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 Hillsborough County Fire Rescue removed an individual involved in a motor vehicle accident requiring extrication on Thursday. According to HCFR, responders arrived on scene and took just 11 minutes to safely remove the individual from the vehicle. Photos of the rescue show HCFR responders working diligently to rapidly free the driver from the damaged vehicle. The patient was in serious condition and was taken to a local trauma center for further care.  What to Do Immediately After a Car AccidentAfter

A 40-year-old Orlando man riding a motorcycle on the Turnpike lost control of the vehicle and was killed in a crash early Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 2:34 a.m. as he traveled northbound, entering I-4 Express at mile marker 259 in Orlando, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the man was thrown from the bike after losing control of it and landed in the northbound travel lanes. He was pronounced dead at

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed on Friday evening, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they responded to the 4900 block of Keith Place around 6 p.m. in reference to the shooting. According to a news release, deputies located the teen who had been shot. He was taken to the hospital, but was pronounced dead on Saturday, deputies said. No other information was released.  How Ovadia Law Group Supports Shooting VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we believe every

A person was injured on Saturday in Miami after an impact with a train just east of Northwest First Avenue and 14 Street. Officer Kiara Delva, a spokeswoman for the Miami Police Department, identified the person injured as a pedestrian. “The circumstances surrounding what led up to the crash remains under investigation,” Delva wrote in a statement. Fire rescue personnel took a cyclist who was critically injured to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, according to Lt. Pete Sanchez, a

Photo by: wsvn A man and a boy were killed in a violent crash in Southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were dispatched to the scene of a traffic crash near Quail Roost Drive and Southwest 117th Avenue just after 6 p.m., Friday. Deputies arrived to find a smashed-up black Lexus sedan and a gray GMC SUV with heavy back-end damage. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver of the Lexus was killed on

An early morning argument triggered trouble in a Hollywood neighborhood, sending a woman to the hospital, police said. Hollywood Police units responded to a 911 call of a possible shooting along the 2200 block of Madison Street, at around 5 a.m. on Saturday. Investigators said what started as a fight led the subject to pull out a gun and open fire, striking the victim. Paramedics transported the injured woman to Memorial Regional Hospital, where she is listed as stable. Hours

An 11-year-old boy was seriously injured after he was hit by a vehicle on Saturday while riding his bike. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 1:20 p.m., a Honda CR-V driven by a 17-year-old girl was traveling north on County Road 1. At the same time, an 11-year-old boy on a bicycle was traveling west in the westbound lane of Florida Avenue, approaching County Road 1, where a stop sign was located. FHP said the boy failed to stop

A 16-year-old student from Bonita Springs High School was attacked by classmates near his school bus stop on Michigan and Connecticut on Thursday afternoon, leading to an investigation by the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s violent crimes unit. JS, the victim, said, “I saw cars, like, circle going around. And then, someone called me over, and I recognized who it was, so I just went to him. We talked, and he just basically kind of told me, like, why was I

Fort Myers Police tells Gulf Coast News one man is dead and one person is arrested after a shooting along Duffy Street in Fort Myers. Police responded to the shooting just before 10 p.m. They said all parties involved have been accounted for. Legal Help After a Shooting Accident InjuryBeing injured in a shooting accident is traumatic and life-altering. Whether the incident occurred in a public space, private property, or due to negligent security, you may be entitled to compensation.

Photo by: (Ocala Fire Rescue) Lanes were blocked on Interstate 75 on Friday evening after emergency officials said 20 vehicles were involved in one of multiple wrecks in Ocala. I-75 southbound was closed south of exit 358, near US 27, in the Ocala area due to multiple crashes. Ocala Fire Rescue crews said the first call came in at 2:34 p.m., reporting crashes on the interstate following inclement weather. Due to the proximity of the crash sites, responding units divided

A large truck fire is blocking traffic on I-75 North in Venice, according to the Florida Department of Transportation. Nearby traffic cameras show large plumes of smoke coming from the box truck. The fire was first reported at around 11:15 a.m. on Friday. FDOT said the truck is located beyond Exit 195, which is Laurel Road. First responders are entirely blocking northbound traffic, and cars are being turned around on the roadway. Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer After

Marion County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in Silver Springs Thursday night. Firefighters arrived at 12700 NE 46th Street to find a shed fully involved in fire after receiving a call around 11 p.m. They say the fire was under control by 11:12 p.m. No injuries were reported. Investigators say the cause of the fire is still unknown. Holding Negligent Parties Accountable After a FireWhen a fire accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia Law Group