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Photo by: UC Breaking News One person died at the scene of a motorcycle crash in Cape Coral on Monday night. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, officers responded to the scene of a major crash on Del Prado Boulevard between Pine Island Road and Northeast 10th Terrace at around 6:50 p.m. The CCPD said the crash involved a motorcyclist and confirmed the crash was deadly. The CCPD said that the crash is not alcohol- or drug-related, but that

Photo by: (BCFR) A home was destroyed overnight in Bradford County after a fire started in a shed and spread to a nearby mobile home. Bradford County Fire Rescue crews responded to a fire on Northwest State Road 16, north of Starke, near 216th Street, around midnight Monday. Firefighters quickly contained the fire, preventing it from spreading to other structures. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the displaced homeowner. Why Florida Residents Trust Ovadia

 A dump truck struck an overpass, resulting in the closure of Forest Hill Boulevard at the Turnpike in both directions. According to the Village of Wellington, as a consequence of the accident, these closures will remain in effect until further notice. Specific road closures include: Authorities are urging drivers to expect significant delays and to use caution while navigating the area. Alternate routes are recommended as closure signage is being deployed. Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer Truck accidents

A shooting investigation in Fort Lauderdale forced the closure of a heavily traveled roadway early Tuesday morning after a man was found shot inside a car. Fort Lauderdale Police responded to a traffic accident along A1A and Northeast 14th Court around 2:40a.m., where a silver Honda crashed into a wall. Police said they found a man in the vehicle suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to Broward Health Medical Center by fire rescue with serious injuries. Their

The Brief One person was injured in a Fruitland Park shooting last week when police say a vehicle opened fire on another vehicle without provocation.  What led to the shooting? What we know: The Fruitland Park Police Department (FPPD) responded to reports of a shooting around 10:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, in the area of U.S. Highway 27/441 and Register Road. Through an investigation, officials determined the shooting began while two vehicles were traveling northbound on U.S. 27/441 near South

A fire broke out in a Hallandale Beach home early Tuesday morning, forcing at least two families from their residence but leaving everyone unharmed, authorities confirmed. The fire started around 2:30 a.m. at a home near 11th Avenue and Second Street. Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue officials said 35 firefighters responded and launched what they described as an aggressive interior attack, deploying multiple hand lines to battle the flames. They said blaze was contained to one room and extinguished within 15

Photo by: local10  A driver was killed early Tuesday morning in Hollywood when his car crashed and caught fire, authorities said. The single-vehicle accident happened just before 3 a.m. on northbound State Road 7, just south of Mayo Street, according to Hollywood Fire Rescue. Authorities said they arrived at the scene to find the car fully engulfed in flames and quickly extinguished the fire. They said the male driver, whose identity was not immediately released, had been ejected from the

One person is hospitalized after being stabbed with a salsa bottle, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office announced. Deputies responded to a Days Inn on I-75 and State Road 50 around 3 a.m. regarding a stabbing. According to deputies, about nine people were involved, and three of them were involved in the altercation and stabbing. Sheriff Al Neinhuis said a salsa bottle was broken and used in the stabbing that left one person with severe injuries to the neck. The suspect

A man riding a scooter in Lakeland was shot by an unknown person on Monday night, the Lakeland Police Department announced. Officers responded to reports of a person shot shortly after 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of Sikes Boulevard. Arriving, officers found a 27-year-old man who was able to speak with detectives and told them he was riding his scooter when he was shot by an unknown person from a dark-colored vehicle, LPD said. The victim was taken to

An 18-year-old motorcyclist from Palm Coast died on Monday night after hitting a deer and then being struck by a car on State Road 100 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the crash happened around 9:39 p.m. just west of the Briarwood Drive intersection. Troopers said a deer ran into the path of the motorcyclist, and his front tire struck the deer. The rider was then thrown from his motorcycle and fell into the left

A 33-year-old Belleview who allegedly bloodied his father during a physical altercation in their home has claimed he did so out of self-defense. On Thursday, September 18, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy was dispatched to a local residence after receiving reports of a “physical family disturbance.” Upon arrival, the deputy made contact with the male victim who advised that his son, JT.KV, had attacked him, according to the arrest report. The victim stated that prior to the incident, he

Fire crews from Orange County and Apopka responded Monday to a house fire that tore through an abandoned home, officials said. Dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting flames at the residence. Orange County firefighters found the home about 75% engulfed in flames, according to officials. Firefighters worked to contain the blaze from outside rather than entering the home. Crews were able to extinguish the flames, but the cause of the fire has not yet been determined. An investigation is underway.