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A Lee County woman was arrested after she was accused of throwing a rock at a car in North Fort Myers Saturday afternoon. Lee County deputies reported TB, 34, was accused of throwing a rock at a car driving down Ixora Drive in North Fort Myers on Saturday afternoon, hitting the vehicle’s side mirror and shattering it, with broken glass cutting the back of the driver’s thigh. The driver flagged down a deputy at Domino’s Pizza nearby, initially claiming he

A son in transition from male to female was arrested after an altercation with her father. A deputy responded to verbal altercation involving a firearm at an undisclosed Leesburg residence around 3:05 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The father of 32-year-old JAB stated the altercation turned physical with his son, transitioning to his daughter. The two started arguing over needing to buy new water filters for their residence when B allegedly threw

Photo by: FHP The exit ramp on Florida’s Turnpike to SR-528 reopened Monday evening after an overturned semi-truck spilled debris. The Florida Highway Patrol posted an image of the truck on its side. No injuries were reported, FHP said. “Drivers need to use caution in the area and prepare for traffic delays,” FHP said. Why You Need a Truck Accident Lawyer Truck accidents often result in severe injuries and complex legal battles. Ovadia Law Group specializes in helping victims of

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando A person was sent to the hospital as a trauma alert on Monday afternoon after a single-vehicle crash, according to the Orlando Fire Department. The crash was reported around 1:50 p.m. on Lee Road near Crawford Avenue. Officials said a single vehicle struck a utility pole and at some point, the car became “fully involved.” The patient was taken to ORMC, according to the fire department. No other information was released. What to Expect During Your

A motorcyclist was killed early Monday in a crash in Melbourne, according to police. The crash happened around 5:12 a.m. in the 1800 block N. Harbor City Blvd. According to the Melbourne Police Department, it was a single-vehicle wreck. Someone called 911 to report the crash and that the motorcyclist was pinned underneath the motorcycle. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The department did not release the rider’s name or age. An investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information

Photo by: clickorlando A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended early Monday morning with a crash into a building and the arrest of a masked 16-year-old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Around 12:03 a.m., the FHP issued a BOLO alert for a blue Hyundai sedan with Florida plates that fled from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. The vehicle was spotted traveling west on Interstate 4 near mile marker 96. According to an incident report, at the time of

A woman has sued Universal Orlando Resort, claiming she was injured on a roller coaster at its newest theme park. The lawsuit, filed Wednesday, comes a week after a man died from blunt impact injuries after going on the same ride. SS filed the negligence lawsuit in state court in Orlando, days after the death of 32-year-old KRZ in a separate incident. S said she was invited to Universal’s Epic Universe theme park just a few weeks before it officially

Photo by: gulfcoastnewsnow Cape Coral crews responded to a house fire along Redfish Cove Drive in Burnt Store Marina on Monday morning. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, the fire happened at approximately 3:30 a.m., and three people were home at the time but were able to get out safely. Fire officials said the fire was contained to the garage, but there was smoke damage throughout the home. A building inspector red-tagged it, which means the home was deemed uninhabitable.

A 21-year-old man was shot and killed early Monday at a Deltona condominium, according to sheriff’s officials. The shooting was reported around 1 a.m. on Orchid Woods Court near Perimeter Drive. According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, multiple people reported hearing gunshots and screaming at the condo complex. Deputies located the victim, whose name has not been released, outside the doorway of a second-floor unit. He was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds, officials said. The sheriff’s office said the gunman was

Photo by: WEAR A 21-year-old woman has died three weeks after a crash in Pensacola. The crash happened on Sept. 8 around 8 p.m. on 9th Avenue between Keaton and Creighton roads. Police initially said five people were transported to the hospital, including two in critcal condition. In an update Monday morning, Pensacola Police say that a 21-year-old woman who had been in critical condition died from her injuires on Sunday. No other updates have been provided, including any charges. Free

A 3-year-old child is dead after being struck by the wheels of a pickup truck. On Sunday, September 28th, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a traffic incident at a private hunting lease in Bay County near GW Hobbs Road. According to FHP, a 2013 Chevrolet Silverado was making a U-turn when the vehicle’s right-side tires hit a child playing in a grassy field nearby. The child sustained life-threatening injuries, and the child’s parents quickly contacted emergency services. The child

A pedestrian was struck and killed Sunday night in Cape Coral, and a man is now facing DUI and manslaughter charges in connection with the deadly crash. The crash happened at the intersection of Tower Drive and Santa Rosa Court around 8:55 p.m. and involved a vehicle and a pedestrian. Cape Coral police officers said the pedestrian did not appear to be breathing but had a faint pulse when they arrived at the scene. The person was taken to Gulf