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Credit: FHP Dashcam video shows the moments a driver crashed into an Amazon tractor-trailer on I-75 in Hillsborough County. The Florida Highway Patrol says this happened after 7 p.m. Tuesday when two 18-year-old Wesley Chapel men were driving southbound in a BMW “operating in a reckless manner” in the inside lane. Troopers say the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to go into the outside center lane and hit the Amazon-branded vehicle. Video from a witness’s vehicle shows

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office said a Wimauma man was charged with the murder of a Bradenton woman on Friday. A witness told police that his acquaintance, 28-year-old Cesar Cortes, asked him for a ride to his ex-girlfriend’s Bradenton home on 26th Street West. At around 1:20 a.m. on Friday, while Cortes was in the home, the witness heard multiple gunshots and saw him flee the residence. The men then returned to their Wimauma homes, MCSO said. Around an hour

Police detained one person as they investigated reports of shots being fired near Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. Hollywood Police units responded to reports of shots fired near Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at Memorial Regional Hospital at around 7 p.m., Thursday. Detectives said they detained one person who had a gun outside of the hospital but have not determined if any shots were fired or if any crime was committed. 7News cameras captured a major police presence outside the hospital, officers

Photo by: fox13news The Brief A 16-year-old bicyclist was taken to the hospital after being hit by a car along Court Street in Clearwater Thursday afternoon, according to first responders.  What we know: The Clearwater Police Department and Clearwater Fire Rescue said they are currently at the scene of the crash, which happened just before 3 p.m. in the 1200 block of Court Street.  The teen was taken to Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg with life-threatening injuries, first responders

A major crash is causing delays for westbound drivers on SR-528 in Orlando. Law enforcement responded to the crash just before 7 a.m. on Friday near the SR-417 interchange. Drivers traveling westbound towards Narcoossee Rd and Orlando International Airport should expect delays. Legal Help After a Car Accident A car accident can change your life in an instant. From physical injuries to financial stress, the aftermath can be overwhelming. That’s where Ovadia Law Group comes in. Our experienced personal injury

A crash on I-95 South in Boca Raton is blocking lanes on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash on the express lane just before Exit 45, Glades Road, at 5:13 a.m. In the latest update at 5:23 a.m., officials said that all lanes have been closed. No injuries have been reported at this time. Why Car Accident Victims Trust Ovadia Law Group Car accident victims choose Ovadia Law Group because of our dedication, experience, and results. We understand how

Photo By: WTVC UPDATE: I-75 Northbound has one lane open. We are working to learn more about a crash that has currently closed I-75 Northbound near the I-24 split. Currently all lanes are blocked. We have reached out for more information. This is a developing story. What to Do After a Car Accident If you’ve been involved in a car accident, taking the right steps immediately can protect your health and legal rights. First, seek medical attention even if injuries

Traffic is backing up behind a crash in the southbound lanes of Interstate 275 on the Howard Frankland Bridge near Tampa. The crash happened at around 6:30 a.m. The incident is blocking the left lane and traffic has backed up to before Dale Mabry Hwy. Traffic appears to be flowing freely on the other Tampa Bay bridges. How Ovadia Law Group Builds Strong Car Accident Claims At Ovadia Law Group, we take a strategic and thorough approach to car accident

A major crash in Cape Coral has shut down lanes and caused heavy traffic delays on Friday morning. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers were called to the scene of a major crash shortly before 6 a.m. at the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Trafalgar Parkway. Gulf Coast News crews at the scene saw a truck that had crashed into a utility pole at the intersection. The crash shut down lanes of traffic and caused heavy delays,

 New details were revealed in a school bus crash that sent students and the driver to a local hospital in Okeechobee on Monday. According to the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office, emergency crews were dispatched Monday to a two-vehicle crash near NW 128th Avenue and Highway 70 West. Deputies say the crash involved an Okeechobee County School District bus and a small passenger car. The crash sent a total of eight students and the bus driver a local hospital for non-life threatening injuries,

A Hialeah man was arrested on an attempted murder charge on Wednesday after police said he attacked another man with a box cutter over the weekend. According to the Hialeah Police Department, the stabbing happened on Sunday evening at Las Margaritas Cafeteria. An HPD arrest report states that AP, 52, the victim and another person had been arguing at the cafeteria, located at 1385 Palm Ave., at around 9:15 p.m. When they stepped out of the restaurant, police said P

 A firefight turned deadly when a child and a dog were found dead after flames tore through a Margate home. Margate Fire, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs-Parkland and North Lauderdale Fire Rescue units responded to the 5500 block of Southwest Sixth Street on Thursday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the home, capturing flames and heavy smoke billowing from the back area of the home. A hole was seen on the roof. Fire crews were seen working in the back area where the