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Traffic Alert: 3 separate crashes causing significant delays on Buckman Bridge

Traffic Alert: 3 separate crashes causing significant delays on Buckman Bridge

 Three separate crashes were causing significant traffic delays near and on the Buckman Bridge on Wednesday morning, according to Florida 511. One of the crashes was reported around 7:20 a.m. on U.S. 17 North at Collins Road. As of 7:50 a.m., the right lane was blocked. Around 7:27 a.m., a multi-vehicle crash was reported on Interstate 295 West, on the ramp to U.S. 17. This crash is listed as a “major” crash on the FHP’s website. A third crash, classified

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Crash with injuries on I-95 North in West Palm Beach blocks traffic

Crash with injuries on I-95 North in West Palm Beach blocks traffic

A crash with injuries on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is blocking lanes on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at Exit 69, Belvedere Road, at 5:39 a.m. Officials said in the latest update at 5:54 a.m. officials said that the two right lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash involves injuries. Ovadia Law Group: Strong Representation for Car Accident Victims When a car accident turns your life upside down, you need a

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FHP: Two Jacksonville men killed in crash on I-10 near Stockton Street

FHP: Two Jacksonville men killed in crash on I-10 near Stockton Street

Two Jacksonville men were killed in a crash on Interstate 10 near Stockton Street just before midnight Wednesday, according to Florida Highway Patrol. At 11:51 p.m., FHP said a 45-year-old Jacksonville man was driving a 2016 Lexus sedan eastbound on I-10, approaching mile marker 362 in the left lane, when the man switched lanes, resulting in the car leaving the road. FHP said the car struck a FDOT sign and began to overturn. According to FHP, the Lexus then hit

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At least 1 injured in rollover crash in Coral Springs

At least 1 injured in rollover crash in Coral Springs

Photo by: Local10  At least one person was injured overnight in a rollover crash in Coral Springs. A Local 10 News crew was at the scene off Rock Island Road and Northwest 40th Street early Wednesday morning as a black vehicle was turned on its roof. The crash also caused the vehicle to split in half after it appeared to hit a tree. Police blocked off the area as they investigated the cause of the collision, but the roadway has since

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Person struck by train in Lake Worth Beach, found lying next to bicycle

Person struck by train in Lake Worth Beach, found lying next to bicycle

 A person was hit by a train on Monday night, according to the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR). PBCFR states that the crash occurred at the intersection of Washington and 12th streets in Lake Worth Beach. Upon firefighters’ arrival, they found one person lying on the ground next to a bicycle. Firefighters say the person on the ground met trauma alert criteria and was transported by ground units to a nearby hospital. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is

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Multi-Agency response brings house fire under control in Springfield

Multi-Agency response brings house fire under control in Springfield

Just after 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bay County Fire and Rescue received a call regarding a house fire in Springfield. Bay County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Matt Gothard said crews arrived in about five minutes. They found heavy smoke on all sides of the home. A significant amount of fire was coming from one corner of the house as well. Chief Gothard said they immediately asked for more resources. Callaway, Springfield and Panama City agencies responded, and within about 20

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Citrus County mobile home fire sends 1 to hospital: CCFR

Citrus County mobile home fire sends 1 to hospital: CCFR

Courtesy: Citrus County Fire Rescue The Brief One person was hospitalized following a mobile home fire in Citrus County on Tuesday morning. What we know: According to Citrus County Fire Rescue, crews went to E. Nugget Lane in Inverness shortly after 8 a.m. for reports of a residential fire. The caller told dispatchers that someone may still be inside the home. Firefighters said they got the fire under control in about seven minutes and completely extinguished by 8:35 a.m. However, they remained on site,

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Harbor pilot’s fatal fall reported by U.S. Coast Guard near St. Andrews Pass

Harbor pilot’s fatal fall reported by U.S. Coast Guard near St. Andrews Pass

A harbor pilot has died after falling overboard into the water by St. Andrews Pass on Monday night. The United States Coast Guard said two harbor pilots were on the vessel when one, who was climbing a Jacobs ladder, fell into the water. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that the pilot was found within five minutes, and CPR was performed. The pilot was later pronounced dead by EMS. News 13 will have more information as it becomes available. Ovadia Law

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Worker hurt after falling into hole at North Miami Beach lift station

Worker hurt after falling into hole at North Miami Beach lift station

Photo by: wplg A Miami-Dade County worker fell roughly 20 to 25 feet into a hole at a lift station Tuesday afternoon in North Miami Beach. The accident happened at 1600 NE 167th St. Authorities said that, unlike a typical street manhole, the lift station is an access point in the floor covered with a metal grate. Workers can lift the grate and descend a ladder about 20 feet to reach underground equipment. George May, a battalion chief with Miami-Dade

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Fire reignites at home on North Captiva Island

Fire reignites at home on North Captiva Island

Photo by: Upper Captiva Fire & Rescue District A fire reignited at a home along Cutlass Drive on North Captiva Island Tuesday night. Upper Captiva fire commissioner Duncan Rosen confirmed the fire reignited at the same house. A neighbor told Gulf Coast News the whole house burned down. Gulf Coast News is working to learn more about the fire. Crews originally responded to a fire that erupted at the home earlier in the day. Earlier Tuesday, Upper Captiva Fire Department

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Fire burns motors, generators at Pompano Beach marina; 2 boats sustain heat damage

Fire burns motors, generators at Pompano Beach marina; 2 boats sustain heat damage

Photo by: wsvn Flames broke out at a marina in Pompano Beach. According to Pompano Beach Fire Rescue, the blaze erupted along Southeast 21st Terrace and Federal Highway, Tuesday morning. Motors, generators and a compressor were burned. According to officials, the two boats sustain heat damage, but there was no structural damage. Crews were able to quickly knock down the flames. No injuries were reported. How Ovadia Law Group Supports Fire Accident Victims Every Step of the Way Fire accidents

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Marion County Fire Rescue extinguish Fort McCoy house fire

Marion County Fire Rescue extinguish Fort McCoy house fire

Photo (Marion County Fire Rescue extinguish Fort McCoy house fire) Marion County Fire Rescue shared photos of a residential blaze Tuesday evening after multiple 911 calls reported visible smoke and flames. Fire crews were dispatched to a home in the area of NE 150th Lane at 8:31 p.m. following reports of a structure fire. Firefighters said no occupants were found inside the home during a search. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters and the fire was declared

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