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Picture by: Fox4now They are asking drivers to seek alternate routes Update: The Cape Coral Police Department says all people involved in this crash suffered non-life threatening injuries. Speed and alcohol were not a factor. Original Reporting: Cape Coral Police say, “Officers are investigating a major traffic crash near Burnt Store Road and Embers Parkways.” They say all northbound lanes of Burnt Store Road are shut down for now. CCPD is asking drivers to seek alternative routes. Experienced Advocacy for

GROVELAND, Fla. — According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two separate crashes on the Florida Turnpike at mile marker 285 in Groveland. The first crash involved eight vehicles as the first vehicle failed to stop and struck the rear of the second vehicle. This caused a chain reaction between the next seven vehicles involved. The second crash involved two vehicles, as an SUV in the inside lane failed to stop for the previous crash and swerved to the right, colliding

TAMPA, Fla. — A teenager was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning during an argument at a Tampa apartment complex, authorities said. At about 2:20 a.m., Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to Northgreen at Carrollwood Apartments after receiving reports of a stabbing. When they arrived, deputies found a male, 19, with stab wounds. Detectives learned that a verbal argument escalated, resulting in the victim being stabbed. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead. HCSO

Child ejected from 20-foot pontoon boat PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — An 11-year-old girl tragically died Saturday night while boating on Lake Osborne in Palm Beach County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirms. According to a preliminary FWC investigation, two adults and three minors were on board a 20-foot pontoon boat that was on plane. However, the bow of the vessel dropped suddenly, ejecting the 11-year-old into the water. The propeller of the boat then struck the

Picture by: wfla DAVENPORT, Fla. (WFLA) — One man has died following a two-vehicle crash on Sunday morning, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced. Around 8:33 a.m., Polk County Fire Rescue and Polk County deputies arrived on the scene located at US 27 at Poitras Road Two. Investigators said an 84-year-old man driving a 2021 Ford EcoSport SUV tried to turn left onto Poitras Two Road and crossed into the path of a 2018 Mazda sedan driven by a 27-year-old

A driver was arrested on Sunday after an early-morning hit-and-run crash left a pedestrian dead in southwest Miami-Dade According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of a gray Genesis was traveling north on U.S. 1, approaching Southwest 214th Street, when a man trying to cross U.S. 1 was struck. The driver did not stop to help the injured man, who was later taken to the hospital by first responders, where he died, FHP said. The identity of the man

Picture by: Clickorlando Lanes back open at mile marker 179 (Melbourne) BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol reported three children were among four people hospitalized after a crash that forced lane closures on Interstate 95 southbound in Brevard County. Troopers responded to the crash around noon at mile marker 179 (Melbourne), according to FHP. Traffic cameras showed the two rightmost lanes were blocked, leading to long backups along I-95. The lanes had been cleared by 1:23 p.m. According to

GREENACRES, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies are investigating an early morning shooting outside of a Greenacres club on Sunday, which left one man dead and another man injured. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) stated that on Sunday at around 1:30 a.m., they had responded to a shooting in the parking lot ofAli Baba Club located at 4621 Lake Worth Road in Greenacres. PBSO reported that when they arrived on the scene, they found a man dead from gunshot wounds and

BELLE GLADE, Fla. (CBS12) — Deputies are investigating a Belle Glade shooting on Saturday morning that claimed a man’s life. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) stated that they had responded to Lakeside Medical Center due to a man receiving treatment for gunshot wounds. The man was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center by trauma hawk, where he later died. PBSO’s initial investigation revealed that the shooting occurred on West Avenue A and Southwest 8th Street in Belle Glade at

PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A St. Petersburg man was killed on Friday after he was hit by a vehicle while trying to cross a Pinellas County highway, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, a Nissan Versa, driven by a 44-year-old Indian Harbor Beach man, was traveling westbound on Ulmerton Road at about 10:15 p.m. At the intersection of County Road 611, the driver had a green light and continued through the intersection, where he hit the 60-year-old

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 17-year-old boy is dead, and another victim was hospitalized, following an overnight shooting in Sarasota. At 1:12 a.m., the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office responded to the shooting at Twin Lakes Park, located at 6700 Clark Road. Officials first said that two victims were taken to nearby hospitals for medical treatment. The second victim is still being treated for his injuries. The sheriff’s office is still investigating the incident. Skilled Legal Representation for Shooting Victims Experiencing

BRADENTON, Fla. (WFLA) — A suspected drunken driver was arrested after police said he ran a red light at a high speed, causing a deadly collision in Bradenton on Saturday night. At around 10:40 p.m., investigators said 25-year-old Cesar Navarrete was speeding on Cortez Road in the westbound lanes when he ran a red light at the intersection of 43rd Street West. As he went through the red light, Navarrete slammed into the passenger side of a Chevrolet Equinox that