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 A crash that killed a 33-year-old motorcyclist on Friday night is under investigation in Ocala. Police say the crash happened on State Road 200 near SW 35th Terrace, just east of I-75. According to officers, the motorcyclist was traveling west when a Chevy pickup truck tried to make a U-turn from the eastbound lanes to the westbound lanes and collided with the front of the motorcycle. The driver of the pickup says the traffic light at the intersection had just

 The United States Coast Guard lifted a Florida boater to safety off the coast of Clearwater after his fishing boat caught fire. The helicopter crew located the boater on a life raft near the burning boat in two to four-foot seas at 5:46 p.m., the USCG said in a press release. Footage from the USCG Southeast shows the MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter crew hoisting the boater onto the rescue helicopter. The boater was in stable condition and did not require medical attention,

Photo by: FOX 4  A small fire burned inside of the Well Way Gym in Babcock Ranch on Tuesday afternoon. Our team on scene has been told that the gym and surrounding offices have been evacuated. Fire Accident Lawyers You Can Trust When a fire accident turns your life upside down, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Fires can cause devastating injuries, property loss, and emotional trauma. Our experienced fire accident lawyers fight for your rights and ensure you

More than a year after 34-year-old Rachal Santa Maria was fatally struck while crossing Okeechobee Boulevard, West Palm Beach police are still searching for the driver who fled the scene. The West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) says Santa Maria was crossing Okeechobee Boulevard in October 2024 when a white SUV traveling westbound hit her in the second westbound lane. The SUV did not stop. Santa Maria was rushed to St. Mary’s Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries, according

 A Sweetwater man was arrested Monday following an altercation with his roommate that began when he walked in front of his roommate’s camera as the victim was livestreaming, police said. According to an arrest report from the Sweetwater Police Department, officers were called to the suspect and victim’s apartment at about 10:15 a.m. Monday regarding a “fight in progress.” Police said they arrived and made contact with the suspect, AMA, 26, who admitted to being involved in a fight with

A South Florida investor and the husband of a prominent model and actress is facing a hit-and-run charge after authorities said he ran over a scooter rider with his Audi in Coral Gables on Monday and took off to the couple’s multi-million-dollar mansion in Pinecrest. JB, 40, is facing a felony hit-and-run charge. He’s married to Devon Aoki, a 43-year-old model and retired actress whose roles included playing the character Suki in the 2003 film “2 Fast 2 Furious,” starring the late

Escambia County deputies are investigating a weekend shooting in Ensley. According to the sheriff’s office, the incident happened Saturday on Briese Lane. Deputies say a caller reported that someone was ramming his trailer with a truck. When officers arrived, they found the caller with a non life-threatening gunshot wound to his cheek, according to the sheriff’s office. However, deputies say there is no evidence of the reported ramming. The man was transported to the hospital for treatment. Deputies have not

Two deputies were hospitalized after they were struck by a vehicle, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said the two deputies sustained what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. They were transported to Halifax Health Medical Center of Daytona Beach for further treatment. Details about what caused the crash were not revealed. Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer Pedestrian accidents often result in severe injuries because walkers have little protection against vehicles. Medical bills, lost

UPDATE: Roadway is cleared.  A traffic crash has caused a road block on Highway 98 at the foot of the Dupont Bridge on Tyndall Air Force Base early Tuesday. The crash occurred around 7:30 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol has reported injuries. Traffic is moving across the bridge, but drivers can expect delays. News 13 will provide more information as it becomes available. The Importance of Acting Quickly Time is critical after a car accident. Florida law imposes strict deadlines for filing

Photo by: ECSO Escambia County deputies are investigating a stolen vehicle case out of Santa Rosa County on Tuesday morning. Deputies say the incident ended in a crash near Norris Avenue and Coons Avenue around 8:30 a.m., in the Truman Avenue area. Firearms were discovered at the scene, and multiple arrests have been made, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies are actively managing the situation and urge the public to avoid the area. No further details have been

Tampa Fire Rescue crews are battling a structure fire in East Tampa. Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm structure fire near Nebraska Avenue and Lake Avenue on Tuesday. There is no word yet on how the fire started or if anyone was injured. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group Choosing the right attorney after a fire accident is critical. Ovadia Law Group combines legal expertise with compassionate client care to deliver results. We have a proven track record of success in personal

A man was transported to a hospital early Tuesday after he was injured in a shooting in the Brentwood area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO said the shooting happened around 6:15 a.m. in the parking lot of a business on Golfair Boulevard near Interstate 95. According to JSO, initial investigation revealed that the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation over money. During that altercation, the suspect pulled out a handgun and shot the man multiple