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A 12-year-old boy has succumbed to fatal injuries suffered during a Tuesday afternoon crash in Wesley Chapel. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said the incident happened just before 5 p.m. on April 21, when a Ford F250, driven by a 45-year-old Wesley Chapel man, was heading northbound on Windstar Circle within the Crosswinds Subdivision.  FHP said the truck turned west onto Moonrise Way, when the 12-year-old boy, who was riding a V6 Pro Electric Skateboard was heading eastbound.  According to the

Officers say a teen boy was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle on Tuesday while apparently attempting a stunt. Gainesville Police Department officers say they responded to reports of a pedestrian versus vehicle crash on Southwest 14th Street, south of 21st Avenue, around 6:15 p.m. Investigators say a 17-year-old attempted to jump over a moving Chevrolet Camaro and was struck. He suffered a serious head injury and was taken to the hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU). Many people were

A teenage girl was hospitalized after an SUV struck her while she was walking in Port St. Lucie on Wednesday morning. According to the Port St. Lucie Police, the girl was struck by an SUV while walking south on SW Port St. Lucie Boulevard. When officers arrived at the scene, they reported that she was conscious and breathing but had a visible injury to her arm. Rescue teams assessed her condition and reported that her injuries do not appear to be

One person has died in a two-car crash in west Bradenton Wednesday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened around 8 a.m. at the intersection of 21st Avenue West and 43rd Street West. One person died in the crash; another has been taken to Manatee Memorial Hospital with non-life threatening injuries, troopers said. No other details have been released. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA car accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia Law

A Clermont woman and her Orlando cohort were arrested after a brawl at a McDonald’s restaurant. Officers responded to McDonald’s, located at 2640 E Hwy. 50, after a fight between 23-year-old A.D and a male coworker around 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, according to an arrest report from the Clermont Police Department. A female witness, 27-year-old J.D, claimed the co-worker was the primary aggressor. However, video footage provided by a manager showed the incident started with the co-worker walking toward

Photo: North River Fire District North River Fire District (NRFD) said an individual was taken to the hospital after a morning house fire in Palmetto on Tuesday. Crews responded to the fire in the AM at 6700 block of 63rd Street East just after 7:30 a.m. on April 21, when multiple calls were received of smoke showing and reports of a victim inside. NRFD said within five minutes of arrival, crews found a male victim and removed him from the

Photo: Tampa Fire Rescue A mobile home fire in Tampa spread to four nearby homes Tuesday afternoon before firefighters brought it under control. Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) said crews responded just after 12:35 p.m. to the 10100 block of North Florida Avenue and found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. A second alarm was called due to heavy smoke, the intensity of the fire, and dry, windy weather. Officials said the fire was contained within 50 minutes. No residents

Photo: Florida 511 A rollover crash is blocking the eastbound lanes of I-4 in Orlando. The crash happened near Kirkman Road (Mile Marker 75B), according to the Florida 511 website. Crews are asking motorists to avoid the area. No other information is available. Seeking Justice After a Car AccidentRecovering from a car accident injury is challenging, but Ovadia Law Group is here to help you seek justice. Our personal injury attorneys are experienced in car accident cases and understand the

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a vehicle crash in Silver Springs that killed two people early Wednesday morning. Troopers say a person was driving their sedan west on State Road 40 just before 2 a.m. A 43-year-old woman was driving her SUV east on State Road 40 when the sedan drove over the centerline and hit the SUV head-on and the sedan caught on fire. The driver of the sedan died at the scene, and the 43-year-old woman died

Photo: WPEC A crash on Lake Worth Road in Palm Springs is disrupting traffic on Wednesday morning. The Palm Springs Police Department announced at around 7 a.m. that the westbound lanes of Lake Worth Road between Davis Road and Coconut Road have been closed due to the crash. Officials are urging drivers to seek alternate routes while first responders are on the scene. No other information has been released at this time. Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident LawyerPedestrian accidents

Photo: WJHG A car caught on fire in the early morning hours in Panama City. The vehicle was parked in front of the NAPA Auto Parts store at the intersection of 15th Street and Jenks Avenue. No confirmed information on how the fire started or if anyone was injured. Panama City Fire Department and the Panama City Police Department are currently still. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Understanding Your Rights After a Fire InjuryIf you’ve been

Lee County deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred just before midnight Tuesday near mile marker 129 on I-75, close to the Alico Road exit. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person was injured in the crash. A Gulf Coast News crew at the scene saw four LCSO units spread out across the scene. Officials are working to determine the cause of the crash, the condition of the injured person, and whether any charges will be filed.