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A vehicle carrying a boat burst into flames, causing two other vehicles near the blaze to catch fire on Wednesday. According to the West Palm Beach Fire Department, the fire happened on Churchill road. Firefighters say the car carrying the boat caught fire and two vehicles that were near it also became ablaze. Photos and video from the scene show a smokey street and multiple fire engines at the scene. Firefighters say the fire is out and that there were

Photo: (MCFR) A semi-truck carrying tires was heavily damaged after crashing into a bridge on the Florida Turnpike. According to Martin County Fire Rescue, both the northbound and southbound lanes of the Turnpike were closed after the semi-truck struck a bridge. The crash prompted a response from Martin County Fire Rescue and the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. The driver suffered minor injuries and refused transport to a hospital. Firefighters said a more detailed inspection found minor cracking on one of

A late-night crash in Escambia County left a 42-year-old bicyclist from Pace dead on Tuesday after an SUV struck him, according to FHP. Troopers say the crash happened at about 11:45 p.m. on North W. Street north of Lenox Parkway. An SUV was traveling south in the southbound outside lane when it came up behind a bicyclist who was also traveling south in the same lane, according to FHP. Troopers say the driver, a 45-year-old Pensacola man, failed to observe

A 25-year-old Pensacola bicyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning in Escambia County. It happened between 2:30 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of N W Street and W Mallory Street. FHP says an unknown vehicle was traveling southbound on N W Street when it hit the bicyclist, who was traveling northbound. The vehicle then fled the scene. The bicyclist was pronounced dead at Baptist Hospital. Legal Help After a Bicycle Accident InjuryBicycle accidents can result

Photo: WEAR Two people were killed in a crash in Escambia County Wednesday morning. It happened around 6:10 a.m. on Barrancas Avenue near Weis Lane. Troopers say the car “failed to maintain its lane while negotiating a left-hand curve,” left the road and struck a concrete median divider and a tree before overturning. The 49-year-old driver and his 26-year-old son — both from Pensacola — were pronounced dead on scene. No further details have been released. An investigation is ongoing.

A months-long investigation has resulted in the arrest of a Florida woman who authorities said tried to blame a baby’s multiple broken bones on other people. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday arrested M, 23, of San Mateo, on first-degree felony charges for child abuse. Deputies said the case spanned multiple counties and took months to investigate due to “numerous conflicting statements.” It all began in November 2025 when M took the baby, who was less than 1 year

A car driven by a 15-year-old plowed into a Pinellas County home Tuesday night. The homeowners were inside the residence when the collision happened and say they are thankful no one was seriously injured. “We heard squealing, screeching, just chaos, and all of a sudden, I put my arm around her back. I was like, run, run, run! We went to the north part of the house, and that’s when all the collisions happened,” P, the owner of the house

UPDATE: Walton County Sheriff’s Office says lanes have reopened. A crash on Highway 98 near North Orange Street in Inlet Beach has shut down the westbound lanes. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is on scene; multiple vehicles are involved. Drivers should use extreme caution and expect heavy delays. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia Law Group helps victims understand their legal rights and options. Our

Two men and a woman were found fatally stabbed early Thursday morning in a neighborhood in the Normandy Estates area of Jacksonville’s Westside, police said. Lt. S with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit said officers responded just before 4 a.m. to Exodus Way after reports that someone had been stabbed. S said the officers found a man suffering from a potential stab wound, and paramedics rushed him to a hospital, where he died. S said officers kept looking around

Photo: Gulf Coast News A car crashed into a tree in the median on Three Oaks Parkway in Estero on Thursday morning. A Gulf Coast News crew on the scene saw the car had crashed into a tree just south of Williams Road. A deputy on the scene was not able to disclose if anyone was injured in the crash at this time. A tow truck is on scene to remove the car. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep

Photo: FL511 A multi-vehicle crash with injuries on I-295 between mile marker 38 and Pulaski Road had all northbound lanes blocked on Tuesday. A nearby traffic camera showed what appeared to be a dump truck and a damaged pickup truck in the right lane. According to FL511, all lanes were blocked around 3:18 p.m. They have since reopened. Your Legal Resource After a Car AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is your trusted legal resource.

A 63-year-old Ocala landlord was arrested after he allegedly kicked his roommate, leaving her with a broken rib and punctured lung. On Thursday, May 21, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a home located on NE 57th Street in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with a female victim at a neighbor’s house who claimed that her landlord, identified as F, had battered her. The report noted that while F was her landlord, the