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Bay County Fire Rescue Assistant Chief of Professional Standards Justin Busch confirmed there are four fatalities, plus two pet dogs. Busch said the Bay County Sheriff’s Office was first on scene but unable to make entry due to the blaze. One deputy was also reported to be injured. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, that deputy suffered smoke inhalation and is currently in the hospital. He is reportedly doing well. Bay County Animal Control is on scene and is

A man was hospitalized with severe burns following a boat fire in Stuart on Wednesday. According to Martin County Fire Rescue, firefighters responded at about 9:30 a.m. to a boat fire near Northwest Howard Creek Lane. An investigation revealed that the man was working on the boat’s engine when fuel in the bilge area flashed, burning him. The man was taken to the hospital with traumatic injuries and burns to his arms. The State Watch Office was notified after approximately

A multi-vehicle crash blocked three right lanes on northbound I-95 in Palm Beach County Thursday morning. The crash happened before Exit 52 near Atlantic Avenue, according to Florida 511. Photos show traffic snarled near Exit 52 as construction crews work the scene. Experienced Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide experienced representation for individuals affected by car accidents. Our attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that can follow a crash. We take a strategic approach

A major crash in Martin County has blocked off the right lane of Florida’s Turnpike South, according to Florida 511. 511 says that at 5:50 p.m. on Thursday, a major crash just before Mile Marker 127 — which is located in Martin County near Hobe Sound, north of Stuart and south of Palm Beach County — has caused the right lane of the turnpike to be blocked off. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your

Photo: WSVN A stabbing in Florida City sent two people to the hospital, officials said. Florida City Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the scene of the incident in the area of Lucy Street and Southwest Eighth Avenue, just after 9 p.m. on Thursday. First responders airlifted both victims to an area hospital as trauma alerts. Their conditions are unknown. MDFR officials said paramedics treated two other people at the scene, but they didn’t need to go

A woman was rushed to the hospital after she was attacked by a pack of dogs in Northwest Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Fire Rescue units responded to the area of Northwest 11th Court and 145th Street on Thursday evening. When deputies arrived at the scene, investigators said, the dogs turned their sights on them, prompting deputies to open fire on the animals. None of the animals were injured, but the gunshots scared the dogs away. The victim who

Photo: WSVN Rescue crews took a teenager to the hospital after a verbal altercation inside of a car triggered a shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade. According to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of a shooting near Southwest 203rd Street and 123rd Avenue at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Investigators said the 16-year-old victim had gotten into a verbal altercation with a subject inside a car before the shooting happened. “They were having a verbal altercation, at which point the

Clay County detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying a driver who struck a 20-year-old riding a minibike and fled the scene in Middleburg. The hit-and-run occurred Sept. 13 between 3:30 and 3:40 p.m. at the intersection of J. Mark Lane and Nolan Road. The victim was riding a minibike when a suspect vehicle — described as a red sedan, possibly a Toyota Camry — struck him as he attempted to pass. After the collision, the suspect got out

All southbound lanes of I-295 at Pritchard Road were closed due to a crash with injuries Thursday night. The crash was near the area where News4JAX saw several law enforcement vehicles earlier in the evening, blocking the right lane. Your Legal Resource After a Car AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is your trusted legal resource. Our personal injury attorneys are experienced in handling car accident cases and provide expert guidance every step of the

Photo: Charlotte County Public Safety Charlotte County emergency crews rescued a person trapped inside a car after a crash on Wednesday. According to Charlotte County Public Safety, crews responded to Bermont Road at around 4:16 p.m. after reports of a single-vehicle crash, with the vehicle’s occupant unable to exit the car. When crews arrived, they found the car on its side in the woods, resting against a tree. Crews used specialized rescue tools to safely remove the occupant from the

Photo: news4jax A man was fatally shot Wednesday over a fight during a basketball game at a park on Moncrief Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The suspected shooter has been taken into custody, JSO said. Police said they responded just before 6 p.m. Wednesday to a reported shooting on Moncrief Road north of Golfair Boulevard near the Clanzel Brown Community Center. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue took

All lanes on I-75 near Toledo Blade Boulevard and Kings Highway in Sarasota County reopened early Thursday morning following an overnight crash that caused hours-long closures. The crash was reported around 7:45 p.m. last night, and lanes remained closed until nearly 3 a.m. A Gulf Coast News crew on the scene said two vehicles were involved in the crash, and both were towed. At this time, it is unknown how the crash occurred. Legal Support for Car Accident Injury ClaimsCar