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– A man was found shot to death inside a garage of a Mandarin home Monday evening, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened around 5:30 p.m. at a home on Rustic Green Court, near Losco Road. The victim, who was identified as a middle-aged man, was found dead inside the garage, police said. “He was a good man, but even a better father,” the victim’s brother-in-law told News4JAX. “He showed me how I could be a cornerstone

Two people were hospitalized as a fire broke out at a mobile home on Breeze Drive in North Fort Myers Tuesday morning. The North Fort Myers Fire Control District confirmed this. This is in Suncoast Estates. The fire district said one person was airlifted and the other was taken through ground transportation. Gulf Coast News is at the scene, and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, EMS, fire trucks and Lee County Electric Cooperative (LCEC) are on scene. North Fort Myers

According to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office, 49-year-old Fredrick Burns III, from Avon Park, was arrested Sunday and charged with attempted murder after he stabbed his mother multiple times during an argument. Deputies said they responded to a home on West Lacey Street shortly after 8:30 a.m. after receiving a 911 call. They found the 66-year-old victim sitting outside, bleeding heavily from about 10 stab wounds, according to HCSO. She told deputies her son had attacked her. HCSO said the

A vehicle crash with minor injuries blocked the left lane of Interstate 75 southbound at mile marker 261 in Hillsborough County on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Troopers said the crash happened in the Tampa area, causing traffic delays as emergency responders worked at the scene. The road was clear as of 6:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. This is an ongoing investigation. Why Legal Help Matters After a Car Accident Car accidents can

First responders rushed to the scene of a pedestrian who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Miami-Dade County. It happened Monday evening in the area of Northwest 119th Street and 11th Avenue in North Miami. North Miami police units were observed along the north side of 119th Street. Witnesses told Local 10 News’ Terrell Forney that a dark-colored pickup truck that was observed at the scene was the vehicle that struck the pedestrian. The westbound lanes of 119th

Photo by: (News4Jax) A man was transported to a hospital Monday afternoon after he was shot multiple times outside his home in Northwest Jacksonville, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police said they were called to a home on W 25th Street just after 2 p.m. over reports of someone being shot. When they arrived at the scene, they found a man in his 30s suffering from several gunshot wounds. The man was transported to a hospital by Jacksonville Fire

Photo by: Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District Two boats caught fire in the 1100 block of Dixie Avenue in Lehigh Acres on Monday night. According to the Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District, the fire spread to debris in a yard and nearby brush when crews arrived. The fire has been put out. Fire officials said no injuries have been reported at this time, and the cause is under investigation. This is a developing story and will be

Photo by: Estero Fire Rescue A massive fire erupted in the Shadow Wood Community near Oakwilde Boulevard in Estero. According to Estero Fire Rescue, crews responded to the commercial structure fire at approximately 6 p.m. Heavy fire and a plume of smoke were seen coming from a maintenance building in the community. The large flames prompted fire crews from Bonita Springs, San Carlos Park, Iona-McGregor, and Bayshore to help Estero Fire Rescue. According to fire officials, despite the damage to

A semi-truck crash has left some destruction in a Lakeland neighborhood, knocking out the power. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of the semi-truck possibly had a medical episode, which led to the crash. The vehicle then took out a power pole and an above-ground pool before nearly hitting a house. Combee Road was expected to be closed for hours while Lakeland Electric installed a new power pole and power lines. Residents will be without electricity until

Photo by: Williston Fire Rescue No one was injured in an overnight apartment fire, according to Williston Fire Rescue officials. Crews from Williston, Levy County, and Bronson fire rescues responded to the fire at Arbor Apartments along Southwest 8th Street. Williston Fire Rescue officials said the blaze was contained to the kitchen area of an upstairs unit. Everyone was evacuated safely, and no one was hurt, officials said. Types of Compensation You May Claim Fire accidents often lead to significant

Lynn Haven police were investigating what appears to be an accident between a vehicle and a bicyclist Monday morning. It happened on Hwy 390 near Mowat Middle School. Lynn Haven police would not confirm any details. Our reporter on scene says the bicyclist was checked out by EMS and appears ok. The bike had a bent front wheel. NewsChannel 7 will continue to reach out to the Lynn Haven Police Department. Why Legal Help Matters After a Bicycle Accident Bicycle

Photo by: wsvn A day on the water turned dangerous when a boat erupted in flames off the coast of Hallandale Beach. Now, a good Samaritan is being hailed a hero for helping rescue one of two men on board. Speaking with 7News on Monday night, Judson Grosvenor said he spotted smoke not far from where he was on the water, Monday afternoon, and rushed to the rescue. “I hauled [expletive] over there and we were the first on scene,”