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One person was injured after attempting to cross railroad tracks and climb between two parked train cars on Tuesday. The spokesperson for the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) said the incident happened at around 3:30 p.m. near 21st Street and A E Isaacs Avenue. Officers reported that the person tried to navigate between two stationary train cars when the train unexpectedly began to move. The person sustained injuries during the attempt and was transported to a nearby hospital shortly

Months after a fiery Delray Beach crash killed four Ohio residents, deputies arrested a 20-year-old Auburndale woman accused of causing it. The suspect, 20-year-old JMS of Auburndale, was booked into Palm Beach County Jail on Tuesday. According to previous reports, just before 9 p.m. on April 21, firefighters were dispatched to South Military Trail south of the intersection of Champion Boulevard after they had received reports of a vehicle crash that ended with one of the cars, carrying four passengers from

Photo by: wsvn Fire crews got the upper hand on an apartment fire in Doral. Flames broke out on the sixth floor unit at the complex located at Northwest 41st Street and 94th Avenue. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded and evacuated residents as they tackled the flames. Firefighters quickly contained the flames. No injuries were reported. The cause is not yet known. Why Legal Representation Matters Insurance companies often use tactics to reduce payouts after a fire accident. That’s why

A 19-year-old University of West Florida softball player died in a crash this past weekend in Gadsden County. UWF posted this message Tuesday afternoon in remembrance of Cloey Criggall: We are deeply saddened to share that we have lost a fellow Argonaut, Cloey Criggall, this past weekend. Cloey joined our softball program this fall and was a beloved teammate who will be greatly missed. We send our thoughts and prayers to her family, friends, teammates and all who knew her.

photo by: WEAR A fire damaged a home in Escambia County Tuesday evening. Fire crews arrived on Perdido Street and Old Corry Field Road around 5:40 p.m. The county says everyone inside the home was able to make it out safely. The scene is still active, according to the county. The extent of damage is unknown at this time. How Ovadia Law Group Maximizes Your Compensation Fire accidents can lead to overwhelming financial burdens, including hospital bills and property loss.

A plane caught on fire Tuesday night at the Avon Park Executive Airport. The Highlands County Fire Rescue responded to an airplane fire around 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. HCFR assisted the Avon Park Fire Department with the aircraft fire. The cause of the fire is being investigated. Take Action After a Plane Accident After a plane accident, victims often face overwhelming medical bills and long-term recovery challenges. Acting quickly is crucial to protect your rights and preserve evidence. At Ovadia Law

 A white SUV caught fire early Sunday evening at the Gate gas station on Emerson Street near Philips Highway in Jacksonville, causing panic among nearby witnesses who feared a massive explosion. Tiffany Parker, who recorded the scene from across the street, described hearing popping noises as the car’s windows shattered and the fire grew larger. “There was fear. People were screaming…Everyone was worried about the workers at the gas station and at Wendy’s,” Parker said. Another witness, closer to the

 A woman died in a head-on crash Tuesday night in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the crash happened around 11:10 p.m. on State Road 47. According to officials, a 23-year-old man driving north and a 33-year-old woman driving south crashed head-on. The 33-year-old woman, from Fort White, died at the scene. The 23-year-old man, from Lake City, was transported to a hospital with critical injuries, according to the FHP crash report. FHP is investigating the

A fatal crash in Lee County is under investigation on Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a deadly crash occurred on US-41, north of Constitution Boulevard at South Tamiami Trail. FHP said that an unknown vehicle, or possibly two, hit an adult pedestrian on the travel lanes of northbound US-41. The pedestrian was transported to a hospital, but later pronounced dead, FHP said. Roadways were blocked for multiple hours following the crash, but have since reopened. FHP is

Courtesy: Pasco County Fire Rescue The Brief As cold temperatures continue across Florida, Pasco County Fire Rescue is reminding people to heat their homes safely after a fire broke out at a Spring Hill home on Tuesday morning. The homeowner told investigators that he was tending to a fire in his wood-burning fireplace on Monday night and made sure it was out before bed. Around 2 a.m. he woke up and saw a glow coming from the ceiling near the fireplace chimney’s

A Miramar Beach woman has died after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 98 in Walton County on Monday evening. It happened shortly before 5:30 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a van with three women was traveling east on U.S. Hwy 98 while a 57-year-old woman driving an SUV was traveling west. Troopers said the driver of the van attempted to turn left onto a private drive near 12282 U.S. Hwy 98 when the driver of the SUV

A man jumped out of the driver’s seat of a moving vehicle on Highway 79 in Washington County with three children in the car, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to a 911 call made by a young girl traveling with her parents on Monday. The child told WCSO they were fighting while driving down the road, and provided a description of their vehicle before the call was disconnected. WCSO responded to the area and found a