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One person was taken to the hospital after a crash on the Wonderwood Bridge Thursday morning that caused delays, the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said. The crash with injuries occurred on the Wonderwood Bridge eastbound around 5:15 a.m., JFRD said. The person is in serious condition. The Wonderwood Bridge should be avoided and Atlantic Boulevard should be taken instead, JSO said. Ovadia Law Group: Your Trusted Ally in Car Accident Cases When you’re involved in a car accident, the aftermath

Photo by: fox13news The Brief  At least one person died in a crash in Citrus County late Wednesday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know: The crash happened around 10:30 p.m. on E. Stage Coach Trail, south of Inverness. Troopers shut down the road for several hours during the crash investigation. It has since reopened. What we don’t know: No further details on the crash have been released.  Car accidents can be life-altering, causing physical injuries, emotional distress, and

A man died in an overnight crash, according to The Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said it happened around midnight on State Road 70 and Northwest Wuthrich Avenue, early Friday morning. The driver, a 28-year-old man from Georgia, was going east on State Road 70, west of Northwest Wuthrich Avenue. Troopers said the driver failed to negotiate a curve on 70, rotated. The driver rotated, drove off the roadway, then hit a fence, and flipped over. The crash remains under investigation.

Traffic is backed up over 6 miles, approaching the University Parkway off-ramp, on I-75 northbound. A crash has the right lane blocked approaching the off-ramp. Live FDOT camera visuals show what appears to be a trailer on it’s side. Expect a delay of 25-30 minutes, starting before Clark Rd. Car accidents often result in severe injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to helping victims of car accidents obtain the compensation they need to

What started as an online argument between two childhood best friends took a violent turn when one of them pulled out a gun and opened fire through his own front door. Charlotte County deputies arrested KJ in Englewood after he allegedly shot his longtime friend during a heated confrontation at his Venice home Monday morning. According to Sarasota County deputies, the altercation began on Facebook when J and his childhood friend got into an intense back-and-forth. The conversation escalated, and

Two additional Cape Coral teens, between the ages of 13 and 15, were arrested after a shooting involving a stolen SUV led police to uncover a string of vehicle thefts and stolen firearms. A 12-year-old was already arrested for pulling the trigger. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, the investigation began after officers responded to a report of a shooting at 3030 Skyline Blvd. around 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 13. B S, 12, called 911 and said his friend

A police officer was involved in a crash, Wednesday, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the intersection of Toledo Blade Boulevard and Hillsborough Boulevard, reporting a North Port Police Department vehicle was involved. The crash happened in North Port’s jurisdiction but the vehicle’s final resting position was in Charlotte County, deputies said. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that a car accident can turn your life upside down. Our compassionate attorneys are here to provide the

A massage therapist pleaded not guilty in Broward County court Tuesday after deputies said he sexually battered a woman as she lay next to her boyfriend during a couples’ massage. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident happened Thursday at Red Rose Massage & Spa at 1201 S. Ocean Blvd. in Pompano Beach. Suspect AN told deputies he is “the owner of the facility and is very passionate about his profession,” according to a BSO arrest report obtained on

Photo courtesy: Tampa Police Department. The Brief  The Tampa Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a car and a bicycle, shutting down a portion of 50th St. on Thursday morning. What we know: Officers responded to the scene along 50th St. just north of I-4 early Thursday, according to TPD. The southbound side of 50th St. is closed from Melburne Blvd. to the I-4 interchange during the investigation. What we don’t know: No further details surrounding the crash have been

A major crash on I-4 is causing major delays westbound between Maitland Boulevard and Lee Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6 a.m. early Thursday morning. Two of the right lanes on I-4 westbound are blocked before the Lee Road exit. Drivers can get in the westbound express lanes in Longwood for a faster route. Car accidents can be life-altering, causing physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the

Photo by: wcjb Water is currently off at the main Gainesville Health and Fitness building on Newberry Road after a driver crashed into it. According to a law enforcement report, a vehicle crashed into the building, along with several cars in the parking lot. The vehicle did not break through the entrance, but did exterior damage. In a statement from GHF officials, water is off Wednesday night, and they say repair crews will be out there Thursday morning. If you’ve

Photo by: (WCJB) A 55-year-old woman from Ocala is dead after being hit by 2 vehicles early Thursday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, two vehicles were traveling south on US Highway 441 at 5:30 a.m. The 55-year-old woman was walking in the southbound lane on US 441 when one of the drivers hit the woman. The 2nd driver did not see the woman in the roadway and also hit her. Marion County Fire Rescue says the woman died