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Motorcyclist killed after being rear-ended on Southern Boulevard in Loxahatchee

Motorcyclist killed after being rear-ended on Southern Boulevard in Loxahatchee

A 36-year-old West Palm Beach man died after a driver failed to stop on Southern Boulevard and slammed into his halted Harley-Davidson. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), a 36-year-old West Palm Beach man was traveling on his Harley-Davidson west on Southern Blvd. on Nov. 13, when he stopped at the intersection of D Road in Loxahatchee. At the same time, deputies say a motorist behind the motorcycle failed to stop and struck the motorcyclist, ejecting him

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14-year-old killed, 15-year-old critically injured in Tampa crash

14-year-old killed, 15-year-old critically injured in Tampa crash

The Tampa Police Department said three teenagers were involved in a crash Sunday night that ended with one dead and one in critical condition. The crash happened at the intersection of E 93rd Avenue and N 20th Street at around 10:15 p.m. on Nov. 16, TPD said. It involved two boys, ages 14 and 15, who were in a four-wheeler, and a 17-year-old boy who was driving a pickup truck. Police said the four-wheeler failed to stop at a stop

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29-year-old man dead after wall collapse at Coconut Grove construction site, police say

29-year-old man dead after wall collapse at Coconut Grove construction site, police say

 A 29-year-old man was killed when a wall collapsed at a home under construction in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, police said. Miami Police said the man, identified as Jorge Esteban Rojas Rodriguez, was pinned when the wall gave way at a property along the 2900 block of Southwest 22nd Avenue, Monday morning. Rojas Rodriguez was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were immediately reported. Neighbors say they heard a scream for help from the home. “Just a terrible

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2 cats saved after golf cart sparks blaze in garage of Shearwater home, St. Johns County firefighters say

2 cats saved after golf cart sparks blaze in garage of Shearwater home, St. Johns County firefighters say

Photo by: (St. Johns County Fire Rescue) Two cats were rescued Monday morning from a house fire on Lombard Way in the Shearwater neighborhood of St. Johns County. Firefighters said they believe the blaze was sparked by a golf cart in the garage of the home. Thankfully, everyone in the home was able to escape safely after they were alerted to the fire by a smoke detector, firefighters said. No injuries were reported. The first units to arrive worked quickly

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Handyman working late on roof of Heckscher Drive business falls to his death: JSO

Handyman working late on roof of Heckscher Drive business falls to his death: JSO

A handyman who lived on the property of a commercial building on Heckscher Drive fell off a two-story roof late Sunday night and was found early Monday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. According to police, the man, who did not survive the fall, was last seen on the roof of the facility around 11 p.m. Sunday. “He did all kinds of work at all times of the day and night,” JSO Sgt. M. Highfill said. The man was found

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Man accused of fatally shooting girlfriend in Brevard County, sheriff says

Man accused of fatally shooting girlfriend in Brevard County, sheriff says

A man is in custody after allegedly shooting and killing his girlfriend on Sunday in Brevard County, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey. Sheriff Ivey said the investigation began after deputies responded to multiple calls for service around 12:15 p.m. regarding shots fired in the 7000 block of Carlow Ave., Port St. John. According to a news release, deputies found a woman – later identified as 28-year-old L. L. – suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was later pronounced dead at the

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Hit-and-run driver accused of plowing into Pinellas Park mobile home still on the run

Hit-and-run driver accused of plowing into Pinellas Park mobile home still on the run

Photo: fox13news The Brief M and N say they are grateful to be alive after a truck barreled into their mobile home on 76th Terrace North around 11 p.m. Saturday. The couple had just moved from their living room to their bedroom when the crash occurred. According to the pair, the pickup truck clipped a fire truck responding to another call before jumping a median and slamming into their home, pinning them against a wall. An Uber driver stopped to

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Driver loses license for three years after hitting landscaper in The Villages

Driver loses license for three years after hitting landscaper in The Villages

A man has lost his driver’s license for three years after hitting a landscaper in The Villages. D. C, 26, of Summerfield, was sentenced earlier this month in Sumter County Court after pleading no contest to a charge of leaving the scene of an accident with injury. In addition to losing his driver’s license, C. has been placed on probation for two years. He was at the wheel of a burgundy 2022 Dodge Ram pickup at about 4 p.m. June

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Traffic fatality in Pasco County: FHP

Traffic fatality in Pasco County: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said there was a fatal traffic incident in Pasco County on Monday morning. FHP said the incident happened on Boyette Road in Wesley Chapel. There is not currently a roadblock in relation to the fatality. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to Help A car accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal representation to victims of car-related personal injuries. Our attorneys understand the urgency and seriousness of

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2 injured after shots fired at Palm Coast apartments, deputies say

2 injured after shots fired at Palm Coast apartments, deputies say

A large police presence is in the area of Beach Village Circle in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. An investigation is underway as detectives look into a domestic disturbance in which shots were fired at Beach Village Apartments. According to FCSO, two individuals suffered gunshot wounds. There is no immediate danger to the public, FCSO said. Detectives are still investigating. Holding Responsible Parties Accountable Shooting injuries often involve multiple liable parties, including property owners, security companies,

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3 injured in 4-vehicle crash involving semi on I-4 near Longwood

3 injured in 4-vehicle crash involving semi on I-4 near Longwood

Three people were taken to the hospital Monday morning after a four-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The wreck happened around 6 a.m. on I-4 east near Longwood. According to troopers, an SUV traveling in the merge lane failed to merge safely and entered the path of a semi-truck, causing a chain-reaction crash with the semi and two other vehicles. The semi-truck driver and passenger were uninjured, while the

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Fatal crash investigated on Florida's Turnpike in Homestead: FHP

Fatal crash investigated on Florida’s Turnpike in Homestead: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on the Florida’s Turnpike in Homestead on Monday morning The crash was reported around 3:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike at Mile Marker 1. All northbound lanes were blocked at one point. It was not immediately clear what caused the crash or who the victim was. Video of the scene showed several FHP vehicles. Your Legal Resource After a Car Accident If you’ve been injured in a car

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