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Photo by: Citrus County Fire Rescue Two people were hospitalized on Sunday after a fire engulfed a mobile home in Dunnellon, officials said. Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR) responded to a structure fire early Sunday morning at North Moonwind Terrace in Dunnellon. When firefighters arrived on scene at 5:17 a.m., they encountered a large double-wide mobile in flames. An adult male and woman outside the home required immediate medical attention, according to a CCFR report. Firefighters initiated life-saving measures and

A woman was shot on Saturday in Oakland Park, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Deputies and Oakland Park Fire Rescue responded to reports of a shooting near the 4000 block of Northeast Eighth Avenue. After arriving, deputies said they found the woman suffering from gunshot wounds, and she was taken to a local hospital in serious condition. They said BSO’s Violent Crimes Unit detectives are investigating the case. Preliminary investigations suggest that this may be a domestic incident. Anyone

An 11-year-old boy was injured in a shooting that occurred in Mims on Friday, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to Parrish Medical Center in Titusville around 4 p.m. in response to a report of the shooting, the sheriff’s office said. The incident occurred in the area of Kennedy Street in Mims. According to BCSO, it’s unlikely the child was the target, and the round fired was “likely” intended for the people he was with. No other

Seminole County Fire Department An electric vehicle fire caused the shutdown of State Road 417 southbound on the Lake Jesup bridge Sunday afternoon, according to the Seminole County Fire Department. The fire occurred around 3:41 p.m No one was injured in the vehicle fire, SCFD said. The road has since reopened.  This is a developing  Understanding Fire Car Accident Injury Claims Fire car accident injury claims can involve complex liability issues, including mechanical defects, manufacturing errors, or negligent driving. Ovadia

A man who was found badly beaten a day after Christmas in Orlando has died, his family confirmed. The victim, Bernard “BJ” Jackson, was discovered around 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 26 in the 1000 block of West Anderson Street, according to the Orlando Police Department. Investigators said Jackson had been severely beaten and was taken for medical treatment. Family members said Jackson was last seen around 3:30 a.m. that morning. Jackson’s family said he suffered serious injuries, including trauma to

 An Anti-ICE protester was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after being hit by an SUV in downtown Ocala Sunday afternoon. The incident took place during a protest held at the Downtown Square. Ocala officers say the crash was not targeted. They said the driver didn’t see the man while turning. Officials say a pro-Trump protest started nearby after the anti-ICE protest ended. Neither of the protests was pre-approved by the city. Personalized Legal Strategies for Pedestrian Accident Cases

A 4-year-old child was seriously injured after allegedly being struck by an SUV at an apartment complex on 67th Drive East, troopers said. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) the driver of the SUV was a 20-year-old male. The child was transported to All Children’s Hospital, where the child was reported to be in stable condition. The incident remains under investigation. Helping Families After Serious Pedestrian Accidents Serious pedestrian accidents can affect not only victims but also their families. Ovadia

A man was airlifted to an Orlando hospital Sunday night after suffering burns when a vehicle fire spread to a house in South Daytona, officials said. The fire broke out on Yale Road near Calhoun Drive, gutting parts of the home in the 2600 block. Police said the fire started in a Jeep that was parked outside the home. “Witnesses saw the homeowner working on a vehicle, (which) ignited somehow and caught on fire,” a police officer said. “(Flames) sparked

A man was killed and a woman was injured Sunday night in a three-vehicle crash on Aloma Avenue in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. on Aloma Avenue near Palmetto Avenue. According to an FHP crash report, a 25-year-old Winter Park man driving a 1999 Honda CRV was heading east on Aloma Avenue and went through a red light, hitting the front of a 2024 Toyota RAV-4 that was turning through the

 A 22-year-old pedestrian was hit by two vehicles on State Road 77 in Jackson County and died around midnight on Saturday. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the crash involved a silver pickup truck and an SUV. The incident happened when a 23-year-old man from Alabama was driving north on State Road 77. A pedestrian from Caryville stepped into the roadway from the east shoulder and stood in the lane in front of the pickup truck. The pickup truck hit

One person died early Sunday morning after a crash in southern Miami-Dade County. Troopers responded to the crash on the southbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike, near Southwest 112 Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Florida’s traffic cameras recorded the response after the crash, and the 511 service used X to notify the public about traffic delays. Take the First Step Toward Legal Support Today Taking the first step after a car accident can feel difficult, but legal support

 A motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his bike on Interstate 95 in Miami early Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened just after 3:30 a.m. Lt. Alex Camacho, an FHP spokesperson, said the biker lost control in the northbound lanes near the Airport Expressway, crashed into a guardrail and “was ejected and landed in the grassy embankment, where he died from his injuries.” Authorities have not released the victim’s name. Taking the First Step