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Photo: MDFR Crews got the upper hand on a fire that ignited at an apartment complex in Northwest Miami-Dade and led paramedics to take three people to the hospital, including a firefighter. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene of the two-alarm blaze at Lake Shore Presidential Apartments near Northwest 95th Street and 12th Avenue, just before 12:30 p.m. on Thursday. Firefighters were seen in the hallways of the apartment building and on the roof of the complex. Crews were able to

Photo: (WJHG) Emergency crews are on the scene of a rollover crash on Front Beach Road. The accident happened near the intersection of Front Beach and Moylan Road. According to FHP, it was a hit-and-run crash, and the roadway is clear. FHP says a trooper is on the way to the scene to investigate. We will update this story when more information becomes available. Helping You Navigate Car Accident ClaimsNavigating a car accident claim can be difficult without the right legal

A traffic crash is blocking the eastbound lane of Highway 20 at 83A in Freeport this morning. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office says officials are on scene working to clear the area. Walton County Fire Rescue is also responding. Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes if possible. Dedicated Advocacy for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide dedicated advocacy for car accident victims seeking justice and recovery. Our attorneys understand the challenges that can arise after a

A pedestrian was transported to the hospital after being hit by a car in Lehigh Acres shortly before midnight on Wednesday. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a crash on Sunshine Boulevard North and Ida Avenue North at 11:35 p.m. Wednesday. Once at the scene, deputies discovered that a pedestrian had been hit by a car. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, and the car remained at the scene. At the time of

A 37-year-old Orlando man was killed in a crash Tuesday night in Apopka, and the driver of the other vehicle was arrested after investigators said he fled the scene on foot. The crash happened just before 7:30 p.m. on County Road 435, also known as Clarcona Road, at Gilliam Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 46-year-old Orlando man was driving a 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe southbound on Clarcona Road, approaching Gilliam Road. At the same time, a 37-year-old Orlando

Photo: WEAR An Okaloosa County school bus hit and injured a 13-year-old bicyclist Wednesday morning. It happened around 6:45 a.m. at the intersection of N Ferdon Blvd and Ninth Ave. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the bus — driven by a 51-year-old Crestview woman — was traveling east on Ninth Avenue and approaching the stop sign located at the intersection. Meanwhile, a 13-year-old Crestview boy was riding his bike north on the sidewalk as he approached the crosswalk located at

Photo: (FL511)  I-95 northbound near Delray Beach has reopened following a crash involving hazardous materials, but three left lanes remain blocked, causing significant delays Wednesday morning. The crash was reported around 7:13 a.m. before Exit 51 at Linton Boulevard, according to traffic officials. Traffic was previously brought to a standstill for miles from Boca Raton into Delray Beach while crews responded to the crash. Drivers should expect delays in the area as crews continue working at the scene. Motorists approaching

Photo: WSVN A driver mistook the brake for the gas pedal and backed into one of the entrances at North Miami City Hall. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the 700 block of Northeast 125th Street on Tuesday afternoon. According to fire crews, a driver crashed into the building. 7News cameras captured a large police presence at City Hall and crews working on fixing the damaged door. Paramedics put the female driver on a gurney and rushed her to a

Photo: Clewiston Police Department A passenger who was in a vehicle that crashed into First Bank, located near Berner Road and U.S. Highway 27 in Clewiston, has died. The incident occurred on July 15, when the driver mistakenly pressed the accelerator instead of the brake pedal while leaving a nearby oil change facility, the Clewiston Police Department said. The vehicle hit the building, and the female passenger suffered blunt force trauma to her abdomen at the time of the impact and critical injuries

The northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 19 were shut down in Crystal River Tuesday morning due to a crash, authorities said. Citrus County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputies are currently on scene at the crash near the intersection of U.S 19 and North Turkey Oak Drive in Crystal River. Currently, all northbound lanes are shut down. Your Legal Resource After a Car AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is your trusted legal resource. Our personal injury

Photo: PINELLAS COUNTY A crash in Pinellas County has blocked two lanes on State Road 60 East, Florida Department of Teansportation officials said. The crash occurred at the intersection of South Hercules Avenue. The left two lanes are blocked, FDOT officials said. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to holding responsible drivers accountable and helping you recover from your injuries. Our personal injury

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol A Dunnellon man was arrested on Tuesday morning for DUI after fatally hitting a pedestrian in Citrus County, authorities said. C, 32, was driving a Nissan Xterra northbound on U.S. Highway 98 at about 3 a.m. North of West Ashburn Lane, C hit a male pedestrian who was walking in the roadway, the Florida Highway Patrol said.  The unknown pedestrian was killed at the scene.  C was later arrested by FHP troopers for DUI.  Why Choose