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The Florida Highway Patrol said a Winter Haven woman was killed on Saturday after being struck by two vehicles. It happened at around 12:40 a.m. on Dec. 6 on eastbound I-4 near mile marker 43, FHP said. The woman was walking across the highway and entered the path of a Toyota Corolla, which was driven by a 27-year-old Oregon man. FHP said after being struck by the Toyota, the woman was hit by another vehicle, which continued without stopping. She

One person is dead, and four others were injured after a shooting that occurred at a Clearwater bar on Sunday. According to a release, the Clearwater Police responded to a shooting just before 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Fuzzy’s Sports Bar & Grill, located at 1270 S. Highland Avenue. At the scene, officers found one man dead in the parking lot, and four other victims were dropped off by a car at Morton Plant Hospital. One person has

One man is facing multiple charges following a hit-and-run on Okaloosa Island Saturday night. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, a motorist reported a white Ford F-150 pickup truck hit his vehicle and drove away. Using FLOCK, a deputy spotted the truck in Destin along Highway 98 and tried to conduct a traffic stop on the driver. Deputies say the driver failed to yield until stopping in the middle lane of Highway 98 near Indian Bayou Trail. OCSO says

A 9-year-old female bicyclist was seriously injured Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle in Collier County. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a 2024 Hyundai Santa Cruz being driven by a 65-year-old female was stopped at the intersection of Radio Road and Madison Park Boulevard. They add that the 9-year-old was crossing the westbound lanes of Radio Road on the crosswalk, continued across the median, and attempted to cross the eastbound lanes at the same intersection. The traffic signal

A vehicle crash in Lehigh Acres has sent one person to the hospital, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. The crash occurred at around 8:45 p.m. Saturday night on Gunnery Road and SW 8th St. LCSO has confirmed injuries. This is a developing story and will be updated. Why Immediate Action Matters Time is critical after a car accident. Evidence can disappear, and insurance companies may pressure you to settle quickly for less than you deserve. At Ovadia Law

 A man died, and another was arrested on Saturday following a crash involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. According to the Tampa Police Department, a man was riding a 2012 Kawasaki motorcycle east on County Line Road E., heading toward Grand Hampton Dr. At the same time, a 2016 Nissan Rogue driven by Mauricus Labron Green, 50, was heading west and attempting to make a turn onto Grand Hampton Dr. TPD reported that the SUV violated the motorcycle’s right of

EMS responded to a small aircraft incident at Pensacola International Airport on Sunday, according to the Pensacola Police Department. The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. when a small general aviation aircraft, with four people on board, crashed into the tree line just north of the runway on airport property. The Pensacola Police Department reported minor injuries associated with the incident, but the extent of these injuries remains unclear. There were no casualties. Ambulances and PPD are currently on the scene.

A man was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning after he was stabbed in Overtown, police said. According to Miami Police, officers arrived at 249 NW 6th Street, where they found a man who was stabbed in the stomach. The man, who police said appeared to be 30-40 years old, was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition. His identity was not released, and police did not describe a suspect. Ovadia Law Group – Your Personal Injury Legal

A garage fire early Dec. 6 forced residents of a two-story home in the FishHawk community of Lithia to evacuate, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR). HCFR crews were dispatched at 6:26 a.m. after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting a garage fire at a home on Parkset Drive in Lithia. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames coming from the garage. Crews quickly deployed a fire hose and contained the fire, preventing it from spreading to the rest of the

Two vehicles collided on State Road 70 during dense fog and limited visibility, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said that on the morning of Dec. 6, a driver attempted to pass a slower vehicle in front of them, despite the low-visibility foggy conditions. While attempting the pass, it collided with another vehicle, causing both vehicles to erupt in flames. The driver of the oncoming vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver who attempted to pass

A man was pronounced dead after his motorcycle struck a utility pole on State Road 62, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said that on Dec. 6, at 11:10 a.m., the motorcyclist was traveling west on State Road 62 near Methodist Church Road when he traveled off the roadway, entered the north grass shoulder and hit a utility pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Ovadia Law Group – Your Motorcycle Accident

A woman from Starke was killed while driving through Bradford County late Friday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the 25-year-old was driving on Southeast 109th Street and Southeast 30th Place near Hampton. They say just before midnight, she swerved across the street and hit a pipe. Her car went flying, hitting a tree and a fence. The woman was taken to the hospital and later died. Steps to Take After a Car Accident Knowing what to do after a