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 A man died Wednesday morning after he ended up pinned between the arms and body of a forklift while moving rocks, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. According to JSO, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Philips Highway when the man, who worked for an “operating business” that required moving equipment, was transporting a pallet of rocks. “During the transportation, something occurred pinning him between the arms and body of the forklift,” police said. The man died at the scene,

The St. Petersburg Police Department (SPPD) said a woman was killed while crossing the street on Tuesday evening. Police said the incident occurred when a 56-year-old woman was attempting to cross the street in the 400 block of 34th Street North shortly after 10 p.m. on Sept. 23. SPPD said the woman was attempting to cross east to west on 34th St. N when she entered the path of an F-150 truck in the southbound lane and was struck. The

Two people were transported to a hospital Wednesday after they fell into an empty swimming pool in Weston from the roof of a home, first responders confirmed. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the incident happened in the 4100 block of Boston Court. It’s unclear whether the victims live at the home or were there to work on the roof, BSFR officials said. Sky 10 was above the scene around 1:40 p.m. as a large amount of blood could be

On Wednesday, two cars were involved in an accident near the Hathaway Bridge on Panama City Beach. The accident resulted in a rollover. One person was transported from the scene, but there are no confirmed reports of injuries. We are told both cars were traveling in the same direction before the accident happened. Since this is an ongoing investigation, no fault is being provided at this time. What to Do After a Car Accident: Legal Steps to Protect YourselfAfter a

One person is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Ocala Wednesday morning. Police say a Ford vehicle going east veered into oncoming traffic near the Dunkin’ Donuts at 2400 E Silver Springs Blvd. and hit a westbound Dodge Ram. They say the driver of the Ford died at the scene, and the other driver has been taken to the hospital with potential serious injuries. All westbound lanes on East Silver Springs Boulevard at the intersection of Northeast 25th Avenue are

A crash with injuries involving a motorcycle was causing major traffic backups Wednesday morning on Interstate 95 at the Race Track Road overpass, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue. All lanes reopened around 12:15 p.m. According to officials, one patient was transported in serious but stable condition to a local trauma center. Why Legal Help Matters After a Car AccidentCar accidents can be life-changing, leaving victims with injuries, financial stress, and emotional trauma. Ovadia Law Group can help you

One person was killed on Wednesday morning in Bradford County after a car collided with a semi-truck. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say around 5:20 a.m., a semi-truck pulled out of a private logging driveway at the intersection of Southwest County Road 227, west of Southwest 70th Avenue in Bradford County. A car headed east on County Road 227 crashed into the back of the semi’s trailer. The driver of the car, a 24-year-old man from Hampton, died at the scene.

The roof of a Spring Hill home collapsed after a fire that started in the garage spread through the attic, the Hernando County Fire Rescue announced. HCFR responded to a house fire overnight in the 5000 block of Florentine Court after reports of a fire. HCFR arrived at the home and found a heavy fire coming from the garage. Crews worked to control the fire, but the fire rapidly spread throughout the attic, causing the roof to collapse, HCFR said.

A Miami Beach Police officer driving a pickup truck plowed into a scooter-riding mom and her baby son and then proceeded to write her a ticket. Twenty-two-year-old ER says she was riding her scooter with her 1-year-old son in a front facing carrier on Friday when the police officer who was driving southbound crashed into them at the intersection of Eighth Street and Michigan Avenue, a residential and pedestrian-heavy area. The family met exclusively with 7News on Tuesday, days after

Florida Highway Patrol reports state troopers are on the scene of a deadly sedan vs. SUV crash on State Road 31. Two people are reportedly dead, FHP said. FHP said it happened three miles south of Bermont Road, Wednesday morning. They were still on scene as of 8 a.m. There was still a complete roadblock on State Road 31, at last check. Real Results for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we don’t just promise results we deliver them. Our

Two men were injured early Wednesday morning in a shooting in West Park, the Broward Sheriff’s Office confirmed. According to BSO spokeswoman Claudinne Caro, the shooting was reported just after 2 a.m. near the 3900 block of Southwest 58th Avenue. Caro said deputies found one victim at the scene and the second near the 4100 block of Hallandale Beach Boulevard. Both men were transported to a local hospital by Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue with injuries listed as not life-threatening, Caro

State Road 710 at the FPL access road in Martin County is closed due to a double fatality crash. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating, and the road will remain shut down for several hours. Traffic is being diverted to Southwest Warfield Boulevard and Southwest Martin Highway. Authorities are advising people to avoid the area. How Ovadia Law Group Maximizes Your Car Accident SettlementGetting fair compensation after a car accident isn’t always easy. Insurance companies often offer low settlements that