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Photo by: Brevard County Fire Rescue Brevard County firefighters on Tuesday prevented a burning hybrid car from further damaging a private school near Rockledge. Units responded to Puzzle Box Academy along U.S. 1, which sustained minor damage to the soffit but nothing significant, according to a spokesperson for the school. The building was evacuated while firefighters doused the burning car, yet students were able to return to regular classes later in the day, the spokesperson said. The fire extended to

A fire burned several cars and a home in Allapattah early Wednesday, in an incident police are investigating as arson. It happened at around 2 a.m. in the area of NW 20th Avenue and NW 31st Street. Four cars at the front of a residence caught on fire and three of them were gutted, and the fire extended to the home of Mercedes Tellez. She said she’s lucky to be alive, as neighbors knocked on her door, telling her to

Photo by: Delray Beach Fire Rescue  A stretch of road in Delray Beach is closed while firefighters battle a structure fire on Wednesday morning. Delray Beach Fire Rescue (DBFR) said crews are at the scene of a residential structure fire at the intersection of Nassau Street and South Ocean Boulevard. Photos show the large building crews are working on extinguishing. DBFR said South Ocean Boulevard is closed from Ocean Terrace to Casuarina Road while crews work to put out the

A 20-year-old man was killed late Tuesday evening when his car slammed into a semi in Nassau County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound on SR-200 East of Chester Road in the center lane. The 20-year-old, who is listed as being from Colorado, was driving a sedan and a 41-year-old man was driving the tractor-trailer. The sedan, which was spotted earlier by other drivers speeding past them, hit the back of the tractor-trailer. Both drivers

Photo by: News4JAX  A suspect was arrested after leading FHP troopers on a chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Arlington on Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Officials said FHP tried to stop the suspect for driving a stolen car. However, the driver left the scene, leading to a chase. The chase ended in a crash involving three cars at Cesery Boulevard and Arlington Expressway Service Road, FHP said. A passenger was transported to a hospital

A 19-year-old man was fatally shot early Wednesday in South Apopka, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded around 2 a.m. to a shooting reported from the corner of West Celeste Street and South Washington Avenue, the sheriff’s office said in a statement. The 19-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, the statement reads. An investigation is said to be ongoing and no further details were available at the time of this report. Legal Support for Shooting VictimsIf

Photo by: nbc-2 Lee County deputies responded to a crash in North Fort Myers that sent one person to the hospital early Wednesday morning. The crash happened on US-41 near Stockton Street, just south of Diplomat Parkway E and north of Pine Island Road, just after midnight. The crash knocked down a light pole. NBC2 crews were on the scene as deputies investigated. The scene is clear so it will not impact your morning drive. NBC2 is working to find

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries on SR-29 in Glades County. Troopers say the incident occurred on SR-29 at Chaparral Avenue on Wednesday morning in Moore Haven. SR-29 is closed in both directions as of 7:45 a.m. Troopers ask that drivers seek an alternate route. You can count on NBC2 to provide updates as they are received. Trusted Legal Assistance After a Car AccidentCar accidents can have life-altering consequences, resulting in costly medical bills,

Photo by: winknews A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 8 p.m., and the investigation is being handled by the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP has confirmed the pedestrian involved succumbed to their injuries. This incident is still actively being investigated. Protecting Your Rights After a Pedestrian AccidentPedestrian accidents are often traumatic, leading to significant physical, emotional,

 All lanes are now open on the Selmon Expressway after shutting down due to a vehicle fire. Drivers can still use the Hyde Park/Davis Island exit. This is a developing story. Building a Strong Case in Fire Car AccidentsAt Ovadia Law Group, we approach fire car accident cases with dedication and a comprehensive strategy. Our legal team thoroughly investigates the incident, working with experts to identify the cause of the fire and any potential negligence. We gather and analyze evidence,

Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol Three people died after a pickup truck crashed into a pole and caught fire on I-275 near I-75 in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the truck went off the road and hit a utility pole in the median before catching fire shortly after 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at the exit ramp from I-275 southbound to I-75 southbound. The driver and two passengers died at the scene, troopers said. FHP is working to

Photo by: City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue. Residents had to be evacuated as an apartment building caught fire early Wednesday, according to the City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue. Crews responded just before 2:30 a.m. to the fire at a four-story building at 5501 Northwest 7th Street, where they found heavy smoke and flames, authorities said. Firefighters used ladder devices to get to the roof and evacuated residents. “Within twenty minutes the fire was under control and all residents