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Photo by: (PBCFR) A person was airlifted to a trauma center on Thursday after suffering a serious injury while working on a second-story roof in the Isles of Boca community. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), crews climbed to the roof and began immediate medical care. Ladder 57 was then deployed to lower the patient to the ground safely. Photos show the intricate rescue. The injured individual was transported to a waiting TraumaHawk helicopter at nearby Sugar Sand

Photo by: wsvn  Fire crews have extinguished a home fire in Northeast Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to the first-alarm fire at 205th Street and Northeast 21st Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames billowing from the side of the home. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene showing smoke pouring out from the attic. The back of the home appeared to be boarded up. Fire crews struggled to fight the flames due to the multiple items

Photo by: Leandro Segura A person has died and two others were rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle crash led to a car engulfed in flames. Authorities responded to a report of a traffic crash involving two vehicles that happened near Northeast 163rd Street and 28th Avenue. Witnesses told 7News a Tesla and another vehicle crashed, then the Tesla hit a pole before catching on fire. “A lot of people were near the car and we could see the

Photo by: wjhg A Chipley man is dead after a car accident on Wednesday morning. The accident happened on SR-20 east of the Strickland Road intersection. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 79-year-old male was leaving the Econfina Creek Landing parking area in a Toyota Tacoma. Authorities say the driver didn’t see the Mack truck traveling West on SR-20, East of the Strickland Road intersection. Officials say the driver of the Mack truck (with trailer) was a 42-year-old man

Photo by: City of Longwood A dump truck came in contact with power lines at State Road 434 and Pressview Avenue in Longwood on Wednesday, officials said. Westbound SR 434 is currently closed. Traffic is being rerouted to Palm Springs Drive while Duke Energy makes necessary repairs, according to the City of Longwood. The city has asked that drivers use caution and consider using an alternate route. Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer in FloridaTruck accidents often result in

photo by: nbcmiami A woman was injured after a piece of metal fell off a truck and crashed through her windshield on the Florida’s Turnpike in Miami-Dade on Wednesday, authorities said. The incident happened shortly after 11 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the Turnpike near Northwest 199th Street in Miami Gardens. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a piece of metal fell off a tow truck and into the roadway, and an oncoming SUV hit the debris. The metal

Photo by: gulfcoastnewsnow One person is injured after a car crashed into a San Carlos Battalion Chief fire vehicle in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning. According to the San Carlos Fire Rescue District, a battalion chief fire engine with lights and sirens on was responding to a structure fire call at around 11:20 a.m. SCFRD said that the truck was traveling through Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway when a car crashed into the vehicle in the middle of

A traffic crash has caused a roadblock on East Highway 20 and Strickland Road early Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there are injuries reported from the crash. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling in the area. News 13 will provide updates as more information is provided. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer in FloridaCar accidents can leave victims with serious injuries, emotional trauma, and financial stress. If you’ve been involved in a crash, hiring a

Miami police arrested a homeless woman and man Tuesday in connection with a robbery and assault on a senior that they say occurred at an abandoned house in the city’s Shenandoah neighborhood. Jail records show MMM, 41, and AD, 46, are each facing one count of strongarm robbery and aggravated battery on a person 65 years or older. Police said the incident occurred just after 6 p.m. near the 2300 block of Southwest Ninth Street. The arrest report states the

Photo by: (wjhg) 10 AM UPDATE: SWFD firefighters are still at the scene of the fire in Alys Beach. We are told the fire is contained to one home and local utilities companies are on scene assisting. No injuries have been reported at this time. South Walton firefighters responded to a structure fire in Alys Beach on Wednesday morning. According to the South Walton Fire District, the fire is near the area of County Highway 30A and Sea Castle Alley.

Photo by: (wjhg) Walton County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a shooting in Santa Rosa Beach. They say one person has died as a result of the shooting. We are told it was a civil issue around the Pinehurst Dr. area. The shooting did not involve an officer and all law enforcement are safe. All parties involved have been detained. This is developing story. Updates will be provided when we have more. What to Do After a Shooting Injury in FloridaIf

A crash on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is blocking lanes on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at Exit 69, Belvedere Road, at 8:33 a.m. In the latest update at 8:35 a.m., officials said that the three right lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Car accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in car crashes. Our personal