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Officials said the man was driving the ATV in circles and fled when his passenger was ejected SPRING HILL, Fla. — A Spring Hill man was arrested after a passenger died falling off an ATV he was driving, officials said. The Florida Highway Patrol said around 8:48 p.m. on Sunday, 32-year-old Ford K. Perkins was driving a Polaris side-by-side ATV north on a private road behind a Sunoco Gas Station located at 16621 Shady Hills Road. Perkins allegedly began driving

UPDATE: The road is now clear. Thanks for helping us get the word out. SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) – A major crash has two lanes blocked on I-75 very close to another crash that happened earlier Monday morning. Two northbound lanes are blocked on I-75 just before Jacaranda Blvd. This is very close to the earlier crash near River Road. Traffic is backed up over 5 miles with a 45-50 minute delay. Please avoid the area. Experienced Advocacy for Hit-and-Run Victims

Fatal crash happened on Marigold Avenue at Peabody Road OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 16-year-old Kissimmee boy died on Sunday after crashing a dirt bike into a pole in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 7:45 p.m., the teen was traveling north in the southbound lane on Marigold Avenue just south of Peabody Road when, according to a crash report, the teen swerved left to avoid colliding with a Chevrolet Traverse and struck a metal pole. Troopers said

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 40-year-old woman died Monday morning in a crash involving two other vehicles on Normandy Boulevard, just west of Yellow Water Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said around 5:35 a.m., a 41-year-old woman driving an SUV was stopped in the left turn lane of Normandy Boulevard eastbound. At the same time, a 40-year-old woman driving an SUV was traveling westbound on Normandy, and a 49-year-old man driving a pickup truck was traveling eastbound. According to

Picture by: weartv ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Pensacola man is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Escambia County on Sunday, according to FHP. Troopers say the crash occurred around 9:25 p.m. on Fairfield Drive and Matthew Lane when an unknown suspect was driving a possible black Audi eastbound on Fairfield Drive in the inside lane. The Pensacola man was walking with a bicycle in the same lane, according to troopers. The front of the sedan struck the man and

Picture by: Mysuncoast NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) – A crash near the intersection of I-75 and River Road injured two early Monday. Information is limited right now, but reports indicate that one of the cars involved in the crash involves a motorcycle. All northbound lanes of I-75 have now reopened. Comprehensive Legal Support for Motorcycle Injuries Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries, from fractures to head trauma. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide comprehensive legal support to help clients

Picture by: Local10 MIAMI – A man was hospitalized early Monday morning after being shot in a parking lot in the city of Miami, authorities confirmed. According to Officer Michael Vega, a spokesman for the police department, the shooting was reported just after 5 a.m. at 1064 W. Flagler St. Sky 10 was above the scene later in the morning after police had blocked off the parking lot with crime scene tape. Vega confirmed that the victim – identified only as

HUDSON, Fla. (WFLA) — The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a vehicle crash on State Road 52 and Chicago Avenue in Hudson. The eastbound lanes are currently blocked due to the crash. Experienced Advocacy for Hit-and-Run Victims Hit-and-run accidents can leave victims feeling helpless and uncertain about their next steps. Ovadia Law Group is here to help, providing skilled legal assistance to those affected by these traumatic incidents. Our experienced attorneys thoroughly investigate every detail of your case, from analyzing

Picture by: Fox4now They are asking drivers to seek alternate routes Update: The Cape Coral Police Department says all people involved in this crash suffered non-life threatening injuries. Speed and alcohol were not a factor. Original Reporting: Cape Coral Police say, “Officers are investigating a major traffic crash near Burnt Store Road and Embers Parkways.” They say all northbound lanes of Burnt Store Road are shut down for now. CCPD is asking drivers to seek alternative routes. Experienced Advocacy for

GROVELAND, Fla. — According to the Florida Highway Patrol, two separate crashes on the Florida Turnpike at mile marker 285 in Groveland. The first crash involved eight vehicles as the first vehicle failed to stop and struck the rear of the second vehicle. This caused a chain reaction between the next seven vehicles involved. The second crash involved two vehicles, as an SUV in the inside lane failed to stop for the previous crash and swerved to the right, colliding

TAMPA, Fla. — A teenager was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning during an argument at a Tampa apartment complex, authorities said. At about 2:20 a.m., Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies responded to Northgreen at Carrollwood Apartments after receiving reports of a stabbing. When they arrived, deputies found a male, 19, with stab wounds. Detectives learned that a verbal argument escalated, resulting in the victim being stabbed. He was taken to St. Joseph’s Hospital where he was pronounced dead. HCSO

Child ejected from 20-foot pontoon boat PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. — An 11-year-old girl tragically died Saturday night while boating on Lake Osborne in Palm Beach County, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) confirms. According to a preliminary FWC investigation, two adults and three minors were on board a 20-foot pontoon boat that was on plane. However, the bow of the vessel dropped suddenly, ejecting the 11-year-old into the water. The propeller of the boat then struck the