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 An arrest was made in the Saturday night shooting that left one man dead and another person injured at a Westside Burger King. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Sunday night that 28-year-old DB was arrested in connection to the shooting that happened at a Burger King restaurant on Blanding Boulevard near Collins Road around 8:30 p.m. It’s unclear what led to the shooting that killed 18-year-old MJ and sent another man to the hospital. Police said he is expected to recover.

One person is dead after being hit by an SUV along U.S. 41 in Charlotte County. The crash happened in Port Charlotte near Gardner Drive. The Florida Highway Patrol says it happened around 11 p.m. Saturday. Troopers say a 36-year-old driver was trying to turn left onto Conway Boulevard when he hit and killed another man. The identity of the 57-year-old who was killed is still unknown. This is a developing story and will be updated. When you’re injured in

A multi-vehicle crash has occurred on Treeline Avenue and Jetport Loop. The Lee County Sheriff’s office says that a light pole has been knocked over, and that all lanes of Treeline Avenue at Jetport Loop are closed. This is a developing story. Car accidents can happen in an instant, leaving victims with serious injuries and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we specialize in personal injury cases involving car crashes and understand the complexities these claims present. Our attorneys work

A crash on U.S. 41 and College Parkway involving a South Trail Fire and Rescue District Battalion Chief has sent one person to the hospital. According to the South Trail Fire District, the Battalion Chief was responding to an emergency with lights and sirens on, and was then involved in a crash with another vehicle. The Battalion Chief reported no injuries. The driver of the other vehicle was taken to the hospital for further evaluation. At Ovadia Law Group, we

Photo by: Hernando County Fire Rescue Hernando County firefighters are warning residents about unattended candles and other open flames after they were the cause of a house fire on Nov. 22, authorities said. Just after 1 p.m., Hernando County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to the reported house fire in the 5000 block of Deltona Boulevard in Spring Hill. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the front door. HCFR crews had to force entry into the home, where they

The Winter Haven Police Department (WHPD) said a two-year-old girl was playing near her driveway on her birthday when she was hit and killed by a car backing into the driveway. Police said the toddler was playing near the driveway of her home located in the 600 block of Avenue G SE in Winterhaven, at approximately 1:55 p.m. on Nov. 23. WHPD said a visitor arriving at the home, driving a black Tesla, started backing into the driveway and did

A man is in critical condition after multiple shots were fired Sunday night just before 7:30 p.m., according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a call reporting the incident. Detectives said shots were fired outside a residence in the 3700 block of Main Street in Midway. According to detectives, two men exchanged words in the front yard of the residence before gunshots were heard. A male in his 20s was transported to a nearby hospital in critical

Marion County Fire Rescue crews said nobody was injured in a house fire in Citra on Saturday. Firefighters were dispatched to the 3000 block of NE 155th Place in Citra around 4:45 p.m. on Saturday for reports of a house on fire with heavy smoke and visible flames. Crews arrived shortly before 5 p.m. to find the home on fire and flames spreading to a nearby shed, vehicle and some trees. Fire crews quickly deployed hose lines and worked to

A man has been arrested after one person was injured in a DeLand-area shooting early Sunday morning, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. VSO deputies and DeLand police responded to a reported shooting on the 1500 block of West New York Avenue in DeLand just after 5 a.m. on Sunday. Deputies found a man with a gunshot wound lying in the carport outside the home. The man was conscious when deputies arrived. The victim was aided by deputies before being

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report a man fell asleep while driving near the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, causing a crash that ejected a passenger from the vehicle. The report said that they had died from their injuries. On Nov. 23, around 4 a.m., a man was driving south on Interstate 275 with three passengers when he lost control of the vehicle, striking a tree and a guardrail, according to the FHP report. A 27-year-old female passenger was ejected from the vehicle

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported that a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle at an intersection in Charlotte County. According to FHP, on Nov. 22, at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Conway Boulevard, a vehicle attempting to turn left onto Conway Boulevard collided with a 57-year-old pedestrian. The pedestrian was critically injured and was transported to an area hospital and pronounced deceased. The driver reported no injuries. The crash remains under investigation. At Ovadia Law Group,

 Interstate 75 South has been reopened after a crash reduced it to one lane in the Sarasota County area, authorities said. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office was assisting the Florida Highway Patrol with a vehicle crash at the southbound 189-mile marker. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that car accidents can lead to serious injuries and long-term consequences. Our team of experienced car accident lawyers is here to help you navigate the legal process and secure the compensation you deserve.