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 Cocoa police say two teenagers were hurt in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday afternoon with a Honda whose driver failed to obey a stop sign. Officers responded after 4:30 p.m. to the intersection of Michigan Avenue and University Lane, where it was reported the driver of a silver or gray Honda SUV — believed to be either a Honda Pilot or a Honda CR-V — struck a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old who were riding E-bikes. The two teens suffered minor injuries

A man was fatally shot Wednesday night at an Orange County apartment complex, deputies said. The shooting happened around 10:30 p.m. in the 1200 block of Moselle Avenue near Old Cheney Highway and State Road 436. “It was just a big boom, like a shot gun blast,” said Derek Williams, who lives nearby. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to the scene and found a man in his 30s suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was

 The Tampa Police Department (TPD) said officers are investigating a deadly shooting that left one person dead on Thursday morning. TPD said officers responded to the 8200 block of North 12th Street in Tampa at approximately 2 a.m. on Jan. 22. Police said they arrived to find one deceased victim, a 16-year-old girl. TPD said detectives believe all parties involved in the incident are known to each other. This is an active investigation and anyone with information about the shooting

Photo by: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue A fast-moving two-alarm blaze tore through two Palm River homes Wednesday, fueled by strong winds and heat. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said 911 calls began coming in shortly before noon regarding a fire on Tidewater Trail in Tampa. Crews arrived to find a single-story home fully engulfed in flames, with heat and wind quickly igniting a neighboring house. Incident commanders called for a second alarm to bring more firefighters and equipment. Crews focused

Two dogs were pulled to safety from a smoke-filled home in Brooksville, after a kitchen fire broke out Wednesday afternoon. Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews responded just before 3:30 p.m. to a home on the 7400 block of Mobley Road, where firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from inside. One occupant was already outside and told firefighters two dogs were still trapped inside. Firefighters quickly extinguished the kitchen fire and located the dogs, bringing them out to

A vehicle crash with injuries has been reported at the intersection near the Hello Credit Union on Front Beach Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol’s live traffic crash and road condition report website. Officials describe the incident as a vehicle crash with injuries. Lanes were temporarily blocked off. Emergency services responded. At least one person was taken off in an ambulance. FHP is investigating the wreck. Navigating a car accident claim can be confusing, especially when dealing with paperwork,

A man has died following a domestic-related stabbing in Miami, authorities confirmed Thursday morning. According to Miami police, the stabbing was reported just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building in the area of Northwest Fifth Court and 57th Street. Police said officers arrived at the scene and found the victim suffering from a stab wound to the arm. Miami Fire Rescue personnel transported the man to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, where he later died. No other details

CREDIT: UC BREAKING The Greater Naples Fire Department responded to a Thursday morning house fire that broke out on Jefferson and Palm Street, just outside of Naples. Firefighters responded to the scene at around 1:18 a.m. The home, divided into three apartments, housed a couple, their daughter, and another renter. A friend of one of the renters, who was staying at the home, suffered burns and was taken to a local hospital. Everyone, including pets, managed to exit the home

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue The Brief A cat passed away, and five other pets were rescued from a home that caught fire in Tampa Wednesday morning, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. What we know: HCFR says at around 11:17 a.m., crews responded to reports of heavy flames coming from a home on Lake Stall Lane in the Carrollwood area. Officials say firefighters contained the blaze in less than 15 minutes using hose lines. During a search of the residence, firefighters saved three

A major crash has caused major back ups along Florida’s Turnpike in Kissimmee. According to FHP, the crash happened just before 7 a.m. on Thursday just north of the US-192 exit. All of the lanes were temporarily shut down but have since reopened. Drivers traveling from St. Cloud into Kissimmee can use Narcoossee Rd as a detour. After a car accident, you may face physical pain, emotional stress, and financial challenges. Ovadia Law Group is committed to helping victims overcome

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a single-vehicle crash at Northwest 107th Terrace and Northwest 11th Avenue just after 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, after receiving reports of a crash where the driver already seemed dead. The driver of the vehicle, a 55-year-old man from Gainesville, crashed into a tree Tuesday evening, causing his death, investigators say. The crash occurred in a densely populated residential area off West Newberry Road. Officials say the crash caused traffic delays for those traveling through

Photo by: (MCFR)  Marion County Fire Rescue says Dunnellon Station No. 3 responded to a pickup truck on fire after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Morning in the 11000 block of North Williams Street. When crews arrived, the front end of the truck was on fire. Minutes later, the fire was extinguished, according to officials. No injuries were reported. Experiencing a fire car accident can be life‑altering, leaving victims uncertain about how to pursue justice and compensation. Ovadia Law Group provides experienced