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A vehicle fire temporarily shut down the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in Clermont. It happened just before 7 a.m. on Friday. FHP says there are injuries involved with the incident. All the northbound were shut down before US-27. Drivers should expect delays in the area. This is a developing story. Experiencing a fire car accident can be a traumatic and life-altering event, and Ovadia Law Group is here to support you through this difficult time. Our experienced team of

 A North Miami man was arrested after videos showing him abusing his dogs surfaced on social media, sparking public outrage. Juan Pablo Gaviria Arce, 22, was charged with two counts of third-degree animal cruelty with intent to injure or kill. “If anyone is capable to hurt an innocent animal that can’t defend himself, he’s not a good person, either,” said Marcela Salomon. Police said they were dispatched to his residence in the area of 300 Northeast 125th Street after a witness

Photo by: Discovery Cove Authorities on Thursday ruled that a 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive at a central Florida marine-themed park earlier this week died from an accidental drowning. The girl was pronounced dead at a hospital on Wednesday, a day after she was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove, the Orlando marine park where visitors can swim with dolphins and tropical fish, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The 58-acres (23-hectare) park is adjacent to

Photo by: Fox13news A pedestrian was killed in a crash near Hard Rock in Tampa early Friday morning.  The crash occurred near the intersection of Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue.  Westbound Hillsborough Ave. was closed at Orient Rd. as deputies worked the crash.  There are no further details at this time.  If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the support and legal expertise you need. Our team specializes in handling pedestrian accident cases, understanding

A 16-year-old was arrested for allegedly shooting a BB gun at pedestrians in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, police said.  The teen admitted to detectives that he used an “Orbeez” type of gel gun to shoot multiple people around 7:50 p.m. near Jake Street and Lakemont Ave.  Several witnesses reported that juveniles were driving in the area and shooting at people with the BB gun.  The teen was charged with five counts of aggravated battery with a weapon and one count

Photo by: Cape Coral Fire Department Police responded to the scene of a major crash at the Pine Island Road and Chiquita Boulevard S intersection in Cape Coral on Thursday at 5:40 a.m. Firefighters say a van collided with the side of a semi-truck. Firefighters say the driver of the van and one dog were able to get out of the vehicle. A second dog needed to be extricated by a firefighter from a small area under the passenger seat.

Photo by: wsvn A dangerous drive sent a car careening into the back of a Miami Shores home. According to the resident, a driver crashed into her backyard fence along North Miami Avenue and Northwest 106th Street, Wednesday morning, then took off. As the homeowner came outside to see what was happening, cellphone video captured a sedan driving away. The driver hit the gas across the lawn before police could get there. Hours later, 7News cameras captured the rear of

Four people, including a 6-month-old baby, were taken to a hospital Wednesday night after a crash on State Road 528 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 10 p.m. just before State Road 407. According to troopers, a 2014 Hyundai Sonata was heading east on S.R. 528 when the driver, a 25-year-old Palm Bay woman, veered off the road and reentered the lanes, in the path of an oncoming 2024 Jeep Wagoneer. The two

A Florida couple with four children ages two-months to three-years-old is facing child neglect charges. According to Port St. Lucie police, one child was found locked in a dark closet and the baby was found with severe diaper rash on Wednesday afternoon. Police said they were under the care of James Spiess, 28, and Rebecca Worthington, 27. According to a police report, a two-year-old was was trapped in a 2.5 ft. x 8 ft. closet with no light in the

A vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres has one child transported for possible injuries. The crash on Alabama Road South was reported to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District at around 7:39 a.m. on Thursday. It is unknown if the child has sustained injuries or if other injuries have been reported. The cause of the crash is under investigation. While the details are limited, WINK News will continue to update whenever more information becomes available The aftermath

Photo by: Mypanhandle The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a traffic crash involving a Calhoun County sheriff’s deputy. A 44-year-old Calhoun County sheriff’s deputy, driving an unmarked black pick-up truck, was heading west on Highway 20, on the east side of Blountstown. Another pick-up truck, pulling a boat, was sitting in the southbound lane of Mason Road. State troopers said the pick-up driver turned left into the on-coming sheriff’s deputy. Paramedics took both drivers to the Calhoun Liberty Hospital for

Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol A 42-year-old woman from Weeki Wachee is facing a slew of charges after leading law enforcement on a nearly 20-mile chase on I-95 before a trooper ended the pursuit with a PIT maneuver at the Atlantic Boulevard exit, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash that ended the chase sent the woman and two troopers to the hospital with minor injuries. According to the FHP report, the woman was initially pulled over by a