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Law enforcement is investigating after a crash left two people dead and another person injured Sunday morning. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred on U.S. Hwy 27 near California Boulevard in Davenport around 3:50 a.m. Deputies said a Genesis G70 was heading southbound on U.S. Hwy 27 approaching a solid red light when it hit a Ford Explorer that was stopped at the light. The driver of the Genesis died from his injuries. Deputies said he

A driver was arrested early Sunday morning for allegedly participating in a street race on a local interstate. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were conducting a traffic stop on I-4 near westbound Milepost 10 when a group of eastbound vehicles passed them around 2:05 a.m. Troopers said the Dodge Charger, Dodge Challenger, and Toyota Supra were traveling together at approximately 90 MPH. Another trooper was watching eastbound traffic near Milepost 12 when he observed the three vehicles traveling

UPDATE: An 82-year-old Panama City woman died after being struck by an SUV in a Publix parking lot Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a 26-year-old man from Atlanta was backing a Toyota SUV through the parking lot off Navy Boulevard and Magnolia Beach Road when the woman walked behind the vehicle. FHP says the driver didn’t see her, hit her with the back of the SUV and knocked her to the ground, then kept backing up

A driver was killed early Sunday morning after losing control of a vehicle, striking a palm tree, and becoming trapped as the car caught fire, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash occurred around 1:37 a.m. at the intersection of Sadler Road and South 8th Street. According to FHP, the sedan was traveling westbound on Sadler Road at a high rate of speed when the driver lost control and left the roadway. The driver was unable to exit the vehicle

A fatal crash has shut down all northbound lanes of I-75 near the Charlotte-Lee County line, with traffic being diverted at the Bayshore Road exit. One driver is in custody after a deadly 4-vehicle crash that shut down I-75 at mile marker 150 in Charlotte County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said in a press release that a Ford F-150 was driving the wrong way on northbound I-75 in the area of the 150 mile marker. The driver

One person was injured after a boat became submerged in the water near Redfish Pass in Pine Island Sound Sunday. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, FWC units were joined by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Coast Guard and Fire Rescue responding to reports of a single vessel incident in Lee County. FWC said that preliminary information indicated that a 21-foot boat with three people on board was traveling in Pine Island Sound near Redfish

An Ocala woman has filed a lawsuit against The Market of Marion, alleging she suffered permanent injuries after slipping on dog feces while visiting the popular flea market. Attorneys representing M filed the lawsuit against The Market of Marion, Inc., on April 29, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County. The lawsuit stems from an incident that allegedly occurred on January 9 of this year. According to the filing, M was visiting the facility, which is located at

Photo: WFTS Digital Staff The Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said two people were hospitalized after a crash on Friday afternoon. HCFR said on May 15 crews from Station 7 and Rescue 8 responded just north of the intersection Cortez Boulevard and Mondon Hill Road for a traffic crash. According to HCFR, one person was transported to a local hospital, and a second individual was taken to a local trauma center. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law

A 24-year-old man is being treated at a regional hospital following a stabbing in Avon Park on Thursday evening. Highlands County deputies responded to a 911 call about a stabbing in the 900 block of West Main Street just before 8:30 p.m. on May 14, when they found a man suffering from non-life-threatening knife wounds. He was airlifted to a hospital, per the report. Deputies said everyone involved in the incident has been identified. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group for

A vehicle fire on I-4 in Seminole County is blocking westbound traffic on Friday. The incident was reported just before mile marker 98 near Lake Mary Boulevard, where two right lanes are blocked. The vehicle involved in the fire appears to be a dump truck. Details about what caused the fire or about any injuries were not revealed. Understanding Your Rights After a Truck CrashBeing involved in a truck accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia Law

Photo: OFR  One person was taken to the hospital after an SUV and a Jeep collided in Ocala on Friday afternoon. Ocala Fire Rescue crews say the crash happened around 2:10 p.m. at the intersection of Southwest 27th Avenue and 19th Avenue. Firefighters found a Jeep overturned. Both occupants were able to safely exit the vehicle despite the damage. The driver of the SUV was taken to the hospital; however, officials say no major injuries resulted from the crash. Understanding

Seven people were hurt ― five seriously ― in a crash near the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Friday afternoon, first responders said. It happened on an offramp of Interstate 595 onto Interstate 95. Video from Sky 10, taken at around 3:15 p.m., showed a cement truck and a taxicab with significant damage. One of the injured victims is a child, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. A BSFR spokesperson said five seriously-injured patients, including the child, were being taken