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Photo by: USCGSoutheast Three people were rescued after their boat sank off Egmont Key on Saturday night, according to the Coast Guard. Officials say they were rescued by a St. Pete rescue crew around 10 p.m. The Coast Guard says survivors called for assistance on Ch. 16 and wore life jackets. The vessel is not a hazard to navigation, according to authorities. Expert Legal Support for Boat Accident Victims Boat accidents can lead to serious injuries, property damage, and emotional trauma. At

A 56-year-old Dade City man died at the hospital after a crash on Saturday afternoon, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol says a GMC 2500 pickup was exiting the Hernando County solid waste station located at 33070 Cortez Blvd in Dade City as a Yamaha motorcycle was traveling eastbound on SR-50 just after 1:30 p.m. The 67-year-old Webster man driving the truck didn’t yield to the motorcycle and turned left into its path, according to officials. Authorities say the motorcyclist was

Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Bradenton woman sped off an exit ramp in Hillsborough County and hit a tree while being pursued by a trooper early on Sunday morning. FHP says the driver of a dark blue Mercedes A220, later identified as 25-year-old Sahai Mata Flatts, took off on SR 589 as a trooper was trying to initiate a traffic stop just after 1 a.m. Mata Flatts reached speeds up to 130 mph as she continued northbound

 A 50-year-old millionaire from New Jersey who was living in Boca Raton, Florida, was convicted of tax evasion, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced on Friday. Jason Kronick was 48 when he was indicted in New Jersey for crimes related to the 2008-11 tax years. Investigators alleged Kronick filed a statement with the IRS in 2011, claiming he had no income when he had earned over $2.8 million. IRS-Criminal Investigation agents reported Kronick spent about $1. 5 million from his business accounts to

Keith Louis said he poured his heart into Coastal Provisions, based out of Plantation. Surveillance video shows how the growing small business recently took a big blow. It’s a family business, so his son signed after receiving a delivery on Tuesday morning. He sells snacks such as gourmet cookies and candy to local luxury hotels. “I am doing this and supporting my family and everything and I have a $3,000 swing in my business that I can’t show any profit

A Philadelphia woman is facing three felony charges in Broward County court after authorities accused her of hatching a scheme to steal a COVID relief check meant for the city of Weston and proceeded to use portions of the proceeds to pay for a Brazilian butt lift and a Bal Harbour shopping spree, among other things. According to court documents made public on Friday, Ashley Stibbins-Parker created a “City of Weston LLC” bank account in Georgia in order to deposit

 A Guatemalan man in the country illegally is charged with sexual battery on a 14-year-old girl in Okaloosa County. Jose Chan, 24, was arrested Wednesday on a charge of sexual assault. He’s in Okaloosa County Jail on a hold for ICE. “The girl disclosed the abuse to family members who took her to HCA Destin-Fort Walton Beach Hospital,” the sheriff’s office says in a release. The incident happened on Feb. 25, 2023 at the girl’s home, according to deputies. “A

A 43-year-old bicyclist was killed in a crash in Santa Rosa County Thursday night. It happened around 11:40 p.m. on State Road 87 near Hopewell Road in Milton. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the Jay man was riding his bike northbound in the travel lane, while a sedan driven by a 35-year-old Brewton, Alabama woman was traveling north. Meanwhile, a second sedan driven by a 39-year-old Chickamauga, Georgia woman was traveling southbound. FHP says the first sedan struck the man,

A 47-year-old motorcyclist died in a single-vehicle accident early Friday morning. It happened around 1:45 a.m. on State Road 85 and State Road 123 N FHP says the Crestview man failed to negotiate the curve and left the roadway onto the interior median. He collided with a sign, resulting in a fatality. Comprehensive Legal Support for Motorcycle Accident Victims Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial strain. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide comprehensive legal support to

A man who was recently fired from his job at a Pembroke Pines barbershop was arrested Friday after he went back to his former place of employment and shot his ex-coworker, police said. The shooting happened at Halftime Barbershop at 15677 Pines Boulevard. Pembroke Pines Police said 29-year-old Jesus L. Santiago-Zabala was let go from his job Thursday. A day later, he went back to the barbershop, confronted his coworker, and then shot him. Police said the victim was taken