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A three-vehicle crash along U.S.-27 caused southbound lanes to be shut down near Bass Road Thursday night. According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at approximately 6:45 p.m. NBC2 is working to find out if anyone was injured in the crash. HCSO also said another crash happened in the traffic near the first crash around 7 p.m. According to deputies, the second crash involved two vehicles and minor injuries were reported. As of 8:41 p.m., both lanes of

A crash has closed a portion of I-75 in Pasco County. The Florida Highway Patrol described the incident as a fatal crash, although the exact circumstances of the casualties are not yet known. A camera from the Florida Department of Transportation showed all the northbound lanes closed as first responders cleared the scene. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable legal team on your side. Ovadia Law Group is committed to providing the

A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery after allegedly punching her daughter overpaying for drinks in the drive-thru of a tea store. An officer was dispatched to HTeaO, located at 914 N. 14th St., around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. The call was about two women in an active physical altercation in the drive-thru.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the victim who stated she had just been in a physical

Photo by: Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office A 90-year-old driver died early Thursday morning, several days after a near head-on collision on one of Boynton Beach’s main roads over the weekend. In an update, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) reported Nathaneal Rossin had died as the result of his Honda Accord being struck by an SUV on Sunday at the intersection of South Jog Road and Flavor Pict Road. According to its report, Rossin was heading north on Jog Road

Photo by: mypanhandle A Southport home was heavily damaged when fire broke out early Thursday morning. Bay County Fire Rescue said shortly after 6:30 a.m. they responded to a home off Highway 2302. Officials confirmed four people were in the home at the time of the fire along with some pets. Everyone was able to get out of the home safely, officials said. Crew are still investigating to find out what caused the blaze, but they have been able to

Photo by: WEAR A pickup truck flipped over the I-110 barrier wall in Pensacola Thursday morning and crashed in a grass field below. The driver — a 19-year-old Pensacola woman — sustained only minor injuries and was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Facility for observation, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 8:45 a.m. on I-110 north near mile marker 5. The truck truck fell approximately 40 feet from the bridge to the grass field below along Maxwell

A Leesburg man was arrested after allegedly punching his female companion when she laughed at him because Game Stop would not trade for his console. An officer responded to Game Stop, located at 10300 U.S. Hwy. 441, regarding a 911 call reporting a woman who came into the business claiming to be kidnapped around 6:32 p.m. Sunday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.  Upon arrival, the officer met with the store manager who stated 20-year-old J

A driver has died after crashing his car into another vehicle while traveling south on I-275 near Milepost 37. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 59-year-old Palmetto man lost control of his Toyota Camry after suffering a medical emergency. The car veered into the center-right lane of I-275 where it hit a Honda Accord, driven by a 73-year-old Palm Bay woman, while she was stopped. The Toyota came to rest after colliding with a barrier. The driver was transported

Local authorities are investigating an incident involving a boat. The boat reportedly overturned a little before 7:00 Wednesday evening. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers, Bay County Sheriff’s deputies, and Parker Police responded to the west side of the DuPont Bridge. The boat supposedly capsized somewhere in East Bay. Authorities would not say how many people were on board or if anyone was hurt. There were several men, with wet clothes and wrapped in towels standing at the scene, but

Photo by: (FDOT) A major crash on I-95 North in Vero Beach temporarily blocked all northbound lanes on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 9:36 a.m. just before Mile Marker 149 on I-95 North. Shortly before 10 a.m., officials stated that all northbound lanes had been blocked. By 11 a.m., the 511 cameras showed traffic was flowing again slowly. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash did not involve injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that

Video shows a wild attempted carjacking and the efforts of good Samaritans who tried to stop it right in front of Broward Health Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday. Police said they were notified at 6:08 p.m. that a carjacker had tried to move a couple from their red sedan. During the struggle, the car struck a pole, authorities said. Video shows the car’s front bumper dragging on the floor as the hazard lights flicker. The vehicle moves forward

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a late-night shooting at a condominium complex just off S. Texas Ave.  Deputies were seen searching a car on Hacienda Circle at the Alhambra Court Condominiums just before midnight on Wednesday, with caution tape cordoning off the area as investigators scoured for evidence. Authorities confirmed that one person was taken to the hospital, though their condition was not immediately known. The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details have been provided at this