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The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a motorcycle crash in Gulf County on Sunday. According to a news release, a vehicle was traveling northbound on County Road 5 when it crossed the center line and traveled off the roadway. The vehicle then overturned and came to a final rest on the west shoulder of CR 5, troopers said. Troopers confirmed both the driver and passenger were unseated from the motorcycle. Troopers said the driver was 56 year old man who

The Ocala Police DepartmeThe Ocala Police Department is conducting an investigation after two officers fired their guns outside a local diner following a vehicle pursuit Sunday morning. According to OPD, the pursuit began on Sunday morning in the 1800 block of NE 14th Street, and it came to an end at Darryl’s Diner located at 5125 E Silver Springs Boulevard. In the diner’s parking lot, OPD stated that the “actions of the driver and vehicle” prompted two officers to “use

A fatal crash in Hernando County left two dead on Sunday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Just before noon, a 22-year-old Brooksville woman driving a Honda Accord was traveling southbound on Daly Road when she entered the path of a Harley Davidson motorcycle driven by a 70-year-old Homosassa man. The two vehicles collided at the intersection of Daly Road and Lake Lindsey Road. Both drivers were found fatally injured on the scene, FHP said. The investigation is ongoing. At

Six people were taken to the hospital following a multi-vehicle crash in Polk County on Sunday. The crash occurred on Alturas Babson Park Cutoff Road near US 27. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said at least two vehicles were involved. Three of the individuals were taken by ambulance, while three more were taken by helicopter. At least one of the victims appeared to have suffered serious bodily injuries, the sheriff’s office said. This is a developing story. Car accidents can

 Southwest Highway 484 is currently closed between Highway 200 and SW 128th Ave. as a result of a fatal crash in Marion County. The Florida Highway Patrol is currently investigating, according to officials from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. It is unsure when the highway will reopen. When you’ve been injured in a car accident, time is of the essence. Evidence can disappear, memories can fade, and the clock starts ticking on your ability to file a claim. Ovadia Law

Photo by:  ClickOrlando A semitruck was fully engulfed in flames Monday morning on State Road 528 in Brevard County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The fire happened in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 47. The semitruck fire initially shut down all eastbound lanes but they have since reopened. However, troopers said intermittent lane closures may occur while debris is being removed. Cameras in the area show traffic backed up at least a mile. No other details, including what led

Photo by: WESH A rollover crash has shut down a part of Chickasaw Trail in Orange County. The Florida Highway Patrol says it happened around 4:30 a.m. Friday at Curry Ford Road. Some of the southbound lanes are blocked along Chickasaw Trail. Drivers can use Goldenrod Road as a detour. FHP says injuries were reported in the crash. This is a developing story. Insurance companies often prioritize their profits over your well-being, making it difficult to receive fair compensation after

Photo by: PSLPD Port St. Lucie Police are conducting a homicide investigation on the death of a 53-year-old motorcyclist who was shot multiple times while driving. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) stated that at around 1 a.m. on Sunday, they responded to the intersection of Southwest California Boulevard and Southwest Greenan Lane regarding a single-vehicle motorcycle crash. When officers arrived on the scene, they reported finding a motorcycle lying on the roadway and a man with life-threatening injuries

 A 21-year-old man has been accused of stabbing and killing an acquaintance in Lake Worth. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) reported that on Saturday at around 7:15 p.m., deputies had responded to the 6100 block of Oak Royal Drive in regards to a stabbing. Upon arrival, deputies reported finding an adult man dead inside the home. Officials stated after an investigation, they determined Moslet Elmeus, who allegedly knows the victim, stabbed and killed him. Elmeus was located nearby

A crash in West Palm Beach on Friday night claimed the life of a 19-year-old driving an off-road bike. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) stated that on Friday at around 8:20 p.m., a teenage boy on a dirt bike was traveling northbound on Military Trail from Belvedere Road near the 1100 block, an area without much street lighting. Officials stated that a 2013 Toyota Corolla driven by a 32-year-old man from West Palm Beach was traveling southbound on

A man was arrested after an argument ended with him running over the mother of his child with a pickup truck in Pompano Beach, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Disturbing video showed the moment deputies said Edwin Amaya, 32, struck Brenda Hernandez Amaya, 29, with his Ford F-250 on Saturday night. Broward Sheriff’s detectives said the two had gotten into an argument over their shared child near 130 S.W. Eighth Street before Edwin Amaya got into his truck and

A 22-year-old man from Land O’ Lakes tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident on Sunday at around 11:10 am. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was riding his Kawasaki motorcycle eastbound on Bell Lake Road when he lost control west of Collier Parkway. The motorcycle struck a curb and then collided with a concrete pole. The rider suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. Motorcycle accidents can result