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A man was airlifted to a hospital Tuesday afternoon after a shooting was reported in Miami Gardens, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials, paramedics responded to the 16800 block of Northwest 24th Court after receiving reports about a possible shooting. Paramedics confirmed that the man was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center. Miami Gardens police said the victim was shot in the chest and that witnesses saw multiple people “fleeing the scene

Deputies say a 47-year-old bicyclist died Monday night in Lake Worth Beach after being hit by a semi-truck in Lake Worth Beach. A traffic report with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) says that a bicyclist, on a bike missing a functional front lamp, was traveling westbound on 10th Avenue in Lake Worth Beach just before 10 p.m. on Monday. As the bicyclist, 47-year-old Carlos Vivar of Palm Springs, turned into a plaza on the 2400 block, a passing

Photo by: (FL 511) Crews were on the scene of a truck fire on I-295 South at New Kings Road in Jacksonville. A traffic camera in the area showed a charred pickup truck on the shoulder of I-295 South. As of 2 p.m., the incident was causing traffic backups on I-295 South, all the way to Dunn Avenue. The scene was later cleared. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group After a Fire Car Accident Fire car accidents are among the most

Flames engulfed a car and spread to a home on Judith Road in Bokeelia around 10 a.m. Tuesday, forcing homeowner Jack Rovaldia and his wife Jan to make a narrow escape. Rovaldia, a veteran of 36 years, said he is grateful he survived. Neighbor Jay Nygard recalled the scary scene. “I was sitting in my room working on the computer in the living room, and I saw a cop go zipping by, sit got my attention,” he said. “Then another

An 18-year-old was arrested after hitting a man with his vehicle and running over his head multiple times before driving off, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. JNJ was arrested Monday in connection with the Sept. 16 aggravated battery on Silver Star Road near Belco Drive. According to an affidavit for an arrest warrant, a witness told deputies that a man had walked between her car and a silver Dodge Dart, driven by J, when J turned the wheels

A Villager has been arrested on a drunk driving charge after a crash near the Morse Gate. ML, 66, who lives on the Historic Side of The Villages, was driving a Ford Mustang when he was involved in the two-vehicle crash at about 8 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of County Road 466 and Morse Boulevard, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A witness told deputies that L was northbound on Morse Boulevard when he

A 64-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle on Saturday, causing her to be thrown into the air before landing on the pavement, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. According to PBSO’s crash report, a 2009 Honda Pilot was traveling west on Lucerne Avenue when it came to a stop at the red traffic signal at the intersection of Dixie Highway. Around the same time, Karen Pietrillo was attempting to cross the intersection of Lucerne

Photo by WJXT News4JAX Firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire Tuesday morning in the Sweetwater neighborhood, according to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department. Crews were dispatched to a home around 6:50 a.m. on Fuegus Drive near Cartegena Court and Lane Avenue South. According to JFRD, two adults in their 60s were inside the home when the fire broke out. A man was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Red Cross assistance was requested. JFRD did

Firefighters responded to the scene of a house fire Tuesday morning in the Julington Creek area, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue. Around 7:18 a.m., first responders were called to a house fire on Linwood Loop. When units arrived, they found heavy fire showing from the back of the home, according to SJCFR. Around 7:45 a.m., SJCFR said the fire was under control and no injuries were reported. Firefighters said two cats were located during the search. One cat

 A 17-year-old was shot and killed Saturday in Rockledge, police said. The fatal shooting was reported in the 800 block of Ferndale Avenue, off Fiske Boulevard, southwest of U.S. 1 and State Road 520. Rockledge police said officers were called to a home and a teen victim was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center and later died. No other details about the victim, including their name and gender, have not been released. The shooting, which police said is believed to be isolated, is under

An alleged dispute between neighbors led to two men being shot and killed, a woman being held hostage for more than two hours, and a large law enforcement response in Port St. Lucie, according to police. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD), officers responded around 3:15 p.m. Monday to a shooting near SE Tropical Circle. Residents were asked to stay indoors as police investigated. The two men shot were from separate homes—one was found outside his house,

A vehicle fire on I-95 North in Stuart is blocking lanes on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported the fire at SR-76/Kenner Highway at 5:08 a.m. In the latest update at 5:37 a.m., officials said that the two left lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group for Your Car Accident CaseChoosing the right lawyer after a car accident can make all the difference. At Ovadia Law Group, we bring experience, dedication,