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Photo: Florida Highway Patrol An 85-year-old man died after losing control of his pickup truck and crashing into a retention pond in Pinellas County on Sunday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the man from Tarpon Springs was driving a Chevy Silverado westbound on County Road 296 west of Belcher Road around 1 p.m. The driver lost control of the truck. The vehicle rotated, left the roadway, and entered a nearby retention pond. The driver was recovered from

Photo: (PSLPD) Two impaired drivers were arrested in separate incidents in Port St. Lucie over the past several days, including one driver accused of battering a police officer during a DUI investigation. The Port St. Lucie Police Department said officers first arrested 25-year-old M after he was seen weaving between lanes after leaving a local establishment. During the investigation, officers determined M had been drinking alcohol before getting behind the wheel. M was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence. Authorities said he later

A 26-year-old man has died from injuries he suffered after being struck by an SUV in Belle Glade while walking on a rural roadway last week. According to a crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, J was walking in the inside southbound lane near the 2200 block of North Main Street around 11:40 p.m. on July 9 when he was hit. Investigators said a Ford Expedition was traveling southbound on the same roadway when it struck J head-on.

Photo: Wesh2 A man was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer early Monday on Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2 a.m. at the intersection of Orange Blossom Trail and the northbound SR-417 exit ramp. Troopers said the man was driving a Kia K4 southbound on Orange Blossom Trail when, according to witnesses, he ran a red light. At the same time, a 43-year-old Kissimmee man driving a Freightliner

Photo: Local10 Miami police are investigating a crash that left a pedestrian seriously injured Sunday night. Officers responded to the area of Northwest 37th Avenue and 11th Street, near the Little Havana and Flagami neighborhoods, at around 8:45 p.m., where they found a man unconscious in the road. Miami Fire Rescue took the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Police said the driver involved stayed at the scene and is cooperating with investigators. The Importance of Acting Quickly

Photo: WSVN Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies are searching for a dangerous driver who, they said, made a big mess in Pompano Beach. Surveillance video captured the aftermath of a crash after, investigators said, a driver plowed into two parked cars. The motorist, who was driving a Tesla, also destroyed the garage door of a home. The video shows two men helping the driver, who appears to be injured, out of the wrecked car before they all run off. The homeowner,

North Port police said a 5-year-old girl has been hospitalized after an accident on Thursday afternoon. Police said the incident happened at about 1:30 p.m. on July 16 at Kerman Street and Countess Avenue, when the girl rode her scooter out into the street as a vehicle was nearby. She remains in the hospital in critical condition as of Friday, July 17, police said. The child was not wearing a helmet, according to police. Legal Support for Pedestrian Accident Injury

Photo: (WSVN) Two people were able to get out of a home that erupted in flames in Weston. Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue units responded to calls of a home garage on fire along the 9300 block of Crestview Circle, just after noon on Friday. 7Skyforce hovered over the single-family home, capturing fire crews as they worked on knocking down the flames in the garage. Officials said the fire was contained to the cars inside the garage, and the flames did

Photo: (WSVN) Crews are working on getting the upper hand on a brush fire that ignited in West Broward near Tamarac and just north of Weston. Florida Forest Service responded to a blaze that erupted on Thursday near Mile Marker 40, about 10 miles north of Interstate 75 and west of U.S. 27, sometime on Thursday. A 7News viewer shared video shortly after the fire broke out. Friday morning, bright orange flames lined the horizon. By noon, the orange glow

Photo: WJXT All lanes have reopened on Interstate 295 southbound at the ramp from Blanding Boulevard. Comprehensive Legal Assistance for Car Accident ClaimsCar accident claims can involve various legal and financial considerations, making comprehensive legal assistance essential. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide thorough support to individuals dealing with car accident injuries. Our attorneys focus on building strong claims that address every aspect of your case. We are committed to ensuring that your claim is handled efficiently and with attention

A head on collision has shut down Hwy 20 near Windswept Blvd. in Freeport on Friday morning, Walton County Sheriff’s Office says. WCSO and Walton County Fire Rescue are at the scene. Law enforcement says drivers should expect delays and use caution when traveling in the area. Protecting Your Interests in Car Accident CasesProtecting your interests after a car accident is essential to achieving a fair outcome. Ovadia Law Group is committed to providing strong legal advocacy for car accident

Photo: GulfCoastNews One person is detained after Lee County deputies searched for a suspect in Lehigh Acres who they say crashed their car into a ditch and barricaded themselves inside Thursday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were searching for a wanted suspect in the area of Welby Lane in Lehigh Acres. The suspect crashed a car into a ditch in a wooded area near Ridgemont Drive and Welby Lane. Neighbors shared surveillance video exclusively with Gulf