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 New details revealed that a Belle Glade woman was struck with a large rock, which ultimately led to a deputy-involved shooting near an elementary school on Thursday. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), at about 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, deputies responded to an altercation at SW Avenue G Place in Belle Glade, which is near Glade View Elementary School. Upon deputies’ arrival, law enforcement learned that a woman was grabbing groceries out of her vehicle when she

– Highway 20 is blocked after a traffic crash in Bristol early Thursday. The crash happened on Highway 20 near County Road 12. The Florida Highway Patrol has reported injuries. News 13 will provide more information as it becomes available. The Importance of Acting Quickly After a Car AccidentTime is critical after a car accident. The sooner you seek legal help, the stronger your case can be. At Ovadia Law Group, our experienced car accident lawyers act fast to preserve

Photo by: wesh A 77-year-old is recovering after a car crashed into a home in Pine Hills over the weekend. Security camera video shows the moment a car slammed into this home on Blair Drive on Saturday. “If my dad would have been over just a few inches literally, he wouldn’t be with us here today,” said Kenyasha Flowers, the 77-year-old’s daughter. Kenyasha Flowers said she had just brought Father home from the hospital after he was discharged after surgery

Photo by: (Orlando Fire Department) Orlando firefighters were at a burning home early Thursday in the Richmond Heights neighborhood. Crews responded before 2:30 a.m. to the 1700 block of Flores Court, the Orlando Fire Department said on social media. The post included photos showing what firefighters said was a single bedroom fire. The crews made entry and quickly put the fire out, the post states. No injuries or extension of the fire were reported, firefighters said. The Red Cross is assisting

Two Miami police officers were transported to a local hospital Thursday morning by other officers after being shot in the city’s Allapattah neighborhood, authorities confirmed. According to police, the shooting happened around 7:45 a.m. in the area of Northwest 14th Avenue and 26th Street. “We received a gun detection report at the same location, somewhere in the middle of between 14th and 15th on 26th Street,” Miami Police Chief Manny Morales told reporters at the scene. “Units immediately respond. Upon

A crash on the northbound Turnpike in Palm Beach County has significantly backed up traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at Exit 93, Lake Worth Road, at 7:18 a.m. In the latest update at 7:21 a.m., officials said that the left lane has been blocked and traffic has been backed up to Mile Marker 90. No injuries have been reported at this time. How Ovadia Law Group Builds Strong Car Accident CasesAt Ovadia Law Group, we take

An argument Wednesday night between two men over a woman led to both of them exchanging gunfire, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office said. According to Detective Angel Rodriguez, the shooting occurred just after 9 p.m. at JL and Enid W. Demps Park, (formerly Goulds Park), located at 11350 SW 216th St. Rodriguez said deputies responded to the scene after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. He said they then discovered that two men had gotten into a verbal argument over a woman, which

An Ocala man with a prior battery conviction was arrested for allegedly attacking his wife inside their home after she refused to go to Chili’s for dinner. On Friday, October 3, the female victim contacted the Marion County Sheriff’s Office and advised that her husband, 56-year-old JSV, had battered her. The victim advised that V “got upset and began to yell” after she told him that she did not want to eat at Chili’s, according to the arrest report. V

A traffic crash has caused road blockage on Highway 231 and Highway 2301 early Thursday. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office said the length of closure is currently unknown. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling in the area. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer After a CrashA car accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. From physical injuries to financial stress, the aftermath is often overwhelming. That’s why hiring a skilled car accident lawyer is essential.

A crash on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is blocking lanes on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Exit 66, Forest Hill Boulevard, at 6:50 a.m. In the latest update at 6:58 a.m., officials said that the left three lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group for Your Car Accident CaseChoosing the right law firm can make or break your car accident case. At Ovadia Law

 A crash with injuries on I-95 South in Stuart is delaying traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at Kanner Highway at 6:54 a.m. In the latest update at 7:08 a.m., officials said that the left lane has been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentMany accident victims are unaware of their legal rights. In Florida, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income,

Photo by WJXT News4JAX A motorcyclist in his early 20s was killed in a crash Wednesday night on Jacksonville’s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO said the crash happened around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Town Center Parkway and Tropea Way. According to officials, the man was riding a Honda motorcycle westbound on Town Center Parkway, and a woman in her early 20s was driving an Audi eastbound. Police said the woman made a left turn to