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One woman is dead following an afternoon crash in Orlando on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials responded to the crash around 5:39 p.m. in the area of International Drive and Meadow Bend Loop between a motorcycle and Mitsubishi, according to troopers. The Mitsubishi was traveling on Meadow Bend Loop and attempted to make a turn on International Drive when it was struck on the left side by the motorcycle, troopers said.  The driver of the Mitsubishi was

Photo by: Fox35Orlando An 18-year-old died and three others were injured after a rollover crash in Brevard County shut down the southbound lanes of I-95 Sunday, FHP said.  Around 10:30 a.m., a Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on I-95 near mile marker 165 in Brevard County when the driver overcorrected right and ran off the roadway across all southbound lanes.  The Nissan overturned multiple times causing all four occupants to be ejected. An 18-year-old from Merritt Island was pronounced dead at the

A Lake County bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car Sunday in Leesburg, FHP said.  A 76-year-old driver was traveling northbound on Palm Tree Trail north of Beach Park Road behind a bicyclist traveling in the same direction.  At some point, the driver struck the back of the 85-year-old bicyclist. He was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.  The crash remains under investigation.  Bicycle accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial burdens. At Ovadia Law

According to Largo Fire Rescue, one person is in critical condition after a home caught on fire on Saturday morning. Officials say just after 9:30 a.m., firefighters were sent to Shangri-La Manufactured Home Community on 249 Jasper St. When they arrived, there was heavy smoke and flames coming from a manufactured home, according to authorities. Crews say one person was removed from the home and the fire was extinguished. The occupant was taken to the hospital, according to firefighters. The cause and

Photo by: Local10 A driver struck and injured two pedestrians on Friday in Bay Harbor Islands. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel and Bay Harbor Islands Police Department officers responded to Bay Harbor Terrace and 96 Street. Fire rescue took the two injured to Aventura Hospital. This is a developing story. Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editors Wilson Louis and Stephany Heilbron contributed to this report. Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries and significant emotional and financial distress. At Ovadia Law

A teacher in Tarpon Springs has been arrested after police say he was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student under the age of 16.  According to the Tarpon Springs Police Department, once the agency was made aware of a possible inappropriate relationship between Collins, a math teacher at Tarpon Springs High School, and a Pinellas County Schools student, they immediately began investigating.  Following the investigation, Collins was arrested for computer pornography, prohibited computer usage, interference of child custody, lewd

Photo by: Ocala Police Department A rollover crash at an Ocala intersection is causing delays for motorists on Friday morning. Shortly before 6:40 a.m., the Ocala Police Department stated in a social media post that a collision occurred at the intersection of N Magnolia Avenue and NW 10th Street. One of the vehicles involved in the crash sustained front-end damage, and another vehicle rolled onto its side. According to OPD, minor injuries were sustained in the crash. No further details

Photo by: Orlando Fire Department A dog died and several other animals and people were rescued Friday morning in a fire at an Orlando apartment complex, officials said. Units responded to the 1800 block of South Semoran Boulevard where at least two apartments were impacted, according to the Orlando Fire Department. Firefighters rescued an adult and a baby who were both treated at the scene, the department said on social media. Though the post states a dog died due to the

Photo by: NBC2 Ramsey Boulevard in Cape Coral has been reduced to one lane after a cyclist was reportedly struck by a FedEx truck Friday afternoon. Cape Coral police responded to the scene at the Ramsey Blvd and Gator Circle intersection. NBC2 crews on the scene say they saw CCPD officers walk into an orange house near the scene. The extent of the cyclist’s injuries is unknown at this time. Officers are investigating what led up to the crash. You

Photo by: The Fort Myers Police Department A man has been transported to the hospital after reportedly crashing into an unoccupied building in Fort Myers. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, the driver crashed into a building at Fowler Street Friday morning. They said it seemed he mistook the gas for the brake. The driver is currently in the hospital. The extent of his injuries remains unknown. Car accidents can turn your life upside down, causing physical injuries, emotional distress, and

Photo by: wtsp Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for three people who ran off from a serious hit-and-run crash Sunday on Interstate 4 near Disney World. The crash happened around 11 a.m. Sunday on westbound I-4 near mile marker 67, FHP said in a news release. In the dashcam video of the incident, a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro can be seen traveling in the center lane with a 2016 Hyundai Tucson right in front of it. The driver of the

Photo by: wsvn A fatal hit-and-run accident has led to road closures on Northwest Seventh Avenue between Northwest 14th Street and Northwest 13th Street. City of Miami Police responded to the scene after being alerted about a hit-and-run involving a crash with injuries, police say. 7Skyforce showed aerial footage of the scene where a body is covered with a tarp and a scooter further down the street. An investigation is underway to determine what caused the crash. A hit-and-run accident