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A major crash has shut down all of the southbound lanes of SR-417 at Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Drivers traveling southbound should exit SR-417 at SR-434. Troopers say people were injured in the crash. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your legal rights is essential for protecting your future. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to helping clients make

A passenger in a golf cart died days after a crash involving a Toyota Camry in Lake Worth, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at about 10:29 a.m. on Wednesday at Military Trail and Canal Drive. Investigators said a 2017 Toyota Camry was traveling east on Canal Drive and turning left onto northbound Military Trail when it collided with a 2013 Club Car golf cart that was exiting a parking lot at 7540 Military Trail and attempting to

A fatal crash on Tuesday shut down part of State Road 70 in Highlands County, causing major traffic disruptions in the area. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on SR 70 West just east of County Road 721. At least one person was killed. Investigators have not released any additional details about those involved. The Florida Highway Patrol is handling the investigation and expects the road to stay closed for several hours while crews work the scene, according to the release. Drivers

Photo:WPEC A vehicle fire is causing delays for drivers on I-95 in Boynton Beach on Wednesday morning. According to traffic officials, the incident happened in Palm Beach County along the southbound lanes beyond Exit 56 at Woolbright Road. It was first reported at 7:53 a.m., and was last updated at 8:22 a.m. Authorities described the situation as minor, though the right lane was blocked as crews responded to the scene. A Road Ranger was also ahead of the incident assisting with traffic and safety. Legal Support

Photo: WPLG Local10 The driver of a white Audi crashed into a spa on Tuesday in Hallandale Beach. The Audi was inside the Golden Massage & Spa, at about 11:15 a.m., at 2500 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard. According to the Hallandale Beach Police Department, the driver “inadvertently” confused the accelerator for the brake while in the parking lot. Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue personnel did not find anyone injured and deemed the structure unsafe. Understanding Your Rights After a Car

Photo: WJXT The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a man has died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road at Philips Highway, just north of Reba Avenue. This is in the area of the Walmart Supercenter. Police say the accident happened around 9:40 Tuesday evening. A driver in a Buick SUV was driving southbound and hit the man in his 60s as he crossed the road. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue performed life-saving measures on the man and

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into the back of a car on US-41 in Charlotte County on Tuesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at around 9:30 p.m., a 29-year-old man was riding a motorcycle south on US-41, north of the intersection with Dahlgreen Avenue. A Toyota Camry, driven by a 32-year-old man, turned right from Dahlgreen Avenue and began traveling south on US-41, south of the intersection with Dahlgreen Avenue. The motorcyclist was traveling at a high

A man was arrested in Collier County on Monday after being accused of drunk driving, speeding and crashing into a car with a baby inside. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, shortly before midnight on Sunday, a deputy was parked along the turn lane of Golden Gate Boulevard West when they saw a lifted Jeep Wrangler approaching at a high speed. The deputy’s radar tracked the Jeep as traveling at 95 mph in a 45 mph zone.

An 8 mile backup delays commuters on I-75 southbound, Monday morning. Drivers are stuck merging to the left, away from a crash blocking at University Parkway. While efforts are underway to clear the crash, delays grow to over 30 minutes. Motorists choosing to avoid I-75 south, and take US-41 south, are also seeing delays. Currently, the Desoto Bridge has a 10 minute delay for southbound lanes. Dedicated Advocacy for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide dedicated advocacy for

A deadly crash involving a pedestrian shut down a part of US-27 in Lady Lake. The Town of Lady Lake posted on Facebook and said the crash happened in the southbound lanes of US-27 and Hartsock Sawmill Road. FL 511 says the crash happened just after 5 a.m. on Tuesday. All of the lanes have since reopened. Experienced Representation for Pedestrian Injury CasesAt Ovadia Law Group, we offer experienced representation for individuals dealing with pedestrian accident injuries. Our personal injury

Photo: Mysuncoast A family of seven is out of their home after a lithium-ion battery charging for an e-bike sparked a fire in the 7500 block of Castle Drive, north of Fruitville and east of I-75. The family is safe, but the home is unlivable. Assistant Chief Wolfgang of the Sarasota County Fire Department said a resident heard a pop come from the bedroom and when he went to investigate, he saw smoke coming from a battery that was on

A motorcycle crash blocked lanes on a busy Gainesville road Sunday evening. Police responded to a major accident at Southwest 34th Street and 2nd Avenue. First responders were called around 8:20 p.m. The motorcycle was heavily damaged in the crash. Details are currently limited. We will update this article as we learn more. Your Legal Resource After a Motorcycle AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, Ovadia Law Group is your trusted legal resource. Our personal injury attorneys are