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Update: Highway 20 is back open. Drivers are still urged to use caution. An accident has shut down Hwy 20 at Hickory St. in Choctaw Beach. Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Fire Rescue are at the scene. Eastbound lanes are currently blocked near the scene of the accident. Drivers are urged to use caution. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA car accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal

An accident on Hwy 98 is blocking westbound traffic near Forest Shore Dr. in Miramar Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Walton County Sheriff’s Office is at the scene. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we believe car accident victims deserve compassionate and effective legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys understand the physical pain and emotional trauma these accidents can cause. We work closely with medical professionals and investigators to build

Photo: WJXT A Tuesday evening multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 blocked all northbound lanes for hours. Just before 6:30 p.m., emergency crews responded to the crash on I-95 at Butler Boulevard that appeared to involve at least three vehicles, including a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office cruiser. According to FL511, the off-ramp to I-95 north was also closed. Lanes reopened around 10:30 p.m. JSO said the officer involved in the crash was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No further updates

Photo: FL 511 Crews were on the scene of a crash on J. Turner Butler Blvd. at Hodges Blvd. Wednesday morning. As of 8 a.m., the left eastbound lane of JTB was blocked. All lanes are now back open, but delays were lingering. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in car crashes. Our personal injury attorneys understand the

Photo: GulfcoastNew A crash involving two United States Postal Service trucks left one of the trucks flipped on its side with the windshield broken in Cape Coral on Tuesday. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, the crash happened on Diplomat Parkway East at Northeast 19th Place and there were no injuries. Legal Help After a Truck Accident InjuryTruck accidents can cause devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in

Fire crews extinguished a blaze at a Lehigh Acres home on Wednesday morning. According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Department, an active fire was reported shortly before 6 a.m. at 421 Naples Avenue South. Crews responded to the home and doused the flames. The fire remains under investigation, and the cause of the fire and the amount of damage to the home are currently unknown. LAFD said no injuries were reported. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can

Photo: FL511 A crash on the northbound Florida’s Turnpike closed two lanes near the Boynton Beach exit Tuesday morning, causing significant delays. According to FL511, the crash happened just after 9 a.m., just before the Boynton Beach Blvd. Exit. Traffic cameras at the scene show firetrucks, an ambulance, and law enforcement present. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes or expect delays. Recovering After a Car Injury with Legal HelpRecovering from a car injury can be a long and painful

One person is dead and another person is seriously hurt after a crash in Mims. The crash happened around 6:30 Tuesday morning at the intersection of State Road 46 and Morgan Alderman Road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol..Troopers said two cars were involved in the crash, including a 2026 Ford Explorer and a 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander. FHP said the driver of the Ford Explorer, a 36-year-old man from Lake Mary, was not injured and stayed at

Photo: WESH 2 News SWAT team was preparing to enter a home on Faber Drive on Monday evening after deputies served a search warrant and called for an individual inside to exit with their hands up. The active law enforcement operation unfolded just one street away from where investigators say a woman in her 70s was shot earlier in the day. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound at a bus

Photo: WKMG ClickOrlando Crash occurred near intersection of US- 192 and Oak Street An Osceola County Sheriff’s Office deputy was injured in a crash involving a vehicle driven by a woman who was being chased by her ex-boyfriend, the sheriff’s office said. Just after 11 p.m. Monday, deputies received a 911 call from a woman who reported her ex-boyfriend was chasing her and shooting at her vehicle. As deputies responded, the suspect and victim were both traveling westbound on US-192

Photo: WEAR A woman was killed in an Escambia County crash on Monday evening. The crash occurred on New Warrington Spur and US-90 SE around 8: 30 p.m. According to Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV was traveling eastbound on New Warrington Spur when the woman walked into their path. No further details were shared. FHP says the investigation is ongoing. Common Causes of Pedestrian AccidentsPedestrian accidents are often caused by distracted driving, speeding, failure to yield, or impaired driving. These

Photo: FHP Minor injuries were reported after a pickup truck crashed into a home in Sarasota. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle colliding with a home at the 4800 block of Country Club Way around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday. According to Troopers, a 2009 Ford F-150 was traveling east on Tournament Boulevard, approaching a stop sign at the intersection of Country Club Way, when it continued past the stop sign, traveled off the roadway, and collided with a home.