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Photo by: Local10 Authorities in Margate responded after a car collided with a home. It happened near the intersection of Northwest Eighth Court and 66th Avenue. No injuries were reported. Police said a gas leak was identified and hazmat crews were called in to assist. Authorities have not provided any information regarding the circumstances that led to the vehicle colliding with the building. Car accidents can happen in an instant, but the consequences can last a lifetime. At Ovadia Law

Photo by: RedCross  A South Florida family experienced heavy holiday heartache after a fire ripped through their home on New Year’s Eve. Officials say a fire broke out at a home located near Northwest 182nd Street, Wednesday. The flames caused extensive damage to the home and the family’s belongings, with authorities determining the structure to be unlivable. The Red Cross is assisting the family of five find a temporary place to live. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Photo by: USCGSoutheast The United States Coast Guard rescued a group of boaters after their vessel capsized off the coast of Key West. Photos provided by the Coast Guard show crews rescuing four boaters after their 28-foot vessel started sinking. All four boaters are expected to be OK. Boat accidents can lead to serious injuries and unexpected financial challenges. At Ovadia Law Group, we specialize in helping victims of boat accidents secure justice and fair compensation. Our experienced boat accident

Authorities said they are investigating a shooting in a Tamarac neighborhood that left a teenage boy dead and a woman injured, with the shooter telling police it was self-defense. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting outside of a home along the 7900 block of Northwesr 71st Avenue, at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, deputies found the 16-year-old victim, later identified as Orlando Wedderburn, suffering from a gunshot wound. Surveillance footage from

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot on Fort Lauderdale Beach just before the start of 2026, police said, leaving loved ones devastated and triggering a search for the gunman responsible. Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to call of a possible shooting late Wednesday night at 17 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, at around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Upon their arrival, officers located the victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers secured the scene, and tactical medical aid was immediately given

WEAR News has more information on the shocking incident in an Escambia County neighborhood we first told you about on Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol says USPS driver 41-year-old WW Jr. intentionally tried to run down a 10-year-old child. This all happened in the area of Kingfisher Way and Kingfisher Court. The incident happened on Dec. 27, but troopers did not make an arrest until New Year’s Eve. WEAR News doesn’t exactly know where this happened or if W is

One person is dead and another hospitalized after a shooting in Plant City early New Year’s Day, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a home at the 6700 block of West Knights Griffin Road just after 1 a.m. regarding a shooting. According to HCSO, two family members got into an altercation before the victim was shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, HCSO

 One person is dead and another injured after an altercation at the Gulf View Square Mall led to a shooting early New Year’s Day. According to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened in the US 19 area of Port Richey around 12:30 a.m. An investigation revealed that an altercation between two known people escalated, and gunfire was exchanged, PSO said. The two people fled before law enforcement arrived and went to separate hospitals. PSO said one of the adults

One person was hospitalized and another arrested after an altercation ended in a shooting in Pinellas Park. According to the Pinellas Park Police Department, the victim was driving a motorcycle in the 7100 block of 63rd Street around 12:01 a.m., when he got into a verbal argument with a female while fireworks were going off in the street. During the argument, BM attempted to grab onto the victim as he tried to leave the area. The victim started backing up

 Fireworks caused a major house fire in Riverview early Thursday morning, the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue announced. HCFR received multiple 911 calls around 12:49 a.m. regarding a house fire on Mile Marsh Drive. Crews arrived and found the home fully engulfed in flames, with the fire threatening a neighboring house. “Firefighters immediately deployed handlines to protect the adjacent structure while simultaneously working to control the primary fire. Aerial operations were utilized, and crews operated defensively due to the volume of

The Panama City Police Department says one person is dead following an accident on New Year’s Eve along Highway 231. According to law enforcement, at 11:30 p.m., officers responded to a crash involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Highway 231 and Star Avenue. We are told the preliminary investigation indicates a Ford F-150 was traveling north on 231 when a pedestrian attempted to cross the road. Officers said 23-year-old Alyssa Fox from Panama City was hit by the vehicle

A 70-year-old Port Charlotte man died after the vehicle he was driving went airborne and landed in a pond along Tamiami Trail near Stratford Drive in Charlotte County. The crash happened at approximately 11:46 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man lost control of the 2015 Toyota as he approached a curve near the Stratford Drive intersection. Troopers said the vehicle collided with an embankment, landed in a small pond and collided with a