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Photo by: WEAR A pickup truck flipped over the I-110 barrier wall in Pensacola Thursday morning and crashed in a grass field below. The driver — a 19-year-old Pensacola woman — sustained only minor injuries and was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Facility for observation, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. on I-110 north near mile marker 5. The truck truck fell approximately 40 feet from the bridge to the grass field below along Maxwell

A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly punching his female companion when she laughed at him because Game Stop would not trade for his console. An officer responded to Game Stop, located at 10300 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding a 911 call reporting a woman who came into the business claiming to be kidnapped around 6:32 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the store manager who stated 20-year-old J

A driver has died after crashing his car into another vehicle while traveling south on I-275 near Milepost 37. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 59-year-old Palmetto man lost control of his Toyota Camry after suffering a medical emergency. The car veered into the center-right lane of I-275 where it hit a Honda Accord, driven by a 73-year-old Palm Bay woman, while she was stopped. The Toyota came to rest after colliding with a barrier. The driver was transported

Local authorities are investigating an incident involving a boat. The boat reportedly overturned a little before 7:00 Wednesday evening. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers, Bay County Sheriff’s deputies, and Parker Police responded to the west side of the DuPont Bridge. The boat supposedly capsized somewhere in East Bay. Authorities would not say how many people were on board or if anyone was hurt. There were several men, with wet clothes and wrapped in towels standing at the scene, but

Photo by: (FDOT) A major crash on I-95 North in Vero Beach temporarily blocked all northbound lanes on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 9:36 a.m. just before Mile Marker 149 on I-95 North. Shortly before 10 a.m., officials stated that all northbound lanes had been blocked. By 11 a.m., the 511 cameras showed traffic was flowing again slowly. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash did not involve injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that

Video shows a wild attempted carjacking and the efforts of good Samaritans who tried to stop it right in front of Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. Police said they were notified at 6:08 p.m. that a carjacker had tried to move a couple from their red sedan. During the struggle, the car struck a pole, authorities said. Video shows the car’s front bumper dragging on the floor as the hazard lights flicker. The vehicle moves forward

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late-night shooting at a condominium complex just off S. Texas Ave.  Deputies were seen searching a car on Hacienda Circle at the Alhambra Court Condominiums just before midnight on Wednesday, with caution tape cordoning off the area as investigators scoured for evidence. Authorities confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital, though their condition was not immediately known. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details have been provided at this

Photo by: (Monroe County Fire Rescue) Fire crews rushed to extinguish a massive house fire in Monroe County. Several agencies were called in to tackle the blaze that broke out inside a home in Big Coppitt Key on Wednesday night. Authorities said everyone inside was able to safely evacuate the home. No injuries were reported. According to officials, there was extensive damage inside the home. Monroe County Fire Rescue said the fire potentially started from an outdoor grill, but the

A Miami Gardens mother is demanding answers after, she says, her 5-year-old son arrived home from school with a cut to his eye after being hit by his teacher. The parent, who did not want to be identified, said the incident happened last month at Aspire Preparatory Academy on Northwest 34th Avenue near 213 Street. “Nov. 19, I received a message from the teacher telling me that he was injured,” said the mother. The mother said the teacher informed her

A woman has died after a house fire in Plantation early Thursday, according to authorities.  The fire broke out near NW 124th Avenue and NW 23rd Court in Plantation Acres. The Plantation Fire Department received reports of heavy smoke at around 3:44 a.m. Fire crews at the scene confirmed that a resident was taken to the hospital, where she died. She was the only one home at the time of the fire. It was not immediately clear what may have

Two people are dead after a two-vehicle crash in Marion County Wednesday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a 55-year-old man from Interlachen was traveling north on County Road 315 just after 8:30 p.m. A 38-year-old woman from Fort McCoy was travelling south on Country road 315 when the 55-year-old man crossed the center line and hit the 38-yer-old woman head on. Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers are investigating the

A crash with injuries on the northbound Turnpike in Hobe Sound is slowing down traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 5:25 a.m., just before Mile Marker 127 on the northbound Turnpike. Officials stated in their latest update at 5:49 a.m., officials stated that the right lane had been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the crash involved injuries. Ovadia Law Group understands the challenges you face after a car accident. Our dedicated team is here