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Photo: Florida Department of Transportation A major crash shut down all northbound lanes of I-275 in St. Petersburg on Sunday morning. Responding agencies have not released any information about the circumstances around the crash or the condition of any injured drivers or passengers. Nearby traffic camera shows at least two cars involved, one of which is lying on the metal divider. Southbound lanes, while unaffected by the crash, were also backed up for a few hours. The crash happened at

A 20-year-old college student returning home for Mother’s Day was seriously injured in a crash on Saturday after one of his car’s tires blew off, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The man was traveling west on State Route 570 (Polk Parkway) at around 12:45 p.m. and was approaching the Braddock Road overpass when the front right tire of his Toyota Camry blew out. FHP said his car, which was in the inside lane, veered right across the outside lane and

Two people are dead and 1 injured after a mobile home caught on fire in Largo early Monday morning. Largo Fire Rescue responded to a mobile home fire at 14099 S. Belcher Road at the Westgate Mobile Home Park just after 2:20 a.m. According to LFR, three people were inside the home at the time of the fire. A man was located when crews arrived and was taken to a nearby hospital. The condition of his injuries is unknown. LFR

Photo: FL511 A tractor-trailer overturned on Interstate 95 South near Church Street, blocking the left lane before all lanes were reopened, based on views from FL511 traffic cameras. Emergency personnel from JSO and JFRD appeared to be on scene earlier this afternoon, based on camera footage. According to JFRD, their response to this incident is in relation to a fuel leak. This story will be updated as more information becomes available. Legal Help After a Truck Accident InjuryTruck accidents can

Photo: WJXT A 36-year-old man from Palatka has been identified as the driver who plowed a pick-up truck into the crowd at a block party, injuring multiple bystanders and damaging several vehicles, including a patrol car, the Palatka Police Department said. Police said Lazayeus Bartley will be charged with two counts of aggravated battery and one count of aggravated fleeing and eluding with injuries. They said the incident is still under investigation and more charges could be added. The incident,

Photo: Florida Department of Transportation A semi-truck caught fire early Monday morning on Heckscher Drive eastbound near Interstate 295; one lane is open. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is on scene. The fire was reported around 6:30 a.m., and drivers should expect major traffic delays while crews work to clear the roadway. It’s not yet clear what caused the fire or whether anyone was injured. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and use alternate routes until the scene is cleared.

Photo:  UC Breaking News A 56-year-old Port Charlotte man died Friday night in a crash on Veterans Boulevard near Wylam Drive, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened when the man, driving a Toyota Sienna minivan westbound in the right lane of Veterans Boulevard, abruptly veered left for unknown reasons. His vehicle crossed the grass median and entered the eastbound lanes, sideswiping a Honda Passport SUV and a guardrail. After the initial collision, the minivan veered back into

A crash on State Road 29 at Oil Well Road in Immokalee has resulted in a roadblock. The Florida Highway Patrol’s traffic map shows the crash happened early Saturday morning, close to 4:30 a.m. According to FHP, the crash does involve injuries. The crash is affecting both northbound and southbound lanes on State Road 29. Authorities have advised caution for drivers navigating the area. Gulf Coast News reached out to FHP for more information. Count on us to update you

A crash on I-75 in Collier County is blocking the right lane of traffic near mile marker 66. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, a driver crashed into a guard rail. No injuries were reported. Traffic cameras show back ups on northbound lanes. Collier County Sheriff’s Deputies are responding. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide strong legal representation for victims of car accidents. Our personal

A Port Charlotte man and a Naples man were injured in a four-vehicle crash that killed two other people on Alligator Alley in Broward County early Sunday morning. According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2001 Van Hool bus driven by a 75-year-old man from Doral was stopped on the outside lane of southbound I-75 at mile marker 26. It was disabled, and the driver was standing outside of the bus. A 2024 Toyota Rav4, being

Photo: UC Breaking Fort Myers Police are investigating after a car crashed into the veteran’s memorial monument along McGregor Boulevard and Colonial Boulevard under the Midpoint Bridge. Gulf Coast News has reached to the Fort Myers Police department for more information about this crash. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated. Personal Injury Claims for Car Accident VictimsCar accidents often result in serious injuries that require long-term care and legal action. Ovadia Law Group is here to help

Photo: UC Breaking Fire officials state a candle sparked a fire in a Fort Myers mobile home, displacing occupants and causing minor damage to a nearby structure. A mobile home fire caused by a candle displaced residents at 3697 Unique Circle in Fort Myers, Florida, at 10:22 p.m. last night, according to the San Carlos Park Fire Department. Engine 59 arrived to find the mobile home fully engulfed in flames. Crews from San Carlos Park and Estero Fire Rescue worked