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A Belle Glade man is accused of attempted first-degree murder after deputies said he shot at a car with a woman and her children inside. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) said on October 26, the victim— while driving with her children— was pursued by a man known to her as “Pappo” — later identified as Hardwick Dennard. The victim told investigators that Dennard pulled up next to her car on State Road 715 and asked the woman if

A 17-year-old boy shot a 16-year-old girl Sunday in Palm Bay before committing suicide, police said on Tuesday. The Palm Bay Police Department said the attempted murder-suicide happened around 2:45 a.m. at 1103 Malabar Road, the address of a tire and auto service shop called Gatto’s. Police on Tuesday said the teens were in a relationship and met in the parking lot for an unknown reason. Another 16-year-old girl called 911 to report that the girl had been shot, police

A man who is accused in a Jacksonville hit-and-run crash that killed a 15-year-old on Interstate 95 early this month was arrested in Central Florida. According to FHP, Gerlin Adali Garcia Mendez caused the fatal crash on Oct. 13 on I-95 near J. Turner Butler Blvd and after the collision, he ran off. He was arrested in the Orlando area by FHP investigators and now faces multiple felony and criminal charges. “FHP is committed to removing these hazardous drivers from our roadways

Police announced the arrests of two 22-year-old men Tuesday who they said were wanted for firing multiple gunshots at two people in a Hialeah parking lot earlier this month. Authorities say the incident may be connected to a separate shooting involving the same victim in Miami. According to the Hialeah Police Department, the arrest of Yosmani Yerondy Rodriguez Granados comes after an Oct. 1 shooting outside the Pura Vida Condominiums on West 16th Avenue. Investigators said around 7:45 p.m., the

An accident on I-75 southbound slowed down traffic on Tuesday morning. According to Ocala Fire Rescue, the accident was reported at 7:58 a.m. and involved two vehicles with one rolling over past exit 354’s off-ramp. Engine 1, Rescue 1, Tower 1, a Battalion Chief and a Safety Officer responded to the crash. The driver of the rolled-over pickup truck was taken to the hospital to be evaluated. No other injuries were reported. Comprehensive Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsBeing involved

A person was shot at a hotel and taken to the hospital on Tuesday morning, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department. It happened at the Baymont Hotel on International Speedway Boulevard near Interstate 95. No other details have been released. People are being asked to avoid the area. >> This is a breaking news story and will be updated as more information is released. Dedicated Legal Support for Shooting VictimsExperiencing a shooting incident is traumatic, and navigating the legal

A man was arrested on Monday, accused of attacking his elderly neighbor while he was sitting at a bus stop in Miami, according to police. Miami Police said a witness was driving near 930 SW 22 Avenue when he saw a man punching and kicking the victim. Police said the driver then got out of his vehicle to yell at the attacker, who then ran away from the scene, according to an arrest report. The attacker was later identified as

A Eustis man was arrested for allegedly threatening to hit people with a baseball bat, forcing them to take shelter in a community center. A deputy responded to a call regarding an aggravated assault at around 8:28 a.m. Oct. 23 according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.  Upon arrival, the deputy met with female witness who stated that 37-year-old Larry Kyle Longworth chased two victims and one other person who did not want to get involved

 A late-night meet-up in a Home Depot parking lot left a 19-year-old man fighting for his life after getting robbed by a West Palm Beach teen, deputies say. The Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD) reported that they received a call from a woman around 10:30 p.m. on October 23,who said her boyfriend had been shot and was driving home. Upon arrival, police found the victim with a gunshot wound to his abdomen and transported him to Delray Medical Center for

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal crash on State Road 60. According to PCSO, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes, east of Bonnie Mine Road and west of Bartow. All eastbound lanes are shut down until further notice. This is a developing story Proven Success in Handling Car Accident ClaimsWhen you’re involved in a car accident, having experienced legal representation is essential to achieving a favorable outcome. Ovadia Law Group brings years of experience and proven

Police are investigating a serious accident that left one motorist in serious condition on Monday evening. Miami Beach Police responded to the scene of a crash involving a GMC Yukon SUV and motorcycle on 13th Street and Collins Avenue around 7:15 p.m. Officials said a man driving the motorcycle was injured and is currently in serious condition. Miami Beach Fire Rescue transported the motorcyclist to Jackson Memorial Hospital Ryder Trauma Unit. No word on the condition of the driver in

A man is dead after a Monday night crash in Walton County, according to FHP. Troopers say the crash occurred around 9:25 p.m. when a 41-year-old Miami man driving a semi-truck, pulling an enclosed trailer, was traveling westbound on I-10 and collided with a pickup truck. According to FHP, this caused the man driving the pickup truck to travel off the roadway and strike some trees. Troopers say the semi-truck driver came to a controlled stop on the westbound emergency