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A traffic crash has caused road blockage on Highway 231 and Highway 2301 early Thursday. The Bay County Sheriff’s Office said the length of closure is currently unknown. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling in the area. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer After a CrashA car accident can turn your life upside down in seconds. From physical injuries to financial stress, the aftermath is often overwhelming. That’s why hiring a skilled car accident lawyer is essential.

A crash on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is blocking lanes on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Exit 66, Forest Hill Boulevard, at 6:50 a.m. In the latest update at 6:58 a.m., officials said that the left three lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Why Choose Ovadia Law Group for Your Car Accident CaseChoosing the right law firm can make or break your car accident case. At Ovadia Law

 A crash with injuries on I-95 South in Stuart is delaying traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at Kanner Highway at 6:54 a.m. In the latest update at 7:08 a.m., officials said that the left lane has been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentMany accident victims are unaware of their legal rights. In Florida, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost income,

Photo by WJXT News4JAX A motorcyclist in his early 20s was killed in a crash Wednesday night on Jacksonville’s Southside, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO said the crash happened around 10:20 p.m. at the intersection of Town Center Parkway and Tropea Way. According to officials, the man was riding a Honda motorcycle westbound on Town Center Parkway, and a woman in her early 20s was driving an Audi eastbound. Police said the woman made a left turn to

The Brief The Kissimmee Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon to a large house fire. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames in a home’s garage that spread to a nearby vehicle and the residence’s upper floors. What we know: The Kissimmee Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday afternoon in the Mallard Creek subdivision.  Flames were concentrated in the garage but spread to a nearby vehicle and the home’s upper floors. Residents had self-evacuated before firefighters arrived, and no injuries

 Lauderhill police are investigating a shooting that left a young girl injured Wednesday evening. It happened just before 8 p.m. near the area of 3551 Northwest 8th Court. Police said they responded to the area after receiving a ShotSpotter alert. When officers arrived, they found an 8-year-old girl with a gunshot wound. She was taken to Broward Health Medical Center in stable condition. Detectives said the incident appears to be the result of a drive-by shooting. The investigation is ongoing.

Photo courtesy Kayley H Ramirez A box truck became stuck under Pensacola’s Graffiti Bridge Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 3 p.m. A viewer photo shows the “Havertys Furniture” truck lodged under the bridge. Traffic is backed up in the area. No further details have been released. Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer on Your SideTruck accidents often result in serious injuries and complex legal challenges. If you’ve been affected, having a skilled truck accident lawyer can make all the

 A man was shot in Escambia County on Wednesday night. Deputies got the call around 7:15 p.m. The shooting happened on the 4400 block of Deauville Way. According to the sheriff’s office, the victim was found with a gunshot wound to his chest in the front yard of a home. He was taken to a hospital. Several residents in the Montclair neighborhood called into the WEAR newsroom saying they heard several “pops.” One neighbor said she heard the gunshots from

A 10-year-old boy was flown to the hospital Wednesday evening after suffering serious burns in a fire at a Clearwater home, officials said. The fire started around 8 p.m. after the boy piled clothes on a hot plate in a bedroom at his home on Russell Street, according to preliminary information from Clearwater officials. Clearwater firefighters and police responded to the residence. Authorities said the boy suffered second-degree burns and was flown to Tampa General Hospital for treatment. According to

A 36-year-old Altoona man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Calhoun County on Wednesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), at around 5:30 a.m., a man was walking southbound on NW Melvin New Grade Road when he was hit by a vehicle. Officials said the driver of the vehicle fled the scene. The man was found by a bystander who called in the crash to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. We’re told FHP was notified of

A mother says she’s devastated after her 14-year-old son was attacked at Immokalee Middle School. Edith Ramos tells Gulf Coast News she rushed to the school on Tuesday after learning her son, L, was bleeding from the head and had a broken arm. He later received seven staples and a cast. “I feel awful for him right now, and I wouldn’t want anyone else to feel what I’m going through with my son; they split his head open and broke

A driver crashed into a wall outside Mr. Waves Island Bar on Fort Myers Beach, nearly hitting a man in a golf cart, before being arrested for driving under the influence and property damage. The incident occurred on San Carlos Blvd Sunday night., where a black Ford Explorer was waiting at a new traffic light. Daniel Clarkston, who works at the bar, said, “One of my bartenders told me to look at that time, and the camera angle.” After waiting