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33-year-old motorcyclist dead after collision with vehicle, guardrail in Escambia County

33-year-old motorcyclist dead after collision with vehicle, guardrail in Escambia County

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 33-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision in Escambia County on Wednesday evening. Florida Highway Patrol says the Pensacola man was fatally struck while traveling westbound on Interstate 10 at around 5 p.m. He was driving a blue Suzuki GSXR motorcycle. It was at mile marker 10 where a Hyundai Tucson traveling beside the motorcyclist left its lane, according to FHP. The vehicle then hit the motorcycle, causing the rider to crash into a guardrail.

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Sailboat hits power line in San Carlos Bay, causes brief surge

Sailboat hits power line in San Carlos Bay, causes brief surge

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — A sailboat crashed into a power line in San Carlos Bay, causing a power surge Wednesday evening. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, a 42-foot sailboat with two occupants hit a power line in San Carlos Bay. The boat sustained minor damage, and the occupants were uninjured. The Lee County Electric Cooperative said the boat struck the power line at 5:49 p.m., which caused the line to be de-energized. Once the boat safely cleared

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Car destroyed, 1 injured in crash following attempted traffic stop in North Naples

Car destroyed, 1 injured in crash following attempted traffic stop in North Naples

NORTH NAPLES, Fla. — One person was injured in a crash following an attempted traffic stop on a truck in North Naples early Thursday morning. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, at around 3:08 a.m., deputies attempted a traffic stop on a truck that was speeding. The truck fled the stop and then crashed into another vehicle at US-41 and Immokalee Road. One person sustained injuries and was transported to the hospital, CCSO said. The driver of the truck

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2 injured in shooting on 21st St Southwest in Lehigh Acres

2 injured in shooting on 21st St Southwest in Lehigh Acres

LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. — Two people were injured in a shooting in the 4500 block of 21st Street Southwest in Lehigh Acres Wednesday night. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting on 21st Street Southwest at around 10:30 p.m. At the scene, deputies found two victims who had sustained gunshot wounds during the incident. The victims are receiving treatment at a local hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, LCSO said. The scene remains active as the Violent

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82-year-old man arrested after wife beaten to death with hammer in Lake County, police say

82-year-old man arrested after wife beaten to death with hammer in Lake County, police say

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — An 82-year-old man was arrested after he was accused of fatally beating his wife with a hammer, according to an arrest affidavit. Groveland Police Department officers received a call around 9 p.m. April 19 regarding a well-being check at a home on Way Point Drive, which quickly escalated into a gruesome discovery. Upon arriving at the home, officers located V D seated on a couch covered with what appeared to be blood. Police said he had

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1 arrested and 2 victims hospitalized after domestic-related stabbing in Deerfield Beach leads to pursuit in Pompano Beach

1 arrested and 2 victims hospitalized after domestic-related stabbing in Deerfield Beach leads to pursuit in Pompano Beach

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – A domestic-related stabbing in Deerfield Beach led to a police pursuit and arrest of a suspect and 2 victims being hospitalized. According to authorities from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident began after BSO received reports of a domestic stabbing in Deerfield Beach late Friday night. BSO deputies and Broward County Fire Rescue located a woman suffering from stab wounds, who was taken to Broward Health North for treatment according to BSFR. BSO deputies later

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1 dead, 4 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash in SW Miami-Dade

1 dead, 4 hospitalized after 3-vehicle crash in SW Miami-Dade

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A deadly traffic accident left one woman dead and four others hospitalized in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place on Southwest 28th Street and 107th Avenue, where 3 SUVs crashed, according to police. It is unclear what caused the crash, and police are currently investigating. After a car accident, the right legal representation can make all the difference in your recovery. Ovadia Law Group specializes in helping victims of car accidents navigate the legal process

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Woman killed, man hospitalized after being ejected from boat in Biscayne Bay

Woman killed, man hospitalized after being ejected from boat in Biscayne Bay

MIAMI (WSVN) – A sunny morning turned tragic after a boating accident in Biscayne Bay left a woman dead and sent a man to the hospital, authorities said. According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission investigators, the victims were ejected from the boat, just north of Nixon Sandbar, at around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. “Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Units responded to a reported marine incident near Crandon Park involving a vessel that had lost control,” said MDFR Battalion Chief Gregory

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Deputies Pensacola man charged with attempted homicide after car wash throat stabbing

Deputies: Pensacola man charged with attempted homicide after car wash throat stabbing

ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A 42-year-old Pensacola man was arrested for attempted homicide and possession of a weapon after allegedly stabbing a man in the throat at a car wash on Mobile Highway on Saturday, according to deputies. Deputies say East and South units responded to JR Car Wash at 3700 Mobile Highway for a reported cutting victim. When officers arrived, they found a victim with a stab wound to the throat, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies

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Motorcyclist injured in crash that snarled traffic Friday morning on Palm Valley Road

Motorcyclist injured in crash that snarled traffic Friday morning on Palm Valley Road

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A motorcyclist suffered a broken leg Friday morning after colliding with a minivan on Palm Valley Road, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. The rider was taken to Memorial Hospital with injuries that were not critical. The driver of the minivan was treated for an arm injury at the scene. The crash, which snarled traffic Friday morning, was reported just after 9 a.m. on Palm Valley Road, shortly after it changes from Nocatee Parkway.

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House fire in Tarpon Springs sends 1 civilian and firefighter to hospital: TSFR

House fire in Tarpon Springs sends 1 civilian and firefighter to hospital: TSFR

TARPON SPRINGS, Fla. — Heavy smoke and flames engulfed a home on Anclote Road in Tarpon Springs on Thursday, leading to a multi-agency response. Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue said multiple callers reported a fire in the yard with flames coming from the house. Crews from Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor, East Lake, Dunedin, and Oldsmar worked to extinguish the blaze within 45 minutes. One civilian was taken to a trauma center for evaluation, and one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion

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Tampa woman charged after 132 mph chase, crashing and kicking troopers FHP

Tampa woman charged after 132 mph chase, crashing and kicking troopers: FHP

By: Kiley Vaughan TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a Tampa woman is facing multiple felony charges after leading troopers on a high-speed chase before crashing into another vehicle and seriously injuring the driver. FHP said a trooper attempted a traffic stop on a black Kia along I-275 in Tampa at around 11:30 p.m. on March 24. According to the trooper, the driver, 25-year-old Whitney Joseph, argued with the trooper before she fled the traffic stop, reaching speeds

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