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Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando   A 10-year-old boy and an elderly woman were killed early Monday in a Palm Bay house fire. The fire was reported around 2:20 a.m. in the 500 block of Janus Road NE. Palm Bay Fire Rescue said the house was “90% involved with heavy fire conditions,” and firefighters found a woman outside the home who said two others were trapped inside. “Firefighters made multiple attempts to access the structure from several points, however, extreme fire conditions

A 5-year-old boy who has autism is on a ventilator after he was abused by his mother’s boyfriend at their home in North Miami Beach, authorities said. According to an arrest report, the victim’s mother shares two children with the suspect, DER, 34, however he is not the biological father of the victim. Police said the victim’s mother said she noticed that her son was very lethargic when he woke up Friday morning and then progressively got worse throughout the

An 84-year-old man was arrested Friday after he struck someone in a wheelchair with his vehicle in Hialeah and then fled the scene, leaving the victim to die, authorities said. According to an arrest report from the Hialeah Police Department, the hit-and-run was reported at about 10:45 a.m. Friday in the area of Palm Avenue and West 49th Street. Police said AH, who lives in Hialeah, was driving his gold Honda Pilot SUV south in the outside lane of Palm Avenue

Photo by: wsvn Firefighters rushed to keep a fire from spreading at an apartment complex in North Miami. The fire broke out Sunday inside of an apartment unit near Northeast Fifth Avenue and 123rd Street. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, the blaze was put out quickly. Soot was visible above the door, and a window appeared to be blown out. Officials said the American Red Cross was contacted to help the family that lived at the apartment. Ovadia Law Group:

A moving truck caught fire along Alico Road in Fort Myers early Monday morning. Crews responded to the scene at the intersection of South Tamiami Trail and Michael G. Rippe Parkway and are investigating the cause of the fire. Firefighters on the scene confirmed that the vehicle involved was an Eagle Moving truck, but said they do not yet know what started the fire. The scene has since been cleared, but authorities are still seeking information on whether anyone was

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a vehicle crash caused a roadblock on I-275 in Tampa on Monday morning. FHP said the reported roadblock is in the northbound lanes near mile marker 44. FHP urges drivers in the northbound lane to use caution. This is a developing story.  What to Do After a Car Accident: Expert Advice from Ovadia Law Group” The moments after a car accident can be overwhelming. Knowing what steps to take is crucial for protecting your

A person is dead and another critically injured after a shooting in the Beachwood neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. In a news briefing Sunday night, Sergeant Saunders with the JSO Homicide Unit said they received a call about a shooting at a neighborhood in the 2900 block of Beachwood Blvd. at around 3:30 p.m. When officers arrived, they found two people shot. One was pronounced dead on scene, while a man in his 20s was taken to a

An Apopka Police Department officer was hospitalized after a crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at the intersection of Clarcona Road South and East 18th Street in Apopka. Preliminary reports indicate that the incident involved a 2015 Hyundai Genesis, driven by a 19-year-old, and a marked Ford Explorer belonging to the Apopka Police Department. The police officer was transported to AdventHealth in Apopka. However, details on the severity of the injuries were not shared. The

UPDATE: As of 9:59 a.m. all lanes are now open. Morning commuters are facing an over 6 mile backup approaching Fruitville Road. Two lanes are blocked just before the off-ramp to Fruitville, delaying drivers over 45 minutes. Slow downs start near State Road 70 on I-75 south. Take Action Today If you’ve suffered injuries in a car accident, don’t delay—legal action is time-sensitive. Ovadia Law Group is ready to help you file your claim and fight for the compensation you

 Two people were injured Monday morning in a four-vehicle crash near Windermere High School, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The wreck happened around 6:20 a.m. on Summerport Village Parkway at Ficquette Road, south of the school. The FHP said the crash involved a 2019 Toyota Corolla; a 2018 Mazda CX-5; a 2023 Toyota RAV-4; and a 2022 Toyota RAV-4. One crash victim was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center and another was taken to Orlando Health Horizon West Hospital. Details about what

A man and a woman were shot early Sunday in Orange County, deputies said. The double-shooting took place around 4 a.m. in the 5900 block of Altec Road, northeast of Silver Star Road and North Powers Drive. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the scene and found a man in his 20s and a 19-year-old woman suffering from gunshot wounds. The man and woman were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said. No other details have been

 A planned protest outside a Boca Raton Home Depot remained peaceful Saturday, except for one heckler who allegedly attacked a demonstrator. Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office say approximately 500 people gathered Saturday afternoon at the Home Depot in the 9800 block of Glades Road. The demonstration was largely orderly, with participants complying with lawful directives and remaining within designated protest areas. No widespread traffic issues, property damage, or disorderly conduct were reported. The only criminal incident involved