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A 40-year-old man was arrested on allegations of hitting and seriously injuring a juvenile in Titusville and then fleeing the area, officials said Thursday. The hit-and-run crash happened at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday near the intersection of North Singleton Avenue and Wilderness Lane. According to police, J D S, of Titusville, was driving a 2018 Nissan Altima when he struck the victim, who was riding a Coleman mini motorbike. S did not stop and fled the scene, officials said. The victim

An Orlando man was arrested for battery after allegedly hitting his girlfriend multiple times, violating a restraining order in the process. A deputy received a 911 call stating there was a disturbance turned physical happening at an undisclosed Astatula location around 3:31 p.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. While the caller was on the phone, a male was heard in the background yelling, “I will kill her.”  Investigation showed that 33-year-old D S

An early-morning fire displaced seven people, including four children, in St. Lucie County. According to a Thursday post on the St. Lucie County Fire District Facebook page, firefighters responded to the 4000 block of Avenue M just before 2 a.m. When crews arrived at the scene, they spotted heavy smoke and flames. Firefighters said they were able to contain the blaze to the area where it started. No one was hurt. Officials said the Red Cross was called to assist

Two women were killed and four people were injured when a car crashed into an earlier crash scene on Interstate 95 in Broward County late Sunday, authorities said. The crash happened shortly before midnight in the northbound lanes of I-95 north of Atlantic Boulevard. Florida Highway Patrol officials said a Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla had been involved in a minor crash and were stopped in the inside general purpose lane with hazard lights, headlights and tailights on. The two

Five people were injured Thursday morning after lithium powder caused a fire to break out in an Orlando business, fire officials announced. According to Orlando Fire Chief C S, the call to the 7600 block of Municipal Drive came in around 8:20 a.m. and prompted several Orlando Fire Department crews to respond. Assistant Orlando Fire Chief W L said the response to the fire was large because of its severity. The lithium ignition is toxic and cannot be suppressed using

A tractor-trailer crash involving injuries on I-95 South in Palm Beach Gardens is causing traffic delays on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at 8:43 a.m., stating it was at Donald Ross Road interchange, Exit 83. In official’s latest update at 9:06 a.m., it was stated that the two right lanes had been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol stated that the crash involved injuries. If you or a loved one has been injured in a truck accident, the Ovadia

photo by: wsvn A multi-vehicle crash near Florida International University’s main campus has led to traffic delays. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to Southwest Eighth Street and 117th Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred on the eastbound side of the road. 7Skyforce hovered above a large fire rescue presence at the scen, as well as multiple people outside of their cars. The crash occurred during rush-hour traffic, and it has led to a big traffic delay along Tamiami Trail.

An Inverness man died after being struck by multiple vehicles while trying to help an RV pull out of an RV park in the Lecanto area on Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol said the 65-year-old was standing in the roadway on SR-44 near the intersection of North Maynard Avenue. At 6:21 p.m., a Dodge pickup truck driven by a 30-year-old Dunellon man struck the pedestrian, knocking him to the ground. He was then run over by the RV, driven by

Winter Haven police are searching for the driver who slammed their Jeep into a parked car and then drove away. The incident, which happened the night of December 5 along Lake Smart Circle, was caught on security camera video. Police described the suspect vehicle as a dark-colored, late-model Jeep Gladiator with large wheels, a possibly lifted suspension and color-changing neon lights beneath the frame. Security camera footage showed the Jeep speeding down the residential street before colliding with a sedan

NBC2 is working to learn more about a motorcycle crash that happened in Fort Myers on Thursday morning. The incident occurred along Veronica Shoemaker Boulevard and Hanson Street. The scene has since been cleared. Motorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial burdens. The Ovadia Law Group is here to help you navigate this challenging time. Our experienced team of attorneys specializes in motorcycle accident cases, providing expert legal representation to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

A man died Wednesday evening after shooting himself during a traffic stop in Orange County that stemmed from a stolen car investigation, according to sheriff’s officials. The traffic stop happened around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Chapel Trace Drive and North Goldenrod Road. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to assist the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office in locating a stolen vehicle. “Osceola County’s helicopter was overhead and watched the vehicle pull into the entrance of the

A crash with injuries on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is slowing down traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 5:53 a.m. near Exit 71, Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard. Officials later updated at 5:55 a.m. that the two left lanes had been blocked. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involved injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the overwhelming impact a car accident can have on your life. Our compassionate team of legal professionals