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University of South Florida President Moez Limayem said on Sunday the Marine Science Laboratory on the St. Pete campus may be a “total loss” after a large fire broke out Saturday evening. “While our full assessment is ongoing, and will only be completed once it is safe to do so, initial information indicates the MSL building may be a total loss,” Limayem said in a statement. “Our recovery teams are working with the College of Marine Science to prioritize key

A driver who is accused of fleeing the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian Friday is now facing additional charges as Bradenton police believe the suspect was intoxicated. Jordan Beard, 40, who was arrested after the hit-and-run crash Friday, has been charged with DUI manslaughter, leaving the scene of a crash involving death and tampering with evidence, according to the Bradenton Police Department. Police said they found the victim, Vicki Noon, 77, dead in her yard around 1 p.m.

A pedestrian died early Saturday morning when they were struck by an SUV that lost control, rolled over and struck a light pole on Beach Boulevard. The death was one of two deaths related to Saturday morning traffic crashes. According to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, a woman in her 30s was driving on the 6900 block of Beach Boulevard around 2:30 a.m. when she lost control. JSO said the SUV crossed the eastbound lanes of Beach Blvd., went over the

A crash involving a school bus took place at the intersection of Hancock Creek Boulevard South and Pondella Road in Cape Coral Friday morning. Rob Spicker, Director of Communications for the School District of Lee County, confirmed the crash to Gulf Coast News. Spicker added that no students were on the bus at the time of the crash. The Cape Coral Police Department reported that there were 14 students on the bus at the time of the crash, but that

Crews battled three boat fires off of Bokeelia on Friday afternoon. Water could be seen being sprayed onto the boats as the fire sent plumes of dark smoke into the sky. This was near Jug Creek Marina. “It was absolutely jaw dropping , it was amazing,” Joy Ziss said. “One boat was involved and after a minute two boats were on fire.” According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the incident involved a cabin cruiser and two pontoon-style

Two people were injured after a boat and jet ski collided south of Hickory Pass in Bonita Springs. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, they and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the incident. FWC says a 31-foot vessel with four occupants on board and a personal watercraft with two occupants aboard were traveling just south of Big Hickory Pass when a collision occurred. “A lot of people got to understand that boats and jet skis

Police tape blocked off the intersection of Surfside Boulevard and Veterans Parkway in Cape Coral following a crash that left two cars damaged and debris scattered across the road. Reporters on the scene could see pieces of car parts in the middle of the intersection. A black Acura at the crosswalk was missing its headlights, and a purple sedan nearby lost its entire front end. A road sign at the scene was bent. The Cape Coral Police Department has been

Deputies are investigating a two-car crash at Jaguar Boulevard and Bell Boulevard in Lehigh Acres. Crews on the scene reported that two cars were involved in the crash. A deputy at the scene said no one was hurt. Authorities are still working to determine what led to the crash. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia Law Group helps victims understand their legal rights and options.

A Sunday evening drum circle at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers turned chaotic when a truck driven by a man accused of drunk driving sped through the park, damaging a light post and a tree. Ocianna, a member of the Fort Myers drum circle, described the incident. “We’re drumming in the pavilion, and through the parking lot under the bridge comes this truck speeding, totally up over that thing. Then he hits the light, and it burst into a

UPDATE: All lanes are now open. At least one person was injured in a major rollover crash on US-301, Thursday afternoon. The crash is blocking southbound lanes in the intersection at 63rd Ave E. Traffic is backed up over 1 mile, as drivers are detoured around the crash location. While crews work to clear the crash, motorists should consider an alternate like US-41. Personal Injury Claims for Car Accident VictimsCar accidents often result in serious injuries that require long-term care

A fire kicked up at a mobile home park in Longwood on Thursday night, sparking a response from first responders, according to the Seminole County Fire Department. In a release, fire officials said they responded to the scene at the Spring Hammock Mobile Home Park shortly after 8:20 p.m. Upon arrival, they began working the fire, which was already 50% involved, the release states. Officials added that firefighters were able to pull off an “aggressive stop” and prevented spread to

Seven people were taken to the hospital after a crash in Ocala Thursday afternoon, including children. Ocala Fire Rescue officials said two SUVs crashed around 4 p.m. at the intersection of Northwest Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and Northwest 22nd Street. Three adults and four children were hospitalized. One of the children was taken as a trauma alert patient. Seeking Justice After a Car AccidentRecovering from a car accident injury is challenging, but Ovadia Law Group is here to help