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 A 60-year-old Georgia man has died after being hit by a truck Saturday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol it happened at around 6 p.m. on Highway 98 just east of Chip Seal Parkway. Troopers say the driver of a white pickup truck was traveling westbound on Highway 98 when he hit the 60-year-old pedestrian who they say ran across the road without stopping for traffic. He was pronounced dead on scene by Bay County EMS. Pedestrian accidents can result

Five people were shot early Saturday morning at a large gathering in Arlington, including a 16-year-old, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said at around 3 a.m., officers reported to the 1200 block of Arlingwood Avenue in reference to a shooting. There was a large gathering with about 20 people. JSO said an argument happened between two groups at the house, leading to a shooting where five people were hit. Two women in their early 20s had non-life-threatening wounds to

UPDATE: All lanes are now open. A crash at Fruitville Road is blocking the left lane on I-75 southbound, and causing a big backup. P.M. rush drivers are stuck in a 4 mile delay, costing an extra 18-20 minutes for the commute home. The delays start before University Parkway. Car accidents can lead to serious injuries and financial hardships. At Ovadia Law Group, we specialize in representing victims of car accidents and ensuring they receive fair compensation. Our skilled car

Photo by: (FDOT)  UPDATED: According to Florida 511, lanes have reopened. A major crash has forced the closure of all southbound lanes on I-95 in Martin County According to Florida 511, the crash occurred just before Mile Marker 90 at around 1:50 p.m., and as of the latest update at 2:18 p.m., the roadway remains completely blocked. Photos taken from traffic cameras show all lanes blocked, and traffic extending down the busy highway. Emergency crews are on the scene working

A wrongful death lawsuit has been filed one year after a multi-vehicle crash in Pace killed a 12-year-old Molino girl. The parents of Sofia Bennett filed against “Timber Contractors Trucking”, “Parker Gas Company, Inc.” and “J.E. Estes Wood Company, Inc.” The crash happened last December at Quintette Road and Tunnel Road in Pace. A log truck, tanker truck and passenger cars were involved. The lawsuit claims the trucking companies “breached their duty of care.” It accuses J.E. Estes of negligence. According to

A 24-year-old man from Orange Park died in a crash in Duval County on Thursday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to FHP, the crash happened around 10 p.m. on the northbound Interstate 95 exit ramp to Zoo Parkway. Troopers said the man was exiting onto Zoo Parkway when, for unknown reasons, he failed to stay in his lane and traveled off the roadway and onto the north grass shoulder. The man crashed into multiple trees before overturning

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a man was ejected from a car and killed after colliding with a tree in Citrus County. FHP said a Kia Forte, driven by a 30-year-old Homosassa man, was traveling westbound on West Riverwood Drive with two passengers at approximately 11:30 p.m. on Dec. 18. West of West Notch Path, FHP said the driver lost control of the car, and it departed the roadway before colliding with a tree. The report said the driver

Two women were arrested in Fort Myers on Sunday after being accused of stealing a car, leading to a DUI chase with police. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding a stolen vehicle around 5:43 p.m. The victim told officers that her vehicle, a red Ford Edge, had been stolen from her home. The victim said she believed she had left the only set of keys inside the car when parking it the night

A motorcyclist has died following a crash on Friday morning near State Road 417 on Landstar Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened just before 6:30 a.m. as an 18-year-old man driving a 2019 Subaru Impreza was traveling northbound on Landstar Boulevard approaching SR-417. A 2007 KTM motorcycle was traveling southbound on Landstar Boulevard at the same time. Investigators said the Subaru made a left turn into the motorcycle’s path. The right side of the

A crash with injuries on the southbound Turnpike in Port St. Lucie has closed all lanes on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at Mile Marker 147 at 7:04 a.m. In the latest update at 7:16 a.m., officials said that all lanes have been closed. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe every car accident victim deserves strong legal representation. Our attorneys work tirelessly to hold negligent parties accountable and

State troopers say a 49-year-old woman from Bell is dead after a single-vehicle crash in Levy County this evening. It happened around 6:15 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of Alt U.S. 27 and County Road 345. Troopers say the woman lost control of her jeep after it ran into the center median. The vehicle flipped several times, ejecting her onto the median. Car accidents often lead to confusion and stress, but you don’t have to face it alone. At Ovadia

 A woman was shot in the shoulder Thursday afternoon at a home in Osceola County, deputies said. The shooting was reported at 4:51 p.m. on Zacalo Way, east of Florida’s Turnpike, near Buena Ventura Lakes. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said the 28-year-old woman was driven to Orlando Health ER by a relative. Deputies said the woman’s injuries are non-life-threatening, but no other details, including how the shooting happened, have been released. An investigation is ongoing. A shooting incident can leave