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Florida troopers investigate fatal wreck near Kissimmee KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A 42-year-old Kissimmee man was killed early Friday in a hit-and-run crash in Osceola County, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The fatal wreck happened around 1:20 a.m. on Buenaventura Boulevard at Osceola Parkway near Kissimmee. The FHP said a vehicle, possibly a white Acura MDX with front-end damage, was northbound on Buenaventura Boulevard when the Kissimmee man attempted to cross the street and entered the path of the vehicle. The pedestrian

ORLANDO, Fla. – A stolen car found in Altamonte Springs led troopers on a hectic car chase along the highway into downtown Orlando on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In an arrest report, troopers said they responded just after 2 p.m. after getting a call about a stolen vehicle along Central Parkway and Festival Drive. The report shows that the vehicle had been stolen out of Hillsborough County. Upon arrival in the area, troopers said they spotted the stolen

TRENTON, Fla. (WCJB) – A 57-year-old man from Bronson is dead after a crash East of Trenton. All lanes of State Road 26 were closed due to the crash just after 3:30 this afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol Troopers said the driver went over the center line and onto the shoulder, hitting a utility pole. Officials pronounced him dead at the scene. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team of

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A crash in Gainesville led to a vehicle fire. It happened on Northwest 39th Avenue near the Magnolia Ridge Rehab Center west of town. All the people involved got out safely. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team of car accident attorneys has a proven track record of success in securing favorable outcomes for our clients. We understand the complexities of car accident claims and

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A major crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach has blocked four lanes on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 63, 6th Avenue South, at 5:36 a.m. In the latest update at 6:04 a.m., officials said that the four right lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Three people were detained after they were involved in a crash in North Lauderdale while fleeding from authorities, sending their vehicle into a canal, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash at the intersection of Southwest 81st Avenue and West McNab Road, at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. According to investigators, BSO detectives tracked a vehicle as part of a narcotics investigation when the

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – Police have arrested a man accused of driving under the influence when he struck and killed a father of five in Hollywood, and now the victim’s daughter is sharing her pain. Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Kenisha Russell says her father, Kenny Russell, was loved by all. “He was a loving man, a very family-oriented man,” she said. “He loved everybody, he was very loved. Oh, my God, sheesh.” According to Hollywood Police, Kenny was killed in

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. Officers were dispatched to 22nd Avenue North and 47th Street North just before midnight regarding the crash. According to SPPD, the man struck a traffic sign and was ejected into the roadway. Police confirmed that a man died at the scene of the crash. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that every motorcycle accident victim deserves justice and fair compensation. Our skilled attorneys have extensive

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people were hospitalized Thursday night following a shooting at a Lakeland bar, according to police. The Lakeland Police Department said officers started receiving calls about a shooting at the Rush Hour Bar & Grill around 9:30 p.m. Two people, both adults, were injured by the gunfire, authorities said. They were both taken to Lakeland Regional Health for treatment. Authorities said one of the victims was in critical condition. The second victim’s condition remained unknown. A

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 65-year-old man is accused of hitting a pedestrian near his southwest Miami-Dade home and leaving him to die in the street without ever giving aid or calling 911. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the accused driver, Alberto Pozo, on Wednesday in connection with the April 16 crash in the unincorporated Palmetto Estates area. The wreck happened at 11 p.m. as a pedestrian crossed Southwest 112th Avenue near 160th Street outside of a crosswalk, deputies said. Authorities

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A Palm Beach County woman is behind bars after allegedly stabbing her 3-year-old daughter. Roshawn S. Gatlin, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with attempted first-degree murder with a deadly weapon (domestic). A report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office notes its deputies responded to a stabbing on Monday afternoon. When officers arrived at the scene, the father of the victim showed the deputies surveillance video inside the residence. A female was seen

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — An SUV crashed into a home on Thursday injuring a Sarasota resident and leaving a gaping hole. At around 8:15 a.m. officers responded to the scene at the 2900 block of Fruitville Road. According to them, one person was home at the time, and they sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. The driver was unharmed. Sarasota police are still investigating. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here