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Five people were injured Thursday morning after lithium powder caused a fire to break out in an Orlando business, fire officials announced. According to Orlando Fire Chief C S, the call to the 7600 block of Municipal Drive came in around 8:20 a.m. and prompted several Orlando Fire Department crews to respond. Assistant Orlando Fire Chief W L said the response to the fire was large because of its severity. The lithium ignition is toxic and cannot be suppressed using

A tractor-trailer crash involving injuries on I-95 South in Palm Beach Gardens is causing traffic delays on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at 8:43 a.m., stating it was at Donald Ross Road interchange, Exit 83. In official’s latest update at 9:06 a.m., it was stated that the two right lanes had been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the crash involved injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, the Ovadia

photo by: wsvn A multi-vehicle crash near Florida International University’s main campus has led to traffic delays. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to Southwest Eighth Street and 117th Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred on the eastbound side of the road. 7Skyforce hovered above a large fire rescue presence at the scen, as well as multiple people outside of their cars. The crash occurred during rush-hour traffic, and it has led to a big traffic delay along Tamiami Trail.

An Inverness man died after being struck by multiple vehicles while trying to help an RV pull out of an RV park in the Lecanto area on Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol said the 65-year-old was standing in the roadway on SR-44 near the intersection of North Maynard Avenue. At 6:21 p.m., a Dodge pickup truck driven by a 30-year-old Dunellon man struck the pedestrian, knocking him to the ground. He was then run over by the RV, driven by

Winter Haven police are searching for the driver who slammed their Jeep into a parked car and then drove away. The incident, which happened the night of December 5 along Lake Smart Circle, was caught on security camera video. Police described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored, late-model Jeep Gladiator with large wheels, a possibly lifted suspension and color-changing neon lights beneath the frame. Security camera footage showed the Jeep speeding down the residential street before colliding with a sedan

NBC2 is working to learn more about a motorcycle crash that happened in Fort Myers on Thursday morning. The incident occurred along Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard and Hanson Street. The scene has since been cleared. Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial burdens. The Ovadia Law Group is here to help you navigate this challenging time. Our experienced team of attorneys specializes in motorcycle accident cases, providing expert legal representation to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

A man died Wednesday evening after shooting himself during a traffic stop in Orange County that stemmed from a stolen car investigation, according to sheriff’s officials. The traffic stop happened around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Chapel Trace Drive and North Goldenrod Road. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to assist the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in locating a stolen vehicle. “Osceola County’s helicopter was overhead and watched the vehicle pull into the entrance of the

A crash with injuries on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is slowing down traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 5:53 a.m. near Exit 71, Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. Officials later updated at 5:55 a.m. that the two left lanes had been blocked. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involved injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the overwhelming impact a car accident can have on your life. Our compassionate team of legal professionals

The Cape Coral Police Department announced they have made an arrest in the nightclub shooting from Saturday. Police say on December 14 at approximately 1:55 a.m., officers responded to Fuegoz Lounge on Del Prado Boulevard regarding multiple gunshots in the parking lot. Police say officers saw several vehicles fleeing. Two female victims were located by officers with gunshot wounds. The women were transported to the hospital. Police say their wounds were minor and they were later released. The Violent Crimes

More than 250 residents were evacuated on Tuesday after an electrical fire broke out in a downtown St. Petersburg apartment building, according to fire officials. The fire happened at the Lutheran Apartments at 550 1st Avenue S. St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said they found that the building’s electrical room had caught fire and spread to the second floor leaving the 16-story structure without water or power. Residents on the first two floors were evacuated while SPFR firefighters conducted a door-to-door

A woman is expected to be ok after a crash led her vehicle into the bleachers at Plant High School, the Tampa Police Department announced. According to TPD, officers responded to a crash around 1:00 p.m. at the 2400 block of South Himes that involved two vehicles. Due to the crash, one vehicle crashed into the bleachers. TPD said that a woman was transported to the hospital and is expected to be ok. The cause of the crash is under

Two people are dead after a man shot his neighbor, then himself, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to the 18000 block of Royal Forest Drive around 6:31 p.m. Wednesday in regards to a shooting. According to HCSO, deputies arrived at the home and found Steven Glantz, 67, with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. Surveillance video from the area showed someone walking into the home then gunshots