interests after a car accident is essential to achieving a fair outcome. Ovadia Law Group is committed to providing strong legal advocacy for car accident

Photo: GulfCoastNews One person is detained after Lee County deputies searched for a suspect in Lehigh Acres who they say crashed their car into a ditch and barricaded themselves inside Thursday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were searching for a wanted suspect in the area of Welby Lane in Lehigh Acres. The suspect crashed a car into a ditch in a wooded area near Ridgemont Drive and Welby Lane. Neighbors shared surveillance video exclusively with Gulf

Photo: WKMG All southbound lanes on Florida’s Turnpike have reopened after a major crash caused traffic delays Friday morning. The crash happened just before mile marker 274, near the SR-50/Clermont exit, serving Winter Garden and Clermont. Traffic cameras in the area showed two vehicles with visible damage. No information has been released on injuries or the cause of the crash. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding

An 18-wheeler caught fire early Thursday on Interstate 10 in Escambia County, forcing the driver to stop on a bridge and leaving damage behind. Troopers say the incident happened at 12:24 a.m. near mile marker 17 on Interstate 10/State Road 8. An 18-wheeler traveling east caught fire and came to a stop on the bridge, according to FHP. The driver, a 35-year-old man from Mexico City, was not injured. The fire burned hot enough to damage the concrete barrier on

Photo: FHP A motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash Thursday afternoon at a busy Gulf Breeze intersection, prompting a trauma alert and an emergency transport to a Pensacola trauma center. Midway Fire District units responded at about 12:30 p.m. to the intersection of Gulf Breeze Parkway and Gondolier Boulevard for a serious motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle. The motorcycle rider sustained serious injuries and was declared a trauma alert. The rider was transported to the Sacred Heart Trauma

photo: GulfCoastNews Collier County deputies arrested a woman who they say ran into a pond in an attempt to escape after a car chase along Rattlesnake Hammock Road. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, on July 13, deputies were in pursuit of a driver, identified as E, on Rattlesnake Hammock Road. Deputies said E refused to pull over and led them on a car chase. Following the chase, video shows E stop her car, jump out of the driver’s

Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a driver is dead after an accident that happened on Thursday morning. Officials said the two-vehicle fatal crash that involved a semi-truck happened just after 5 a.m., when a Chevy Trax was going westbound in the outside lane of Cypress Gardens Boulevard with its headlights as it neared Lazy Lane. PCSO said the semi-truck went to leave the 7-Eleven parking lot on Lazy Lane, got into the westbound lanes as it headed south to cross

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol A tractor-trailer driver was cited on Thursday after the lumber he was hauling spilled onto Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, troopers said. The driver, 31, from Lake Wales, was traveling southbound on I-75 in the Apollo Beach/Riverview area at about 7:20 a.m. The driver then slowed abruptly due to other traffic, causing the lumber to shift forward through the cab, front windshield and spill upon the highway, Florida Highway Patrol troopers said.   No other vehicles