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The suspect in the murder of an 18-year-old in February was arrested on Wednesday, Broward detectives say. The Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO) said dispatch received reports of a shooting outside an apartment complex on N Pacific Breeze Circle, shortly before 9 p.m. When deputies and Broward Fire Rescue arrived at the scene they found an 18-year-old suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. First responders began life-saving measures before paramedics rushed him to Broward Health Medical Center where he died. The victim was identified

Photo by: nbcmiami A driver was taken to the hospital after ramming into a store at an Aventura shopping plaza on Thursday. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded when a white 4DR Audi sedan plowed into JDO Couture Dress Shop located at Promenade Shops at 20475 Biscayne Blvd. The driver, a 63-year-old woman, was later removed on a stretcher. Aventura police said she was taken to the hospital for further evaluation but did not provide more information on her condition. “All I

Police are investigating a shooting that left a child hospitalized with a gunshot wound on Wednesday night. According to Largo police, a shooting took place in the area of Clearwater Largo Road and New Jersey Street. A juvenile victim was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition after suffering a gunshot wound. Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident. No further details have been released. Negligent shootings can leave victims with life-altering injuries and a deep sense of injustice.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal crash in Lakeland. According to the PCSO spokesman, the crash happened around 3:44 a.m. at Combee Road and Main Street between a freight truck and pedestrian. The victim was walking in the northbound lane of Combee Road when he was hit by the truck. The truck was also driving north and was about to make a right turn, according to PCSO. The driver of the truck was not injured, and cooperated

Two pedestrians died after they were struck by a car in Lakeland Wednesday night. The crash happened at 10:49 p.m. at the intersection of South Florida Avenue and Imperial Boulevard, according to Lakeland police. The car was heading south when it hit the two pedestrians, who were walking across South Florida Avenue in a crosswalk. They were both pronounced dead at the site of the crash. The driver of the Toyota Yaris was identified as a 22-year-old Lakeland woman. The

Photo by: wcso Florida Highway Patrol say they are investigating a low-speed vehicle crash on Highway 98 on Tuesday. According to FHP at 11:22 p.m. a properly equipped 2024 LSV rental golf cart was traveling west on US 98 in the outside lane while a car was also traveling west on US 98 in the inside lane, just behind the LSV. The driver of the LSV, a16-year-old, with a valid Missouri driver license attempted an abrupt left turn in front of the

One man is dead after an accident in Gulf County, on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was traveling on Indian Pass Road, just north of Painted Pony Road. Troopers say the driver attempted to remove a cellphone from their pocket. This action reportedly caused the SUV to travel off the right side of the road, hitting a man who was fishing from the bridge. FHP said the man who was fishing, did not survive his

Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue A commercial vehicle carrying pesticide rolled over at a busy intersection in south Marion County this morning, causing delays as emergency responders worked to clear the area. The Marion County Fire Rescue responded to reports of a commercial vehicle rollover at the intersection of SE 92nd Loop and U.S. Highway 441 on Wednesday morning at around 8:16 a.m. At the time, multiple 911 callers reported that the vehicle had been carrying pesticide that spilled onto

Photo by: SBG A Boynton Beach man allegedly fleeing from a traffic stop late Wednesday night is accused of running a red light and causing a deadly six-car collision. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), an Atlantis Police Department officer tried to stop a Volkswagen Tiguan, but the SUV refused to stop and fled the scene. The PBSO report indicates the officer opted not to chase the fleeing driver. The driver, identified as Raekwon Johnson, was headed

Photo by: wsvn Authorities are on the hunt for a driver allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run. The fatal crash happened on the ramp from State Road 9 to Interstate 95 north in the Golden Glades area, Tuesday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a man on a scooter was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle. The driver didn’t stop and fled the scene of the accident, investigators said. If you have any information on this hit-and-run or

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a Brightline train in Deerfield Beach, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash near the 1500 block of South Dixie Highway, along the FEC railroad tracks, at around 4 p.m., Wednesday. Upon arrival, first responders learned an individual had been struck by the Brightline train. The individual was pronounced dead at the scene. Aerial footage from 7Skyforce showed multiple BSO vehicles

Photo by: wfla In Sarasota County’s Laurel Meadows subdivision, there is growing frustration that no one is sending help to the neighborhood after it was flooded by Hurricane Debby. Wednesday, the only help came from neighbor helping neighbor. Logan Cox and Nicholas Weppner used a military surplus vehicle, which they purchased for fun, to help evacuate people from flooded homes. “We just love the community,” Weppner said. “We got to get out there and protect, serve, and do our thing.