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Two people are in custody after a hit-and-run crash in Hendry County on Wednesday. According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, deputies are on the scene of an active hit-and-run crash investigation that occurred at the exit ramp in the area of State Road 80 and southbound U.S. Route 27. No injuries have been reported, HCSO said. HCSO said that while there are no roadblocks in the area, drivers should use caution when driving through the area. The outside lane

A Sumterville woman was arrested for battery after hitting a medical staff member on the back several times at LifeStream Behavioral Center in Leesburg. An officer responded to LifeStream, located at 2020 Tally Rd., regarding 22-year-old KR hitting a medical staff member on her back around 1:25 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. The staff member explained that R had asked her to get coloring markers. She handed them to R, who then put the basket on the

A deadly crash early Wednesday morning shut down a stretch of Australian Avenue in Riviera Beach after a collision involving two cars and a scooter left one person dead. The Riviera Beach Police Department (RBPD) said the northbound lanes of Australian Avenue between the 200 and 400 blocks were closed for several hours as investigators worked the scene after a crash at 6:30 a.m. Police said the driver of the scooter was taken to a nearby hospital where they later

UPDATE 7:30AM The Florida Highway Patrol said one person has died following a hit and run traffic crash, Wednesday morning.Troopers said the crash happened at US-41, north of Constitution Boulevard, in Fort Myers. Investigators are looking for an unknown car – possibly two – that hit an adult on the travel lanes ofnorthbound US 41. That person was transported to an area hospital and later pronounced deceased. Anyone with information regarding this crash is asked to contact Crimestoppers or FHP.

Law enforcement officials responded to a deadly ATV crash in Hawthorne early Wednesday morning. Putnam County Sheriff’s deputies say the crash happened at the intersection of State Road 20 and Lake Shore Drive. They say two people were on the ATV when it flipped over and crash. One passenger died at the scene while the other was taken to a nearby trauma hospital. This is an ongoing investigation. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group After an ATV Accident ATV accidents can

UPDATE: Early Wednesday morning, Springfield police department responded to a home in the 400 block of School Ave. after a report from an out-of-town relative saying at least one person at the house had been shot. Law enforcement said after forcing their way into the home, they found a woman with multiple gunshot wounds and a man who had died from what police said was “an apparent self-inflicted” gunshot wound. The woman was taken to the hospital in critical condition. We’re

One person is dead after a car became submerged in a pond in LaBelle on Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers responded to reports of a vehicle in a pond at 475 Evans Road in LaBelle around 1:12 a.m. The FHP said troopers located the reported vehicle submerged in a pond and also found a 66-year-old man in the pond. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, the FHP said. The crash remains under investigation, according

UPDATE: Florida Highway Patrol said the person who died was a 69-year-old woman. They said the crash happened because one driver was trying to pass slower traffic by going into the opposite-traffic lane. ORIGINAL:The Collier County Sheriff’s Office reports one person is dead in a crash, Wednesday morning. They said it happened around 5:48 a.m. Two vehicles are involved, according to CCSO. One person is declared dead, and two others have minor injuries, according to deputies. As of 7:00 a.m.,

Photo by: WPTV Palmetto Park Road in Boca Raton is shut down in both directions between Military Trail and I-95 due to a vehicle versus train incident, according to police. Officials told WPTV that one person is being treated and that the tracks are also shut down. This is a developing story. Take Action After a Train Accident After a train accident, victims often face overwhelming medical bills and long-term recovery challenges. Acting quickly is crucial to protect your rights

The Panama City Police Department reported gunfire on Jenks Avenue on Tuesday evening. PCPD has shut down Jenks Avenue between 9th and 11th street as of 8 p.m. Authorities on scene told News 13, there were shots fired, and they were currently looking for an individual. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. If you have any information about this incident, submit a Tip to Crime Stoppers here. Understanding Your Rights After a Shooting Accident Victims of

One man is dead following a crash in Levy County on Tuesday afternoon. A woman suffered serious injuries, and a two-year-old girl is listed in critical condition. State troopers say the 23-year-old man was driving an SUV north on US 27 near the intersection of Northwest 10th Avenue in Chiefland when he went off the road, causing the SUV to flip. This happened around 4:30 p.m. The man was thrown out of the vehicle and killed. The 24-year-old woman and

 A deadly vehicle crash backed up traffic and blocked a right lane on Florida’s Turnpike South in Indian River County on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). According to Florida 511, the crash was before Mile Marker 176 and was causing traffic to be backed up before Mile Marker 179. A road ranger was on the scene, and travelers are advised to either move over or slow down, Florida 511 says. Photos from 511 showed a semi-truck on