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A 16-year-old driver was speeding more than 45 mph over the limit when he lost control of a Mercedes-Benz in Pompano Beach, causing a crash that killed him and a classmate and left three other teens injured, according to a newly released report from the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Investigators said J.V. was driving at about 80 mph — roughly 45 mph over the posted 35 mph speed limit — when he lost control and collided with multiple vehicles on West Copans

A log truck collided with a small brick building in Escambia County on Tuesday morning. Officials say the incident occurred at 7:29 a.m. at 106 South Highway 29, just south of Muscogee Road. The building, owned by Al Gulf Coast RR LLC, was unoccupied at the time of the crash. Emergency responders from Escambia County Fire Rescue and EMS arrived to find an 18-wheel log truck had crashed into the building, with its trailer blocking a train track. CSX was

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash on Monday morning. According to a news release, the incident happened just before 11:30 a.m., on State Road 20 and NW J&S Lane. FHP officials said an 81-year-old Panama City man was traveling eastbound on State Road 20 when he exited the roadway onto the south shoulder before overturning. A 51-year-old man from Panama City was a passenger in the vehicle, according to FHP officials. The SUV came to a controlled

A person was shot and killed Monday night in Cocoa, police said. The fatal shooting happened near Oak Meadows apartments off Clearlake Road between I-95 and U.S. 1. Cocoa police described the victim as a male and said one person has been detained. Police said they were informed about the shooting when the hospital contacted them about the victim. No other details, including the name and age of the victim, have been released. Compassionate Representation for Shooting VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we

A 15-year-old boy who was found shot in Margate late Monday was rushed to the hospital, according to police. The teen was shot at the intersection of Rock Island Road and Forest Boulevard, authorities said. The victim was taken to Broward General Hospital, “where he was alert and taken into surgery.” Police are working to determine why the minor was shot. No other information was immediately available. Seeking Justice After a Shooting InjuryRecovering from a shooting injury is never easy,

A 61-year-old woman was struck and killed on Monday while crossing the street in Hialeah, according to police. Video captured the fatal crash at East 4th Avenue and 49th Street. The footage showed how a black Cadillac Escalade was stopped in the crosswalk and waiting to make a right turn as the victim started to cross the street. When the woman was in front of the Escalade, the driver turned and hit her, the video showed. Then, the video showed

A deadly crash in Vero Beach is blocking lanes on Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reported the crash at 18th Avenue Southwest and Oslo Road at 5:21 a.m. According to FHP, they arrived at the scene at 5:39 a.m., where one fatality had been reported. Officials said that there is a roadblock. Seeking Justice After a Car AccidentRecovering from a car accident injury is challenging, but Ovadia Law Group is here to help you seek justice. Our personal

Crews in Margate had their hands full with a house that erupted in flames. Margate Fire Rescue responded to the area of Southwest 10th Court and 51st Avenue on Monday. Fire crews extinguished the flames quickly and nobody was hurt. Understanding Your Rights After a Fire InjuryIf you’ve been injured in a fire accident, knowing your legal rights is essential. Ovadia Law Group specializes in personal injury cases and provides expert guidance to victims of fire-related incidents. Our attorneys are

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews took down a fire inside a unit of a high rise in North Bay Village. Officials say the fire broke out inside the high rise located on the 7600 block of East Treasure Drive just after 7 p.m. Residents were evacuated from the building. MDFR determined this was an electrical fire on the 17th floor, which resulted in some smoke and water damage. Nobody was hurt. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can lead

The Daytona Beach Police Department said a woman was tragically killed in her home last week in what appeared to be a violent dog attack. Police responded to the home at around 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 11, after the victim’s boyfriend became worried after not being able to reach her. She wasn’t answering the phone, and when he arrived at her home, he found her unresponsive on the floor. He called the police, and upon arrival, officers found the

The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in Spring Hill. Deputies responded to a shooting at the 10000 block of Fordham Street around 6 a.m. Tuesday. HCSO received a call about 15-20 gunshots being fired in the area, with people in the street. Sheriff Al Nienhuis said a person who lived in the area went over to a neighbor’s house and was in the front yard. The homeowner, who initially did not recognize the person, grabbed his firearm

An 80-year-old woman from Palm Coast died Monday afternoon after her vehicle ran off the roadway and crashed into several trees in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the woman was heading south on Belle Terre Boulevard as a van was heading north on the same roadway around 3 p.m. As the 80-year-old woman was driving, FHP says her vehicle veered left, and cut off incoming vehicles, including the van heading north on Belle Terre Boulevard,