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Photo by: (WPEC) Multiple people were hurt after an explosion at a clubhouse on a golf course in Stuart on Wednesday. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), five people were injured — three seriously — all of whom were workers at the building under construction. The sheriff’s office says two of the workers were flown to a burn unit in Orlando and another was taken to a hospital by ambulance. The other two are believed to have drove

Months after police said a Hialeah woman died from ingesting cocaine, the husband who allegedly gave her the drugs is facing a murder charge, records show. RL, 37, was arrested Tuesday on charges of first-degree murder/cocaine and cocaine possession, an arrest report showed. According to the report, On May 28, Hialeah Police responded to a home in the 3500 block of W. 89th Place for an unresponsive female. Officers met with her husband, L, and in the home found a

A traffic crash has temporarily closed a portion of North East Avenue on Wednesday morning. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, the closure is from 19th Court to North Cedar Lane. Drivers are urged to use an alternative route until further notice. What to Do Immediately After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, your actions can significantly impact your legal case. First, seek medical attention even if injuries seem minor. Then, document the scene with photos and gather witness

Firefighters rescued a dog inside a home in Fort Lauderdale on Wednesday while fighting flames in a neighboring unit, authorities said. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said they were called to a fire in a multi-unit apartment building at about 9:50 a.m. at 1132 Northwest 5th Court. Firefighters got there five minutes later and found smoke coming from the eaves of the building, authorities said. A resident in a neighboring unit was woken up by the fire and safely evacuated. The

Photo by: (MCSO) A crash turned car fire on I-95 North in Martin County briefly closed all northbound lanes and resulted in a hospitalization on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just south of the Kanner Highway exit, at 10:18 a.m. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said that one car was involved in the crash, which erupted into flames. As of 11:30 a.m., Florida 511 has said that the crash has been cleared. MCSO said that one person

A Collier County school bus was involved in a three-vehicle crash near Immokalee Road on Wednesday morning. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report of a three-vehicle crash near Immokalee Road and Plant Road around 6:05 a.m. CCSO said no kids were on the bus, which Collier County Public Schools also confirmed. One person was injured and transported to a hospital, but they were not listed as a trauma alert, according to CCSO. CCSO said that

The Tampa Police Department said it is investigating a crash which injured one person and a wheelchair and killed a 71-year-old man. TPD said the crash happened just after 9 p.m. Monday at East Hanna Avenue and North 24th Street. Officers said an 81-year-old woman, who uses a wheelchair, and a 71-year-old man were both struck while crossing the street. Both were taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The man later passed away, officials said. The woman is expected

A Freeport man has died after a three-vehicle crash on Tuesday evening on Highway 20. It happened shortly after 5 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV with three occupants was traveling west on Highway 20 while a 56-year-old man from Freeport was traveling east on his motorcycle. Troopers said the driver of the SUV pulled out into the path of the motorcyclist when she attempted to turn onto County Hwy 83A. The motorcyclist was thrown from his

A deadly crash has shut down a portion of Main Street in Apopka. According to the Apopka Police Department, the crash happened around 7 a.m. on Wednesday morning. Both directions of Main Street are shut down between Midland Avenue and Highland Avenue. Drivers can use Monroe Avenue or E. Sixth Street as a detour. WESH 2 News has a crew at the scene working to learn more details including the extent of injuries. This is a developing story. What to

UPDATE: as of 8:52 a.m., all lanes are open. A crash has the left lane blocked on I-75 southbound, just past State Road 70. Delays as of 7:25 a.m. exceed 30 minutes, with a nearly 7 mile backup to the Manatee River. Why Ovadia Law Group Is Florida’s Trusted Car Accident Firm Ovadia Law Group has earned a reputation as one of Florida’s most trusted firms for car accident cases. Our car accident lawyers have recovered millions for clients across

A minor collision between a pickup truck and a school bus with students on board happened in Suwannee County on Tuesday night. State troopers say the school bus did not stay in the right lane while driving south on 77th Road in Live Oak, causing the pickup to hit it. Six students were on board. No one was hurt. Why You Need a School Bus Accident Lawyer School bus accidents can lead to serious injuries and emotional trauma, especially when

One person was taken to the hospital after they were hit by a car in Davie, authorities said. Davie police said they responded to the crash at Davie Road and Stirling Road. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital. Police did not immediately provide more information about their condition. The driver involved remained on scene, according to authorities. The eastbound lanes of Stirling Road were shut down. This is a developing story.  Legal Support for Pedestrian Injury Victims Being struck