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Photo: (MDCR/WPLG) An Atlanta man is facing three felony charges in South Florida after state wildlife officers said he was responsible for a hit-and-run boat crash over the weekend off Bay Harbor Islands that injured multiple people. Investigators with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said the crash happened at around 1:15 a.m. Saturday in the Intracoastal Waterway, off Haulover Sandbar. An FWC arrest report states that L, 42, was operating the 38-foot Donzi at 55 mph in a 30 mph

Photo: WJXT  A Jacksonville man riding an electric bicycle was struck by a pickup truck while crossing in a designated crosswalk Thursday afternoon, sending him to the hospital. The crash occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. on July 23, at the intersection of Anniston Road and Beach Boulevard, according to a crash report filed by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to the report, the driver of a 2008 Nissan Titan pickup truck was traveling southbound on Anniston Road in the outside

A crash on southbound State Road 417 in Seminole County is causing backups on Monday morning. The crash occurred near mile marker 45 in the Sanford area. The left lane has been blocked. Drivers traveling southbound on SR-417 should expect delays. No additional information about the number of vehicles involved or the extent of the injuries has been released. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your legal rights is essential for protecting your future. Ovadia

Photo: (WWSB) At least one person was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on I-75, just before State Road 64, Monday morning. All lanes are blocked northbound, with morning commuters passing by on the right shoulder. Live FDOT camera streams show one of the crash vehicles on its side, across 2 lanes of the interstate. The backups are nearly 5 miles, with an over 30 minute delay. Southbound is also slow due to on-lookers. Legal Support for Car Accident Injury ClaimsCar

Photo: (PVC Traffic Cams) A rollover crash on Belvedere Road near Donald J. Trump International Airport is causing delays Monday morning in West Palm Beach. According to FL511, the crash was reported at 7:43 a.m. near the intersection of Military Trail and Belvedere Road. Two left lanes are blocked as crews respond to the scene. Traffic cameras show a white SUV overturned in the roadway. Authorities have not released information on the number of people involved or whether anyone was injured.

Photo: Local10 A speeding driver crashed a Mercedes-Benz into a Sunrise home late Sunday night, leaving part of the house destroyed, neighbors said. The crash happened in the 6200 block of Northwest 12th Street. The impact tore through multiple rooms of the home, leaving debris scattered throughout a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. Car parts from the Mercedes were mixed among personal belongings inside the damaged residence. Neighbors said the woman renting the home was inside her bedroom when the car

Photo: (WSVN) A woman was injured after her car was struck by a Brightline train at a crossing in Fort Lauderdale, dragging her car hundreds of feet, officials and witnesses said. Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the overnight crash at the intersection of Sunrise Boulevard and Flagler Drive, early Monday morning. Fire rescue officials said they received a 911 call reporting an accident involving a vehicle and a southbound Brightline train, just before

Photo: Wesh2 Quick-thinking neighbors helped rescue a man from a burning house on Sunday morning. Firefighters said the man was seriously injured and airlifted as a trauma alert. It happened on Sabal Way in Leesburg just before 10 a.m. W lives across the street and said he noticed the smoke looking out his front windows. He and his wife called 911. “I knew I had to get over there,” W said. “At one moment you could see the front door

The Sarasota Police Department is investigating a crash involving serious injuries Sunday evening near the U.S. 41/301 split. According to police, the crash happened around 7:19 p.m. on Mound Street near the split. Officers have closed lanes in the area while investigators work at the scene. Motorists are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the roadway is reopened. Police have not released information about how many people were injured or what led to the crash. The

Photo: (Orlando Fire Department “X”) The Orlando Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire Saturday afternoon in the Lake Eola Heights area of Orlando. The fire was in a home on East Concord Street. When crews arrived, the house was fully involved, officials said. Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire, and everyone inside got out safely. Two people were displaced. No injuries were reported. Dedicated Advocacy for Fire Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide dedicated advocacy for fire accident

A Marion County man died after he ran off the road and hit a tree Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The 59-year-old was driving on County Road 35 just north of State Road 326 about 4:30 p.m. when he lost control while trying to make a left turn. He then hit a traffic sign and was thrown from the motorcycle, an FHP report said. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died, troopers said. The crash

Photo: (MCFR Facebook page) Quick-acting crews in Marion County attacked and brought a structure fire under control in just 16 minutes Saturday night, according to Marion County Fire Rescue. Leaders say the fire was on SE 31st Place in Summerfield, and crews were called at 7:15 p.m. Saturday. Photos show flames coming through the roof as firefighters began their attack. Officials say Marion County Fire Rescue Station 30 arrived first at 7:16 p.m., before other crews arrived to help. Crews