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Three people were found dead in an apparent murder-suicide in a Murray Hill home on Thursday. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office was called to the home on Gilmore Street where a man and two women lived to conduct a welfare check. When JSO arrived, the three people were found shot to death with one person suffering from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. JSO believed it was a murder-suicide. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded as well. News4JAX spoke to neighbors who

A Wilton Manors man is set to appear in court for a bond hearing on Friday after police said he abused an 81-year-old woman to the point where she suffered a concussion and had her living in “poor” conditions. Officers with the Wilton Manors Police Department arrested CAR, 63, on Sunday at his apartment in the 3000 block of North Andrews Avenue. He faces charges of aggravated abuse of an elderly or disabled adult and aggravated battery on a person

A man was arrested early Thursday morning in Bonita Springs after being accused of attacking another man and threatening a woman with a skillet during an argument. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies said EJD, 45, fell asleep at the victim’s home. The female victim then invited two men over to help with a renovation project while he was asleep. When D woke up and saw the two men at her home, the report states D

photo by: Tampa Fire Rescue  Some northbound lanes of I-275 to the I-4 eastbound interchange were closed due to a traffic crash Thursday afternoon.  What we know: Tampa Fire Rescue was on the scene of the crash that took place shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon.  The crash closed all northbound lanes of I-75. Lanes have since reopened in the area.  What we don’t know: Details surrounding the crash have not been released, but photos from TFR show a

A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being pinned underneath a metal door Thursday morning in Seminole County, according to firefighters. Crews located the 34-year-old man after responding around 8:20 a.m. to an address along E. Lake Mary Boulevard, the Seminole County Fire Department confirmed to News 6. The man was further identified as a worker at Seminole Masonry, a contractor on E. Lake Mary Boulevard. No other information had been shared or confirmed at the time of this

 The driver of an SUV was killed and three other people were injured in a crash on U.S. 17 in Green Cove Springs Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2 p.m. at the intersection with Bayard Street, according to FHP. Deputies said a 78-year-old woman driving a Toyota 4Runner was traveling northbound on US 17 in the left lane. At the same time, a Ford F-150 pickup truck was stopped in the southbound left

Sarasota Police responded Wednesday night to another pedestrian that was struck by a vehicle. According to officials, the crash happened in the area of US 41 and Bee Ridge Road around 9 p.m. Southbound 41 was closed while officers investigated. It reopened around 10 p.m. If you are walking at night, take safety precautions. Do not wear dark clothing and wear something reflective so cars can see you. Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering, leaving victims with severe injuries and emotional

A manager at a Wingstop in Port St. Lucie was arrested after allegedly throwing hot grease and ranch dressing at customers. CI, 19, allegedly threw the grease and ranch at customers on Jan. 28, reports said. The video footage shows I spraying something at the customers before one of the customers throws something over the counter. Police said Irene came back with hot grease and threw it toward the customers. According to reports, Irene admitted to the fight and said

Polk County deputies are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred on Wednesday. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at 3:47 p.m. to reports of a driver who was shot while heading west on Interstate 4 near the ramp on State Road 559. Police said that the victim was grazed by a bullet that came through the driver’s side window of her truck. An investigation revealed that the bullet may have been fired from someone heading east in

A 12-year-old boy was arrested after a 13-year-old boy was accidentally shot early Thursday morning while sitting in the passenger seat of a stolen vehicle in Cape Coral, police said. Three other juveniles ran from the scene, and two were later arrested. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to a 911 call about a shooting near 3030 Skyline Blvd. at about 5:30 a.m. on Feb. 13. When they arrived, they found the wounded teen, who had been

photo by: Courtesy NorthEscambia.com A 79-year-old Pensacola woman died in a single-vehicle crash Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 2:50 p.m. on Highway 97 just south of Tungoil Rd. in Escambia County. FHP says the 79-year-old woman was driving south in a minivan on Highway 97 from Tungoil Road when the vehicle left the roadway to the left and collided with a tree. The 79-year-old woman was pronounced dead on scene. Her two passengers — Pensacola women ages 78 and 75

photo by: (WPLG) A Tri-Rail train slammed a Tesla stopped on the tracks along Pembroke Road Thursday morning. Video shows that the crash damaged a railroad crossing arm. It happened just before 8:30 a.m. According to Hollywood Fire Rescue, nobody was hurt. The crash led to backups on Pembroke Road and for passengers on the commuter train. Car accidents can be life-altering, leaving victims with severe injuries and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the challenges you face