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Photo by: fox13news Twelve students were on board a Hillsborough County school bus when it was involved in a deadly crash on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.  Troopers say the school bus, driven by a 43-year-old Brandon woman, was traveling southbound on U.S. 301 around 4 p.m. as a 26-year-old Sun City Center man was traveling northbound on U.S. 301 on a Suzuki motorcycle.  When the bus turned left under a flashing yellow signal at the intersection of Duncan Avenue, troopers say it

Photo by: St. Petersburg Police Department  St. Petersburg police say a suspect is in custody after a man was found shot on the side of a street early Friday, then later died. Investigators discovered the victim lying along Jefferson Circle North shortly after 1 a.m., police said. The man, whose name was not released, was rushed to the hospital, but didn’t survive. According to SPPD, the suspect and victim knew each other prior to the shooting. No further details, including the

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a fatal crash on Highway 179 on Wednesday night. According to a news release, the incident happened at 8:30 p.m. involving an 80-year-old man and a 35-year-old passenger in an SUV both from Westville. They were traveling Northbound on Highway 179 when they crossed the Southbound lane. Troopers said the SUV hit a car head-on driven by a 40-year-old woman of Caryville with a 15-year-old passenger. They both sustained minor injuries. After hitting the

 An elderly man is dead following a deadly crash in the beginning of November. According to a crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), on Nov. 7 a 2024 Kia Seltos was traveling northbound on State Road 7/US 441in the left turn lane to turn into a plaza. According to deputies, the plaza is located at 21755 South State Road 7. Around the same time a Toyota Tacoma, driven by a 29-year-old man, was traveling southbound on

One person died Thursday night after being stabbed in Sanford, according to police. The Sanford Police Department responded to the area of E. 25th Street and Willow Avenue, where they found the victim. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. No other information, including the victim’s name and age, has been released. An investigation is ongoing. Personalized Legal Guidance for Personal InjuriesEvery personal injury case is unique, and at Ovadia Law Group, we tailor our approach to meet your

Two people were hospitalized Thursday after a car fell off Interstate 95 in Miami. The car came off the highway by Northwest 20 Street and 7th Avenue, according to fire rescue. It fell off the ramp from southbound I-95 onto the Dolphin Expressway near Northwest 17th Street. One person was taken to Ryder Trauma in critical condition, and another was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in stable condition. Comprehensive Support for Car Accident ClaimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we believe in

Three people, including two teens, were injured in a shooting Thursday in northwest Miami-Dade. The shooting happened near Northwest 22nd Avenue and 65th Street. Police said the 15, 17, and 22-year-olds were outside of a home when a man approached them, pulled out a gun and started firing. The three were hit in the legs and taken to the hospital. Police said it was an isolated incident and the shooter possibly knew at least one of the victims. There was

Three Pompano Beach Fire Rescue paramedics were hospitalized Thursday after their fire truck crashed while they were transporting a patient. The crash happened on Northwest 31st Avenue and M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard, where authorities shut down the roads to investigate. Video from Chopper 6 showed the heavily damaged fire truck and another white truck in the middle of the intersection. Fire rescue officials said their rescue unit was transporting a patient when the fire truck crashed into the white truck at

A man sleeping inside his semi-truck was awakened by fire and smoke all around him. Someone had started a fire to his truck that Miami Police are now investigating as possible arson. W S was asleep inside his truck Wednesday morning at Northwest 2nd Avenue Street in Miami when he heard and smelled something. “I woke up to this loud sound of burning rubber and the entire cab was already engulfed in smoke,” S said.  S had seconds to get

Photo by: Matlacha Pine Island Fire Control District A fire charred the inside of a home in Cape Royal on Thursday morning. According to the Matlacha/Pine Island Fire Control District, they responded to a fire with flames and smoke in Cape Royal. The fire was contained to one room. The fire department did not mention injuries or if anyone was inside the home during the fire. The fire department stated the Cape Coral Fire Department, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office,

Photo by: winknews A vehicle caught on fire after a crash at the intersection of Alico Rd. and Oriole. San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District responded to the crash just after 11:40 a.m. on Thursday. The crash caused all westbound lanes of Alico Rd. to be shut down. Both vehicles sustained heavy damage, and one vehicle caught fire. Two people were treated for minor injuries. Crews remain on the scene to mitigate hazards. SCPFD recommends drivers to

First responders are responding to a crash on Southern Boulevard in western Palm Beach County. A high-ranking source with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office tells WPBF that three motor deputies were hit by a vehicle while conducting traffic enforcement. Two are dead and one is in critical condition. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue, Southern Boulevard is closed to traffic west of Seminole Pratt Whitney. Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes. Southern Boulevard near Lion Country Safari