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One driver was killed and another was injured in a wrong-way crash on the Florida’s Turnpike in Broward early Thursday that left multiple lanes closed for several hours. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike just after Red Road and was first reported at around 1:45 a.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 55-year-old woman, was behind the wheel of a 2010 grey Honda Element SUV that was traveling the wrong way on the on the

Emergency crews are blocking one lane on I-4 after a crash, the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. According to FHP, crews were dispatched to the scene near Thonotosassa Road around 6:00 a.m. Aggressive Advocacy for Maximum CompensationCar accidents often result in serious injuries and significant financial burdens. Ovadia Law Group is known for its aggressive advocacy on behalf of car accident victims. We fight tirelessly to ensure you receive maximum compensation for your injuries and losses. Our attorneys are skilled

photo by: nbc2 Crews with the Fort Myers Fire Department battled a house fire on Henderson Avenue early Thursday morning. Firefighters, along with the Fort Myers police, responded to a house on Henderson Ave. around 1:45 a.m. for reports of a structure fire. NBC2 crews were on the scene where they said the fire was put out, but smoke remained to pour out of the house for some time. Police said there were no injuries as a result of the

photo by: NBC2 One person was found dead after a house fire in Charlotte County early Thursday morning. Firefighters responded to the reports of the house fire at 1:44 a.m. on Hickory Avenue, north of the intersection of Airport Road and Taylor Road. Hickory Ave. was blocked off for hours while the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office forensics team was on the scene. NBC2 spoke with a neighbor who said she thought a bomb went off because the fire “shook her

The Stuart Police Department announced Wednesday an arrest in connection with a deadly stabbing that occurred at a park on New Year’s Day. S L. B, 49, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the stabbing. On Jan. 1, the police department said its officers responded to a 911 call of a man stabbed at S T P. When officers arrived at the scene within one minute of the 911 call, they rendered aid to the victim and began

Boynton Beach police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that left a man injured Monday night. The incident happened near Northeast Second Street, where officers found the victim, identified as K B. The suspect, X R, reportedly told police that he believed B was carrying a gun as he rode his bicycle up and down the street. However, authorities confirmed that B was unarmed. Detectives also discovered that R and B had been involved in a physical

photo by: (WPEC) A bucket truck caught fire on Florida’s Turnpike South in Delray Beach on Wednesday. A CBS12 News viewer sent a video of the truck in flames, with plumes of smoke spreading across the road near the Atlantic Ave. exit. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the driver is out of the vehicle, and the lanes that were previously closed are back open. FHP said the cause of the fire is believed to be an engine failure. Expert Legal

A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery after admitting to punching a man for telling her daughter not to give him attitude. Officers responded to an unknown situation at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 3:25 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, they observed two male juveniles waving for help through their living room window. One officer interviewed the victim while others spoke with 33-year-old K M.  The victim advised

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation Wednesday afternoon after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. at the intersection of US-17 and Bill Bryan Road, north of Bowling Green, according to the sheriff’s office. Authorities said the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The northbound lanes of US-17 were shut down due to the crash and remained closed as of 7 p.m. Wednesday. No further information was immediately available.

Police are investigating the death of a 6-year-old boy who sustained a gunshot wound to the head on Sunday. According to the Lakeland Police Department, the incident occurred at 3:44 p.m. in the 200 block of West Crawford Street. Detectives said that the victim, Major Smith, along with his father, Myron Smith Sr., and brother, Myron Smith Jr., had just returned from a trip to the store. After parking in the driveway, all three exited the rental vehicle, a Nissan

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said one person has died following a crash at the intersection of Charlee Road and Burnt Store Road North. LCSO said the crash involved two vehicles. The northbound and southbound lanes at the intersection are shut down following the crash that happened Wednesday evening. Deputies said traffic will be affected for an undetermined amount of time and drivers are advised to seek an alternate route. NBC2 is working to find out if anyone else was

 A driver ended up on a crash course with a medical office. The driver crashed their SUV into the Palmetto Bay office on Tuesday morning. The crash occurred at the District Health Centers Office on South Dixie Highway and Southwest 175th Terrace. Footage shows the vehicle going over the parking curb before stopping inside the office. The crash caused considerable damage. Thankfully, no one was inside of the office at the time. Expert Legal Representation for Car AccidentsCar accidents can