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Photo: Wsvn A traffic crash sent a driver to the hospital. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the area of Northwest 36th Street in Miami Springs early Monday morning. The crash occurred near an on-site Subway restaurant. 7News cameras didn’t capture any damage to the front of the restaurant. Focused on Fair Compensation for Car Accident InjuriesAt Ovadia Law Group, we are focused on helping clients pursue fair compensation after a car accident. Our attorneys understand how to evaluate damages

Two officers and a suspect in an ongoing investigation were injured on Monday after another officer hit them with his police cruiser, the Tampa Police Department said. According to TPD, the two officers were serving an arrest warrant as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation in the 2300 block of East Busch Boulevard. During this time, TPD said that the suspect fled as the officers attempted to arrest him. Officers then told the suspect to get on the ground. As

Photo: Gulfcoastnow Flames and smoke erupted from a vehicle on Sanibel, killing two dogs Monday afternoon. The fire happened outside the Seahorse Shops Plaza on Pariwinkle Way at Anhinga Lane around noon. The dogs’ owners were at the scene and were “very distraught,” the deputy chief said. The Sanibel Fire Rescue District said they are investigating what caused the fire. Witnesses said the fire broke out just minutes after the owners parked their SUV with the windows open. “You actually

Photo: News4jax A couple was injured Saturday when a car crashed through the front windows of a hair salon at St. Johns Town Center, leaving one pinned between the vehicle and the reception counter. A and her husband, S, had just finished getting their haircuts at Zinke Hair Studio when the car barreled inside. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment. “We heard this loud crash, and then turned our heads, and suddenly, a car is just going right

An Astatula man was arrested for recklessly driving with a suspended license after his involvement in a crash. A trooper responded to a two-vehicle crash on County Road 561 in Lake County involving 55-year-old Paul Wayne Ballah around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Florida Highway Patrol. Upon arrival, the trooper observed a gray Jeep Wrangler with damage to its front and a white Ford E-350 box truck with damage to its rear. The driver of

Photo: Tampabay18 Two teenagers suffered serious injuries after a golf cart was struck by a car Friday night in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 8:20 p.m. on Overpass Road at Watergrass Parkway in the Wesley Chapel area. According to FHP, a 14-year-old girl from Wesley Chapel was driving an EZGO golf cart eastbound in the left-turn lane of Overpass Road as she approached the intersection. A Nissan Maxima driven by a

The cause of a house fire is under investigation after it went up in flames Monday morning. It happened at a home on Indian Bayou Trail just after midnight. According to Destin Fire Rescue, crews arrived to find heavy fire coming from the home, which was unoccupied at the time. Crews battled the fire until early morning and kept it from spreading to surrounding structures. No injuries were reported. Firefighters thanked nearby firefighters from other agencies for their assistance in

Photo: Wesh A crash closed all northbound lanes of Interstate 95 beyond mile marker 204. The closure was reported at 8:22 p.m. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes. The road has since roepened. It’s unclear what caused the crash and if there were any injuries. WESH 2 has reached out for more information Protecting Your Interests in Car Accident CasesProtecting your interests after a car accident is essential to achieving a fair outcome. Ovadia Law Group is committed to

A 64-year-old Bradenton man died after being struck by a pickup truck while crossing US 41 in Manatee County Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 9:29 p.m. on October 9 at the intersection of US 41, also known as 14th Street West, and 60th Avenue West. According to FHP, a 2014 Ford F-150 was traveling north in the inside lane of US 41 and approaching the intersection with a steady green traffic signal when

Photo: Mysuncoast The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting following an earlier shooting at a McDonald’s parking lot near Cattlemen Road and Bee Ridge Road. According to the sheriff’s office, the officer-involved shooting occurred in the area of the 4800 block of Hoyer Drive in Sarasota. Investigators have not released additional details about what led to the officer-involved shooting or whether anyone was injured. The sheriff’s office says there is no threat to public safety at this

Photo: Weartv Escambia County Fire Rescue crews quickly knocked down a mobile home fire Saturday evening, limiting damage and preventing injuries. Firefighters say they were dispatched at about 6:26 p.m. on the 2600 block of Weller Avenue and arrived to find smoke showing from the exterior of the home. Crews brought the fire under control by 6:37 p.m., according to Escambia County Fire Rescue. Rapid response and an aggressive attack contained the fire to part of a hallway and a

Photo: Weartv After Hurricane Isaias made landfall, Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a house fire on Saturday. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the home at the 6300 block of Sonoma Lane, according to Escambia County Fire Rescue. Firefighters say they extinguished the fire, but the house sustained significant damage. No one was hurt, but one pet was found dead. Power had been restored to the area about 30 minutes before the fire was reported. Firefighters determined the