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A driver died Friday morning in a crash on Okeechobee Road in Hialeah, the Florida Highway Patrol confirmed. According to FHP Lt. Alex Camacho, the crash between the flatbed truck and a box truck occurred in the southbound lanes of Okeechobee Road, at the intersection with Krome Avenue. Camacho said the box truck was stopped at a red light when a yellow flatbed truck crashed into the back of it. The driver of the flatbed truck was pronounced dead at

Photo: WPLG A fire erupted Friday morning at a home in Lauderdale Lakes. Local 10 News was outside the home in the 2300 block of Northwest 34th Avenue as black soot covered the front entrance to the home. A man who owns the home with his wife told Local 10’s Brett Knese that the fire erupted around 4:30 a.m. “At about 4:30, 4:45, my wife heard a ‘pop,’” the homeowner said. “She said she had just went to the restroom and

UPDATE: ALL LANES ARE NOW OPEN. A fatal crash caused all southbound lanes of I-75 to shut down near Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, but they have since reopened, officials said. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 11:37 p.m. 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 of car-related personal injuries. Our attorneys understand the urgency and

Photo: WWSB Major crash lands a truck hauling a trailer, across the southbound lanes of I-75, near State Road 64. The crash happened just past 9:30 a.m., Thursday morning. As crews work to clear the crash, all travel lanes remain closed. Traffic is currently passing on the left shoulder, creating a massive backup of 6 miles, and over an hour delay. Additionally, US-41 south, along with US-301 in Palmetto and Bradenton, are extremely slow with drivers seeking alternates to I-75.

A major crash has shut down all of the eastbound lanes of SR-414 at US-17/92. Maitland police responded to the crash around 8 on Thursday morning. Drivers needing to travel east along Maitland Boulevard should avoid the area from the I-4 interchange to US-17/92. Kennedy Boulevard in Eatonville and SR-436 in Altamonte Springs can be used as detours. The westbound lanes of SR-414 are not impacted by the crash. Understanding Your Rights After a Truck CrashBeing involved in a truck

Both directions of I-75 are crawling approaching the Peace River Bridge. A major rollover crash is in the clearing process, and causing an over 2 mile backup. Morning rush drivers are delayed close to 20 minutes between Highway 17 and Harbourview Blvd, both northbound and southbound. Per FHP dispatch information, at least one person was injured in the crash. Your Legal Resource After a Car AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is your trusted legal

The Daytona Beach Police Department investigated a shooting on Wednesday afternoon. Around 12:35 p.m., officers arrived at the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard following a report of a person shot. One victim suffering a gunshot wound was transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to a news release. The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. “The identities of both the victim and the suspect are being withheld pending further investigation,” a release from the police

A 5-year-old girl was struck near a McDonald’s in Clermont earlier this month, sparking a search for the driver responsible, according to the police department. In a release, police said the incident happened at 2640 E. SR-50 on May 2, around 1:21 p.m. At the time, the minor suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the hit-and-run crash, police added. “Surveillance footage shows a silver 4-door sedan, possibly a Mazda6, involved in the incident,” the release reads. According to police, the girl was

A 35-year-old woman is dead and five other people are seriously hurt after a two-vehicle crash in Gainesville Wednesday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, the 35-year-old woman was exiting Boulware Springs Park and approaching Southeast 15th Street at around 8:30 p.m. An 18-year-old man was driving his sedan south on Southeast 15th Street. As the 35-year-old woman was trying to turn onto Southeast 15th Street, the two cars collided. The 35-year-old woman died at the scene. The 18-year-old

Miami Gardens police responded to a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night that left a pregnant woman injured. Investigators say a Kia K5 was heading north on Northwest Ninth Avenue near 199th Street when it failed to stop at a stop sign and hit a Lexus, which was traveling east. The impact pushed the Lexus into a Ford Fusion that was going west. Police say the driver of the Lexus, a pregnant woman, was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center

A Polk County woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after being attacked by a dog she was fostering. According to law enforcement officials and family, T fostered a pit bull from a rescue called Rescue Paws on May 11. A Polk County Sheriff’s Office report said on the morning of May 12, T’s personal family dogs began barking, which startled the pit bull. “The pit bull began barking and began jumping at Kimberly and attacked her,” the report stated.  “Kimberly

Photo: WJXT News4JAX A crash has blocked the left lane on Interstate 10 East before mile marker 353 in Jacksonville. The incident is causing major delays. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia Law Group helps victims understand their legal rights and options. Our personal injury attorneys specialize in car accident cases and are committed to securing fair compensation for your injuries and losses. We know