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A 23-year-old Trenton man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle head-on collision Thursday afternoon on County Road 345 in Levy County. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, a 53-year-old Trenton woman was driving a Chevrolet Trailblazer north on CR 345 at 4:12 p.m. and, after passing another vehicle traveling north, re-entered the northbound lane and lost control of her Chevrolet. The Trenton woman crossed the center line and traveled into the southbound lane, colliding with the front left

Photo by: fox35orlando The Orlando Police Department (OPD) said it has launched a use of force investigation after video shows an Orlando officer clashing with a demonstrator in downtown Orlando over the weekend. The incident happened shortly after a peaceful Pro-Palestine rally held at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando on Saturday afternoon.  Police said about 20 people held a peaceful walk and demonstration in the area from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m., which was being monitored by downtown and Parramore bike officers.

A Gainesville man died midday Friday when he lost control of his van on State Road 121. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the crash occurred at 11:54 a.m. at the intersection of State Road 121 and NW 166th Avenue north of Gainesville. For unknown reasons, the driver, an 84-year-old man, lost control of the vehicle as he was driving north on State Road 121. He first swerved to the right, then overcorrected the steering wheel to the left, FHP

Photo by: by WJXT News4JAX  Three people were injured after a car struck a motorcycle and another car at an intersection in Clay County on Sunday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol said at 1:15 p.m., a car was driving north on U.S. Highway 17 when it struck the two vehicles at the Eagle Harbor Parkway intersection. Officials said a 67-year-old man and a 26-year-old man were taken to the hospital for minor injuries. FHP said the 61-year-old man driving the

One person was hospitalized after a crash along Ben Hill Griffin Parkway Friday night, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office The crash happened near Garofalo Way. There was significant damage to the back of a red sedan and motorcycle. This is a breaking news story. Motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injuries and significant financial burdens for victims and their families. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the unique challenges that motorcyclists face on the road and the complexities

Photo by: UC Breaking A driver crashed into a light pole and left their car behind along Michael G. Rippe Parkway on Sunday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the hit-and-run crash is being investigated. It is unknown if there are any injuries. This is a breaking news story.  Navigating the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to dealing with insurance claims and medical expenses. At Ovadia Law Group, we focus on

A 19-year-old male from Wauchula is dead after a hit and run. Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 4:30 Saturday morning at US-27 and Boar Hammock Ranch Road in Glades County. FHP says an unknown vehicle was traveling north on US-27, while the pedestrian was walking on the inside northbound lane. The vehicle then hit the man and fled the scene. A van traveling behind the vehicle then also ran over the man. The driver of the van

A woman is dead after her vehicle overturned during a crash in Marion County on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the incident occurred when a sedan traveled directly into the path of an SUV and collided while attempting to make a left turn onto SW 110th Avenue. This resulted in the SUV traveling off the road and overturning. The passenger, identified as a 69-year-old woman, was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene by the Marion

Heavy traffic delays are expected after a multi-vehicle crash along the Palmetto Expressway heading east closed off the southbound ramp to Interstate 95. Images from Chopper 6 showed major bumper to bumper traffic early Monday morning after at least three cars were involved in the crash. At this time, drivers are urged to seek an alternate route. Car accidents can have far-reaching consequences, impacting not just the victims but also their families. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the emotional

Photo:  WFTX FOX 4 Just before 8:00 Saturday night, residents along First Street saw a bright flash and heard an explosion, shortly after it began rain in downtown Fort Myers. Because FOX 4’s journalists live in the same areas they cover day in and day out, FOX 4 had the only crew on the scene to see periodic bursts of flames and showers of sparks, as the surrounding lighting, from street lights to lights inside homes, would flash on and

Photo by: Florida Department of Transportation The northbound lanes of State Road 429 in Apopka have reopened following a crash Saturday afternoon. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes of SR-429 just north of the Yothers Road overpass, near mile marker 35. Orange County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the crash. Traffic cameras in the area of the crash show several responding law enforcement officers and an emergency medical helicopter departing the scene shortly before 2 p.m. One person

Police are investigating after dispute led to a fatal shooting at a Mexican restaurant in Fort Lauderdale early Monday morning. The incident happened shortly before 1:30 a.m. at Antojitos Mexicanos located at 3943 Davie Boulevard. Fort Lauderdale Police said it appeared there had been a verbal dispute between the suspect and victim that led to the shooting. Police didn’t release the victim’s identity but his brother identified him as a 54-year-old man. Images captured by NBC6 showed investigators walking in