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Man killed in semi-truck vs. van crash on US-27 in Polk County, officials say

Credit: Polk County Sheriff’s Office A man was killed in an overnight crash on US-27 in Frostproof on Saturday, officials said. The collision happened around 12:30 a.m., according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses reportedly saw the man, who was driving a silver Dodge van, leave a gas station and turn onto Charles Street before eventually turning onto US-27 South. The van crossed into the path of a semi-truck, which was going southbound on the highway. The driver of the semi-truck

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17-year-old girl charged in boyfriend’s fatal stabbing in Miami parking garage faces judge

A teenage girl faced a judge in a Miami courtroom this weekend, more than a month after, police said, the 17-year-old stabbed her boyfriend to death. JM was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the Dec. 20 stabbing of YL. In court Saturday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge S D. G granted the suspect a $50,000 bond. “She stayed at the scene, she called 911, she cooperates with the police,” said G. The judge ordered that M be fitted with a GPS ankle

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Deadly crash shuts down I-4 eastbound ramp to SR-44 in Deland

A deadly crash has shut down the I-4 eastbound exit ramp to SR-44 in Deland. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Monday. The eastbound exit ramp to SR-44 is partially closed. There is thick and dense fog in the area. This is a developing story. Expert Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we understand the stress and confusion that follows a car accident. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing expert legal

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Watch: Bus catches fire near new Universal Orlando resort

A charter bus caught fire at the new Stella Nova Resort near Epic Universe on Sunday night. A nearby viewer captured dramatic footage of the burning bus, sending thick plumes of smoke spiraling into the sky. It is unclear what prompted the fire or if any injuries resulted from the incident. Expert Legal Representation for Bus Fire Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we understand the devastating impact of bus fire accidents. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing expert legal

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FHP arrest man on hit-and-run charges and driving without a license

A man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he crashed a car without a driver’s license. Then walked away and blamed it on his dad. Troopers found 49-year-old EJ J walking around near the wreck. They say they found J’s car wrapped around a tree with his father inside. Both he and his father told troopers JS was behind the wheel. But FHP officials say their injuries show that J was behind the wheel, without a proper license.

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Man dies after overnight shooting at Circle K gas station on Beach Boulevard: Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office

A man was killed Sunday night in a shooting on Beach Boulevard just west of Southside Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Ray Reeves with the JSO Homicide Unit said that officers were called around 10 p.m. Sunday to a Circle K on Beach Boulevard. The officers found a man with a gunshot wound. He died at the hospital. Reeves said another man is in custody, and investigators are working with the Medical Examiner’s Office and the State

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Crash on McGregor Blvd and Entrada Drive Sunday afternoon

A crash involving a motorcycle and a white car happened along McGregor Boulevard and Entrada Drive Sunday afternoon. The motorcycle was lying on its side with pieces scattered across the grass near a palm tree. The car had noticeable damage to the driver’s side. Neighbor RD said he saw gas leaking from the motorcycle. He called 911 right away, after seeing cuts all over the motorcyclist’s face “It’s definitely unfortunate,” D said. “Things like this happen, so the best thing

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Fire crews tackle early morning blaze in Escambia County

Fire crews in Escambia County responded to a blaze early Sunday morning. The call came in shortly after 4 a.m. and Firefighters responded and arrived at the Bumper Doctor on Airport Boulevard. As crews worked to extinguish the flames, a portion of Airport Boulevard was temporarily closed to ensure safety and allow emergency vehicles access to the scene. No injuries were reported. The state fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire. Efficient Resolution of

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Five Injured In Century Highway 29 Hit And Run Crash

photo by: NorthEscambia.com Five people, including children, were injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in Century. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on Highway 29 near the southern town limits. According to troopers, a northbound pickup truck had slowed to make a right-hand turn onto Salter’s Lake Road when it was struck by a northbound SUV traveling at a high rate of speed. The impact caused the pickup truck to overturn, causing it to come to rest off

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Woman dies in Perdido Beach house fire; investigation into cause underway

photo by: WEAR A house fire in Perdido Key claimed the life of a woman on Saturday night. The Perdido Beach Volunteer Fire Department (PBVFD) and several automatic aid departments were dispatched to the scene on Hildreth Drive at 8:19 p.m. The call was classified as an “Echo” response, indicating the highest level of urgency. Chief Wright, who lives nearby, reported a working fire upon stepping out onto his porch. Upon arrival, Chief Wright discovered a fully involved house fire

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84-year-old man crossing road in wheelchair struck, killed in Volusia County, Florida Highway Patrol says

An 84-year-old DeLand man in an electric wheelchair was struck by a car and killed late Saturday while crossing a road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 10 p.m. on Old New York Avenue near its intersection with Ridgewood Avenue, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the man in the wheelchair was crossing Old New York Avenue in a southerly direction as a 2013 Hyundai Genesis traveled eastbound on the road,

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2 arrive at hospital after being shot in Fort Lauderdale: Police

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an early Sunday shooting. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, they received a shot-spotter alert regarding a possible shooting on Boward Boulevard near South Federal Highway at around 4 a.m.  When officers arrived, they found evidence of a shooting at the scene but did not find any victims.  Soon after, two men arrived at Broward Health Medical Center with injuries that were consistent from a shooting. Police are working to determine whether the two incidents

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