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Roofer dies after fall from 5-story building in Wilton Manors, police say

Roofer dies after fall from 5-story building in Wilton Manors, police say

WILTON MANORS, FLA. (WSVN) – A 23-year-old roofer died after falling from the top of a five-story building in Wilton Manors, police said. Wilton Manors Police said officers responded around 9 a.m., Thursday, to the 2600 block of Northeast 14th Avenue, where the man had fallen from the rooftop. Emergency crews with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported him to Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died. The victim’s name has not been released. As part of standard procedure, the

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Injuries reported in crash on Daniels Parkway, Lee County deputies say

Injuries reported in crash on Daniels Parkway, Lee County deputies say

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said it is responding to a three-vehicle crash, Wednesday morning. Deputies confirmed injuries were reported, though they could not speak to the severity or how many people were hurt. The office said it was called at 5:45 a.m. on Sept. 10 to the crash on Daniels Parkway, right before I-75. They said it was a Hyundai, Ram, and Toyota that were involved. The office said two westbound lanes are shutdown on Daniels Parkway, and one

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Crash blocks off-ramp on I-95 South in West Palm Beach

Crash blocks off-ramp on I-95 South in West Palm Beach

A crash on an off-ramp on I-95 South in West Palm Beach is delaying traffic on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash on the ramp to Exit 70A, Okeechobee Boulevard East, at 8:13 a.m. In the latest update at 8:19 a.m. officials said that the right lane on the off-ramp has been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia

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Motorcycle involved crash delays morning rush drivers

Motorcycle involved crash delays morning rush drivers

Update: as of 9:00 a.m., all lanes are open. A major crash involving an SUV and motorcycle blocked the intersection of University Parkway at Honore Ave this morning. The earlier FDOT livestream traffic camera showed one injured person being loaded into an ambulance. Traffic was backed up over 3 miles on University Parkway, and delayed drivers on Honore Ave as well. As of 7:45 a.m., one turn lane at the intersection remains blocked. Legal Help After a Motorcycle Accident InjuryMotorcycle

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Driver allegedly hits pedestrian with car and leaves her with broken leg

Driver allegedly hits pedestrian with car and leaves her with broken leg

A Wildwood man has been tracked down after allegedly hitting a pedestrian with his car and leaving her with a broken leg.  On Thursday, Aug. 28, an officer learned of a hit-and-run crash resulting in a woman sustaining serious injuries, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. There was debris left by the suspect vehicle, later found to be driven by 33-year-old FLS.  Video footage from the Cube Smart Storage, located at 1435 Center St., in the

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Roof partially collapses during Marion mobile home fire

Roof partially collapses during Marion mobile home fire

Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue Marion County firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home on SE Highway 42 over the weekend after the structure became fully engulfed in flames. Shortly after 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, Marion County Fire Rescue units responded to the 25900 block of SE Highway 42 in Umatilla. MCFR stated that multiple 911 callers had reported that a mobile home in the area was on fire. Within 10 minutes, the first MCFR unit arrived on-scene

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Man shot inside car; Orlando police searching for 2 suspects

Man shot inside car; Orlando police searching for 2 suspects

A man was hospitalized after he was shot in his car on Wednesday morning, according to the Orlando Police Department. Police said the incident occurred on Orange Center Boulevard at Goldwyn Avenue. The victim flagged down an officer nearby after he was shot in the leg. A WESH 2 crew found at least 16 evidence markers on the scene, and investigators were seen checking a nearby house for bullet holes. Police said they are now looking for two suspects. Details

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Man dies after being hit by car

BRADENTON, Fla. – A man died early Friday after Bradenton police say he was hit by a car. What we know: According to the Bradenton Police Department, the man was hit shortly after 6 a.m. in the 600 block of 13th Ave. E and later died from his injuries. Police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. What we don’t know: BPD did not release the identity of the man who died. Pedestrian accidents can be devastating, often resulting

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Woman accused of hitting 3-year-old with soda can at Florida gas station

POLK CITY, Fla. – A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child. The backstory: According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a woman later identified as Crystal Hess, 35, got angry with another customer at a store in Polk City on Feb. 8. Deputies say Hess threw an unopened Pepsi can into the victim’s vehicle, hitting the 3-year-old in the head. The child was not

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Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at Orange County intersection, troopers say

Fatal wreck occurred on Orange Avenue at Sand Lake Road ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 46-year-old Orlando man who was riding a motorcycle in Orange County on Thursday died after crashing into an SUV that had turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. at Orange Avenue and Sand Lake Road, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the motorcyclist was traveling north on Orange Avenue as a 2008 Toyota Rav-4

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Shots fired after incident ‘escalated’ outside Miramar lounge, witness says

Police are combing for clues after shots were fired outside a Miramar lounge early Friday. Miramar Police said they received ShotSpotter alerts from the area of the 6200-6300 block of Miramar Parkway, “stemming from an incident near Champions Lounge.” Police said they responded and stopped several vehicles leaving the area, but those people were determined not be involved. No victims were found, authorities said. A security guard who did not want to be identified told NBC6 that there was an

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1 killed, 1 injured in Pompano Beach shooting

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. – The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Thursday night. According to BSO spokeswoman Claudinne Caro, the shooting was reported shortly after 10:30 p.m. near the 3200 block of Northeast First Avenue. “BSO district deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue responded,” Caro said in an email to Local 10 News. “On scene, deputies located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. BSO deputies immediately began administering life-saving measures. Video taken at the scene shows

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