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A roofing dump truck traveling southbound on Interstate 75 overturned Friday after a tire blew out, spilling its load across the southbound lanes and the exit ramp to Pines Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. No injuries have been reported at this time. Authorities said three left lanes remained open, but the ramp to Pines Boulevard was closed as crews worked to clear the debris. Legal Help After a Truck Accident Injury Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and

Traffic on the Selmon Expressway has been backed up after a crash Friday. According to FL511, the crash occurred on the eastbound lanes of the expressway past 50th Street in Hillsborough County. The on-ramp left lane has been blocked, and two right lanes have been blocked as well. 8 On Your Side has reached out to the FHP for more information. Legal Help After a Car Accident Injury Car accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia

Photo by: wsvn Rescue crews have taken five people to the hospital following a violent multi-vehicle crash along Interstate 95 in Pembroke Park that shut down almost all southbound lanes in the middle of rush hour. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, seven vehicles were involved in the wreck that took place near Hallandale Beach Boulevard at around 7:15 a.m. on Friday. An aerial view of the wreck just after 10 a.m. shows a box truck and a sedan with

 The Florida Highway Patrol said a 27-year-old Port Richey man was killed in a crash in Bayonet Point on Thursday. It happened at around 4 p.m. near the intersection of US-19 and Beach Boulevard between a Nissan Altima and Yamaha motorcycle. The Nissan Altima, driven by an 85-year-old Hudson woman, was traveling northbound on US-19, and the motorcycle was traveling southbound. FHP said that, despite having a red light, the woman made a U-turn into the path of the motorcycle,

There will be an increased law-enforcement presence at Lake Weir High School on Friday after a man was found shot nearby, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies located the man while responding around 5:45 a.m. to the area of Oak Lane and Locust Pass Trail, the sheriff’s office said on social media. The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, the post states. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 352-732-9111. This is a

Photo by: wfla A St. Petersburg man said he is thankful his mom and nephews are safe after their home caught fire on Thursday morning. The St. Petersburg Fire Rescue said crews arrived at the home on 16th Avenue South and found heavy smoke coming from the roof. Crews quickly began working to bring the fire under control. St. Pete firefighters said the cause of the fire is under investigation. However, the family believes the blaze was caused by an

A disabled vehicle on I-95 South in West Palm Beach has closed an off-ramp on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported the vehicle is on the ramp to Exit 69B, Palm Beach International Airport at 7:04 a.m. In the latest update at 7:43 a.m., officials said that the off-ramp has been closed. No injuries have been reported at this time. Why You Need an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer After a car accident, many victims make the mistake of handling claims on

The Florida Highway Patrol said an 81-year-old woman was killed on Thursday when she was involved in a multi-car crash. The crash happened near the intersection of U.S. 98 and Spring lake Boulevard in Sebring at around 2:45 p.m. Three cars traveling west on U.S. 98 were lawfully stopped for traffic, FHP said. From front to back, the vehicles included a GMC, a Cadillac SUV towing a trailer, and a Honda sedan. A Ford pickup truck, also traveling west, failed

A Fort White woman, 69, was killed after being hit by a car while riding a motorcycle Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. It happened on County Road 778, a two-lane road east of Fort White.  An FHP report says the woman, on a three-wheeled Harley Davidson, was riding in the westbound lane behind a 2009 sedan driven by a Fort White 17-year-old boy. She attempted to pass the car on the left, FHP said, within a passing

Photo by: UC Breaking News A person is dead after a single-vehicle crash happened on Pine Island Road near Southwest 19th Avenue in Cape Coral early Friday morning. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, the driver left the road and hit a large utility pole. The driver was the only occupant and died on scene. How Ovadia Law Group Handles Car Accident Claims When you’re injured in a car accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming. At Ovadia Law Group,

 A fire broke out early Friday at a home in Osceola County, but few details were immediately known. The fire took place on Savannah Drive, off U.S. 192 near Poinciana Boulevard. Video shows the house was badly damaged, but fire officials have not released any details, including what caused the blaze or if anyone was injured. Check back for updates. Why You Need an Experienced Fire Accident Lawyer After a fire accident, many victims make the mistake of handling claims on

A man is wanted after deputies said he was caught beating, chasing and dragging a woman across Atlantic Avenue in Daytona Beach on Thursday. In a release, the sheriff’s office said a deputy saw the incident as it was happening and stepped in, but the man — identified as SGK — took off running. However, K also left behind his bag, revolver, methamphetamine and fentanyl, deputies added. Body-worn camera footage shows a deputy asking the woman where she was hurt.