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A Brightline train struck a car in Jupiter early Saturday morning, leaving scattered debris and one person seriously injured. At 7:34 a.m., Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) and Tequesta Fire Rescue units were called to the area of E. Riverside Drive and N. Alternate A1A in Jupiter for reports of a train incident. Upon arrival, firefighters say they located debris from a car and an injured patient, who was later trauma alerted. The injured patient was transported to a

The Panama City Police Department is currently on the scene of an accident on Highway 98. Authorities said both eastbound and westbound lanes from Lisenby Avenue to June Avenue are currently closed. PCPD advises motorists to use alternative routes until the area is clear, will provide updates as more information becomes available. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we believe car accident victims deserve compassionate and effective legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys understand the physical

A massive house fire on Saturday night in Weeki Wachee resulted in three people, including a responding Hernando County Sheriff’s deputy, being transported to the hospital after a dramatic rescue. Just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) was dispatched to the 11000 block of Richmond Street following reports of a house fire with occupants trapped inside. Before HCFR personnel arrived on the scene, a nearby Hernando County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputy swiftly responded

The Brief An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police Chief.  A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It’s not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself. Orlando Police Department Chief Eric Smith said the officers involved in the shooting are on paid administrative leave during the ongoing investigation.  FDLE will conduct

A suspect armed with a handgun was shot and killed by Sarasota County deputies after they responded to a suicide call on the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle on Saturday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. What we know: Investigators have not said what led up to the shooting, but they say they found the suspect holding a handgun around 12:39 a.m. The Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting Team is investigating the shooting. No deputies were injured during the incident. What we don’t

A Fort Myers police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop at Colonial Boulevard and Treeline Avenue, and the department is now asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect. The driver, identified as 21-year-old M. T. A., is accused of fleeing from the traffic stop in a black 2019 Chevrolet Corvette with Florida tag DJ78TI after being accused of hitting the officer with his vehicle around 7:40 p.m. The officer is currently in stable condition,

A person is dead after a vehicle fire happened on Polk Drive in Charlotte County Friday night. Charlotte County Fire & EMS confirmed they were dispatched to the fire, and the person was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is under investigation by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Help After a Fire Accident Injury Fire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law

A 66-year-old woman was hit and killed by a pickup truck after trying to cross Pine Island Road at Pacific Avenue in Lee County on a bicycle Saturday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s report, the crash happened at 7:30 p.m. when the driver of the pickup truck, a 23-year-old Fort Myers man, was driving west on Pine Island Road on the outside lane toward Pacific Avenue. The bicyclist, from North Fort Myers, tried crossing the westbound lanes on

Southbound I-95 is at a standstill on Friday morning after a crash at Pembroke Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol FHP officials said they front-to-rear collision involved seven vehicles and “multiple” people were transported to local hospitals, but there are no life-threatening injuries. They said four vehicles were towed. FHP also confirmed that all the southbound lanes of I-95 lanes are closed, causing backups to I-595. Drivers are urged to use U.S. 441 or the Florida Turnpike to avoid

A roofing dump truck traveling southbound on Interstate 75 overturned Friday after a tire blew out, spilling its load across the southbound lanes and the exit ramp to Pines Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities said three left lanes remained open, but the ramp to Pines Boulevard was closed as crews worked to clear the debris. Legal Help After a Truck Accident Injury Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and

Traffic on the Selmon Expressway has been backed up after a crash Friday. According to FL511, the crash occurred on the eastbound lanes of the expressway past 50th Street in Hillsborough County. The on-ramp left lane has been blocked, and two right lanes have been blocked as well. 8 On Your Side has reached out to the FHP for more information. Legal Help After a Car Accident Injury Car accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia

Twin 4-year-old boys were shot and critically wounded Saturday inside their Orange County home, resulting in the arrest of their parents, according to sheriff’s officials. The shooting was reported around 2 p.m. after the shooting took place at a home in the 8300 block of Calais Circle, northeast of Lake Underhill Drive and Chickasaw Trail, east of the city of Orlando. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to AdventHealth East for a report of two boys suffering from gunshot wounds. Deputies