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Lake County man dies at area hospital after pickup rollover crash

Lake County man dies at area hospital after pickup rollover crash

A 33-year-old Tavares man died at an area hospital following a single-vehicle rollover crash Thursday afternoon in Orange County. The man was driving a 1999 Ford F-350 pickup truck westbound on Jones Avenue approaching Dirt Drive at 5:32 p.m. when he lost control of the vehicle for unknown reasons, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol. The truck ran off the left side of the roadway and onto the shoulder before overturning and landing on its roof.

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Man dies from stabbing in DeLand, suspect sought: Deputies

Man dies from stabbing in DeLand, suspect sought: Deputies

Photo: Fox35 A man was fatally stabbed Thursday night in southwest DeLand, and authorities are searching for the person responsible, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. What we know: Deputies responded about 8:34 p.m. to the area of West Beresford Road and South High Street, near State Road 15A. Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. On Friday, VSO identified the victim as 55-year-old J. The sheriff’s office said he lived in a camp near where the attack happened.

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Woman with three DUIs causes fourth crash with serious injuries

Woman with three DUIs causes fourth crash with serious injuries

A Dunedin woman with three prior DUIs was arrested a fourth time on Tuesday after causing a crash with serious injuries, authorities said. W, 53, was charged with DUI/causing serious bodily injury. On May 10, at about 9:43 p.m., W was driving a 2015 Jeep Wrangler while under the influence of alcohol, the Pinellas County sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said. She was heading north on Gulf Boulevard in St. Petersburg approaching the intersection on 150th Avenue, when she failed to stop for

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Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 shut down in Sarasota due to fatal crash

Northbound lanes of U.S. 41 shut down in Sarasota due to fatal crash

UPDATE: ALL NORTHBOUND LANES ARE BACK OPEN. The northbound lanes of U.S. Highway 41 in Sarasota have been shut down due to a fatal crash, authorities said. The vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Baffin Drive, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Therefore, U.S. 41 north at Baffin Drive is currently shut down for all northbound lanes of travel. The Florida Highway Patrol is the primary agency investigating this incident. Legal Support for Car Accident Injury ClaimsCar accidents can

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Man, dog die in DeLand house fire, officials say

Man, dog die in DeLand house fire, officials say

Photo: WKMG A house fire left one person dead and two others injured Friday morning, according to officials. Volusia County Fire Rescue and the City of DeLand Fire Department responded to the fire on Central Parkway near Flamingo Road around 3 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies made contact with an adult woman outside the home who told them two adults — a man and a woman — were still inside, VCFR said. Firefighters entered the residence and rescued both individuals, along

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Crash on NB Florida’s Turnpike in Boca Raton causes morning commute delays

Crash on NB Florida’s Turnpike in Boca Raton causes morning commute delays

Photo: (FL511) A crash on Florida’s Turnpike north in Boca Raton is causing morning commute delays Friday, with slow moving traffic for six miles. According to FL511, the a crash happened shortly after 8 a.m. on the northbound Turnpike beyond Exit 75 near Glades Road. Traffic was subsequently narrowed to one lane with three lanes blocked for officials to clear the scene. Officials urge motorists to seek other routes or expect delays. Your Legal Resource After a Car AccidentIf you’ve been

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Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by SUV in Boynton Beach

Pedestrian critically injured after being struck by SUV in Boynton Beach

Photo: (PBSO) A 58-year-old man was critically injured Wednesday morning after being hit by a Mustang SUV while crossing a busy Boynton Beach intersection. According to a crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened around 7:19 a.m. at South Military Trail and Pipers Glen Boulevard. Deputies say a 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E was traveling southbound on South Military Trail in the middle lane as the man was approaching the intersection on a green traffic signal. When

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2-vehicle crash leaves car on its side, another against Fort Lauderdale building

2-vehicle crash leaves car on its side, another against Fort Lauderdale building

Photo: Local10 One person was taken to a hospital Friday morning following a two-vehicle crash in Fort Lauderdale that left one vehicle on its side and another resting against a building, according to Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials. Officials said they received a 911 call just before 8 a.m. about a vehicle rollover in the 700 block of Northeast Flagler Drive. When crews arrived, they found two vehicles involved in the crash. One was on its side, while the other

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5 hospitalized after car carrier truck and motorcycle collide on Turnpike in Lauderhill, followed by onlooker crash, fires

5 hospitalized after car carrier truck and motorcycle collide on Turnpike in Lauderhill, followed by onlooker crash, fires

LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) – A tractor trailer crash along the Florida Turnpike in Lauderhill and a second separate crash sent five people to the hospital, set several vehicles ablaze and caused major traffic trouble, authorities said. Lauderhill Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol units were dispatched to the scene of a tractor trailer fire on the southbound lanes of the Turnpike between Oakland Park Boulevard and Sunrise Boulevard, Thursday night. Several other departments joined to assist, including Tamarac Fire Rescue.

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Man shot, killed at Orlando-area apartment complex

Man shot, killed at Orlando-area apartment complex

Photo: Breaking News A man has died after being shot at an Orlando-area apartment complex Wednesday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The complex is off South Texas Avenue, a few blocks south of Americana Boulevard in the Oak Ridge area. What we know: Deputies responded around 8 p.m. to the 2000 block of River Tree Circle, where the Hidden Creek Villas complex is located. Deputies found a “young man” suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken

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Fire at Goatfeathers Seafood Market believed to be an accident

Fire at Goatfeathers Seafood Market believed to be an accident

The fire that broke out at Goatfeathers Seafood Market in Santa Rosa Beach on Wednesday is believed to be an accident. According to the South Walton Fire District, shortly before 11 a.m., firefighters responded to a 911 call regarding a commercial structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire with low visibility on the restaurant’s second floor. Crews then confirmed the building had been evacuated and began working to extinguish the fire. SWFD reported that crews moved to a defensive

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Former Marion County school bus driver cited for fatal crash

Former Marion County school bus driver cited for fatal crash

Photo: Chopper 2 A former Marion County school bus driver has been cited for failing to yield the right of way in connection with a crash that killed a man in May, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened May 6 on State Road 40 near SE 177th Avenue in Silver Springs. FHP said the school bus was traveling east on SR 40 and stopped at the intersection while preparing to make a left turn onto SE 177th Avenue As

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