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Lee County deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred just before midnight Tuesday near mile marker 129 on I-75, close to the Alico Road exit. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person was injured in the crash. A Gulf Coast News crew at the scene saw four LCSO units spread out across the scene. Officials are working to determine the cause of the crash, the condition of the injured person, and whether any charges will be filed.

One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash on southbound I-75 at mile marker 128 on Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded to the scene at the Alico Road exit just after 7 a.m. FHP said one person was transported to the hospital as a result of the crash. A tow truck remains on scene, and the crash is under investigation. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Help After a Car Accident

A Bay County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested after an incident that happened last Wednesday. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, A. S. was charged with domestic battery by strangulation after investigators found that, during a fight with his significant other, S put his hands around the victim’s neck. Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford issued the following statement: “We hold our deputies to the highest standards, both on and off duty. Any behavior that violates the law or betrays

Photo: nbcmiami A crash blocked lanes on Interstate 75 in Broward on Tuesday. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers responded to a vehicle crash with injuries in the northbound lanes at mile marker 9 for Pines Boulevard. It was not immediately clear who was hurt, or what may have caused the crash. Officials said at least two left lanes were blocked. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia

Clearwater police officers said two people were seriously injured after a crash on Tuesday morning. Police said the crash happened at Sunset Point Road and County Road 193 in Clearwater. Officials are telling drivers to find alternate routes while the investigation is being conducted. Authorities said two people involved have been taken to the hospital, with one person in serious condition. Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide strong legal representation for victims of car accidents.

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say two children were hospitalized after a vehicle crash on Archer Road Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say two vehicles crashed on Southwest Archer Road at the intersection with Parker Road, southwest of Gainesville. Two pediatric patients were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Traffic was temporarily blocked as crews cleared the scene. The road has since reopened. Recovering After a Car Injury with Legal HelpRecovering from a car injury can be a long and painful

An Illinois snowbird was arrested after a golf cart crash in a tunnel in The Villages. R.P.V, 68, of Hanover Park, Ill., was found seated in a golf cart at the scene of the crash at about 6:30 p.m. Sunday at Tunnel B-13 under Buena Vista Boulevard near the Saddlebrook Recreation Center, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. V had gotten into an argument with another individual who snatched the keys out of V’s golf

A Sebring man was arrested for battery after allegedly punching a man who stepped between him and the staff at LifeStream. Officers responded to LifeStream, located at 2020 Tally Rd., regarding a battery at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, the male victim told them that 33-year-old C.A.C was being verbally aggressive with staff. He stepped in between C and the staff in an attempt to de-escalate the situation,

The Brief Authorities say a Florida man is accused of abusing a 7-month-old infant, leaving the child with serious brain injuries that required emergency surgery.  Investigators say witness statements, medical findings and prior history point to repeated abuse while the child was in his father’s care. What we know: According to investigators, A.L.H, 31, is accused of willfully torturing and abusing his infant son, causing severe bodily harm. The child was taken to Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children,

Photo: Florida Department of Transportation A vehicle crash with injuries blocked lanes on the northbound I-275 near mile marker 59 in Lutz on Monday afternoon. According to traffic reports, the crash caused a roadblock, with emergency crews responding to the scene. Drivers were advised to avoid the area until all the lanes reopened. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA car accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal representation to victims

Photo: Hernando County Fire Rescue A house fire in Brooksville killed two pets on Monday, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR). Just before 1 a.m., crews responded to the residential fire in the 9000 block of Dan Lynn Street in Brooksville. Firefighters arrived to find heavy fire coming from the home. Crews were able to get the fire under control within 20 minutes, fire officials said. Three people inside the home were able to escape before HCFR arrived. However,

Bay County Emergency Services announced the passing of a firefighter captain on Saturday morning. It was reported that Jared Sasnett, 34, of Panama City, was killed in an early morning crash in Youngstown. According to the crash report, a grey sedan collided with the back of Sasnett’s car, causing it to lose control and hit a utility pole. Sasnett and the other driver were taken to a local hospital. Sasnett had fatal injuries and died at the hospital. The driver