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Photo by: LCSO The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said a 14-year-old boy attempted to kill four people inside a home by igniting a propane tank at their front door. According to Sheriff Carmine Marceno, firefighters rushed to the home on Paisley Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 5 around 6 a.m. in Lehigh Acres. Namiry Álvarez said she woke up to the smell of smoke. “Erika called me and said, “Miri, run, the house is on fire!”, Álvarez said. “I thought it

A 59-year-old Tallahassee man was hospitalized with serious injuries after his bicycle was struck by a sedan Monday evening on Capital Circle SW, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Capital Circle SW and Southern Street. Troopers say a 60-year-old man, also from Tallahassee, was driving a sedan westbound on Capital Circle SW and slowed in traffic before entering the painted median to turn left onto Southern Street. As the sedan

UPDATE: As of 8:40 a.m., all lanes are now open. Morning commuters are faced with a 20 minute delay on I-75 approaching Fruitville Rd. The southbound backup, spanning nearly 10 miles, is due to a crash blocking 2 lanes. Drivers should expect the slow traffic to start near State Road 64. Compassionate Representation for Car Accident Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we understand that car accidents affect more than just your physical health—they impact your entire life. That’s why we

 A multi-vehicle wreck on I-275 in St. Petersburg is causing major delays Tuesday morning.  The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting that four of the five lanes in the northbound direction near the 31st Street Ramp are closed due to emergency vehicles responding in the area.  This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Fighting for Maximum Compensation After a car accident, you deserve full and fair compensation for your losses. Ovadia Law Group fights aggressively to ensure victims receive

A major crash temporarily shut down all of the eastbound lanes on I-4 at Lake Mary Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 7 a.m. at the Lake Mary Boulevard exit. Drivers traveling along I-4 eastbound had to exit at SR-434 and use US-17/92 as a detour. FHP says people were injured in the crash. The lanes have since reopened. Comprehensive Legal Support for Car Accident Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we provide comprehensive legal

Three officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shot a man who police said pointed a rifle at them before he barricaded himself inside an Arlington home for about three hours Monday night, officials said. According to JSO, around 8:40 p.m., police received a call from neighbors regarding shots fired on Creeks Ridge Road off Saint Johns Bluff Road. Police said when neighbors walked outside to see what happened, they saw a man in a garage holding a rifle. When officers

A 35-year-old Ocala woman is behind bars on an attempted murder charge after she was accused of slitting her boyfriend’s throat with a knife. A woman, identified as CHK, called the Marion County Sheriff’s Office on Friday, January 2, and reported that her boyfriend had “slit his own throat” before driving away from his home, according to the arrest report. Several deputies responded to the residence and observed a “large knife” in the kitchen, along with “droplets of suspected blood

 Police officers announced the arrest of a woman after a fight broke out at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood. It happened at the Oculus valet area around 6:37 a.m. on Sunday. According to police, officers arrived after receiving reports about a fight. Police said they were shown a video showing the suspect, 27-year-old AL, walking around a vehicle that the victim was sitting in. In the video, L is seen throwing an object later identified as lip

Photo by: Local10  Police in Fort Lauderdale are searching for a hit-and-run driver. The incident happened on Monday at approximately 8 p.m. along the 400 block of West Sunrise Boulevard. According to police, officers responded to find a pedestrian in the street who had been struck by a vehicle that did not stop. Police said the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not provided any information on the suspect vehicle. Anyone with information is urged to call

Foto: wsvn Rescue crews took a woman to the hospital after a fire ignited at a high-rise in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze at the apartment building near Eisenhower Boulevard and Southeast 17th Street, just after 6 p.m. on Monday. Officials said the victim suffered a burn injury and was taken to the hospital. Her injury is serious but not life-threatening. No other injuries were reported. The cause of the fire

UPDATE: Traffic cams show that the roadway has been reopened. Authorities say a traffic crash has shut down portions of the area near US 98/15th and SR 77. Traffic cameras show law enforcement is directing traffic at the intersection. We’re told one of the drivers is being taken to the hospital with minor injuries. The police department says the roads will be reopened soon. Why Legal Help Matters After a Car Accident A car accident can change your life in an

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said two of its officers shot and killed a man Monday night after he pulled a gun while he was being questioned in the Bartram Park area near the Duval-St. Johns County line. Police said they responded to the Luxor Club Apartments on Egrets Nest Drive around 8:30 p.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls about a domestic dispute in the area. Officers later determined it was an argument between a husband and wife. According to JSO,