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Credit: Marion County Fire Rescue Two separate fires tore through mobile and manufactured homes in south Marion County this week, including one that was spurred on by burning leaves. The first fire was reported on Tuesday, April 1, at around 1:09 p.m. At that time, Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 17000 block of SE 150th Avenue Road in Weirsdale in reference to a pile of burning leaves that caught a mobile home on fire. Emergency personnel from

Photo by: (FDOT) A truck crash involving injuries on the southbound Turnpike in Palm City is causing traffic delays on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Exit 133, Martin Downs Boulevard at 8:17 a.m. Officials said in their latest update at 8:29 a.m. that all lanes have been blocked, and traffic has been backed up for miles. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash involved injuries. Personalized Legal Support: At Ovadia Law Group, we believe in providing

An officer was hospitalized after a crash Thursday morning in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash involved a Belle Isle Police Department patrol car and another vehicle. The incident occurred in Pine Castle and caused a roadblock. Troopers said a Belle Isle officer was taken to the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. Details on the severity of the injuries were not revealed. Troopers are on the scene, gathering details on what caused the

A crash blocked some southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge on Thursday morning. Interstate 275 southbound has reopened. There is no word on what caused the crash or if anyone was hurt. Comprehensive Legal Services: Ovadia Law Group offers comprehensive legal services for car accident victims, covering everything from initial consultations to court representation. Our team is equipped to handle all aspects of your case, ensuring that you receive the support and guidance you need. We understand the complexities

 38-year-old Deputy WM wasn’t supposed to be working on Wednesday but volunteered for an overtime shift. “He was on his way home. He said, I will catch this on my way home. You know, his wife told me a couple of hours ago, ‘I asked him not go to work today. I just didn’t want you to go to work today. You don’t need to work overtime today,’” Walton County Sheriff MA said. He was responding to a call at

 A Homosassa man is accused of intentionally hitting a woman with his car. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said it received a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance on Wednesday. The caller reported that 46-year-old JKK and a woman had been fighting in the yard, saying they witnessed Kaminski enter a vehicle, accelerate, and intentionally strike the woman with the vehicle. When deputies and Citrus County Fire Rescue arrived on the scene, they found the woman unconscious and struggling to

A woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, police said. Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene of the incident along the 3100 block of Port Royale Boulevard, Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival, responding officers found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed the patient to Broward Health Medical Center. While her condition is unclear, she underwent surgery and is expected to survive. 7News cameras captured police tape blocking

A Bradenton man was killed Wednesday morning when he collided with a pickup truck on County Road 675, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Investigators say the man, driving a Ford F-350, was traveling west on County Road 675 shortly before 9:30 a.m., approaching 125th Ave East. Another vehicle, a Chevy Silverado with a utility trailer in tow, was traveling in the opposite direction. Troopers say the Silverado veered into the eastbound lane. The driver of the Ford tried to avoid

Photo by: cbs12 A person was able to escape a burning duplex in Martin County on Wednesday morning. Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) says at around 1 a.m., multiple units responded to a structure fire near Southeast Norfolk Boulevard. Upon arrival, crews found a duplex that was 25% engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly launched a fire attack, throwing water on the blaze and extinguishing it. Photos show a home with an unrecognizable room that is completely charred. MCFR says the

A teen was taken to a hospital Wednesday night after Tampa police said he was struck by a vehicle. Police said the crash happened on the Cass Street Bridge in downtown Tampa. The 17-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries, according to the Tampa Police Department. Authorities said the driver, who was in a black Mercedes, remained on scene and was cooperating with the investigation. As of Monday night, investigators said neither speed nor impairment appeared to be factors in the crash.

A multi-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County has blocked the right lane for traffic heading northbound. According to Florida 511, the crash is before exit 86 near Boynton Beach Boulevard. Florida 511 warns that a Road Ranger is ahead and advises drivers to move over or slow down. Personalized Legal Support: At Ovadia Law Group, we believe in providing personalized legal support tailored to your unique situation. Our attorneys take the time to understand your needs

A man died after he was thrown from his motorcycle after it experienced a flat tire. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) crash report on Monday at around 12:48 p.m., Frank Berry, was traveling on U.S. Highway 27 in the right lane. While Berry rode his vehicle, the motorcycle experienced a flat tire, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. Both Berry and the motorcycle came to a rest on the southeast shoulder. Berry sustained critical