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A fire erupted at a business in Miami Beach. A fire broke out Wednesday night at “Tao Spa” off of 6th Street near Meridian Avenue. Firefighters rushed in and were able to put out the flames. The business confirmed a structural fire on social media and said they are currently cleaning and assessing the repair costs. Fire accidents can cause devastating losses, but having experienced legal representation can make rebuilding feel possible again. Ovadia Law Group advocates for clients who

A multi-vehicle crash caused major traffic delays Thursday on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County.  The crash happened on Florida’s Turnpike northbound near mile marker 246. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involved four vehicles—a Hyundai Santa Fe, a Chevrolet Silverado, a Chevrolet Trax and an Audi TTS. No one involved in the crash was taken to the hospital, FHP said.  All lanes were temporarily shut down but have since reopened, FHP said.  It’s unclear what caused the crash,

A 17-year-old girl was arrested Monday after police say she attacked a pregnant woman during a disturbance at a Boynton Beach home. According to the Boynton Beach Police Department, officers responded on Jan. 19 to a battery call at a residence on Southwest Fourth Avenue. When they arrived, officers detained the suspect, identified as VW, who police said matched the description provided by dispatch and appeared agitated. Police said the adult victim told officers she was trying to break up

 Cocoa police say two teenagers were hurt in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon with a Honda whose driver failed to obey a stop sign. Officers responded after 4:30 p.m. to the intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Lane, where it was reported the driver of a silver or gray Honda SUV — believed to be either a Honda Pilot or a Honda CR-V — struck a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old who were riding E-bikes. The two teens suffered minor injuries

A man was fatally shot Wednesday night at an Orange County apartment complex, deputies said. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Moselle Avenue near Old Cheney Highway and State Road 436. “It was just a big boom, like a shot gun blast,” said Derek Williams, who lives nearby. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the scene and found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was

 The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said officers are investigating a deadly shooting that left one person dead on Thursday morning. TPD said officers responded to the 8200 block of North 12th Street in Tampa at approximately 2 a.m. on Jan. 22. Police said they arrived to find one deceased victim, a 16-year-old girl. TPD said detectives believe all parties involved in the incident are known to each other. This is an active investigation and anyone with information about the shooting

Photo by: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue A fast-moving two-alarm blaze tore through two Palm River homes Wednesday, fueled by strong winds and heat. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said 911 calls began coming in shortly before noon regarding a fire on Tidewater Trail in Tampa. Crews arrived to find a single-story home fully engulfed in flames, with heat and wind quickly igniting a neighboring house. Incident commanders called for a second alarm to bring more firefighters and equipment. Crews focused

Two dogs were pulled to safety from a smoke-filled home in Brooksville, after a kitchen fire broke out Wednesday afternoon. Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews responded just before 3:30 p.m. to a home on the 7400 block of Mobley Road, where firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from inside. One occupant was already outside and told firefighters two dogs were still trapped inside. Firefighters quickly extinguished the kitchen fire and located the dogs, bringing them out to

A vehicle crash with injuries has been reported at the intersection near the Hello Credit Union on Front Beach Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol’s live traffic crash and road condition report website. Officials describe the incident as a vehicle crash with injuries. Lanes were temporarily blocked off. Emergency services responded. At least one person was taken off in an ambulance. FHP is investigating the wreck. Navigating a car accident claim can be confusing, especially when dealing with paperwork,

A man has died following a domestic-related stabbing in Miami, authorities confirmed Thursday morning. According to Miami police, the stabbing was reported just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building in the area of Northwest Fifth Court and 57th Street. Police said officers arrived at the scene and found the victim suffering from a stab wound to the arm. Miami Fire Rescue personnel transported the man to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where he later died. No other details

CREDIT: UC BREAKING The Greater Naples Fire Department responded to a Thursday morning house fire that broke out on Jefferson and Palm Street, just outside of Naples. Firefighters responded to the scene at around 1:18 a.m. The home, divided into three apartments, housed a couple, their daughter, and another renter. A friend of one of the renters, who was staying at the home, suffered burns and was taken to a local hospital. Everyone, including pets, managed to exit the home

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue The Brief A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. What we know: HCFR says at around 11:17 a.m., crews responded to reports of heavy flames coming from a home on Lake Stall Lane in the Carrollwood area. Officials say firefighters contained the blaze in less than 15 minutes using hose lines. During a search of the residence, firefighters saved three