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Man accused of fatally shooting estranged girlfriend near Haines City restaurant

A man was arrested after he fatally shot his estranged girlfriend near a Haines City restaurant on Sunday morning, the police department said. Haines City officers said they were called to a shooting near La Fiesta Mexicana Restaurant around 10:55 a.m., where a 29-year-old woman was reportedly shot. Officers said they received several 911 calls, including one from the victim who described the suspect as the father of her children and estranged boyfriend of seven years, Rolando Guevara Zarate. Police

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Man hospitalized after multi-vehicle crash involving police cruiser on the Palmetto Expressway

A multi-vehicle crash involving a Sunny Isles Police cruiser on the southbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway led to a man being hospitalized, officials said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred just after 6 a.m. on the southbound lanes of State Road 826, in the area of NW 25 Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said the crash involved five cars including one Sunny Isles Police Ford SUV. A man was taken to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital as a

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Woman dead, deputy hospitalized in yesterday’s crash on Oil Well Road

Photo by: UC Breaking News. A 59-year-old Naples woman died after a collision on Oil Well Road Thursday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an unmarked Collier County Sheriff’s Office vehicle and a Toyota Rav 4, owned by the 59-year-old woman, were the two involved in the fatal wreck. The woman’s identity was not released. A Collier County deputy involved in the crash sustained minor injuries and transported to a local hospital for treatment. The deputy’s condition remains unknown.

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Attic fire caused by lightning strike in Oviedo

Photo by: Seminole County Fire Department The Seminole County Fire Department says lightning started a fire at a home in Oviedo. Firefighters posted pictures on social media of the home.Sign up for our Newsletters The fire started on Kimberwicke Circle in Oviedo, not too far from Dean Road. Firefighters say lightning hit a dryer vent around 5 p.m. on Saturday. That resulted in a small fire in the attic. Seminole County Fire Department says no one was hurt. Expert Legal

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Flash flood causes storm drainage concerns for Naples couple 

The rain chronicles continue in Southwest Florida. The constant rainfall has caused several roadways, homes, and businesses to flood.  One couple, named one who lives in Naples Park, says the flooding has caused major concerns for their home and neighborhood.  Charlie and his fiancé Julia have been living in their Naples home for over a year. Both say the weather and property haven’t been the best. “What we’ve been experiencing is, whenever there’s a couple hours of rain, we get

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Deputies: 1 dead after hit and run in Polk County

A man was killed after he tried to cross State Road 60 in Polk County on Saturday night. Maximino Amiltempa, 39, walked onto the road and was hit by a 59-year-old who was driving around 10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of State Road 60 near Turner Road in Mulberry, according to deputies. She was unable to avoid hitting him and he suffered significant injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The 59-year-old woman showed no signs of impairment

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Fire reported at condominium building in Sunny Isles Beach

Photo by: (WPLG) A fire erupted Sunday night inside a condominium unit in Sunny Isles Beach. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials, the fire was reported just before 8 p.m. Sunday in the area of 193rd Street and Collins Avenue. First responders said heavy smoke and flames were coming from a unit on the 12th floor of the building when crews arrived. More than 30 units responded to the scene and quickly had the fire under control. No injuries were

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Lee County deputy hospitalized after being hit by vehicle during crash investigation

Photo by: UC Breaking News A Lee County deputy was taken to the hospital Friday night after being hit by a vehicle while investigating a crash on Orange River Boulevard near Southwind Drive. The deputy suffered a head injury and is expected to be ok, LCSO said. LCSO is investigating both crashes at this time. Aggressive Advocacy for Pedestrian Accident Claims Ovadia Law Group offers aggressive advocacy for individuals involved in pedestrian accidents. Our skilled attorneys understand the complexities of

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2 injured in Immokalee stabbing; 15-year-old suspect in custody

A man and a woman were injured in a stabbing in the area of Carson Lakes Circle in Immokalee. The incident happened around 7:20 p.m. Friday. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the incident is considered domestic at this time, and they have a suspect, 15-year-old Abraham Bartelo-Perez, in custody. The two victims had to be MedFlighted. NBC2 is working to find out the victims’ conditions at this time. Experienced Legal Representation for Personal Injury Cases At Ovadia Law

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2 taken to hospital after crash in Collier County

Photo by: nbc-2 Two people were taken to the hospital after a rollover crash in Collier County Monday morning. The accident happened at the South 2nd Street and Colorado Avenue intersection, just south of Main Street. Deputies say a driver hit a parked car and then hit a van that rolled over. Both drivers were taken to the hospital. NBC2 is working to learn what led up to the crash. Aggressive Legal Advocacy for Car Accident Injuries If you’ve been

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Body of man found in Brevard County Lake after two-day search

Update: FWC tells Channel 9 that the search today consisted of helicopters and sonars to locate the man. Brevard County and Orange County Sheriff’s offices assisted with FWC in search efforts. For two days, Lake Washington was closed to the public and has since opened. Officials said the boating accident investigation is still ongoing and a full report of how he went overboard will be released in 30 to 90 days. Previous Story: A body was found in Lake Washington

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Red Cross aids three after Greenacres house fire

Photo by: Josue Jean, Red Cross volunteer Volunteers from the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team helped three people affected by a house fire in Greenacres on Saturday morning. The volunteers responded to a house fire in the Lucerne Homes East subdivision on Summer Sky Lane. The team offered emergency support for the impacted individuals, offering essential services such as financial assistance, health and mental health support, and connecting them with further recovery resources. There were no injuries reported. Free

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