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Photo by: wsvn Nine people are without a home for Thanksgiving after their residence in Miramar went up in flames. The fire happened Wednesday night along Coral Boulevard and Nassau Drive. Fire officials say one room was engulfed in flames when they arrived. Crews were able to put the flames out rather quickly. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. When you or a loved one is involved in a fire accident, the emotional and

Photo by: wsvn Two people were transported to the hospital after they crashed into each other in Miami Lakes. The wreck happened just after 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, along Northwest 57th Avenue and 158th Street. One person had to be airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital and the other person was taken to the hospital by ground. Their conditions are unknown. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that car accidents can have long-lasting effects on your life. Our compassionate and knowledgeable attorneys

Photo by: wsvn An unknown object thrown at a trolley in Doral left a passenger suffering from facial injuries, police said, leading officers to take three minors into custody. Doral Police officers were dispatched to the scene of the incident in the area of Northwest 102nd Avenue and 90th Street, Tuesday evening. A window on a trolley was shattered, and the glass was blown into one rider’s face. Police said an unknown object was thrown, causing the glass to shatter.

Photo by: (WPLG) A fire broke out on Wednesday at a historic building in Davie. Fire crews said they arrived to the Old Davie School House located at 6600 Southwest 48th Street to find fire and smoke coming from the small museum house in the back of the property. The flames were quickly put out and damage was kept to a minimum, officials said. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Dealing with the

Photo by: (WPLG) A teenage boy received medical attention after he was struck by a car while riding his bike on Wednesday. It happened around 5:15 p.m. in the area of Northeast 167th Street and Sixth Avenue in North Miami Beach. According to police, the woman who was driving the car initially fled the scene, but was eventually taken into custody. Authorities said the boy suffered minor injuries. Police did not identify the woman who they arrested. Hit and run

Photo by: (FDOT) A deadly multi-vehicle crash on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is slowing down Thanksgiving morning traffic. Florida 511 reported a crash at 3:39 a.m., just before Exit 68, Southern Boulevard, on I-95 North. In the latest update, it was stated that the crash had been cleared. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the crash involved at least one death. Car accidents can be life-changing, causing physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group,

The Boynton Beach Police Department announced Wednesday it arrested 50-year-old R L A on a first-degree murder charge. The incident occurred Nov. 15 near the intersection of Northeast 12th Avenue and Second Street. At the time of the shooting, officers encountered A, who matched a witness’ description of the shooter. According to the police department, A was carrying a small amount of crack cocaine in his pocket, which led to his arrest. Officers then served a search warrant at A’s home,

Deputies are currently investigating a shooting that occurred at a Brooksville motel on Wednesday night. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said the incident took place at the Sunset Motel on South Broad Street around 9:21 p.m. and injured one person. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. HCSO added that a person of interest is in custody and that there is no danger to the community. When you or a loved one is involved in a shooting,

 A shooting overnight at an Escambia County bar is under investigation. Deputies were called to Mugs & Jugs on Scenic Highway around 1:15 a.m. for an unknown disturbance. The sheriff’s office says deputies found a man with a gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to the hospital. No further details were released at this time. Dealing with the aftermath of a shooting can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Ovadia Law Group is here

A crash Thursday morning involving a motorcycle and a Toyota sedan left one person dead and disrupted traffic on I-95 southbound near Baymeadows Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the motorcycle was speeding southbound on I-95 just before 3 a.m. when it slammed into the back of the Toyota. The 37-year-old motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries from the impact, troopers said. He was wearing a helmet, according to the report. The 34-year-old woman driving the Toyota and her 26-year-old passenger

A murder suspect was killed after a traffic stop turned into an exchange of gunfire with deputies near Suncoast Drive and Laurel Lane in Suncoast Estates. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were attempting to take the suspect into custody before he pointed a handgun and fired shots at deputies. The suspect has been identified as 21-year-old A N. Neal was wanted for a Saturday shooting along Heck Drive that killed one person and injured another. According to LCSO, deputies

A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested after accidentally shooting his wife in the neck while under the influence of cocaine and alcohol, an incident that doctors say could leave the victim paralyzed from the neck down, authorities confirmed Wednesday. Police responded to a home near the 1200 block of Southwest 28th Road in Fort Lauderdale after receiving a report of a shooting on Monday. Officers said they found the victim holding a blanket to her neck as her husband, identified