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Photo: Martin County Sheriff’s Office The Martin County School District announced that a high school senior has passed away due to a crash in Stuart on Thursday morning. The school district shared in a post, “We are aware of a serious traffic incident that occurred this morning near South Fork High School. It is heartbreaking to share that the incident resulted in the loss of one of our seniors.” The announcement came just hours before the SFHS senior class is

The Florida Highway Patrol said a driver is dead after a crash in Palmetto just after midnight. FHP said a 25-year-old man from Orlando was driving on I-75, heading towards mile marker 228 in Manatee County at about 12:30 a.m. on May 21, when he failed to turn on a curve. He drove off the roadway and collided with a support column of the I-275 overpass. FHP said he was pronounced dead on the scene. Officials are still investigating the

UPDATE: Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported that State Highway 83 is back open. A traffic crash has blocked State Highway 83 in DeFuniak Springs on Thursday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the accident happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. near Gum Creek Church and County Highway 185. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported that north and southbound traffic on State Highway 83 is being exchanged intermittently through the southbound lane. WCSO and Walton County Fire Rescue are currently on scene and report

Photo: Florida Department of Transportation A crash involving a semi-truck shut down the I-4 exit onto Florida’s Turnpike in Orlando. According to FL 511, the crash happened in the westbound lanes of I-4near the turnpike interchange. DOT CAM showed the overturned semi off to the side in the ramp’s bend, and emergency vehicles around the truck. Orlando Fire Department says the driver of the vehicle was trapped inside the cab of the semi and had to be extricated. He was

A crash with injuries on the southbound Turnpike in Boynton Beach is delaying traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 86, Boynton Beach Boulevard, at 7:41 a.m. In the latest update at 7:42 a.m., officials said that the two left lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia

A fire broke out at a restaurant in the Florida Keys. The blaze sparked at the Boondocks Grille, Draft House & Miniature Golf, located on Mile Marker 27 1/2, along U.S. 1 on Ramrod Key, Wednesday night. Monroe County Fire Rescue units responded to the scene just after 10 p.m. It remains unclear what caused the fire or the full extent of the damage. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences.

Photo: FL 511 Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries on I-295 South before Old St. Augustine Road Wednesday afternoon. A nearby Florida Department of Transportation camera showed emergency crews blocking the right lanesand what appeared to be a motorcycle lying on the ground. The crash caused significant rush hour backups. As of 7:50 p.m., all lanes were back open. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we believe car accident victims deserve

A sixth grade teacher at Lee Middle School has been arrested after she allegedly ordered a student to slap a classmate who was talking in class, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said. C, 64, was arrested May 19, after an investigation into the May 13 classroom incident and charged with child abuse without great bodily harm. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies learned about the incident the following day and began interviewing students and school staff. Investigators believe C repeatedly

A man was killed Wednesday morning after a Tri-Rail train collided with an SUV in Oakland Park, according to authorities. Oakland Park Fire Rescue officials said the train struck the SUV and pushed it approximately 200 to 300 yards down the tracks. The driver of the SUV, who has not yet been identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials with the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority told Local 10 News that the southbound Tri-Rail train with no passengers onboard

UPDATE: Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported that both lanes are now open. However, drivers can expect some delays as traffic is still backed up. A rollover crash has caused traffic delays on Highway 331 in DeFuniak Springs on Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. near Hawthorn Road. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office reported that one southbound lane is open. WCSO and Walton County Fire Rescue are currently on the scene of the crash. FHP has

A juvenile on a bicycle was hospitalized after a crash was reported Wednesday, according to the Titusville Police Department. Police said the crash happened near Knox McRae Drive and Beacon Avenue. At this time, investigators are on scene working to determine what led to the crash. The juvenile was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition, according to the TPD. Bicycle Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA bicycle accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia

Photo: WKMG ClickOrlando Up to 7 vehicles involved in crash A semi-truck ran off the road and struck a guardrail, scattering debris across the lanes and involving as many as seven other vehicles, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash was reported just before 6 a.m. on Wednesday on State Road 417 near mile marker 27, north of State Road 528. The crash is currently causing traffic slowdowns in the area. According to FHP, the initial crash involved a single