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A 20-year-old Crestview woman was arrested after allegedly striking an officer with a hammer on Friday. Members of the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and Crestview Police Department were conducting a lawful investigation at 129 Adkinson Drive in Crestview when V.K arrived on the scene, according to the report. The report states that officers were in uniform and using their parked patrol vehicles for cover when K allegedly threw a cell phone and then a large hammer at the officers in

Monday, at 2:57 p.m., Charlotte County Fire and EMS responded to a reported structure fire on the corner of Airport Road and Cooper Street. When crews arrived at the scene, the outside of a barn was on fire just 20 feet away from a nearby home. The fire crew swiftly contained and extinguished the fire, preventing any further spread. The City of Punta Gorda Fire Department also assisted at the scene. The cause of the structure fire is still under

A vehicle caught fire on Interstate 4 in the eastbound lanes Monday afternoon near the Florida Turnpike in Orlando. Firefighters were able to put out the flames; no injuries or medical transports were reported at the scene. Drone footage showed heavy, dark plumes of smoke coming from the vehicle. It’s unclear what started the fire. No injuries reported. Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide strong legal representation for victims of car accidents. Our personal injury

Photo: Autumn Dancy A driver collided with a guardrail while traveling on I-75 northbound, Ocala Fire Rescue officials say. Firefighters responded to the scene around 3:22 p.m. after callers reported the crash near Southwest 20th Street. First responders discovered one person trapped inside the car and used rescue tools to remove them. The driver was then taken to the hospital. The I-75 north lanes were closed for about 20 minutes while rescue crews responded to the crash. Recovering After a

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