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A man died early Monday morning when he lost control of his Ford Mustang and hit a tree on Joeandy Road North, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said the crash was reported at about 2:30 a.m., nearly two blocks east of Girvin Road. According ot JSO, a man in his mid-30s was driving on Joeandy Road North when he lost control and hit a tree in the center median. He died at the scene. This is the 114th traffic

Emergency response teams from multiple agencies were called to the scene of a serious boating accident off the north end of Fort Myers Beach earlier Sunday. According to officials, a 36-foot vessel was traveling near Bowditch Park when it struck a stationary barge, resulting in multiple injuries among those on board. Units from Fort Myers Beach Fire Department, the United States Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Lee County EMS responded swiftly to the incident. Rescue teams

A 28-year-old Lehigh Acres woman died Sunday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. after a motorcycle crash on Three Oaks Parkway in Lee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the motorcycle was traveling south on Three Oaks Parkway, north of Cypress Drive North, failed to negotiate a curve, resulting in a collision with a tree. The vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left, entered the center grass median, and collided with a tree. The woman was transported to

A crash in Collier County on U.S. 41 in Naples left one cyclist dead Sunday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV being driven by a man from Naples was going south on U.S. 41 and Guilford Road. When a cyclist attempted to cross the travel lanes on U.S. 41, the SUV crashed into them. The driver fled the scene after the crash. The person on the bicycle, a 41-year-old man from North Port, was pronounced dead at

A Leesburg teen was arrested for allegedly punching and choking his fiancé during an argument that he would not let her leave.  An officer responded to a disturbance involving 19-year-old B.R. at an undisclosed Leesburg residence, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, the officer met with R’s fiancé who advised that he was not letting her leave their home. She stated they were just in a physical altercation that day, but there was a verbal

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews stopped a garage fire from spreading into a home Saturday morning in Apollo Beach. The fire was reported at 10:36 a.m. at a single-story residence in the 7500 block of Regents Garden Way, according to HCFR. Multiple 911 callers reported flames coming from the garage. Firefighters arrived to find a heavy fire in the garage and quickly advanced handlines to bring the blaze under control, preventing it from spreading to the main living

Photo by: Nexstar Media inc Emergency crews with the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department responded to a fiery blaze early Sunday morning. According to officials, firefighters arrived to find a single-story residence 50% involved with smoke and flames coming from the front door and carport. A quick knockdown of the fire prevented the fire from spreading throughout the rest of the home; however, fire officials stated the smoke damage was extensive. The resident was transported to an area hospital out of

A person was hospitalized after a personal watercraft incident near the Rickenbacker Causeway on Friday, officials said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said crews responded to the incident near the 100 block of the causeway. An adult was taken to a local hospital by ground as a trauma alert, and there was another patient at the scene, officials said. No other information was immediately available. Legal Help After a Watercraft Accident InjuryWatercraft accidents can result in serious injuries and complex legal

The St. Petersburg Police Department said a person was stabbed multiple times near a Burger King on Friday morning. Police said the person, who was not identified, was stabbed near the restaurant’s parking lot on Central Avenue. They were taken to a hospital. Their condition is not known. Photos from the scene show several St. Pete police cars parked near the restaurant’s drive-thru lane. Officers said a suspect, who was only identified as an adult male, was taken into custody

One person is dead after a crash involving a vehicle and a Brightline train on Friday. Brevard County Fire Rescue officials reported that the vehicle went around the lowered railroad barrier. According to NBC affiliate WESH, the driver was the only occupant of the vehicle which was split in half as a result. The Brightline train had 188 passengers aboard and was headed to Miami. Holding Negligent Parties Accountable After a Train CrashWhen a train accident is caused by negligence, victims

A Leesburg man was arrested for battery after allegedly hitting the mother of his child during a custody exchange.  Officers responded to an alleged battery involving 30-year-old B.L.J at a Leesburg residence at 7:25 p.m. Friday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. The female victim advised that she came to the residence to pick up her one-year-old daughter from J, the father. When she got there, J’s mother approached her, and a verbal altercation ensued. The

A Coconut Creek woman allegedly crashed into a Palm Beach County school bus while driving under the influence with an 11-year-old girl in the car. According to the Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD), the crash occurred around 5:04 p.m. on September 5, at the intersection of Citrus Park Boulevard and Lawrence Road. Witnesses reported seeing a white Lexus swerving between lanes before sharply turning into the path of a southbound school bus. The impact damaged both vehicles — though the