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Photo by: WEAR Authorities were on the scene of a crash involving a bicyclist in Pensacola on Thursday afternoon. The crash happened on Mobile Highway near the New Warrington Spur around 3:15 p.m. WEAR News contacted Florida Highway Patrol for more information. No details are available as of yet. This is a developing story. Why You Need a Lawyer After a Bicycle Accident After a bicycle accident, having a skilled personal injury lawyer can make a significant difference in your

A Pepsi Co. Buffalo Rock commercial vehicle ran a red light causing a crash in Escambia County Thursday afternoon. The commercial vehicle was traveling eastbound on West Nine Mile Road while approaching Navy Federal Way when the 40-year-old driver failed to stop at a red stop lamp. Continuing to drive, the man went through the intersection of W Nine Mile Road and Navy Federal Way crashing into multiple vehicles making a left turn around 2:45 p.m. Two people were injured

 A 49-year-old Pace woman was seriously injured after a pickup truck hit her while on a bike Thursday night. The crash happened on CR-197 and Church Street at 4:24 p.m. The victim was traveling on the Southbound shoulder of CR-197 when she crossed into the path of a blue Chevrolet pickup. She was hit from behind by the pickup truck. The impact threw her from the bike. She was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital for her injuries. Legal Help After

A minor was shot and killed by another minor at an Orlando park Thursday, prompting a lockdown and large law enforcement presence at a nearby high school. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office told NBC affiliate WESH the shooting happened at Vogt-Meloon Park, which is near Oak Ridge High School and the South Orlando YMCA. The suspect ran to the high school after the shooting, and was detained by a school resource deputy, according to authorities. Orange County Public Schools provided the following

Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-295 North at Pritchard Road on Jacksonville’s Westside Thursday evening. As of 6 p.m., all lanes were closed. A nearby traffic camera showed what appeared to be dirt or a brown substance covering the roadway. Lanes reopened around 6:10 p.m. Legal Help After a Car Accident A car accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. From physical injuries to financial stress, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Ovadia Law

Photo by: mypanhadle The DeFuniak Springs Fire Dept. responded to a flipped pick-up truck on Wednesday night.  According to a Facebook post, at around 11:30 p.m., the DeFuniak Springs Fire Department received a call for assistance from the Liberty Fire District. Firefighters from the two departments reportedly assessed the situation and worked to free the person while ensuring their safety, as well as provided them with necessary medical attention. The Defuniak Springs Fire Dept. said, “In these challenging moments, we are

A Daytona Beach Police Department officer was arrested for driving under the influence Wednesday, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they received reports of a truck driving recklessly across the road. Upon arriving at the scene, they found the vehicle on a curb with its front end smashed into a light pole. The driver was later identified as officer EL, who has been with the Daytona Beach Police Department since May 13, 2018. Deputies began conducting a

Photo by: (WPLG) An individual has been detained after a shooting occurred Thursday afternoon at a condominium complex on Hollywood Beach, police said. According to the Hollywood Police Department, officers responded to reports of shots fired just after 3:30 p.m. at the Sea Air Towers, located at 3725 South Ocean Dr. Upon arrival, HPD officers said they found a person who was conscious and suffering from a possible gunshot wound. The victim was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital and is

 A pepper spray incident inside a classroom at Blanche Ely High School sent 12 students to the hospital, according to officials. Pompano Beach Fire Rescue officials said crews responded around noon on Thursday after pepper spray was discharged during an argument between two students. Twelve students were transported to Broward Health North, all in stable condition. Students said a fight nearly broke out when one girl pulled out pepper spray. “They was finna jump her so she pepper sprayed them,”

A tractor-trailer caught fire on Thursday on the Howard Frankland Bridge just inside of Pinellas County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at 10:30 a.m., garbage being hauled by a tractor-trailer started smoldering near the 34 marker heading north on the Howard Frankland Bridge. The driver was uninjured and able to separate the tractor from the trailer as fire crews worked to extinguish the fire. Drivers should expect delays and plan accordingly. Legal Support After a Truck Accident Truck accidents

A woman pushing a baby stroller full of personal belongings was hit and killed by a car in Arcadia on Thursday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a car carrying five people was traveling north on the outside lane of U.S. 17, just south of Northeast Nat Avenue. A 42-year-old woman pushing a baby stroller filled with personal items was crossing the U.S. 17 northbound lanes and entered the path of the car, the FHP said. The car crashed into

Authorities are investigating after they said a man struck a woman with a machete and then fled into a wooded area in southwest Miami-Dade Wednesday night. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. in the area of 137th Avenue and Southwest 8th Street. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office officials said the man and woman were involved in a verbal altercation that escalated when the man pulled out a machete and struck the woman with the backside. The woman wasn’t stabbed or lacerated but