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Photo: FL511 Northbound lanes of Interstate 75 in Columbia County were blocked Monday afternoon due to a semi-truck crash and fire. The crash resulted in heavy backups starting at mile marker 409 and backing up into Alachua County. This developing story will be updated as more information is learned. Legal Help After a Truck Accident InjuryTruck accidents can cause devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in truck-related incidents. Our

Photo: FL511 A crash on I-95 North just before the PGA Boulevard exit is causing major rush-hour delays in Palm Beach Gardens. According to FL511, the crash occurred around 3:47 p.m. and has closed the left lane. Traffic is heavily impacted, with backups extending as far south as Blue Heron Boulevard. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we believe car accident victims deserve compassionate and effective legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys understand the physical pain

The aftermath of a crash in Homestead was caught on camera. It happened Saturday night along Southwest 272nd Street and 127th Avenue. Authorities said a driver lost control and slammed their vehicle into a tree. That collision caused the car to split in half, officials said. Two people, a 33-year-old and a 9-year-old, were taken by helicopter to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in stable condition. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming,

The driver of a Honda sedan was cited for careless driving Tuesday morning following a rollover crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Broward County, authorities confirmed. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred in the northbound lanes of the highway near the Exit 49 ramp to Hollywood Boulevard. Troopers said the driver of the Honda crashed into a semi-tractor-trailer, causing the semi to strike a guardrail and roll over. The semi-truck came to rest about 10 feet away from

The southbound lanes of Interstate 75 have reopened in Bradenton after being shut down for hours due to a fatal crash. The incident happened near Exit 220, State Road 64, at around 6:30 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a black Ford Mustang, which is believed to have veered from the left lane to the center lane, where it struck the side of a Chevy Trailblazer SUV. The SUV was pushed into the right lane, where it collided

PHoto:  The Florida Highway Patrol An 18-year-old was arrested after a fatal hit-and-run on I-75 in Manatee County, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. FHP located the black Ford Mustang that was believed to have veered from the left lane to the center, where it hit the side of a Chevy Trailblazer SUV before the Chevy collided with a semi-truck around 6:30 a.m. near Exit 220. The driver of the vehicle, identified as Jonathan Matos Morales, 18, of Cocoa, Florida, was arrested for

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal crash involving a minibike that happened on Lake Trafford Road in Collier County Sunday evening. According to FHP, an 18-year-old man was driving north on Palm Drive on a gas-powered minibike, approaching a stop sign at the intersection of Lake Trafford Road. A 65-year-old woman in an SUV was going east on Lake Trafford Road when the minibike entered her direct path, FHP says. The front of her vehicle collided

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office announced Sunday morning that a pilot survived a small airplane crash in the Hungryland Preserve, near Southwest Pratt Whitney Road. The sheriff’s office said it responded to reports of an emergency landing late Saturday night. The sheriff’s office said the pilot confirmed the aircraft crashed within the preserve and indicated he was OK. Seeking Justice After a Plane CrashPlane crashes are complex and often involve multiple parties. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to helping victims

A 47-year-old woman from Ocala died after a two-car crash in Ocala Sunday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say an 18-year-old from Ocala was driving a sedan north on Pine Road, approaching the Hemlock Road intersection, just before 5:30 p.m. A 38-year-old man from Ocala was driving a sedan west on Hemlock Road, approaching the Pine Road intersection. Both sedans drove through the intersection at the same time, and the first sedan hit the left side of the second sedan.

A 59-year-old man from Gainesville is dead after crashing into a tree in Alachua County Sunday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the 59-year-old was traveling northbound on County Road 225 at around 11:30 p.m. For unknown reasons, the driver drove off the road and hit a tree. Troopers say the SUV became fully engulfed in flames. FHP troopers say the 58-year-old man died at the scene. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused

A bicyclist lost their life early Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle in Greenacres. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 6 a.m. on 10th Avenue North near Haverhill Road. Authorities reported that the male bicyclist died at the scene, and the driver of the vehicle involved fled the area after the crash. The Sheriff’s Office said that they believe they have identified the vehicle and are currently searching for it. No other information

Photo: WPLG One person was injured Monday morning after “distracted driving” led to a two-vehicle crash in Hallandale Beach, authorities said. According to Hallandale Beach police, the crash occurred at the intersection of Federal Highway and Northeast Third Street. Police said one vehicle failed to stop at a red light, resulting in the collision. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue personnel had to extricate one person from the second vehicle. That individual was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. All