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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A crash in Gainesville led to a vehicle fire. It happened on Northwest 39th Avenue near the Magnolia Ridge Rehab Center west of town. All the people involved got out safely. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team of car accident attorneys has a proven track record of success in securing favorable outcomes for our clients. We understand the complexities of car accident claims and

LAKE WORTH BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A major crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach has blocked four lanes on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 63, 6th Avenue South, at 5:36 a.m. In the latest update at 6:04 a.m., officials said that the four right lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our dedicated team

NORTH LAUDERDALE, FLA. (WSVN) – Three people were detained after they were involved in a crash in North Lauderdale while fleeding from authorities, sending their vehicle into a canal, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash at the intersection of Southwest 81st Avenue and West McNab Road, at around 4:20 p.m. on Thursday. According to investigators, BSO detectives tracked a vehicle as part of a narcotics investigation when the

HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) – Police have arrested a man accused of driving under the influence when he struck and killed a father of five in Hollywood, and now the victim’s daughter is sharing her pain. Speaking with 7News on Thursday, Kenisha Russell says her father, Kenny Russell, was loved by all. “He was a loving man, a very family-oriented man,” she said. “He loved everybody, he was very loved. Oh, my God, sheesh.” According to Hollywood Police, Kenny was killed in

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA)— The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash. Officers were dispatched to 22nd Avenue North and 47th Street North just before midnight regarding the crash. According to SPPD, the man struck a traffic sign and was ejected into the roadway. Police confirmed that a man died at the scene of the crash. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that every motorcycle accident victim deserves justice and fair compensation. Our skilled attorneys have extensive

LAKELAND, Fla. (WFLA) — Two people were hospitalized Thursday night following a shooting at a Lakeland bar, according to police. The Lakeland Police Department said officers started receiving calls about a shooting at the Rush Hour Bar & Grill around 9:30 p.m. Two people, both adults, were injured by the gunfire, authorities said. They were both taken to Lakeland Regional Health for treatment. Authorities said one of the victims was in critical condition. The second victim’s condition remained unknown. A

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A 65-year-old man is accused of hitting a pedestrian near his southwest Miami-Dade home and leaving him to die in the street without ever giving aid or calling 911. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested the accused driver, Alberto Pozo, on Wednesday in connection with the April 16 crash in the unincorporated Palmetto Estates area. The wreck happened at 11 p.m. as a pedestrian crossed Southwest 112th Avenue near 160th Street outside of a crosswalk, deputies said. Authorities

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida (WPBF) — A Palm Beach County woman is behind bars after allegedly stabbing her 3-year-old daughter. Roshawn S. Gatlin, 27, was arrested Monday and charged with attempted first-degree murder with a deadly weapon (domestic). A report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office notes its deputies responded to a stabbing on Monday afternoon. When officers arrived at the scene, the father of the victim showed the deputies surveillance video inside the residence. A female was seen

SARASOTA, Fla. (WFLA) — An SUV crashed into a home on Thursday injuring a Sarasota resident and leaving a gaping hole. At around 8:15 a.m. officers responded to the scene at the 2900 block of Fruitville Road. According to them, one person was home at the time, and they sustained minor injuries as a result of the crash. The driver was unharmed. Sarasota police are still investigating. If you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here

BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A Boynton Beach crash claimed the life of a 75-year-old driver after he allegedly made an ill-fated left turn at a red light. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) crash report, the Toyota Camry was traveling eastbound on Boynton Beach Boulevard when the driver attempted an improper left turn onto Hagen Ranch Road while the traffic signal was red. PBSO said that simultaneously, a Cadillac was moving westbound in the center lane of

A man was killed and another victim and a gunman were hospitalized after a shooting at a business in southwest Miami-Dade that prompted a massive police response on Thursday afternoon, authorities said. The shooting unfolded around 1 p.m. at a business in the area of Southwest 72nd Avenue and 45th Street where multiple warehouses are located. Aerial video from Chopper 6 showed deputies with shields and guns drawn surrounding buildings in the area with rifles, taking cover behind vehicles. Multiple

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving an SUV and Moped in Orange County on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. According to the press release, around 11 p.m., a 2023 Kia K5 was traveling westbound on East Colonial Drive east of Taylor Creek Road in the inside lane. Ahead of the Kia was a Teyin Moped with a rider and passenger in the inside lane. According to the report, the Kia failed to slow down,