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photo by: Florida Highway Patrol A driver is dead after his vehicle crashed into another car and burst into flames in Pasco County early Saturday morning. At 3:05 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol said a 23-year-old Port Richey man was speeding down westbound SR-54 in the Trinity area. Just east of Starkey Boulevard, the man lost control of his Corvette while taking a curve and traveled across the median. The driver then struck another vehicle, driven by a 43-year-old Hudson

A boy was injured after being struck by an SUV in St. Petersburg Saturday, according to the St. Petersburg Police Department. Officials said the crash happened on Roy Hanna Drive, near 25th Street South. As of 2 p.m., all lanes of Roy Hanna Drive South were closed while police investigated. Drivers were asked to find an alternate route. There was no further word on the boy’s condition, nor the circumstances of the crash. Expert Legal Assistance in Pedestrian Accident CasesPedestrian

A semi-truck caught fire on I-75 on Saturday after pulling over due to a flat tire. According to a press release from Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, the semi-truck, which was carrying eggs, caught fire near exit 246 in Riverview. HCFR said the fire appeared to start in the cab of the truck before spreading to the trailer and cargo. Responders were able to subdue the fire within 30 minutes, with exceptions of hot spots located in portions of the cargo.

A bicyclist was fatally struck by an SUV on Blackrock Road in Nassau County on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials said at around 10:45 p.m., the SUV driver was headed north on Blackrock Road and the bicyclist was headed in the same direction to the outside of the lane near the fog line. FHP said the front right of the SUV struck the rear of the bike. Emergency responders from Nassau Fire Rescue said the bicyclist

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash along SW County Road 769 in DeSoto County Friday evening. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcyclist was taken to a hospital after a crash with a van. NBC2 is working to find out their current condition. FHP said the crash remains under investigation. Expert Legal Assistance in Motorcycle Accident CasesMotorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial burdens. Ovadia Law Group specializes in providing expert legal assistance to victims

photo by: Iona McGregor Fire District Fire crews battled a house fire near Winkler Road in Fort Myers overnight. The Iona McGregor Fire District responded to the home, alongside South Trail Fire protection & Rescue Service District, Lee County Public Safety and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Firefighters said they quickly found the fire in the kitchen area. According to reports, the residents and their dogs were able to evacuate safely before firefighters arrive. There were no injuries to residents

photo by:  North Port Fire District The North Port Fire District rescued multiple animals after a home was engulfed in flames on Friday night. Fire crews said they were able to rescue one dog and four cats from the home before reuniting them with their owners. No injuries were reported as a result of the fire. Fire crews said they cause of the fire remains under undetermined at this time and the State Fire Marshal responded to the scene to

A drunk driver slammed into the back of a stopped patrol car, sending two men to the hospital and landing the driver in jail, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. On the morning of Dec. 26, Officer Melvin was stopped to help two men change a tire on the Mathews Bridge when A B, 30, slammed his pickup truck into the back of Melvin’s patrol vehicle, causing one of the two motorists to be pinned between two vehicles. Body camera

A school bus driver was arrested Thursday by City of Miami police after authorities said he abused a 6-year-old boy who rides the bus after his own daughter tried to start a fight with the victim. According to an arrest report, the incident occurred the afternoon of Nov. 20 in the 2400 block of Northwest Seventh Street. Police said they interviewed the victim, who was “very articulate” and was able to “differentiate between the truth and a lie.” According to

A Miami man is facing serious charges after he pistol-whipped his uncle and fired two shots at him during an argument at his home last week, according to an arrest report obtained by Local 10 News on Friday. Authorities said Miami police officers responded to the victim’s home on Dec. 27 after a ShotSpotter notification detected gunfire. The address of the home was redacted in the publicly released report. Police said the suspect, identified as 22-year-old E M B-A, arrived

photo by: WKMG ClickOrlando An Orlando police officer shot a gunman Friday afternoon at a busy intersection, officials said. Reports of an armed man prompted officers to flock to John Young Parkway near Old Winter Garden Road, according to the Orlando Police Department. In a post shared on X, police said there was police activity in the 400 block of South John Young Parkway and asked the public to avoid the area. In a news update later that afternoon, OPD Chief

photo by: (PBCFR) After 911 callers reported an explosion and black smoke emanating from the structure, firefighters responded to a hangar fire in Wellington’s Aero Club community early Friday morning. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said units were dispatched around 5 a.m. to 15500 Chandelle Place. Upon arrival, crews found a 2,000-square-foot double hangar with thick smoke coming from the roofline. The hangar’s owners managed to remove a small plane before conditions worsened, causing the hangar door to close.