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Two people in Levy County were killed in a crash involving a school bus on Wednesday morning. Levy County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the crash near the intersection of US Highway 19 and State Road 24 in Otter Creek around 6 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a pickup truck was headed west on SR 24 and veered into the southbound lanes of the intersection. A school bus headed south on US 19 “T-boned” the truck that had violated its

A Leesburg woman was arrested after her involvement in a traffic crash led to the discovery of her suspended license for a previous conviction for driving under the influence. A civilian traffic crash investigator responded to a traffic crash at U.S. Highway 441 and Sleepy Hollow Road around 7 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department.  During the initial part of the stop, the investigator requested an officer respond to the scene because

An investigation is underway in Palmetto Bay after a fatal crash involving a vehicle and bicyclist, deputies said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the crash happened at Southwest 160th Street between 81st and 82nd avenues. The deceased has not been identified. Due to their investigation, Southwest 160th Street was closed in both directions. Drivers are urged to take alternate routes. No other injuries were reported and no arrests have been made.  Bicycle accidents can lead to serious injuries and

A Leesburg woman was arrested for battery after her girlfriend loudly closing a door sparked a verbal dispute turned violent. A deputy responded to 12th and Main streets regarding a battery at an undisclosed Leesburg residence around 8 a.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.  Upon arrival, the deputy met with the victim who stated that at about 7 a.m., she closed her shared bedroom door which created a loud noise. As a result, her

A Fruitland Park woman was arrested for battery after allegedly jabbing a man with car keys when he tried to stop her from drunk driving. On Feb. 2, a male victim and 69-year-old Judy Caldwell were drinking alcoholic beverages, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. An argument ensued, and she tried to leave in their vehicle.   The victim attempted to stop Caldwell from drunk driving, but she became violent and attacked him. He then called

Three lanes are blocked on I-75 southbound near Wesley Chapel due to a crash, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers were dispatched to I-75 southbound near milemarker 275 around 7:23 a.m. According to FHP, there are injuries. Car accidents can be life-altering, leaving victims with severe injuries and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the challenges you face after a car accident and are here to help. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective legal

 A police investigation is underway after a woman said she was sexually assaulted by a ride-sharing driver over the weekend. City of Miami Police said they interviewed the victim near Southwest 17th Avenue and Fifth Street in Little Havana, but it remains unclear where the alleged assault occurred. Upon the officers’ arrival, they said the victim was under the influence of alcohol and refused to go to a rape treatment center. Police do not have anyone in custody. The department’s

A driver caused some damage at a Plantation shopping center. Plantation Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the area along West Broward Boulevard and East Acre Drive on Tuesday afternoon. The driver crashed their car into a liquor store and then backed up and hit three parked cars. The collision course occurred as stunned workers watched. “I saw her, I guess she was trying to park. She slammed on the gas, she hit the glass over here and as

photo by: wsvn A chaotic crash in Fort Lauderdale sent several people, including a child, to the hospital. The crash, involving three cars, occurred near the 2100 block of West Sunrise Boulevard at around 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Responding rescue crews said a man, woman, and one-year-old child were rushed to the hospital with significant injuries. Two other drivers suffered minor injuries. The Broward Sheriff’s Office is investigating what led to the crash. When you’re involved in a car accident, the

What we know: The Pasco Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded at around 7 p.m. to a disturbance that involved a “possible weapon” in the Yew Tree Avenue area of Port Richey.  Once deputies arrived, they found a person with a firearm who tried to make contact with, officials said.  However, after “multiple deescalation attempts,” deputies fired less-lethal rounds at the person.  The person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after the shooting, according to PSO.  The shooting is

photo by: (WPEC) A towering fire tore through the warehouse of a beloved West Palm Beach non-profit organization, that is known for giving hundreds of bicycles to children every year. Firefighters rushed to the Jack the Bike Man building, at 420 Claremore Drive, around 4:30 a.m. Flames filled the multi-story structure and ripped a hole through the roof. Crews have worked to knock them down for hours. They say that every time they stop showering the warehouse with water the

photo by: (Citrus County Fire Rescue) One person is dead after a house fire late Tuesday night, the Citrus County Fire Rescue announced. CCFR responded to a house fire at 11:19 p.m. in the Sugarmill Woods Community and found a 2,400-square-foot home 80% engulfed in flames. When Engine 18 arrived at the scene, they initiated a fire attack due to the intense fire conditions. Crews started working on the main door and forced entry, but the fire conditions prevented crews