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An 85-year-old Homosassa man is dead after a two-vehicle collision on Wednesday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Just before 8 a.m., a Chrysler Pacifica was traveling northbound on US-19 in Citrus County, when at the intersection of US-98, the vehicle turned left under a red light into the path of the tractor-trailer.  FHP said both vehicles caught fire and came to a stop at the southwest corner of the intersection. The Homasassa man was pronounced dead at the

Ocala Fire Rescue crews freed a driver from a pickup truck after it collided with a tree Wednesday afternoon and took the driver to the hospital. The impact of the crash on East Fort King Street pinned the driver between the dashboard and their seat. Firefighters worked to remove the driver’s side doors while medics began treatment. They eventually freed the driver and took them to the hospital as a trauma alert. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia

A 13-year-old on an electric scooter is in critical condition after a crash with a pickup truck in Orlando on Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The teen was heading to a store to buy flowers for his mom, to celebrate Mother’s Day. The collision happened near the intersection of Savannah Pines Drive, near the State Road 417 toll road in South Lake Nona. According to FHP, the pickup truck was traveling east on Moss Park Road, and then

A truck carrying shell material crashed at Bee Ridge Road and Aberdeen Drive, according to Sarasota County Fire Department officials. No injuries were reported. Legal Help After a Truck Accident InjuryTruck accidents can cause devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in truck-related incidents. Our personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of truck accident claims and work diligently to protect your rights. We investigate the crash, gather evidence, and build

As of 9:32 a.m., the crash has cleared. Northbound lanes of I-275 are crawling for nearly 5 miles, due to a crash on Sunshine Skyway Bridge. As of 7:45 a.m., travel lanes are not blocked and the crash is on the shoulder, but significant delays remain. Morning commuters should plan ahead for at least a 30-minute delay between I-75 and arrival in Pinellas County. Seeking Justice After a Car AccidentRecovering from a car accident injury is challenging, but Ovadia Law

UPDATE: All lanes are open. At least one person was injured in a major crash on I-75, Wednesday morning. Live FDOT video feeds show what appears to be an SUV, upside down, next to the northbound lanes at MM-186. The crash is between Sumter Boulevard and River Road. Motorists should prepare for 45 minutes worth of delays from congested traffic. The backup is over 6 miles as of 8:15 a.m. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group,

Photo: WPEC A deadly multiple vehicle crash on I-95 North in Riviera Beach closed all lanes overnight into Wednesday morning. The crash happened at Exit 76, Blue Heron Boulevard, just before 12:30 a.m. In an 8:10 a.m. update from Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), a 16-year-old girl from Riviera Beach was killed. According to FHP’s crash report, the teen was driving a Nissan Altima northbound on I-95 when she reportedly lost control of her car, hitting a guardrail and concrete wall

A 6-year-old boy is recovering in the hospital after he shot himself in the shoulder with his mother’s gun, authorities said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to reports of a child shot in the area of Southwest 172nd Street and 102nd Avenue in the West Perrine neighborhood, just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday. According to investigators, the 6-year-old’s mother was inside the home when she heard a loud popping noise. She ran to the room

The left lane is blocked on Arlington Expressway West before Mathews Bridge after a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday morning. Drivers are asked to move over and slow down. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in car crashes. Our personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of car accident claims and work diligently to protect your rights. We investigate the

Photo: WPEC A vehicle fire disrupted traffic on I-95 North in Palm Beach County on Tuesday afternoon, forcing the closure of an exit ramp and blocking a travel lane, according to Florida 511. The incident was reported shortly after 3 p.m. near Exit 79A at State Road 786/PGA Boulevard East in Palm Beach Gardens. Authorities closed the off-ramp while emergency crews responded, and the right northbound lane of I-95 was blocked as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze, according to Florida 511. Video

Photo: CNN NEWSOURCE The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 10 people from a plane crash on Tuesday after it took off from The Bahamas. Officials say the crash occurred 50 miles east of Vero Beach Regional Airport at 12:05 p.m. after departing from Marsh Harbour Airport en route to Grand Bahama International Airport. CBS News reported that the pilot declared an emergency while en route before communication was lost with air traffic control. USCG said that crews found the aircraft off the coast

An Ocala couple has filed a premises liability lawsuit against their dental provider after a routine appointment allegedly ended in a violent fall that required a hip replacement. N and his wife, P, filed the complaint in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on March 31, naming Comfortable Care Dental Health Professionals (d/b/a Oakridge Dental Care & Design) and Heartland Dental as defendants. The alleged incident occurred on April 1, 2025, at the Oakridge Dental Care office located