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Photo: (Florida 511) All lanes on I-95 in Hobe Sound have reopened after an 18-wheeler semi-truck that was hauling potatoes caught fire on Tuesday morning. According to Marin County Fire Rescue, the fire started a little after 6 a.m. near the 90-mile marker on I-95 in Hobe Sound. All occupants of the semi-truck were able to make it out safely, and no one was hurt or needed to be taken to the hospital. MCFR is asking drivers to plan for delays, as

Photo: (FDOT) A crash on I-95 southbound in Palm Beach County was causing traffic delays Tuesday morning. According to Florida 511, the crash was reported at 9:33 a.m. on I-95 South before Exit 57 for State Road 804/Boynton Beach Boulevard. Florida 511 reported that two right lanes were blocked as crews responded to the scene. The incident was listed as having an intermediate severity level. No information about injuries or the number of vehicles involved was immediately available. Traffic cameras show traffic extending

Photo: WPLG A smoky scorching scene is what first responders found on Monday afternoon as they arrived to a fully engulfed commercial truck. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue crews responded to the flaming truck, which was parked in a spot near Northeast Sixth Street and Fourth Avenue. Once the flames were out, crews began to get a real sense of the damage. The vehicle was a total loss for a mobile pet grooming business. Investigators said the groomer left the vehicle

Photo: WPLG  Authorities are investigating a crash in North Miami that left a motorcyclist dead Tuesday morning. According to North Miami police, the crash occurred in the area of Northwest 135th Street and Seventh Avenue. Police said a motorcycle and SUV collided in the area, and the motorcyclist died from his or her injuries. A witness told Local 10’s Jeff Derderian that the motorcyclist was at fault. “Didn’t look,” A said. “The guy in the white car had the green light

Photo: WPLG A woman has died after she jumped on the hood of a man’s SUV early Tuesday morning after the two got into a physical altercation at a hotel in Fort Lauderdale, police confirmed. According to Fort Lauderdale police, at about 2 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Southeast 32nd Street after receiving a report about a car accident involving a pedestrian. Police said officers arrived at the scene and discovered that the driver and pedestrian knew each

A weekend fire destroyed a popular Sarasota restaurant that’s been open for nearly three decades. Pacific Rim is located on Hillview Street, just off Tamiami Trail, in Sarasota. The owners of Pacific Rim were awakened Saturday morning with alarming news: 28 years of a family-owned business had gone up in smoke. The owner, S, said he and his wife woke up to his phone ringing at 7:00 a.m. Saturday morning. “She said there’s a fire in your restaurant, so I

A 42-year-old man was killed Monday afternoon when he was hit by a car while chopping up a tree that was down on County Road 329 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the man was standing on CR 329 near the white painted edge of the highway, about a mile north of CR 320, and was using a chainsaw to cut a tree that was down in the roadway. A 76-year-old woman headed south on

The Brief All northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Brevard County were closed Monday evening after a truck towing a trailer overturned near Cocoa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened near mile marker 210 just before 5:30 p.m. Troopers said the overturned vehicle was blocking the northbound lanes. Authorities have not released information on injuries or whether any other vehicles were involved. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Truck

Photo: Ted Noah A crash involving multiple vehicles is creating an over 6 mile back up, approaching US-301, on I-75 northbound. While crews work to clear the crash, 2 Lanes are blocked on I-75, with delays starting before State Road 70. Dedicated Advocacy for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide dedicated advocacy for car accident victims seeking justice and recovery. Our attorneys understand the challenges that can arise after a crash and are committed to supporting you throughout

A Kissimmee man is dead after an early-morning motorcycle crash involving a tractor-trailer in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2 a.m. Sunday on Taft Vineland Road near Sidney Hayes Road. According to an FHP report, the motorcyclist failed to stop and ran into the tractor-trailer in front of him. The motorcyclist died at the scene, and the truck driver was not injured, troopers said. The crash remains under investigation. Holding Negligent Parties Accountable

Photo: WKMG Seminole County deputies responded to a shooting Sunday evening in Lake Mary, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies were called to the area of Brightview Drive and Old Lake Mary Road at 7:20 p.m. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, officials said. Investigators believe the incident was isolated. The investigation is active and ongoing. The Sheriff’s Office said more information will be released as it becomes available. Comprehensive Support for Personal Injury ClaimsNavigating a personal injury claim can

Photo: MCFR Marion County Fire Rescue crews responded to a vehicle rollover Monday morning in Silver Springs. Officials said the crash occurred at the intersection of East Highway 40 and South Highway 314-A at approximately 9 a.m. Multiple callers reported seeing the vehicle roll into the tree line. Firefighters said everyone inside the vehicle was able to get out safely. Comprehensive Legal Assistance for Car Accident ClaimsCar accident claims can involve various legal and financial considerations, making comprehensive legal assistance