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 Three people are recovering from injuries after being hit by a vehicle as they were crossing a St. Pete roadway, officials said. St. Pete police said this happened around 8 p.m. Saturday when three adults were crossing the area of Central Avenue and 6th Street South. A trauma alert was issued for all three victims, who were taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital for treatment. Officers said the driver involved stayed at the scene. The investigation into this incident is

A motorcyclist was arrested following a fatal pedestrian-involved crash in Bradenton, according to a post from Bradenton police. It happened Friday just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Manatee Avenue and 21st Street E. The pedestrian, a man in his 80s, attempted to cross the street without using a crosswalk.  He was then struck by the motorcycle, and again by a second vehicle, and died at the scene. Police say the motorcyclist, 27-year-old JO, left the scene and later contacted

 A woman died after an incident involving Universal’s Revenge of the Mummy ride on Nov. 25, 2025, according to a report from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The report said an unidentified 70-year-old woman was unresponsive after an incident involving the ride and she later died at the hospital. The MOU Exempt Fatalities Report is a report detailing injuries or deaths at some of Florida’s largest theme parks. It was last updated on Jan. 15. The Revenge of the

UPDATE: When South Walton Fire District Firefighters responded to the Santa Rosa Beach home off E. Hewett Road, it was covered in flames. Not only were they faced with trying to extinguish the fire, but to also keep it from spreading to the home next door. “Damage is significant. The house involved had a floor collapse. It has several walls missing. And then the house next door had several windows that were broken and some damage inside,” South Walton Fire District

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando Orlando and Orange County firefighters on Wednesday looked into a Corvette that was found partially submerged in what appears to be a retention pond. Photos shared to the Orlando Fire Department’s social media show a diver working around the vehicle. Divers with Orlando Fire assisted Orange County Fire Rescue at the scene after OFD crews noticed the Corvette in water near state roads 417 and 528, the post states. No one was inside the vehicle or the water,

Photo by: (Orlando Fire Department)  Crews responded to a building along East Colonial Drive on Friday afternoon after a car came crashing through, according to the Orlando Fire Department. In a release, fire officials said the crash happened just before 1 p.m. on the 3400 block of East Colonial Drive. “Driver was out of vehicle prior to crews arrival,” the release reads. “Patient had minor injuries and refused medical transport.” No other injuries were reported, fire officials added. No additional

Photo by: (FDOT) More information was revealed about a single deadly vehicle crash that occurred on Friday afternoon. According to a crash report from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2026 GMC Acadia SUV was traveling north on I-95 near mile marker 116 in the city limits of Port St. Lucie. The police department says the vehicle drifted off the roadway to the left, entered the grass median, and collided with a tree. The driver, identified as a 71-year-old man, was

Fire crews were trying to get the upper hand on a truck fire that erupted on the northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike. Traffic cameras captured smoke billowing into the air from the parked truck in the extension north of Northwest 106th Street in northwest Miami-Dade, Friday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units confirmed they were on the scene and working on extinguishing the blaze. It is also unknown if there are any lane closures due to the truck fire. “Why

Photo by: wsvn Police are investigating the death of a man at a North Miami Beach market after what authorities believe was an accidental incident involving an industrial dough mixer. North Miami Beach Police said officers responded to the South Florida Kosher Market, located at 1324 NE 163rd St., Friday morning, where the man was found dead. Investigators said there are no signs of foul play. The victim’s identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Police

Firefighters are reminding residents of e-bike safety after responding to a fire caused by an e-bike battery. According to the San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire on the 3800 block of Unique Circle around 6:30 a.m. Friday. When the firefighters arrived at the scene, they found an already-extinguished fire that had been caused by an e-bike battery. The crews used a thermal imaging camera to confirm the fire had been

One person is dead after a golf cart crash on North Captiva Island on Thursday night. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a golf cart crash near Cutlass Drive. LCSO said the crash was a single-occupant rollover crash and that the occupant had died. LCSO is actively investigating the crash and awaiting results from the medical examiner. This is a developing story and will be updated. “When a Day of Leisure Turns Stressful, Ovadia

Photo by: WFTS  A vehicle crash on I-75 southbound (mm 264) has led to a roadblock in the center lane, according to FHP. There are reported injuries. This is a developing story.  “Why Ovadia Law Group Is Trusted by Car Accident Victims” Reputation matters when choosing a car accident lawyer, and Ovadia Law Group has earned trust through years of dedicated service. Clients choose our firm because we combine legal expertise with genuine compassion. We understand how stressful post‑accident life