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A shooting on Christmas Day left a 13-year-old girl dead and another teen facing charges, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at a home off Okada Court, according to reports by NBC affiliate WESH. Deputies arrived at the residence after receiving reports of someone being shot. A girl, 13-year-old Emony Nicole Jackson, was taken to a nearby hospital and later died from her injuries. The sheriff’s office said a 15-year-old came up to deputies while they were

 A motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash a day after Christmas, Tampa police said. The crash happened just before 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26 at the intersection of 50th Street and Washington Street, according to the Tampa Police Department. Police said the motorcyclist died at the scene. The person’s name has not yet been released. The driver of the other vehicle involved stayed at the scene, according to authorities. A News Channel 8 crew spotted a vehicle with

 The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a hit-and-run driver after a child was struck in Callaway. The incident occurred in the 6500 block of Enzor Street, just north of Boat Race Road, according to deputies. Deputies stated that the driver fled the scene, and a search is currently underway. The child suffered only minor injuries, authorities said. Anyone with information should contact the authorities immediately. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group After a Hit-and-Run Accident Hit-and-run accidents can leave

A 68-year-old man died Monday evening when the pick-up truck he was driving hit several trees off I-95 south in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said that just before 8 p.m., the man was headed south on I-95, south of U.S. 1, in the outside lane when, for unknown reasons, he veered off the road into the west grass shoulder. FHP said the pick-up truck continued into the treeline along the highway and hit multiple

A vehicle sand electric bicycle rider crashed in the parking lot of the Knights Inn along Tamiami Trail, leaving the bicyclist with non-life-threatening injuries, the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said the bicyclist was flown to Sarasota Memorial Hospital as a precaution. Officials emphasized that the injuries were not serious and were considered non-life-threatening. No additional details were immediately released. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group After an E-Bike Accident E-bike accidents are becoming more common as electric bicycles gain

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirms a vehicle crashed into a building Friday evening. The crash happened at Lawhon’s Grocery and Meat in North Fort Myers, located at 9491 Bayshore Road. Lawhon’s Grocery and Meat posted on Facebook that the business will be closed while repairs are made and safety concerns are addressed. Danny Johnson II, a resident of Suncoast Estates in North Fort Myers, expressed his disappointment, saying, “I hate it because I was going to be here in the morning

Photo by: gulfcoastnewsnow A Lehigh Acres family is picking up the pieces after a Christmas Day house fire destroyed their home, killed one of their dogs and wiped out nearly everything they owned, including their children’s holiday gifts and school supplies. Justin and Brittany Elrod said the fire unfolded quickly and without warning. Brittany Elrod said she first realized something was wrong when she saw smoke and tried to check her home security cameras, only to find them offline. “I

A 23-year-old man is facing charges after he was accused of killing a legally deaf person during a hit-and-run crash in Maitland, according to the arrest affidavit. The incident was reported at the intersection of U.S. Highway 17-92 and East Sybelia Avenue, at approximately 10:54 p.m. on Dec. 13. Maitland officers collected video surveillance from nearby businesses, which showed the victim exiting a 7-Eleven and crossing the street against a “Do Not Walk” signal before being struck by a white

 Authorities are investigating a traffic crash in Lynn Haven that resulted in one person being hospitalized. According to authorities, the crash happened around 3 p.m. on Highway 77 at the intersection of Peach Tree Street, near the entrance to the Walmart Supercenter. Lynn Haven Police officials told News13 that one vehicle ran a red light and another vehicle t-boned it, causing the car to flip over. The driver of the overturned vehicle reportedly sustained serious injuries and was taken to

Photo by: nbcmiami A crash shut down roads in Hallandale Beach early Friday, police said. Police said eastbound Hallandale Beach Boulevard at Northwest 4th Avenue was closed for the investigation. Information about possible victims was not immediately provided. 🚨 Traffic Alert 🚨Eastbound Hallandale Beach Blvd at NW 4th Ave is closed due to an active crash investigation. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes. Updates to follow.@MyFDOT @traffic @TotalTrafficMIA @onlyinbroward pic.twitter.com/QacAIP23Mv— Hallandale Beach PD (@HallandaleBchPD) December 23, 2025 The crash appeared to involve an

A stabbing at an apartment complex in Oakland Park left a woman dead and sent the man responsible to the hospital, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene of the incident near Northeast 41st Street and First Terrace, at around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Responding deputies arrived to find the woman suffering from stab wounds inside a corner unit on the first floor of the apartment building. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators said deputies

Rescue crews took a woman to the hospital after she came under fire at a gas station in Fort Lauderdale in broad daylight, police said, triggering a search for the gunman responsible. Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting at the Chevron location along Northwest 62nd Street, near 31st Avenue, just after 3:35 p.m. on Sunday. First responders arrived at the scene to find the victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed the