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Estero firefighters responded to a call for a structure fire on Thursday and discovered that an e-bike had caught fire. San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District assisted Estero crews at the scene. Fire crews determined that the e-bike’s battery had overheated and begun sparking, causing the fire. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames. The Estero Fire Rescue said that the incident serves as a reminder of the dangers of lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday

Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue A driver was taken to a hospital after a box truck rolled over Tuesday afternoon on a southbound I-75 off-ramp in Marion County. Marion County Fire Rescue crews responded around 1:33 p.m. to the crash at Exit 358. When firefighters arrived at 1:39 p.m., they found a commercial box truck on its side, blocking the ramp. The driver was partially trapped inside the vehicle and needed assistance getting out. Crews transported the driver to a

A mother and her son were killed on Tuesday in Ocala after being hit by a driver who was allowed on the road despite showing signs of impairment just minutes prior. They were identified by the police department as M, 31, and M, 50, from Ocala. Ocala Police Chief B said the department has taken immediate steps to launch a full-scale investigation into the crash, which he described as “devastating” and preventable. The crash occurred around 2:45 a.m. at the

B, who was attacked last week in Ormond Beach along with his wife by a man who police say later shot an officer in a hospital, has died, officials said Wednesday. B, 79, and his wife, 74-year-old N , were allegedly attacked by 40-year-old H after the elderly couple responded to a burglary alarm Sunday night at Daytona College, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department. Police said the couple found a suspicious vehicle and items inside the building that

A pedestrian was seriously injured in an Okaloosa County crash on Tuesday evening. Florida Highway Patrol says a truck traveling Eastbound on Hwy 90, west of Rosebud Avenue, struck the pedestrian at approximately 5:31 p.m. According to FHP, the pedestrian was “in the path of travel of” the truck. The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital. FHP is working to identify the pedestrian. Protecting Your Interests in Pedestrian Accident ClaimsProtecting your interests is a key part of any pedestrian

A driver crashed into a Chick-fil-A building in Pensacola on Tuesday night after a two-vehicle collision. The crash happened around 6:55 p.m. at the Chick-fil-A on Bayou Boulevard. Pensacola Police say two vehicles were driving westbound side by side when one hit a curb and bounced off it, striking the other vehicle. The impact caused the second vehicle to hit the Chick-fil-A building, according to police. The driver was transported to the hospital, but police say there were no injuries.

A crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County sent two people to the hospital and shut down all southbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened Tuesday near mile marker 226 in Mims. A semi was merging onto the travel lane from a rest area when it entered the direct path of a Volvo, which was traveling in the outside lane. The front of the semi struck the rear left side of the Volvo. The impact ejected

One person was sent to the hospital after a mobile home in Dunnellon went up in flames Tuesday afternoon. Marion County Fire Rescue officials say multiple crews responded to the 10000 block of Southwest 151st Place due to reports of a structure fire. When they arrived at 1:36 p.m., a mobile home was 50% engulfed in flames. Crews had the fire under control by 1:59 p.m. and they remained on scene for overhaul and mop-up operations. One person was taken

A candidate for Davie Town Council was arrested on charges of driving under the influence after police said he crashed his pickup truck into a guardrail and knocked over a power pole, causing an estimated $23,000 in damage. N is a qualified candidate for the District 3 seat on the Davie Town Council in the Nov. 3 municipal election, according to the town’s official candidate information. N, 36, was arrested early Friday following a single-vehicle crash near Hiatus Road and

Four people have been arrested in connection with a shooting that killed a 20-year-old man. It happened near Fort Walton Beach on Sept. 15 around 1:30 p.m. The four arrested are 18-year-old B, 19-year-old W., 20-year-old L and 17-year-old P. All four face murder charges stemming from an attempted robbery. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened outside an apartment complex off Rickey Avenue and David Street. The injured victim was able to drive to a nearby

One man is in critical condition after being rear-ended by a tractor-trailer on State Road 71 just south of Mt Tabor Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Monday, Sept. 28, around 5:40 p.m., officials responded to a collision involving a tractor-trailer and a minivan. FHP says both vehicles were traveling on State Road 71, and as the tractor-trailer attempted to turn right into a driveway, it struck the rear of the minivan. After the collision, both vehicles came

Authorities are responding to the scene of a crash at the intersection of Jenks Avenue and Airport Road. The crash was first reported around 7 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officials are on scene working to clear the roadway. Drivers in the area should expect delays and use caution. Focused on Fair Compensation for Car Accident InjuriesAt Ovadia Law Group, we are focused on helping clients pursue fair compensation after a car accident. Our attorneys understand how to evaluate damages and build