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A Polk County woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after being attacked by a dog she was fostering. According to law enforcement officials and family, T fostered a pit bull from a rescue called Rescue Paws on May 11. A Polk County Sheriff’s Office report said on the morning of May 12, T’s personal family dogs began barking, which startled the pit bull. “The pit bull began barking and began jumping at Kimberly and attacked her,” the report stated.  “Kimberly

Photo: WJXT News4JAX A crash has blocked the left lane on Interstate 10 East before mile marker 353 in Jacksonville. The incident is causing major delays. 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. Our personal injury attorneys specialize in car accident cases and are committed to securing fair compensation for your injuries and losses. We know

Photo: WJXT News4JAX  A crash has blocked a left lane on Interstate 95 North at Emerson Street. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA car accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal representation to victims of car-related personal injuries. Our attorneys understand the urgency and seriousness of these cases and act quickly to protect your rights. We gather evidence, consult with experts, and build a strong claim to help you recover

A Jacksonville man was arrested Tuesday after deputies found an elderly woman who had been stabbed multiple times in an unincorporated area of Clay County, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said. J, 35, was taken into custody after deputies responding to a stabbing call about 2:50 p.m. on May 12 found the victim bleeding from her neck and torso, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies located J in the doorway of the residence with blood on his hands, socks and shoes

A car crashed into the side of a garage in a residential area of Villas Thursday morning. South Trail Fire crews responded to the scene on Fordham Street shortly after 5 a.m. A crew on scene told Gulf Coast News there were no injuries in the crash. Ring camera footage from a neighbor was provided to Gulf Coast News, which showed the moment the car crashed through the garage. Gulf Coast News crews also reported that a person was detained

Crews battled a house fire in Cape Coral on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to a home on Southwest 26th Place shortly after noon. They confirmed that vehicles and a large amount of ammunition stored inside were destroyed. Viewer-submitted footage from the scene shows smoke and flames pouring out of the home. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, no one was home at the time, and a neighbor called 911 after seeing that the garage was on fire. Fire officials

Police have identified a pedestrian who was critically injured when he was hit by a car in the wee hours Wednesday on U.S. Hwy. 27/441 in The Villages. H, 36, of St. Augustine, was “breathing but unresponsive” when he was found by emergency personnel at about 5 a.m. at U.S. Hwy. 27/441 and Wales Plaza, not far from the entrance to Spanish Springs Town Square, according to the Lady Lake Police. He had been struck by a black Hyundai Sonata

An 85-year-old Homosassa man is dead after a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Just before 8 a.m., a Chrysler Pacifica was traveling northbound on US-19 in Citrus County, when at the intersection of US-98, the vehicle turned left under a red light into the path of the tractor-trailer.  FHP said both vehicles caught fire and came to a stop at the southwest corner of the intersection. The Homasassa man was pronounced dead at the

Ocala Fire Rescue crews freed a driver from a pickup truck after it collided with a tree Wednesday afternoon and took the driver to the hospital. The impact of the crash on East Fort King Street pinned the driver between the dashboard and their seat. Firefighters worked to remove the driver’s side doors while medics began treatment. They eventually freed the driver and took them to the hospital as a trauma alert. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia

An Ocala couple has filed a premises liability lawsuit against their dental provider after a routine appointment allegedly ended in a violent fall that required a hip replacement. N and his wife, P, filed the complaint in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on March 31, naming Comfortable Care Dental Health Professionals (d/b/a Oakridge Dental Care & Design) and Heartland Dental as defendants. The alleged incident occurred on April 1, 2025, at the Oakridge Dental Care office located

Three people were hospitalized early Tuesday morning after a car went off the side of an overpass, falling nearly 30 feet on I-95 North in St. Lucie County. The St. Lucie County Fire District said that crews responded to a serious car accident on I-95 North, initially reported near the 131-mile marker. While emergency crews were en route, officials said that updates revealed that the vehicle had gone over the side of an overpass, plummeting nearly 30 feet before landing on

A 65-year-old Texas man and his female passenger were both killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday morning on I-10 in Okaloosa County. It happened around 5:40 a.m. on I-10 east near mile marker 51. According to FHP, a Silver Dodge Ram pickup truck left the roadway and struck a tree on the south shoulder. The driver — a 65-year-old San Antonio man — and his female passenger who has yet to be identified both died in the crash. This incident