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Photo by: Mickenzie Hannon Fort Myers Beach is beginning to recover from Tropical Storm Debby’s impact, with businesses assessing damage and preparing for a challenging hurricane season ahead. Fort Myers Beach faced severe flooding and storm surge Sunday as Tropical Storm Debby moved north through the Gulf of Mexico. Heavy rain, high tides and rough surf from the storm’s outer bands caused widespread damage, leading the Town Council to declare a local state of emergency Monday. On Wednesday, the town started conducting substantial

One person is dead after a train struck a car in Lake Park on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue said emergency crews responded to the 1200 block of Northlake Boulevard just after 3 p.m. One person was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Fire Rescue. Our WFLX News crew at the scene saw the car flipped over next to the tracks. No other information, including the type of train involved, has been released. Train accidents

Photo by: msn The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office shared a video of deputies rescuing a dog from a hot car last Friday. The owners have reportedly been charged with animal cruelty. Deputies moved to rescue the dog after receiving a call from a concerned citizen on Aug. 2 outside a courthouse, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook reel. The dog was reportedly “heavily panting and in obvious distress,” as the car was locked and off with the windows rolled up. The

Police are investigating a crash involving four vehicles in Fort Lauderdale Thursday night. The crash happened on Northwest 31st Avenue and 16th Street. Police shut down part of the road to traffic as they investigated. Several people were at the crash site when police and paramedics arrived. Lina Hankerson, who lives on 32nd Street, said she heard the crash from inside her home and drove over to see what happened. “I’m totally affected seeing this tragedy and knowing the grief that four different

 Part of 28th Street North in St. Petersburg is closed while police investigate a fatal crash. The crash happened Friday on 28th Street North and Haulkey Robert’s Place North at around 6:30 a.m. An e-bike was involved in the collision, according to St. Pete police. Police are investigating the crash. No additional information was available. Car accidents often result in more than just physical injuries—they can cause significant emotional and financial distress as well. At Ovadia Law Group, we recognize

Photo by: wcjb A truck driver is in the Marion County Jail after causing another wreck on I-75. 29-year-old Calvin Huddleston from Georgia was driving southbound when he crashed his box truck into a guard rail near mile marker 340 Tuesday, just before 6 p.m. Reports from Florida Highway Patrol say Huddleston was charged for DUI, a suspended license, and a hit-and-run. Multiple accidents along the highway left North Central Florida drivers in traffic this week. Tuesday morning, another driver steered

The Tampa Police Department are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and motorcycle. The crash occurred at West Hillsborough Avenue and North Dale Mabry Highway. Westbound lanes on West Hillsborough Avenue at North Dale Mabry are currently closed, and will stay closed until the investigation has ended, according to the Tampa Police Department. Drivers are asked to take a different route. Car accidents often result in more than just physical injuries—they can cause significant emotional and financial distress as well.

Photo by: nbc-2 A vehicle crashed into a diner in Port Charlotte Thursday evening. Charlotte County Fire and EMS said crews responded to Sweet’s Diner around 8:37 p.m. after a white SUV crashed into the building. Crews responded to shore up the building, and the county building inspector came to investigate the extent of the damage. According to Charlotte County Fire and EMS, there were no injuries. NBC2 is working to find out how the SUV ended up inside the

Photo by: nbc-2 Three adults have been displaced after a house fire on McDaniel Drive in North Fort Myers Friday morning. Crews responded to reports of a house fire at 3:46 a.m. and the fire was reportedly out at 4:30 a.m. According to the North Fort Myers Fire Department, the cause of the fire was an electrical issue. NBC2 crews were on the scene where they said they could see flames and smoke filling out the air. Deputies on the

A pedestrian was injured following a collision with a vehicle in Naples, FHP says. The crash happened Thursday night near Rattlesnake Hammock Road. According to FHP troopers, the pedestrian was transported to a hospital. NBC2 is working to find out more about the severity of their injuries. Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian can turn your life upside down, leaving you with serious injuries and a host of uncertainties about your future. At Ovadia Law Group, we are

Photo by: City of Venice A small plane made a hard landing at Venice Municipal Airport on Thursday. According to the City of Venice, a light sport aircraft overturned after landing around 12 p.m. Venice Police and Venice Fire Rescue responded to assist two men who were on the plane. Neither were injured. Officials said the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will investigate the incident. Small plane accidents can be devastating, often resulting in serious injuries, significant property damage, and even

 A teenager was arrested in the shooting death of an Orange County teen after he was shot while they were playing with a gun inside a home, deputies said. David Anthony Vargas Acker, 16, his girlfriend, and another friend were inside a home on the 1100 block of Easton Street when the shooting happened. According to deputies, Acker brought the gun to the home and the trio were pointing it at each other and posing with the gun. While they were playing