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A large truck fire is blocking traffic on I-75 North in Venice, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Nearby traffic cameras show large plumes of smoke coming from the box truck. The fire was first reported at around 11:15 a.m. on Friday. FDOT said the truck is located beyond Exit 195, which is Laurel Road. First responders are entirely blocking northbound traffic, and cars are being turned around on the roadway. Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer After

Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in Silver Springs Thursday night. Firefighters arrived at 12700 NE 46th Street to find a shed fully involved in fire after receiving a call around 11 p.m. They say the fire was under control by 11:12 p.m. No injuries were reported. Investigators say the cause of the fire is still unknown. Holding Negligent Parties Accountable After a FireWhen a fire accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia Law Group

A fatal traffic crash has closed Hwy 90 from West Boulevard to 2nd Street early Friday. According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, first responders are currently on scene. Drivers are urged to use caution and use an alternative route until further notice. Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide strong legal representation for victims of car accidents. Our personal injury attorneys understand the devastating impact these incidents can have and are committed to helping you

UPDATE: As of 9:10 a.m., 1 lane is open in both directions. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A major pedestrian-involved crash on Bee Ridge Rd is currently under investigation. ABC 7 spoke with Trooper Kenn Watson of the Florida Highway Patrol and learned the crash happened just after 7:30 this morning. The injured pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. As the investigation continues, Bee Ridge Road will remain shut down in the area between Sawyer Road and Beneva Road. Consider

Update: 1 travel lane is now open. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A vehicle fire is currently blocking northbound travel lanes of I-75, just before Clark Road. Florida Highway Patrol dispatch reports show the call was received close to 9:45 a.m. Emergency response crews are pushing traffic to the left shoulder of the interstate. Traffic is backed up over 4 miles, with a near 30 minute delay. Car accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group,

Photo by: WPLG Local10 A man was robbed and stabbed early Friday morning while he was walking home in northwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the attack happened just before 4:30 a.m. in the area of Northwest 152nd Street and Seventh Avenue. Deputies said they responded to the area after receiving a call about a fight. When deputies arrived, they found the victim, who said he was walking home when he was approached by two unknown

A 35-year-old Ocala man is behind bars after he was accused of battering and choking his girlfriend during an argument over infidelity. On Tuesday, September 16, the female victim informed the Marion County Sheriff’s Office that her boyfriend, ETH, had battered her and threatened to kill her earlier that morning, according to the arrest report. An MCSO corporal noted in the report that the victim had “significant bruising and swelling” near her right eye, and additional bruises were observed behind

The Brief The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver who hit and killed a Brooksville woman on Thursday night as she walked alongside Wiscon Road. Troopers say the 54-year-old woman was walking along the edge of Wiscon Road, just west of Mullers Road, when she was struck by a vehicle that was traveling westbound. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman died at the scene of the crash and the driver took off. Investigators believe that the

Early Monday morning, Walton County Fire Rescue responded to a camper fire in Choctaw Beach. Officials say around 6:17 a.m. crews were dispatched to a structure fire on Beech Street. On arrival, fire fighters found the camper fully engulfed in flames, and beginning to spread into the surrounding area. Crews were able to knock down the flames before the fire could spread to nearby properties. No injuries have been reported at this time. Personal Injury Claims for Fire Accident VictimsFire