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A Clermont teen was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after crashing her vehicle into a motorcycle and a house. A deputy responded to a reckless driver, 18-year-old Jaylyn Danielle Kosmyna, near Casa de Orlando, located at 16412 Nelson Park Dr., Clermont, around 12:15 a.m. Tuesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, the deputy canvassed the area and heard a loud exhaust. He then saw a silver Infiniti sedan with

A Panama City man has died in a traffic crash on State Road 22 in Gulf County on Saturday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred shortly before 1:30 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 22 and Jarrott Daniels Road. Troopers reported that a sedan with four occupants, a 25-year-old woman, a 27-year-old woman, a 3-year-old girl and a 7-year-old boy, all from Lynn Haven, was traveling west on State Road 22, approaching the intersection of Jarrott

Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run where the victim was found lying on Palm Bay Road, according to the police department. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. A bicycle was located near the victim, but it is unclear whether the victim was using it at the time of the accident. Eastbound Palm Bay Road was closed between Babcock Street and Skippers Way due to the crash. The scene has since been cleared, and the road has

Three people were killed and four others were injured in a head-on crash Monday morning in De Leon Springs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 9 a.m. on State Road 40 near Lake Winona Road in Volusia County. Investigators say the crash involved a 2023 Honda CR-V and a 2021 Ford Expedition. Troopers say the Honda was traveling eastbound on SR-40 near Lake Winona Road when it crossed into the westbound lane, and crashed

A van crashed into a home near the University of Central Florida on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred shortly before 4 a.m. on Alafaya Woods Court, where the van remains lodged in the wall of the triplex. Investigators said the driver fled the scene. “I’m glad to be alive, I look at it as a sign from God that I’m alive,” said Tyler Fahy, who was asleep in bed on the other side of the

Sarasota Police are investigating a crash involving life-threatening injuries Saturday night. Police posted about the crash on Facebook Saturday night. The crash happened at the intersection of U.S. 301 and 21st Street. Police confirmed the crash involved a vehicle and a bicyclist, who died at the scene, police confirmed May 5. John Gonzalez, who works nearby, said he came out after the crash. “It wasn’t a car crash; it was more like a pedestrian on a bike, I guess, who

Multiple fire crews worked overnight to extinguish a massive fire at Pinnacle Health Radiology Services in Stuart. Firefighters with Martin County Fire Rescue say they were dispatched to the 2800 block of SE Monroe Street just before midnight on Saturday after reports of flames and heavy smoke coming from the building. Upon arrival, firefighters say they found the fire quickly spreading through the main bay area of the structure. Crews say they quickly initiated suppression efforts and were able to bring the

First responders came to the rescue of a driver involved in a canal crash. According to authorities, the crash happened near South Palm Aire Drive in Pompano Beach, Friday morning. Authorities say the driver, an elderly woman, accidentally hit the gas and crashed through a fence before landing in the canal. Two officers and an off-duty Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue captain jumped in to pull her out. “I saw one deputy jumping in the water, so took my clothes off,

A car crash in Miramar left several teens hurt and hospitalized on Friday night. Officials say a silver Nissan Rogue was traveling westbound on Riviera Boulevard when the driver lost control on a curve and hit a tree. Three teenagers were rushed to the hospital, and two of them had serious injuries. The crash is under investigation. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia Law Group

A car that hit a tree caught fire in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday. The incident happened near Southeast 12th Avenue and East Broward Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue provided pictures of the burnt car. Two people were rushed to the hospital. Their condition and the cause of the crash are unknown. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in

A rollover wreck created traffic trouble in Northwest Miami-Dade on Saturday. An overturned work truck with an attached trailer was seen at State Road 112 and Northwest 27th Avenue. At least two lanes were shut down. Officials said the wreck was cleared. Seeking Justice After a Truck AccidentRecovering from a truck accident injury is challenging, but Ovadia Law Group is here to help you seek justice. Our personal injury attorneys are experienced in truck accident cases and understand the complexities

A teenager is in the hospital after a shooting in Miami Gardens on Sunday night. Police said the shooting happened when a person was attempting to sell a watch to the teen in the area of Northwest 187th Street and 44th Avenue. According to officials, the teen pulled out a gun and tried to take the watch. But officials also said the seller pushed him, which caused the teen to fire a round and hit his own hand. The teen