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Photo by: wsvn  Police are investigating a crash that caused a mangled mess in a Hollywood neighborhood. Hollywood Police units responded to the scene of the wreck near Northwest 62nd Avenue and Monroe Street, Thursday morning. Investigators said the driver involved slammed into a pole, and the impact left the victim’s dark colored sedan wrapped around the pole. A tire can be seen in the front seat of the car. The condition of the driver is unknown, as police attempt

Photo by: wsvn One person was killed in a two-vehicle crash that shut down a stretch of South University Drive, Davie Police said. Officers responded to the area of Southwest 36th Street and South University Drive on Thursday. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said all drivers involved remained at the scene and are cooperating with investigators. Traffic homicide detectives were called to investigate the cause of the crash. Southbound lanes of University Drive were closed following

Courtesy of Florida Highway Patrol A garbage truck slammed into a mobile home in Hernando on Thursday morning following a fiery crash with a pumping truck. Around 6 a.m., the Florida Highway Patrol said a garbage truck was traveling on Lecanto Highway and slowing to turn left onto North Paradie Point when it was hit by a pumping truck. The crash caused the pumping truck to overturn and catch fire. The garbage truck was propelled forward after the crash, forcing

One man is dead and another behind bars after a shooting that happened on Caswell Rd. in Walton Co. on Thursday morning. According to WCSO, Michael Rediker, 44, is charged with murder, battery, and three counts of aggravated assault. He was arrested and booked into the Walton County Jail. Law enforcement says just after 10 am, they received a frantic 911 call where the caller said someone had been shot. Deputies said they arrived at the intersection of Caswell Road

Photo by WJXT News4JAX   A 63-year-old man died in a crash on I-95 SB at County Road 214 in St. Johns County on Thursday. Officials said a person driving a freightliner box truck in the right lane veered off the road and crashed into the tree line for reasons still under investigation. The truck came to a final rest facing south on the west shoulder within the tree line. FHP said the driver died at the scene. There are no

 A traffic crash has blocked both lanes of Highway 20 in Freeport on Thursday morning. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred east of the Highway 20 and 331 S intersection shortly after 7:15 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol has reported injuries. WCSO said first responders are responding, but that deputies are currently on the scene. Drivers are urged to use caution and expect delays. News 13 will provide more information as it becomes available. Why Experience Matters in Car

A crash on I-95 South in Boca Raton is blocking lanes on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just after Exit 45, Glades Road, at 7:59 a.m. In the latest update at 8 a.m., officials said that the three left lanes have been blocked, causing a significant traffic backup all the way to Lake Worth. No injuries have been reported at this time. Comprehensive Legal Support for Car Accident Victims Recovering from a car accident requires more than medical

Photo by WJXT News4JAX Five adults, one child, and at least one dog and two cats, were displaced from their home in Englewood after a fire broke out Thursday morning, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. JFRD said the fire started at approximately 6:30 a.m. at a mobile home on Hudnall Road, between Philips Highway and Spring Park Road, near Interstate 95. According to JFRD, one adult was transported to a hospital in stable condition. Others had minor

 Two people have been hospitalized following a shooting in the Orient Park area, Tampa police say. Just before 5 p.m. Wednesday, officers responded to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Phillips Street in reference to a shooting. Preliminary investigation revealed the shooting had happened nearby on N. Whittier Street. Tampa police say a man was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries. A short time later, officials say another man believed to be involved in the shooting, arrived at the

Photo by: wfla  Interstate 275 north has reopened after being shut down near Gandy Boulevard in Pinellas County. All northbound lanes were closed due to the crash, which involved an overturned vehicle, according to FDOT traffic camera footage. All lanes have since reopened, but the traffic backup will take some time to clear. Protect Your Rights After a Car Accident After a car accident, you may feel overwhelmed and unsure of your legal options. Ovadia Law Group is here to

 A crash is under investigation Thursday in Orlando. The wreck happened at Millenia Boulevard at Conservatory Lane, east of I-4. Video from the scene shows a tow truck removing a badly damaged car, but Orlando police have not released any details about the crash. Some lanes are blocked in the area, but Oak Ridge Road can be used as an alternate route. Check back for updates. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer Car accident cases can be complicated, especially when insurance

A man died Wednesday night after being shot during a road rage incident in the Sandalwood area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said just before 9 p.m., they received a call about a shooting on St. Johns Bluff Road S., near Atlantic Boulevard. When police arrived, they found a man lying on the road with at least one gunshot wound, according to JSO. JSO Homicide and Crime Scene Units responded to the scene. Police said after talking to