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 Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a 19-year-old driving a motorcycle is in serious condition after hitting another car. Troopers say the crash happened just before midnight on Friday. The motorcycle was driving south on I-75 near the Newberry Road exit in Gainesville. Troopers say the motorcycle driver failed to slow down and hit the back of an SUV. The teen was ejected from the motorcycle and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Motorcycle accidents can result in severe

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando A roof partially collapsed at a warehouse during a fire in Kissimmee on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release. Officials said they responded to the fire on Michigan Avenue around 3:20 p.m. According to the release, when firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire and smoke coming from the west side of the building. “Due to the size and intensity of the fire, crews moved into a defensive operation, and a second alarm was called,” the release

Two people are dead and another remains in critical condition after a crash near Old Town Friday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say two pickup trucks collided north of U.S. 98. A 35-year-old female victim was flown to a local hospital where she later died. Troopers say they do not know how old the male victim was. The third victim, a 24-year-old male, was flown to another local hospital with critical injuries. Car accidents can lead to significant physical and

A man was arrested in Hillsborough County on Friday after being accused of child abuse. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call in the 12500 block of Oaks Place. Deputies said that while under the care of OCA, 44, a child was struck in the head with the buckle of a belt multiple times, requiring medical attention. “Every child deserves a loving and safe place to call home, and this man’s actions are reprehensible,” said

An investigation was underway after a person was injured in a possible stabbing at a Winn-Dixie in Seminole on Saturday. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at 10202 Seminole Boulevard around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies said they found a person who was injured and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. This is an ongoing investigation. No additional information is available. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, Ovadia Law

Photo by: Charlie Robbins Right now parts of Cape Coral Parkway West and Pelican Boulevard are shut down after a major crash. The crash between two pickup trucks happened around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon at the intersection of Cape Coral Parkway West and Pelican Boulevard. According to Cape Coral police, all eastbound lanes of Cape Coral Parkway at Pelican Boulevard and all southbound lanes of Pelican Boulevard are shut down as police investigate. Drivers are being asked to find an

On Friday, a Bay County woman was arrested on outstanding warrants involving a fatal hit-and-run last year. Officials said the charges stem from a crash that occurred in Walton County. The driver was identified as Heather Dickison, who was traveling westbound on Highway 98 on March 6, 2024. According to a news release, the pedestrian from Santa Rosa Beach was jogging westbound on the north shoulder of Highway 98. The Ram 1500, driven by D, traveled off the roadway, crossing

An Orange County grand jury on Thursday indicted Ralph Hensel on a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of JW, records show. W, 32, was shot and killed while riding an ATV in Winter Garden last month. According to Hensel’s arrest affidavit, witnesses say the 57-year-old walked from the Bay Pointe Apartments leasing office area toward W and shouted at him before two shots were heard. This occurred after a leasing office manager had reported that someone was riding an

A driver faces a charge of DUI manslaughter after his pickup truck fatally struck a man crossing the street in Titusville, according to police. The crash occurred around 2:50 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Columbia Boulevard and Windover Trail as the pedestrian walked north in a crosswalk while returning to his job at Walmart, the Titusville Police Department said in a news release. The pickup truck was driven by DSW, 28, who was traveling westbound on Columbia Boulevard when the

photo by: (SLCFD) St. Lucie County firefighters controlled an early morning house fire in Fort Pierce on Saturday. Just after 2 a.m., St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) arrived at the scene of a house fire at the 1800 block of N. 17th Street. According to SLCFD, the single-story home had flames engulfing the rear of the residents. Firefighters say they controlled the fire and searched for injured victims. No victims were transported to the hospital, and the Red Cross

Photo by: (WPEC) A two-car collision on Hypoluxo Road caused a utility van to crash through a duplex Saturday afternoon. Boynton Beach Fire Rescue (BBFR) told CBS12 they arrived on the scene near the 2900 block of Hypoluxo Road around 12:30 p.m. According to firefighters, the sedan, pictured in the front lawn, collided with the van on the adjacent road causing the van to careen into the duplex. The impact knocked the garage door from its hinges and caused significant structural

 A suspect is accused of attempted murder after a domestic dispute in West Palm Beach ended with gunfire Friday night. Around 9 p.m., the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) arrived on the scene near the 800 block of Village Blvd. Detectives’ investigation concluded that a domestic dispute had occurred, resulting in a verbal altercation followed by gunshots. The gunshot victim, a 36-year-old man, was transported to St. Mary Medical Center to be treated for his wound, according to WPBPD.