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A Lakeland man was arrested for DUI after hitting a 3-year-old on a Florida beach over the weekend. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, a 3-year-old boy is recovering after he was hit by a Jeep on the beach on Saturday. Deputies responded to the beach near the University Boulevard parking lot around 4:14 p.m. Witnesses told deputies that a 3-year-old was running across the traffic lanes from the ocean and darted in front of the Jeep, which hit him

Tampa Fire Rescue battles a house fire in Tampa on Monday morning. Crews responded to a house fire in the 700 block of Plymouth Street. According to Tampa Fire Rescue, the home was unoccupied and under renovation. Understanding Your Rights After a Fire InjuryIf you’ve been injured in a fire accident, knowing your legal rights is essential. Ovadia Law Group specializes in personal injury cases and provides expert guidance to victims of fire-related incidents. Our attorneys are experienced in handling

Photo: FDOT A 35-year-old woman was killed early Monday morning when a pick-up truck driving the wrong way on I-10 hit her SUV head-on, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash, which was reported just after 2 a.m. Monday, shut down all lanes of I-10 eastbound near Chaffee Road. Troopers said the 27-year-old man driving the pick-up truck ran away from the scene but was quickly caught by law enforcement responding to the crash. Troopers said the woman was

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol All eastbound lanes in a portion of Alligator Alley are closed as Florida Highway Patrol responds to a deadly crash involving a motorcyclist. Eastbound I-75 at State Road 29 in Collier County is back open following a deadly crash in Broward County. Florida Highway Patrol troopers remain on scene near mile marker 45 in Broward County, but one lane of traffic has re-opened. ORIGINAL STORY: All eastbound lanes in a portion of Alligator Alley are closed

Photo: Gulf Coast News A rollover crash with injuries is causing major delays on McGregor Boulevard near Port Comfort Road, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office on X. LCSO said that all lanes of McGregor Blvd are closed. Reporters on the scene have seen a car on its side and a tow truck. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Cays Drive in Collier County. FHP says 43-year-old Marshall Franklin Jenkins of Naples was placed under arrest for DUI Manslaughter, DUI with Property Damage, and DUI with injury and booked into the Collier County Jail. According to FHP, Jenkins was driving his pickup truck south on U.S. 41 near Cays Drive when he crossed over the center line and collided with

Monday morning, firefighters responded to a fire along Tilbor Circle in Fort Myers off Winkler Avenue. The fire broke out just after midnight. Crews are now working to determine what caused the fire, and if anyone is injured. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these incidents can cause. Our

An 87-year-old bicyclist from Land O’ Lakes is dead after being struck by a motorcycle in Pasco County on Thursday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Around 8:45 p.m., an 81-year-old Lutz man was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle southbound on U.S. Highway 41. North of Swans Landing Drive, the bicyclist attempted to cross the highway, heading west, according to the FHP news release. The bicyclist entered the path of the motorcycle and was struck. They were pronounced dead at

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — One person is dead after a crash in Marion County on Friday morning. It happened on State Road 40 at State Road 19 in Astor, according to Florida Highway Patrol. All lanes are closed on SR-40. When dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, having a dependable legal team on your side can make a meaningful difference. Ovadia Law Group is known for delivering high-quality legal representation tailored to each client’s needs. Their experienced auto

Marion County Fire Rescue crews successfully battled a residential structure fire on Thursday morning after a golf cart ignited inside a local garage. MCFR received the emergency call at 11:27 a.m. regarding a home in the 7000 block of SW 106th Place in Ocala. A neighbor reported the blaze to 911 dispatchers, noting that they did not believe anyone was currently inside the residence. Firefighters from Liberty Station #32 were the first to arrive on the scene and observed smoke

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A crash involving a school bus and an SUV in Fort Pierce sent four people to the hospital on Thursday. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck occured at about 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Whiteway Dairy and Hartman roads. Investigators said four people, including two children, aboard the SUV were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Five Port St. Lucie High School students were on board the bus at

A Hilton Orlando employee died Thursday night after getting trapped under a dryer, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. The incident happened around 9 p.m. at the hotel on Destination Parkway, near International Drive and the Orange County Convention Center. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the employee, a man in his 30s, was found under an industrial-sized dryer. Firefighters pulled him from under the dryer, but he died at the scene. The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident.