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Photo: WJXT Lanes have reopened after a crash on northbound I-295 near the I-10 interchange caused significant traffic delays. The third lane was impeded as motorists stopped to help those involved. Traffic moved slowly along the left shoulder. Helping You Navigate Car Accident ClaimsNavigating a car accident claim can be difficult without the right legal support. Ovadia Law Group helps clients understand the process and make informed decisions. Our personal injury attorneys guide you through each step, from initial consultation to

Photo: UC Breaking News/LCSO Two men were arrested after a high-speed chase in Lehigh Acres ended in a crash that sent a passenger to the hospital, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP says that early Wednesday morning, troopers conducted a traffic stop on 40th Street Southwest and Sara Avenue in Lehigh Acres. A vehicle was reportedly traveling at 70 miles per hour. The vehicle initially came to a stop, then FHP says it fled onto SR-82 near Gunnery Road,

Photo: GulfCoast A Port Charlotte Batteries Plus store went up in flames Tuesday afternoon. According to a Gulf Coast News crew at the scene, the store, located in the Murdock Plaza at 1690 S. Tamiami Trail, caught fire Tuesday after 1 p.m. Video from the scene shows flames coming through the roof of the business and heavy smoke. Charlotte County fire and EMS officials confirmed the fire has been contained, but firefighters remain on the scene. A hole in the

A driver is accused of intentionally striking an on-duty Miami-Dade firefighter last week with his car and then pushing him several times while attempting to bypass a restricted crash scene, according to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office arrest report. The report states that B, 38, who is originally from Morocco, but is currently living in Miami, was arrested Saturday, two days after the alleged confrontation. According to the report, deputies responded to the Palmetto Expressway near Northwest 74th Avenue at about

A fight over who would sit in the front passenger seat ended in gunfire outside a Spring Hill bar, Hernando County Sheriff Al Nienhuis said Tuesday. Just before midnight, Hernando deputies said they were called to investigate a shooting at the Jigger bar early Tuesday. According to Nienhuis, a woman and two men went to the bar on Monday night. “You can’t make this stuff up — the two males got into a fight because the female was driving and

Photo: FHP A 29-year-old man who was riding his bicycle in Winter Springs was seriously hurt last week after being hit by a vehicle that drove off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know: The crash happened just before 6 a.m. in the area of Tuskawilla Road and Windwillow Circle. According to troopers, the man was riding north on Tuskawilla Road in the bike lane when an unknown vehicle hit him and then took off. The man was

A juvenile is in custody after an argument led to the shooting of an adult man Saturday afternoon in Holiday, according to the Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO). Deputies responded to the Dawn Lane area around 2:30 p.m. following reports of a shooting, according to a news release. According to investigators, an argument between parties known to each other escalated, resulting in a juvenile male shooting an adult man. The victim suffered serious injuries and was transported to a hospital, PSO

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol Two people were killed and two others were seriously injured in a head-on crash late Saturday night on U.S. Highway 17/92, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The crash happened around 11:55 p.m. near West James Street, troopers said. According to FHP, a Honda sedan driven by a 41-year-old Davenport man was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 17/92 when it crossed into the northbound lanes. The Honda then collided nearly head-on with a Nissan sedan driven

Photo: Citrus County Fire Rescue An attic fire caused significant damage to a Beverly Hills home Saturday morning and displaced the family living there, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue (CCFR). Firefighters responded at 10:36 a.m. to a home on West Pine Ridge Boulevard after reports of smoke coming from the roof, according to a news release. Officials said the occupants and their pets had already evacuated the residence before crews arrived. Engine 20 arrived on scene at 10:41 a.m.

Photo: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office  Seven people were injured after a Breeze bus collided with another vehicle before crashing into a monument sign at the State College of Florida campus in south Sarasota County, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO). Deputies said the collision involved a Breeze bus and another vehicle at 8000 S. Tamiami Trail. Following the crash, the bus struck the State College of Florida monument sign. According to the sheriff’s office, seven injuries were reported.

Photo: sheriff’s office/WEAR A man was killed in a drive-by shooting Sunday night in Escambia County, according to the sheriff’s office. It happened around 7:30 p.m. at Basin Street and Untreiner Avenue in Ensley. Sheriff Chip Simmons says a suspect or suspects pulled up to a home in a dark-colored vehicle, got out and fired over a dozen shots into the home, and then fled the scene. A 39-year-old man was found dead on scene with a gunshot wound to

Photo: WEAR A man was killed in a stabbing after an argument in the street in Escambia County on Sunday night, according to deputies. The investigation is ongoing. No further details have been released. Personalized Approach to Personal Injury LawEvery personal injury case is unique, which is why Ovadia Law Group takes a personalized approach to legal representation. We understand that each client’s situation is different, and we tailor our strategies accordingly. Our attorneys take the time to listen, assess