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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

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