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1 dead, 2 injured after car catches on fire in Tampa crash: Police.

Photo by: Fox 13 news A man was killed, and two women were taken to the hospital after a car burst into flames in a crash in Tampa early Thursday morning, according to police. According to the Tampa Police Department, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash at 4 a.m. on Thursday and found a dead man. The vehicle was engulfed in flames. Two women involved in the crash were taken to a local hospital, and one of them sustained serious

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Golf cart allegedly driven by a 10-year-old in Palm Bay slams into car, sending child to hospital.

People are worried about young kids driving golf carts in Central Florida after a 10-year-old child was allegedly driving a golf cart before colliding with a car in Palm Bay. Palm Bay Police are still investigating the crash that happened on Tuesday afternoon, but FOX 35 confirmed a 12-year-old child was airlifted to the hospital after the crash. On Wednesday, police did not provide an update on how anyone involved in the crash was doing. It happened near the Dollar

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Police: 1 person in critical condition after Ocoee parking lot shooting

Ocoee Police Department is investigating a parking lot shooting after a victim was found with gunshot wounds on Wednesday. According to OPD, officers responded to a shooting in a parking lot located at 1560 Silver Star Road in Ocoee at around 1:22 p.m. When they arrived, they found a person lying on the ground and unresponsive to gunshots. Ocoee firefighters and paramedics rendered first aid, and the victim was taken by chopper to a local hospital in critical condition. Witnesses

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FHP: Motorcyclist killed, another injured in Osceola County crash.

An Osceola County crash on Wednesday left one person dead and another person injured, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said two motorcycles were in a crash near Hickory Tree Road and Chaplin Road just after 5:45 p.m. One of the motorcycles hit the other after losing control and struck both a fence and a tree. A 48-year-old St. Cloud man driving the first motorcycle died at the scene. FHP said the other motorcyclist had minor injuries. Motorcycle accidents can

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Family dog killed in Altamonte Springs fire.

A house fire was reported at 484 Ford Drive in Altamonte Springs Thursday morning. The Seminole County Fire Department said the fire started in a back bedroom and that it was contained to about 30% of the home. All occupants made it out of the home safe and without injury. One dog died in the fire and a few others are still missing. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time and remains under investigation. The Red Cross

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Winter Haven man dies in crash with parked pickup truck, troopers say

A 24-year-old Winter Haven man died in a crash with a parked pickup truck early Wednesday in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the 1100 block of Interlochen Boulevard as the man traveled north in a Ford Mustang, troopers said. According to a preliminary FHP crash report, the driver was unrestrained and lost control of the Mustang before it struck an unoccupied Chevrolet Silverado that was parked with a trailer. The

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4 injured after shooting near Armature Works in Tampa: Police

Four people were hurt during a shooting Tuesday afternoon near Armature Works in Tampa, according to Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw. He said officers responded just after 4 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the area of the 1900 block of North Ola Avenue. According to TPD, a “disturbance” between two groups quickly erupted into gunfire near the popular spot near downtown Tampa. Four people were injured during the shooting, and three of those victims were shot. The Tampa Police Department did

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Tampa driver crashes through 7-Eleven convenience store

Photo by: Fox13news A Tampa driver crashed into a 7-Eleven convenience store late Tuesday night.  The crash happened on West Waters Avenue just before midnight. There is no word yet on injuries or what caused the crash.  This is a developing story Car accidents can have devastating consequences, including serious injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. If you’ve been injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries

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Six hospitalized in crash with ‘multiple injuries’ in Hernando County

Photo by: Hernando County Fire Rescue Six people were hospitalized following a crash with “multiple injuries” in Hernando County Tuesday afternoon. According to Hernando County Fire Rescue, the crash occurred on Cortez Boulevard and Burwell Road. Three victims were airlifted to local trauma centers, while three additional victims were taken by ambulance. The victim’s conditions are unknown at this time. HCFR shared photos of the scene that show mutilated vehicles, with an engine lying in the middle of the roadway. Officials

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Crash causing delays on Busch Boulevard in Tampa

Photo by: Sky10 A crash along East Busch Boulevard in Tampa is causing delays to Wednesday morning’s commute. Sky 10 flew over the scene and captured two sedans with severe front-end damage near the railroad tracks next to a self-storage facility. One car sat sideways in the middle lane with debris scattered in the right lane. Only the left lane was open to allow traffic through. The other car had gone over the storage facility’s fencing, with the front bumper facing the

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JSO: Teen accidentally shot in Hyde Park neighborhood

Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a teenage boy is recovering after he was shot accidentally on Manotak Point Drive. Detectives said that at around 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a local hospital after the teen arrived with non-life-threatening injuries consistent with a birdshot. Officers then responded to Manotak Point Drive to locate the crime scene and speak with witnesses. The investigation revealed that the shooting was accidental, but JSO said it’s still investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Anyone with information

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Video shows when ex-Palmetto Bay commissioner gets shot by projectile

Former Palmetto Bay Councilman David Singer wants police to do more after he was shot in the eye with some sort of projectile. Singer said he was shot with some sort of water pellet gun while standing in his driveway with his teen son and his friends on Friday night. “I turned around and One of the projectiles hit me in the eye,” he said. “My son came to me and said hey, this white car sprayed projectiles, plastic BBs

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