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3 emaciated Dalmatians rescued by LCSO; man arrested

Photo by: LCSO A house garage was a scorching prison for three Dalmatians and the neglect was so severe the Dalmatian Rescue needed to step in to report it. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrested John Cuomo on Thursday for animal abuse, but the details of what they saw were horrific. Dalmatian Rescue of South Florida reported the neglect to LCSO after the homeowners arranged to surrender Red, Stela and Argo, the three Dalmatians. Deputies learned all the dogs were kept inside

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Man attempts to flee 8-car crash that left 1 dead, 3 injured in Lakeland: Police

Photo by: WFTS An eight-car crash in Lakeland left one woman dead and three others injured Thursday morning. Lakeland Police and Plant City Police officers arrived at the intersection of Harden Boulevard and South Frontage Road around 10:04 a.m. on Thursday. After reviewing evidence and witness statements, police said a Mercedes entered the intersection during a red light and crashed into the front of a black Ford SUV traveling east on South Frontage Road, attempting a left turn. Debris from

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Suspect sought after shocking video shows random stabbing in Dania Beach

Authorities are searching for a suspect after shocking video showed him stabbing a man in what officials said was an unprovoked attack at a Dania Beach gas station. The surveillance video released by the Broward Sheriff’s Office on Friday showed the incident unfold back on May 20 at the gas station in the 1200 block of South Federal Highway. The video shows the victim at the gas station standing next to the passenger side of a white truck. The suspect

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Yulee day care worker accused of abusing 3-year-old girl

A 26-year-old day care worker at the Step-by-Step Learning Center in Yulee is accused of child abuse. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation at the day care on Amelia Concourse after a 3-year-old girl went home with a bruised lip and bloody nose and was dressed in different clothes from when she was dropped off on Tuesday. The child’s parents were told that she hit her face against the edge of her cot after she “had a fit.”

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Biker dies in early Friday crash

A 49-year-old man is now dead after a crash late Thursday night. It happened where Fruitville Road meets Paramount. A man driving a van was sitting in the driveway of 5577 Fruitville Road, waiting to turn. Eventually he did–directly into the path of the deceased. The 49-year-old man on the motorcycle hit the front driver’s side of the van, throwing him off the bike and into the air. He was dead by the time first responders arrived. The crash remains

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14-year-old brother charged in shooting death of 11-year-old sibling

 A 14-year-old who accidentally shot and killed his 11-year-old brother in April is now facing multiple charges, prosecutors said. Prosecutors charged the older brother of 11-year-old Amir Williams with manslaughter and delinquent in possession of a firearm. He is also facing a felony charge of tampering with an electronic monitoring device stemming from an unrelated incident. According to St. Petersburg Police, officers were called to a home at the 1400 block of 43rd Street South after a report of a boy with

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Deputies investigate rollover crash in Lehigh Acres

Photo by: Nbc-2 The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a single-vehicle rollover crash injured one in Lehigh Acres on Friday. Deputies responded to Eisenhower Boulevard at approximately 2:35 a.m. ccording to deputies, the male driver hit a pile of dirt causing the car to flip over several times. Deputies say the driver was able to walk away from the crash with minor injuries. He reportedly lives down the road from the scene of the crash, so he called

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Fatal crash investigated on Water Road in Marion County

A fatal crash is under investigation Friday morning in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The wreck happened on Water Road near SE Maricamp Road. The FHP said the crash involved a van and a pedestrian, but no other details have been released. Check back for updates. Navigating the legal aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming, but Ovadia Law Group is here to support you. Our skilled attorneys have extensive experience in handling car accident cases, providing the

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Crash involving semi-truck, dump truck on I-75 in Sarasota County causing major traffic delays

Drivers in southern Sarasota County are seeing major traffic delays on Interstate 75 after a semi-truck and dump truck collided.  It happened just after 5:30 a.m. on northbound I-75 at mile marker 194. According to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) traffic maps, the crash is just beyond Exit 193 for Jacaranda Boulevard. This is in the Venice area. Few details are available about this crash. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says only one northbound lane on I-75 is open. Florida Highway Patrol is

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Palm Bay man killed when motorcycle, pickup truck collide in Melbourne

 A 49-year-old Palm Bay man was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in Melbourne, police said. The fatal wreck happened on Eber Boulevard at Forest Lake Drive. Melbourne police said Frank Nickolas Washburn was riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle east on Eber Boulevard and struck a Toyota Tundra, driven by a 32-year-old Melbourne woman, who was turning to go west on Eber from Forest Lake. Washburn was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. An investigation

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Deadly crash in Ocala shuts down portion of SE Maricamp Rd

A deadly crash in Ocala has shut down a portion of SE Maricamp Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol says it happened just before 6 a.m. on Friday on Water Road near SE Maricamp Road. There is a roadblock in the area. Drivers should avoid Water Road. This is a developing story. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the significant impact a car accident can have on your life. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of

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One dead, one with minor injuries after car strikes tree and catches fire in Fort Myers

Photo by: Nbc-2 A driver has died and a passenger has minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on I-75 near the 134-mile marker in Fort Myers. Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Friday. Troopers say the car was traveling south on I-75 on the inside lane before serving to the right to avoid slower-moving traffic. The driver reportedly lost control of the car, traveling off the highway into the grass before colliding with a

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