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An overnight power pole fire that knocked out electricity to some homes in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood for hours was apparently sparked by a driver who slammed into a power pole. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze along Southwest 94th Street, bear 87th Avenue, early Sunday morning. The fire ignited after a Tesla sedan smashed into the power pole at around 2 a.m., causing it to fall down and light up the brush surrounding it.

Deputies are investigating after a man was found with gunshot wounds at an Orlando apartment complex Saturday night. The incident was reported at the Beacon at Seminole Lakes apartment complex, located at 7120 Forest City Road. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, they received the call at 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found a man in his 30s who had been shot. The victim was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition, according to deputies. Numerous law

The Leesburg Police Department is looking for three suspects in a shooting on Saturday afternoon. According to officers, the shooting happened near the Quik Mart on West Main Street. The victim of the shooting was undergoing surgery, according to LPD. The shooting is an active and ongoing investigation. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a shooting, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our experienced attorneys are skilled in handling shooting cases, ensuring that victims

Photo by: WFTV A man was injured in a shooting in Orange County Saturday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office OCSO responded to the 7100 block of Forest City Road about a shooting. When they arrived, they found a man in his 30s who was shot, according to deputies. He was taken to the hospital in stable condition. The shooting is an active and ongoing investigation. A shooting incident can cause lasting physical and emotional trauma. At Ovadia

Photo by: St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department /St. Cloud Fire Rescue Department St. Cloud Police and Fire Rescue Departments are investigating a crash in Osceola County. The St.Cloud Fire Rescue Department said they have shut down the intersection of U.S. 192 and Narcoossee. The fire department said they are working on a crash involving a car and a motorized scooter. Investigators said some lanes would reopen once the medical helicopter departs, but several lanes will stay closed while the crash

Photo by: DBFR A home fire in Delray Beach has displaced a mother and her two children. The Delray Beach Fire Rescue stated that around 9:45 p.m. on Friday night, they responded to a home fire in the 1000 block of Southwest 7th Avenue near Pine Grove Elementary School in Delray Beach. According to officials, the fire resulted in extensive property loss due to heavy damage in the back of the home. No injuries were reported from the fire. Fire

A crash on I-95 South in West Palm Beach is backing up Sunday afternoon traffic. Florida 511 reported a crash on I-95 South at around 2:45 p.m. In the latest update at around 3 p.m., officials reported that the right lane had been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. When a car accident turns your life upside down, having a skilled legal team in your corner can make all the difference. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to

Photo by: PSLPD Port St. Lucie police responded to a domestic violence call that escalated into an officer-involved shooting, resulting in the death of an armed suspect. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) stated that they had responded to a house in the 600 block of Northwest Marion Avenue at around 3:00 p.m. on Saturday regarding an in-progress domestic violence incident. PSLPD reported that detectives entered the home and encountered a woman with children as well as a man

Photo by: (FDOT) A crash on the northbound Turnpike in Lake Worth is slowing down traffic on Sunday afternoon. Florida 511 reported a crash at 1:14 p.m. near Mile Marker 92 on the northbound Turnpike. According to officials, the left lane has been blocked, and traffic has been backed up to Mile Marker 90. No injuries have been reported at this time. After a car accident, many victims find themselves overwhelmed by medical bills, vehicle repairs, and dealing with insurance

Photo by: ABC7 A fire broke out shortly after 3p.m. Sunday destroying a home. It happened on Oak Ave., just off Peacock Road. According to firefighters on scene the home is a complete loss. No one was inside and no injuries were reported. This just days after Hurricane Helene flooded the Island community. The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. If you’ve suffered injuries or property loss due to a fire accident, you may be entitled

A family’s pet cat died on Sunday after a house fire in Sunrise. Four people survived, including a woman who was injured, and two other cats vanished. According to Sunrise Fire Rescue Chief John McNamara, firefighters responded to the burning home along Northwest 26 Street. “We did arrive to heavy smoke and flames showing from the rear and the front,” McNamara said. A woman couldn’t get out of the house. Firefighters had to break a door and a window. A

A man died on Saturday after a stabbing during a fight at a remote mobile home community around a pond in western Miami-Dade County. Julissa Melo said the stabbing victim was her friend Richie Chavarrias, who was very well-liked in the small community just east of Krome Avenue and the Everglades Wildlife Management Area Conservation Area. “It was shocking when I heard he passed away. Everybody loved him. He always talked to everybody. He was funny. He liked to help