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A suspect armed with a handgun was shot and killed by Sarasota County deputies after they responded to a suicide call on the 6200 block of Cardigan Circle on Saturday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. What we know: Investigators have not said what led up to the shooting, but they say they found the suspect holding a handgun around 12:39 a.m. The Sheriff’s Office Deputy-Involved Shooting Team is investigating the shooting. No deputies were injured during the incident. What we don’t

A Fort Myers police officer was struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop at Colonial Boulevard and Treeline Avenue, and the department is now asking for the public’s help in locating the suspect. The driver, identified as 21-year-old M. T. A., is accused of fleeing from the traffic stop in a black 2019 Chevrolet Corvette with Florida tag DJ78TI after being accused of hitting the officer with his vehicle around 7:40 p.m. The officer is currently in stable condition,

A person is dead after a vehicle fire happened on Polk Drive in Charlotte County Friday night. Charlotte County Fire & EMS confirmed they were dispatched to the fire, and the person was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of death is under investigation by the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Help After a Fire Accident Injury Fire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law

A 66-year-old woman was hit and killed by a pickup truck after trying to cross Pine Island Road at Pacific Avenue in Lee County on a bicycle Saturday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol’s report, the crash happened at 7:30 p.m. when the driver of the pickup truck, a 23-year-old Fort Myers man, was driving west on Pine Island Road on the outside lane toward Pacific Avenue. The bicyclist, from North Fort Myers, tried crossing the westbound lanes on

Southbound I-95 is at a standstill on Friday morning after a crash at Pembroke Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol FHP officials said they front-to-rear collision involved seven vehicles and “multiple” people were transported to local hospitals, but there are no life-threatening injuries. They said four vehicles were towed. FHP also confirmed that all the southbound lanes of I-95 lanes are closed, causing backups to I-595. Drivers are urged to use U.S. 441 or the Florida Turnpike to avoid

A roofing dump truck traveling southbound on Interstate 75 overturned Friday after a tire blew out, spilling its load across the southbound lanes and the exit ramp to Pines Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities said three left lanes remained open, but the ramp to Pines Boulevard was closed as crews worked to clear the debris. Legal Help After a Truck Accident Injury Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and

Traffic on the Selmon Expressway has been backed up after a crash Friday. According to FL511, the crash occurred on the eastbound lanes of the expressway past 50th Street in Hillsborough County. The on-ramp left lane has been blocked, and two right lanes have been blocked as well. 8 On Your Side has reached out to the FHP for more information. Legal Help After a Car Accident Injury Car accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia

Photo by: wsvn Rescue crews have taken five people to the hospital following a violent multi-vehicle crash along Interstate 95 in Pembroke Park that shut down almost all southbound lanes in the middle of rush hour. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, seven vehicles were involved in the wreck that took place near Hallandale Beach Boulevard at around 7:15 a.m. on Friday. An aerial view of the wreck just after 10 a.m. shows a box truck and a sedan with

 The Florida Highway Patrol said a 27-year-old Port Richey man was killed in a crash in Bayonet Point on Thursday. It happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of US-19 and Beach Boulevard between a Nissan Altima and Yamaha motorcycle. The Nissan Altima, driven by an 85-year-old Hudson woman, was traveling northbound on US-19, and the motorcycle was traveling southbound. FHP said that, despite having a red light, the woman made a U-turn into the path of the motorcycle,

There will be an increased law-enforcement presence at Lake Weir High School on Friday after a man was found shot nearby, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies located the man while responding around 5:45 a.m. to the area of Oak Lane and Locust Pass Trail, the sheriff’s office said on social media. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, the post states. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 352-732-9111. This is a

Photo by: wfla A St. Petersburg man said he is thankful his mom and nephews are safe after their home caught fire on Thursday morning. The St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said crews arrived at the home on 16th Avenue South and found heavy smoke coming from the roof. Crews quickly began working to bring the fire under control. St. Pete firefighters said the cause of the fire is under investigation. However, the family believes the blaze was caused by an

A disabled vehicle on I-95 South in West Palm Beach has closed an off-ramp on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported the vehicle is on the ramp to Exit 69B, Palm Beach International Airport at 7:04 a.m. In the latest update at 7:43 a.m., officials said that the off-ramp has been closed. No injuries have been reported at this time. Why You Need an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer After a car accident, many victims make the mistake of handling claims on