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Photo by: (Jenn Samsel) Emergency crews worked to reopen a major roadway near the Bradford County line near Keystone Heights on Tuesday afternoon. Braford County Sheriff’s deputies say a semi-truck and a box truck collided on State Road 100 near Southeast Third Avenue. The crash blocked State Road 100. Officials urged drivers to avoid the area. Ovadia Law Group – Your Truck Accident Legal Experts If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to fight

A 31-year-old Tampa woman is dead after a head-on collision in Glades County. Florida Highway Patrol reports that the woman, who was driving Monday night on County Road 74, was going westbound before entering the eastbound lanes where she collided head-on with an SUV driven by a 37-year-old Loxahatchee man. FHP said the woman died at the scene due to her injuries.  The man suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment. A 19-year-old man, who

 Rescue crews took a man to the hospital following a shooting at a hotel in Fort Lauderdale that led officers to take a woman into custody. 7Skyforce hovered above Fort Lauderdale Police officers outside the Marriott North, located at 6650 N Andrews Ave.,. at around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday. According to investigators, officers responded to a call of a person shot at the hotel and located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper body area. Officers rendered

Photo by: (Angel Herrera) A crash on I-95 South is causing delays Tuesday morning near Boynton Beach. According to Florida 511, the incident occurred on the off-ramp to Exit 57, SR-804/Boynton Beach Boulevard, where the right lane is currently blocked. The crash was first reported at 9:21 a.m. and last updated at 9:23 a.m., according to Florida 511. Road Rangers are on the scene assisting with traffic control. Drivers are urged to move over or slow down when approaching the

Photo by: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews responded to a two-alarm fire at an apartment building on Tuesday morning in Tampa. HCFR said at approximately 3:35 a.m. on Jan. 6, dispatch received multiple reports of flames coming through the roof of a two-story apartment building located in the 3000 block of Palencia Drive. The report said units arrived on scene to find an active fire venting through the roof of the apartment structure. Crews

A crash on an I-95 South off-ramp in Hobe Sound is blocking traffic on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash on the ramp to Exit 96, Hobe Sound, at 8:26 a.m. In the latest update at 8:29 a.m., officials said that the off-ramp left lane has been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group for Car Accident Cases Choosing the right attorney after a car accident is crucial. Ovadia Law Group stands

Photo by: LCSO The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said a 14-year-old boy attempted to kill four people inside a home by igniting a propane tank at their front door. According to Sheriff Carmine Marceno, firefighters rushed to the home on Paisley Avenue on Saturday, Jan. 5 around 6 a.m. in Lehigh Acres. Namiry Álvarez said she woke up to the smell of smoke. “Erika called me and said, “Miri, run, the house is on fire!”, Álvarez said. “I thought it

A 59-year-old Tallahassee man was hospitalized with serious injuries after his bicycle was struck by a sedan Monday evening on Capital Circle SW, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Capital Circle SW and Southern Street. Troopers say a 60-year-old man, also from Tallahassee, was driving a sedan westbound on Capital Circle SW and slowed in traffic before entering the painted median to turn left onto Southern Street. As the sedan

UPDATE: As of 8:40 a.m., all lanes are now open. Morning commuters are faced with a 20 minute delay on I-75 approaching Fruitville Rd. The southbound backup, spanning nearly 10 miles, is due to a crash blocking 2 lanes. Drivers should expect the slow traffic to start near State Road 64. Compassionate Representation for Car Accident Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we understand that car accidents affect more than just your physical health—they impact your entire life. That’s why we

 A multi-vehicle wreck on I-275 in St. Petersburg is causing major delays Tuesday morning.  The Florida Highway Patrol is reporting that four of the five lanes in the northbound direction near the 31st Street Ramp are closed due to emergency vehicles responding in the area.  This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Fighting for Maximum Compensation After a car accident, you deserve full and fair compensation for your losses. Ovadia Law Group fights aggressively to ensure victims receive

A major crash temporarily shut down all of the eastbound lanes on I-4 at Lake Mary Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 7 a.m. at the Lake Mary Boulevard exit. Drivers traveling along I-4 eastbound had to exit at SR-434 and use US-17/92 as a detour. FHP says people were injured in the crash. The lanes have since reopened. Comprehensive Legal Support for Car Accident Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we provide comprehensive legal

Three officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office shot a man who police said pointed a rifle at them before he barricaded himself inside an Arlington home for about three hours Monday night, officials said. According to JSO, around 8:40 p.m., police received a call from neighbors regarding shots fired on Creeks Ridge Road off Saint Johns Bluff Road. Police said when neighbors walked outside to see what happened, they saw a man in a garage holding a rifle. When officers