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A semi-truck carrying propane tanks engulfed in flames on Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County Wednesday morning, shutting down all lanes and causing major delays for many commuters. The incident occurred at around 6:20 a.m. at mile marker 167 in the western part of the county. As of 9:30 a.m., all lanes are now open. Florida Highway Patrol told WPTV that the reason for the fire is unknown, and that the driver was unharmed. Truck fire accidents can lead to

Photo by: Fox13news The Brief  A Tampa police officer and another driver were taken to the hospital after a crash in South Tampa Tuesday evening, according to officials.  What we know: The Tampa Police Department said the officer was driving a marked TPD patrol vehicle when the crash happened at around 8 p.m. The officer was heading northbound on South Dale Mabry Highway approaching a left turn lane onto West Bay Vista Avenue.  A Ford F-250 was in front of the TPD

The Boathouse restaurant in Disney Springs is being sued after a customer choked to death on a piece of steak, according to court records. According to the complaint, Kevin Duncan, a Marion County resident, was eating at the restaurant in June 2025 when he began choking on his steak. The lawsuit filed in October 2025 against Boathouse Restaurants LLC is seeking damages in excess of $50,000, alleging that staff negligence, including a delay in calling emergency services, led to Duncan’s

A major crash has shut down several lanes on SR-417 in Celebration. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday. Drivers traveling south can exit SR-417 southbound at Osceola Pkwy to avoid the delays. So far, no word if anyone was injured in the crash. There is dense fog in the area. When you’re injured in a car accident, you need a law firm that understands your situation and fights for your rights.

A major crash has shut down some of the southbound lanes of SR-417. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 5 a.m. near Red Bug Lake Rd. Drivers traveling south should expect delays. FHP is on scene investigating the crash and working to reopen all of the lanes. Recovering from a car accident can be overwhelming, but Ovadia Law Group is here to make the process easier. Our personal injury lawyers are dedicated to helping victims

A large truck flipped in heavy fog on southbound I-75 early Wednesday morning. Traffic is slowed in the area. Florida Highway Patrol troopers are asking drivers to be extra cautious until the fog lifts later this morning. Truck accidents often involve complex legal issues and multiple parties, including drivers, trucking companies, and insurers. Ovadia Law Group has the experience and resources to handle these challenges effectively. Our attorneys will investigate your accident, review trucking logs, and identify all responsible parties

Deputies are investigating a stabbing that occurred Tuesday in northwest Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the stabbing occurred at about 5 p.m. near Northwest 46th Street and 32nd Avenue. Deputies said two men were arguing when one pulled out a knife and stabbed the other. The victim was transported to a local hospital in stable condition, while the other man, identified as DB-D, 48, was taken into custody at the scene. He was ultimately arrested on charges of

A fire erupted Wednesday morning at an abandoned building in the city of Miami. Miami Fire Rescue officials confirmed the fire occurred at a building along Southwest Eighth Avenue and Flagler Street. Local 10’s Jolena Esperto was at the scene at about 6 a.m. as firefighters were still spraying water into a window. The cause of the fire remains unclear and it’s unclear how much damage the building sustained from the blaze. Fire accidents often involve complex legal issues and

A crash involving two vehicles shut down all westbound lanes at Red Bug Lake Road near the intersection of Nonastone Run in Casselberry on Tuesday, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the crash at around 6 p.m. to find one of the vehicles on its side. The Seminole County Fire Department was also on the scene. A total of three patients were assessed on the scene, but refused transport, SCFD said. When you’ve been injured in

A Sarasota County family returned from dinner Friday evening to find a car had crashed directly into their home on Gulf Gate Drive while they were out. The homeowners were alerted by a neighbor who called to tell them a car had slammed into their house. Debris and shattered glass were scattered across the front of the home when they arrived, with pieces of the car littering the driveway. “At this point I wasn’t sure if it was a home

A 61-year-old Uber driver is recovering after being brutally attacked by a passenger during a ride on Interstate 95, an assault captured in disturbing dashcam video. Family members of the victim told NBC6 the driver, Diego Ruben Cariao Reyes Ortiz, was taking a passenger to Miami International Airport when the attack happened Friday during rush hour traffic. The video shows a seemingly routine ride before the passenger, identified as 20-year-old IN, suddenly reaches forward from the back seat, grabs the

A child was hospitalized after his bicycle collided with a car on Tuesday in Fort Pierce. The collision happened at around 4:34 p.m. near Sunrise Boulevard, the Fort Pierce Police Department says. The crash caused for the northbound and southbound lanes on Sunrise Boulevard to close. When officers arrived at the scene made contact with the driver of the car and the 12-year-old boy. The 12-year-old was taken to a nearby hospital, and the driver of the sedan stayed on