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 A crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge caused major backups near the county line on Thursday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol said a motorcycle flipped and caught fire on northbound I-275 at around 8:45 a.m. Drivers experienced delays, but all lanes have been reopened on the bridge. No further details were provided on this crash. Skilled Legal Assistance for Motorcycle Accident Victims Motorcycle accidents can have life-changing consequences, often resulting in severe injuries and costly medical expenses. At Ovadia Law

An argument between two men ended in a woman being shot in the chest, according to Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Joshua Clark, 35, and Jose Coronado, 34, got into an argument early Thursday morning on Levins Road in Mulberry with Mary Dino, 28, in Coronado’s car. The two were involved in “meth trade” and “gang members” of opposing gangs, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. Judd stated when Clark went back to his car to de-escalate the situation, Coronado went to

A man from High Springs is dead after a vehicle crash late Wednesday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, the 59-year-old man was traveling south on State Road 45 just after 11 p.m. when he hit a deer. After hitting the deer, the man ran off the roadway and the vehicle overturned and hit a utility pole. The man was ejected from the car, and the vehicle came to a final rest on the west grass shoulder. The man

Photo by: UC Breaking News One person was injured in a crash involving two electric bicycles near N. Cleveland Ave. and Touchstone Rd. in North Fort Myers, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The LCSO said the person who was injured suffered severe injuries. NBC2 is working to find out how they are doing at this time. Legal Support for Electric Bicycle Accident Victims Electric bicycle accidents can lead to severe injuries, leaving victims with significant medical bills, pain,

A man was found with a gunshot wound in the driveway of a St. Petersburg home on Wednesday afternoon. The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said they went to a call of a “man down” in a driveway at 2814 16th Avenue South around 5 p.m. When police arrived, they found a man who was shot in the driveway. He was transported to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital, but police did not have information on his condition. SPPD said the victim

The Tampa Police Department (TPD) is investigating a shooting that happened around 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday. TPD responded to calls of shots fired in the 2600 block of Cayuga Street East. When officer arrived, they found a man with non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to a local hospital for treatment. This story is developing. Check back with ABC Action News for updates. Compassionate Legal Support for Shooting Victims Experiencing a shooting can leave lasting physical and emotional scars, with victims

Four people were hurt after a shooting occurred Wednesday night in Dade City, authorities said. At around 7:20 p.m., neighbors who knew each other got into an argument in the Starline Drive area, the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said in a news release. The argument escalated, and one of the neighbors fired a gun, deputies said. As a result, four people were hurt in the shooting and transported for medical attention. PCSO said the shooting appeared to be an

Patients were evacuated after fires broke out at Mercy Hospital in Miami on Wednesday night, fire officials said. There were two fires on one floor that were extinguished by the building’s sprinklers, according to Lt. Pete Sanchez of City of Miami Fire Rescue. Firefighters were at the hospital working on the smoke on the floors. Hospital officials said the fire was contained to one area. All patients and personnel were evacuated and no one was injured or transported, officials said.

Mason Gregory Jeter, of Arcadia, has been convicted of Vehicular Homicide, following a two-day jury trial in Charlotte County. Jeter was arrested in December of 2023 for a fatal crash that occurred on Sept. 21, 2023. Florida Highway Patrol investigated the crash that happened on I-75, near mile marker 150, in Charlotte County. The defendant was driving a 2022 Ford Mustang GT 500, traveling south, in the center lane. A 2018 Dodge Challenger was also traveling south, in the left

Photo by: SLCFD A Tesla caught fire while on a commercial transport trailer carrying eight other vehicles in Fort Pierce on Tuesday night. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) stated that at around 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday they had responded to a lithium battery-powered vehicle fire near I-95 and Orange Avenue. Officials stated that once on scene, crews worked to contain the fire stemming from the Tesla’s battery in order to protect the other vehicles on the trailer. SLCFD

A man died after crashing his pickup truck into a pole, then hitting a pizza shop in Citrus County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the driver, a 48-year-old man from Clearwater, lost control of his Ford F-150 along U.S. 19 in Crystal River shortly after 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. The truck first hit a power pole, then hit Marco’s Pizza, located at 719 NE U.S. 19, troopers said. The driver, whose name was not released, died at the scene. No

A former City of Riviera Beach employee has been accused of shooting his coworker in the face and stomping his head into the road following multiple altercations at their workplace. The West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) stated that on October 27 at around 6:20 p.m., they had responded to gunshots fired at 1600 North Australian Avenue near a children’s Halloween event at Gaines Park. When police arrived on the scene, they reported finding a victim lying in the road