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According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 6:30 a.m., the 29-year-old pedestrian was running westbound in the center median near the 114-mile marker on I-10. Troopers reported that the pedestrian ran into the inside lane in front of the van. The driver of the van attempted to avoid hitting the pedestrian by swerving into the median. However, troopers said the driver was unable to avoid the pedestrian and struck him. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The Florida Highway

Photo by: WKMG ClickOrlando House also caught fire, but two people inside were not hurt, FHP said. Two people were killed after a speeding car hit a utility pole and crashed into a South Apopka home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the 2008 Honda Civic was traveling south on South Hawthorne Avenue when the driver, who was going above the posted speed limit, lost control. Troopers said the car ran off the right side of the road

The Ocala Police Department announced road closures due to a crash Saturday morning. Officers say the eastbound lanes on Northeast 14th St. are closed due to a crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist. Southbound Northeast 19th Ave. is also blocked at the intersection, according to the notice. Police advise drivers to use alternate routes and rive carefully. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA car accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide

A 40-year-old man from Hawthorne was killed and an 18-year-old from Interlachen is in critical condition after a crash early Saturday morning. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the wreck happened at 12:20 a.m. on County Road 2082, just west of Hawthorne. Troopers said the 18-year-old driver swerved over the lines on County Road 2082, hitting the 40-year-old’s car. The 40-year-old man was killed. The 18-year-old was taken to the hospital with critical injuries. Seeking Justice After a Car AccidentRecovering from

Photo by: Sinclair Broadcasting Group A man was struck and killed by a freight train Sunday morning, closing multiple crossings north of Vero Beach. Deputies with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office say they responded to the 77th Street railroad crossing just west of Old Dixie Highway around 7:20 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies say they located a man who had been hit by the train; he was pronounced dead at the scene. Officials say the length of the train is causing multiple

Photo by: SLCFD After hearing cries for help, fire crews breached a window to save a trapped resident and four dogs from a smoke-filled Port St. Lucie home early Sunday morning. Firefighters with the St. Lucie County Fire District say they responded to a home in Port St. Lucie at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday for reports of a structure ire. While en route, dispatch told crews the caller reported seeing smoke and hearing someone calling for help, per SLCFD. Upon arrival, firefighters

Photo: FDOT A crash with injuries on I-95 South in West Palm Beach is causing significant traffic delays on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just after Exit 76, Blue Heron Boulevard, at 7:34 a.m. In the latest update at 7:54 a.m. officials said that the four right lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve

A crash near the Palm Beach International Airport is causing traffic disruptions for drivers on Monday morning. Part of Perimeter Road is blocked off, with a fire truck and law enforcement officers on scene. Southbound drivers are being detoured along Australian Avenue near the airport. CBS12 crews at the scene observed a red car with significant rear-end damage and a white van with front-end damage, indicating a possible collision between the two vehicles. It’s unclear if anyone was injured, and

A vehicle fire on the southbound Turnpike in Indian River County has closed all lanes on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported the fire just before Mile Marker 177 at 6:44 a.m. In the latest update at 7:02 a.m. officials said that all lanes have been closed. 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 you file a personal injury claim and

Two dogs were rescued Sunday after a fire erupted inside an apartment unit in Plantation, first responders confirmed. According to the Plantation Fire Department, the fire was reported at the Omega Condos, in the 7300 block of Northwest 17th Street. Firefighters said crews responded to the scene and found heavy black smoke coming from a kitchen window. Neighbors told firefighters that two dogs were trapped inside the unit. First responders confirmed that the dogs, Trooper and Bowser, were found in the

Three people were hospitalized Monday morning following what appears to be a mental health crisis that led to an altercation between a woman and another woman and her teenage daughter, police said. According to Lauderhill police, the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. in the area of Inverrary Boulevard and Spanish Moss Terrace. Police said the suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, approached the teen at a bus stop, snatched her cellphone and then dragged the girl to

A Margate Police officer was rushed to the hospital after he was struck by a car during a street takeover, authorities said. According to Margate Police, the incident happened at the intersection of Northwest 29th Street and Banks Road, shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. Investigators said that officers went to the neighborhood after complaints of a street takeover. “You could hear them peeling out in the circles,” said area resident Fernando Menendez. “I kind of peeked through the window,