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The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Freeport that left one dead on Saturday. According to authorities, the shooting happened on Piney Point Road in Freeport following a 911 call at around 9:30 p.m. The shooting was between two parties that knew each other, authorities said. The Sheriff’s Office is currently working with the State Attorney’s Office to see if there will be any charges pressed. At Ovadia Law Group, we prioritize your recovery and well-being. Shootings can

One person was hospitalized after an apartment fire broke out on Sunday, according to the Orlando Fire Department. Firefighters responded to a kitchen fire at an apartment building located on the 1600 block of Mercy Drive. One person was transported to the hospital with burn injuries, according to the OFD. There are no details on what prompted the fire. When you need a strong advocate after a fire accident, turn to Ovadia Law Group. Our team of skilled attorneys is dedicated

photo by: wsvn One person was taken to the hospital after a car caught on fire on an entrance ramp to the Florida Turnpike in Southwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze, early Sunday morning. Cameras showed the vehicle engulfed in flames on the entrance ramp from the Don Shula Expressway. MDFR crews were seen containing the fire. Paramedics helped the the victim, who was out of the car, before taking them to an

An 18-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening in a two-vehicle crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 8:09 p.m. on State Road 436 and Oleander Drive. According to a crash report, the motorcyclist and a 2021 BMW 330I were both heading south on SR-436. The motorcycle was behind the BMW when it began to slow down for traffic ahead and the front of the motorcycle collided with the back of the

A woman was killed in a house fire in High Springs. Firefighters got to the home right outside of the historical district around 10 a.m. They found smoke billowing out of the roof, and say a woman and her dog were trapped inside. They found the dog inside alive, but found the woman dead shortly after. The fire was put out within thirty minutes. High Springs Fire Rescue officials are investigating the cause of the fire. Experience matters when dealing

A Leesburg man is facing a felony charge of battery after an altercation over his dead mother’s Christmas decorations. D L 44, was being held without bond at the Lake County Jail after a judge revoked his bond from an unrelated arrest in November. The new felony charge is the result of an altercation with a woman earlier this month which resulted in her seeking medical attention at UF Health Leesburg Hospital. Shesuffered a broken rib and a punctured lung, according

A suspect was taken into custody Sunday following a shooting in Haines City that left one person injured. Officers with the Haines City Police Department reported that they were investigating a shooting around 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29. The incident reportedly occurred at a home near U.S. 17-92 and Kentucky Street. One adult victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. As of Sunday night, there was no further word on their condition. Police said the alleged shooter

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a car in Highlands County on Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9 p.m. as both vehicles were heading north on US-27, just north of South George Boulevard in Sebring, troopers said. The sedan, driven by a 27-year-old Lake Placid woman, was ahead of the motorcyclist when officials said they both tried to merge into the same lane. The front of the motorcycle then collided with

A 31-year-old Naples man is dead after losing control of the van he was driving along southbound I-75 near mile marker 110. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the single-vehicle crash happened Sunday afternoon at approximately 3:47 p.m. Troopers said the van’s left rear tire blew out, and the man lost control of the vehicle. The van then entered a grassy median, collided with a cable barrier and overturned. The Naples man was pronounced dead on the scene, and FHP

Crews responded to a fire that sparked in the garage of a Cape Coral home along SE 2nd Street Sunday morning. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, it was an electrical fire and no injuries were reported. Experience matters when dealing with fire accident claims. Ovadia Law Group has a team of seasoned attorneys who specialize in fire accident cases. We know the ins and outs of the legal system and are adept at negotiating with insurance companies to ensure

A man was killed in a shooting Saturday night in Lauderhill, police said. Officers responded at around 8:50 p.m. to the 4200 block of Northwest 19th Street, where they found the victim suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity was not released. A motive is unknown and there were no known suspects. Anyone with information is asked to call the Lauderhill Police Department at 954-497-4700 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477 (TIPS).

An early morning crash killed a 25-year-old woman and injured a 34-year-old man crossing a street in downtown West Palm Beach. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), at 3:25 a.m. Sunday morning, a 2021 Tesla 3, driven by a 26-year-old West Palm Beach man struck the couple crossing Banyan Boulevard near the intersection of Rosemary Avenue. The couple, identified as M N C, 25, of West Palm Beach, and R S Jr., 33, of Royal Palm Beach,