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St. Petersburg police say they charged a man for a hit-and-run that left him screaming for help after he crashed multiple times. Officers said JT, 28, was driving on Sunday in a 2012 Dodge Ram truck on First Avenue North when he crashed into cars that were stopped at the light at the 16th Street North intersection. Those cars were pushed into other vehicles, and one person suffered minor injuries, according to a news release.  Police said T then drove

A man was struck in the buttocks by a bullet Thursday night when someone pulled out a handgun and started firing during an argument, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The shooting was reported around 9 p.m. on Moncrief Road, a couple of blocks southeast of Edgewood Avenue West. Investigators said the man was involved in an argument when the person he was arguing with pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots at him. He was struck once in his

Photo by: (RBPD) Mere seconds after a Brightline train passed by, a three-vehicle crash occurred at the tracks near Blue Heron Boulevard, prompting law enforcement’s response. According to the Riviera Beach Police Department (RBPD), a little after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, a white SUV on President Barack Obama Boulevard attempted to make a left turn on Blue Hero Boulevard. The SUV crossed the path of a car that was traveling northbound, causing it to slightly T-bone the SUV. Traffic camera video

Residents were evacuated from their apartment building after fierce flames swept through the third floor. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the area of Northeast 12th Avenue and 138th Street, Thursday night. 7News cameras captured fire crews on scene, a broken window on the third floor and residents standing outside. No injuries were reported. It’s unclear how the fire started. Why You Need a Fire Accident Lawyer After a Burn Injury Fire accidents can cause life-altering injuries, emotional trauma, and financial

 Crashes on I-95 South in Jacksonville caused rush-hour backups for driver on Thursday. The Florida Highway Patrol reported a multi-vehicle crash on the I-95 South ramp to MLK Parkway and another crash on I-95 South at 8th Street. A live traffic camera in the area showed heavy backups around 5 p.m. As of 6 p.m., traffic was flowing more smoothly, and the crashes were cleared. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer After a Crash Car accidents can leave victims

A 50-year-old Orlando man was killed Wednesday evening in a motorcycle wreck near Orlando International Airport, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 6:20 p.m. on Wetherbee Road near Airport Park Drive in Orange County. According to a crash report, the motorcyclist was heading west on Wetherbee Road when a 2014 Nissan Rogue heading east attempted a left turn onto Airport Park Drive. The rider tried to switch lanes to avoid the SUV, but troopers said the

A vehicle fire on I-95 South in Stuart is delaying traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the vehicle fire at Mile Marker 99 at 5:31 a.m. In the latest update at 5:41 a.m., officials said that the two right lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Fire Car Accidents: Why Legal Help Is Crucial A fire car accident can be one of the most traumatic experiences a person faces. Beyond physical injuries, victims often

Photo by: (Nassau County Sheriff’s Office) A disabled log truck blocked the roadway on State Road 200 eastbound at U.S. 17 in Yulee for several hours Thursday. The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office warned drivers to expect heavy traffic in the area and to use caution. Later that afternoon, several drivers commented on social media, saying the roadway was back open. Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer After a Collision Truck accidents can cause devastating injuries and complex legal challenges.

A woman who had been driving a Jeep has died of injuries suffered in a crash in Sumter County. The 55-year-old Plant City woman was driving a Jeep Wrangler shortly after 5 p.m. Wednesday southbound on County Road 471 south of Tarrytown when she entered the northbound lane and collided with a the trailer of a tractor-trailer truck which was northbound, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Jeep overturned and the woman was ejected from the vehicle. She was

 What began as a peaceful Sunday outing quickly turned into a nightmare for an 80-year-old Coconut Creek woman who was attacked by a pit bull mix while in her wheelchair, authorities said. Maria Torro was out with family when the 145-pound dog lunged at her, according to a Coconut Creek police report. Her granddaughter, Diana Atehortua, said she watched in horror as the dog knocked Torro to the ground and bit her multiple times. “I was panicking. I was hysterical.

 Drivers in Collier County will want to be aware of a traffic alert, Thursday morning: The Collier County Sheriff’s Office reports one southbound lane of Collier Boulevard is closed at Golden Gate Boulevard due to an overturned semi trailer. Deputies tell Fox 4 there are no injuries reported. Deputies said you can expect significant delays in the area. Drivers are recommended to seek an alternate route, if possible. What to Do After a Truck AccidentAfter a truck accident, your health

Photo by: Walton County Sheriff’s Office One person is dead and another is injured after a Walton County shooting on Wednesday morning. The sheriff’s office says the shooting happened on Pinehurst Drive in Santa Rosa Beach at 10:20 a.m. “Walton County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence on Pinehurst Drive in reference to a civil matter,” deputies say. “While on scene, a civil process deputy arrived at the same residence for a pre-scheduled eviction notification.” Just as deputies were leaving