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One motorcyclist died and another was critically injured in a crash on Old St. Augustine Road near Baptist Medical Center South Friday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said just before 7 a.m., two motorcycles were riding westbound on Old St. Augustine Road. Based on roadway evidence, both motorcycles went down at Grand Bay Parkway. According to JSO, the details of the crash are still unclear, and they have not determined whether the motorcycles hit one another. Both

A pickup truck driver died in a crash with a semi truck in Palmetto on Friday morning. The collision happened on US-41 at Inland Transport Street. The Florida Highway Patrol did not say what led up to the crash. The driver of the pickup was pronounced dead at the scene. The incident remains under investigation. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that every car accident victim deserves justice. Our dedicated team of attorneys is here to provide the legal representation

A 76-year-old Polk City man died Thursday afternoon after officials said he suffered a medical emergency and lost control of his pickup truck. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5 as the man was traveling west on State Route 400 near the 47 mileposts, according to a report by the Florida Highway Patrol. After the man lost control of his Toyota Tundra, the truck traveled into the center median and struck a cable barrier, officials said. The

Two firefighters were struck by an SUV at a Safety Harbor fire station on Friday morning. The firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries. The vehicle also struck the wall of the fire station. Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries and significant emotional trauma. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the challenges you face and are here to help. Our experienced attorneys specialize in pedestrian accident cases and are dedicated to securing the compensation you deserve. We offer free consultations to

A man was arrested and charged with attempted felony murder on Thursday for a hit-and-run crash in September that left a woman fighting for her life in Pembroke Park.  K K R, 29, has been accused of intentionally striking the victim near the Orion gas station at 3990 West Hallandale Beach Boulevard on Sept. 12. Pembroke Park police said surveillance video shows R at around 2:24 a.m. “entering the gas station” in his 2022 light blue Honda Accord and “intentionally

Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Titusville, officials said. Titusville Mayor A C said police responded to an officer-involved shooting around 6:45 a.m. on Friday. C said the shooting happened as officers responded to a domestic violence incident. A man jumped out of his vehicle with a weapon, threatening the responding officer, C said. C said the incident stemmed from a recent series of domestic violence encounters over the last The man was shot by police and sustained very

A 42-year-old Jacksonville man died and his passenger was seriously injured when his motorcycle lost control on State Road 100 in Lake Butler on Wednesday. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, the man was driving his Yamaha westbound on SR 100 (E. Main Street) from State Road 121 (SE 6th Street) at 2:35 p.m. when he lost control of the motorcycle. It traveled off the roadway and into the center median, striking the raised center median curb. The motorcycle

Photo by: Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue A boat blaze at a Fort Lauderdale sent a man to the hospital, officials said. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of the vessel fire at the Lauderdale Marina, located at 1900 SE 15th St., just after 7 p.m., Thursday. Officials said the flames sparked while someone fueled the boat. Investigators are still trying to figure out what started the fire. Paramedics rushed the victim to Broward Health Medical Center

Troopers are at the scene of a deadly traffic crash in east Orange County. Florida Highway Patrol said it happened on Fort Christmas Road around 5 a.m. Friday. FHP said the crash involves a vehicle that rolled over near NW Christmas Road. Investigators said the driver was ejected from the car and died at the crash site. Channel 9 is working to gather more details from FHP about the deadly crash. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the complexities involved

One person died Friday after a fire in their Hallandale Beach mobile home, according to the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue (BSFR). Crews responded at around 12:30 a.m. to the fire at 513 NE 4th Avenue at Seville Mobile Home Park. Firefighters found the mobile home “fully engulfed in flames, with heavy smoke and fire visible.” “Firefighters aggressively fought back fierce flames bringing the fire under control within 15 minutes and fully extinguishing it within 20 minutes,” BSFR said. One of

A motorcyclist was killed and his passenger is critically injured following a collision with a tree in St. Petersburg on Thursday night. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, the crash happened in the southbound lanes of the 500 block of Tyrone Boulevard North at around 10:22 p.m. The driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle, identified as 40-year-old M T F Jr., of Largo, struck a tree on the south side of the intersection after failing to take an eastbound

A deputy-involved shooting investigation is underway after a knife-wielding suspect was shot and killed on Thursday night. Around 9 p.m., the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a dispute between neighbors. The suspect, 47-year-old J D P, called 911, claiming his neighbor punched him. Deputies said P was acting erratically and making threats to kill his neighbor. P made comments including, “He’s lucky I didn’t kill him,” “He’s lucky I didn’t snap his neck and kill him,” and “I’m going