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A golf cart turned into a hot spot after a fire broke out. Flames ignited inside of a shed at the golf course around Indian Creek Island Road in Surfside, Friday afternoon. Officials say the fire damaged one of the golf carts housed in that shed. Crews were able to knock down the fire quickly. It remains unclear what sparked the fire. No injuries were reported. A golf cart accident can happen suddenly and lead to serious injuries, especially when

One person was found dead in an apparent hit-and-run in Northwest Miami-Dade after Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the scene. The incident occurred in the area of Northwest 31st Avenue and River Drive early Sunday morning. Preliminary investigation revealed that a passerby called 911 to report an unknown male. According to investigators, the victim was struck by a driver who didn’t stop. Witnesses said the victim was riding a scooter when an unknown car struck him. “A car hit

Police suspect an SUV driver broke several road rules when he was involved in an overnight crash in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood that left another driver dead. A path of destruction can be seen left behind at the scene of the multi-vehicle wreck at the intersection of Southwest 10th Avenue and Third Street, early Sunday morning. Area residents spoke to 7News about what they heard. A woman who asked not to be identified or show her face on camera said

Several guests were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at a hotel on Miami Beach, Monday morning. Witnesses spotted flames on the roof of the Ithaca hotel at Collins Avenue and Sixth Street. Video shows Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews responding to the fire. About 20 guests who were staying at the hotel were safely evacuated. The area was briefly shut down as crews put the fire under control. No injuries were reported, and guests were allowed back

Thick, black smoke permeated the air Monday evening as crews battled a massive fire that began at a junkyard in Opa-locka. The blaze broke out just after 5 p.m., with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue receiving reports of multiple vehicles on fire at the junkyard located off Cario Lane. Officials said the fire spread to three nearby businesses, and windy conditions were making it difficult for crews to contain the blaze. More than 80 units had responded to the scene by Monday

A Plant City man is facing charges following a deadly crash in which authorities said he hit a 19-year-old pedestrian and then drove several miles before calling 911. M, 27, was arrested Monday for leaving the scene of a crash involving death and violation of probation, though officials said M could soon face more charges. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on May 24, near the intersection of South County Road 39 and Tipton Road in Plant City, according to

A motorcyclist is dead after changing lanes in front of a vehicle on the Howard Frankland Bridge Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash around 4:36 a.m. in the southbound lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge. A Honda motorcycle, driven by a 64-year-old Tampa man, was traveling southbound on I-275 in the outside center lane when it changed lanes into the path of a Kia Soul, driven by a 48-year-old Lakewood Ranch woman. After changing lanes in

Photo: Arizona’s Family One man has been cited after colliding with a Walton County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Monday night, a pickup truck was traveling north on Kings Lake Road and turned right along a curve. During that time, a Walton County Deputy was traveling south on the curve in a patrol vehicle. The truck entered the oncoming lane of the deputy and sideswiped the left side of the patrol car. Officials said

Photo: WJXT All lanes of AC Skinner Parkway at Equinox Street are closed due to an accident with injuries on Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office reported the closure around 6:15 p.m. A News4JAX crew on the scene could see an upside-down silver pickup truck surrounded by police tape. JSO said no one was injured in the crash. It’s unclear how long the lanes will remain closed. Seek alternative routes. Understanding Your Rights After a Car

Photo: edcorbo Passengers were rescued after a boat in Boca Grande overturned Monday afternoon, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO says that passengers on board were safely picked up by nearby boaters without any injuries. Legal Help After a Boat Accident InjuryBoat accidents can lead to serious injuries and unexpected legal challenges. At Ovadia Law Group, our personal injury attorneys are experienced in handling boat accident cases and understand the complexities of maritime law. We investigate the incident,

A crash involving a bus has blocked an intersection near Alva on Tuesday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, units responded to a crash involving a worker bus at the intersection of Charleston Park Drive and Palm Beach Boulevard just after 6 a.m. The crash shut down the intersection for a period, but all lanes have since reopened. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the bus was traveling north on First Street just south of SR-80. A pickup

The St. Petersburg Police Department said a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Friday morning. The incident happened near the intersection of 9th Avenue North and 25th Street North at around 9:50 a.m. The location provided by SPPD is close to St. Petersburg High School, but it’s unknown if the teen is a student there. Police said a Honda Accord was traveling east on 9th Avenue North when the driver hit the teen, who