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One person is dead after a car became submerged in a pond in LaBelle on Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers responded to reports of a vehicle in a pond at 475 Evans Road in LaBelle around 1:12 a.m. The FHP said troopers located the reported vehicle submerged in a pond and also found a 66-year-old man in the pond. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, the FHP said. The crash remains under investigation, according

UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol said the person who died was a 69-year-old woman. They said the crash happened because one driver was trying to pass slower traffic by going into the opposite-traffic lane. ORIGINAL:The Collier County Sheriff’s Office reports one person is dead in a crash, Wednesday morning. They said it happened around 5:48 a.m. Two vehicles are involved, according to CCSO. One person is declared dead, and two others have minor injuries, according to deputies. As of 7:00 a.m.,

Photo by: WPTV Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton is shut down in both directions between Military Trail and I-95 due to a vehicle versus train incident, according to police. Officials told WPTV that one person is being treated and that the tracks are also shut down. This is a developing story. Take Action After a Train Accident After a train accident, victims often face overwhelming medical bills and long-term recovery challenges. Acting quickly is crucial to protect your rights

The Panama City Police Department reported gunfire on Jenks Avenue on Tuesday evening. PCPD has shut down Jenks Avenue between 9th and 11th street as of 8 p.m. Authorities on scene told News 13, there were shots fired, and they were currently looking for an individual. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. If you have any information about this incident, submit a Tip to Crime Stoppers here. Understanding Your Rights After a Shooting Accident Victims of

One man is dead following a crash in Levy County on Tuesday afternoon. A woman suffered serious injuries, and a two-year-old girl is listed in critical condition. State troopers say the 23-year-old man was driving an SUV north on US 27 near the intersection of Northwest 10th Avenue in Chiefland when he went off the road, causing the SUV to flip. This happened around 4:30 p.m. The man was thrown out of the vehicle and killed. The 24-year-old woman and

 A deadly vehicle crash backed up traffic and blocked a right lane on Florida’s Turnpike South in Indian River County on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). According to Florida 511, the crash was before Mile Marker 176 and was causing traffic to be backed up before Mile Marker 179. A road ranger was on the scene, and travelers are advised to either move over or slow down, Florida 511 says. Photos from 511 showed a semi-truck on

One person was injured after attempting to cross railroad tracks and climb between two parked train cars on Tuesday. The spokesperson for the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) said the incident happened at around 3:30 p.m. near 21st Street and A E Isaacs Avenue. Officers reported that the person tried to navigate between two stationary train cars when the train unexpectedly began to move. The person sustained injuries during the attempt and was transported to a nearby hospital shortly

Months after a fiery Delray Beach crash killed four Ohio residents, deputies arrested a 20-year-old Auburndale woman accused of causing it. The suspect, 20-year-old JMS of Auburndale, was booked into Palm Beach County Jail on Tuesday. According to previous reports, just before 9 p.m. on April 21, firefighters were dispatched to South Military Trail south of the intersection of Champion Boulevard after they had received reports of a vehicle crash that ended with one of the cars, carrying four passengers from

Photo by: wsvn Fire crews got the upper hand on an apartment fire in Doral. Flames broke out on the sixth floor unit at the complex located at Northwest 41st Street and 94th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded and evacuated residents as they tackled the flames. Firefighters quickly contained the flames. No injuries were reported. The cause is not yet known. Why Legal Representation Matters Insurance companies often use tactics to reduce payouts after a fire accident. That’s why

A 19-year-old University of West Florida softball player died in a crash this past weekend in Gadsden County. UWF posted this message Tuesday afternoon in remembrance of Cloey Criggall: We are deeply saddened to share that we have lost a fellow Argonaut, Cloey Criggall, this past weekend. Cloey joined our softball program this fall and was a beloved teammate who will be greatly missed. We send our thoughts and prayers to her family, friends, teammates and all who knew her.

photo by: WEAR A fire damaged a home in Escambia County Tuesday evening. Fire crews arrived on Perdido Street and Old Corry Field Road around 5:40 p.m. The county says everyone inside the home was able to make it out safely. The scene is still active, according to the county. The extent of damage is unknown at this time. How Ovadia Law Group Maximizes Your Compensation Fire accidents can lead to overwhelming financial burdens, including hospital bills and property loss.

A plane caught on fire Tuesday night at the Avon Park Executive Airport. The Highlands County Fire Rescue responded to an airplane fire around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. HCFR assisted the Avon Park Fire Department with the aircraft fire. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Take Action After a Plane Accident After a plane accident, victims often face overwhelming medical bills and long-term recovery challenges. Acting quickly is crucial to protect your rights and preserve evidence. At Ovadia Law