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A school bus with 32 students on board was rear-ended by a car along Veterans Parkway at Chiquita Boulevard in Cape Coral on Tuesday afternoon. Florida Department of Transportation traffic cameras showed a bus and a car involved in a crash, delaying traffic. According to the School District of Lee County, the school bus carrying 32 students was rear-ended by a car, which started smoking. All 32 students on board were safely evacuated, and no injuries to the bus driver

A teenager was wounded early Wednesday morning when he was caught in the crossfire of a shootout between two vehicles in the Arlington area, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Investigators said the teen suffered a single gunshot wound to his back and is expected to be OK. He was taken to a hospital in stable condition. According to JSO, the teen was walking down Rogero Road around 1:45 a.m., about a block north of Fort Caroline Road, when the occupants

Photo by: nbcmiami Firefighters put out flames at an apartment building in Wilton Manors after a caller reported that the roof had been struck by lightning, Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said. The scene was at a two-story apartment building in the area of Northeast 22nd Drive and 11th Avenue. According to fire rescue, “the call came in reporting that the roof had been struck by lightning.” When firefighters got there, residents reported a haze inside some of the units, and

A couple in Sanford received thousands of dollars from friends, families, and strangers alike after their home was destroyed in a fire in July. Ed and Dana Eastabrooks lost everything, including their pet dog and bird, as well as their home, in July. After hearing about the Eastabrooks’ loss, Hopkins Meat Market decided to try and help the couple. Hopkins sold hundreds of pounds of pulled pork, all to raise money for the Eastabrooks. Marie Rysdyk of Hopkins Meats said,

A major crash is causing huge delays on I-4 eastbound in Winter Park. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:45 a.m. on Wednesday. Two of the left lanes are blocked off near the Lee Road exit. Drivers traveling eastbound from downtown Orlando heading towards Altamonte Springs can opt for the express lanes for a faster route. This is a developing story. The Ovadia Law Group Advantage in Car Accident CasesChoosing the right attorney after a car

UPDATE: as of 9:20 a.m., the crash is no longer blocking. The morning commute is delayed on I-75 northbound, approaching Clark Road. Live FDOT traffic camera feeds are showing what appears to be a crash involving multiple vehicles, just beyond the Clark Road off-ramp. As of 6:50 a.m., the right lane is blocked, and delays exceed 15 minutes, with an over 5 mile backup.  Navigating Car Accident Claims with ConfidenceDealing with a car accident injury can be overwhelming, especially when

Photo by: (DHS) A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer was injured Monday during a traffic stop in Homestead, after a suspect allegedly reversed his vehicle into the officer while attempting to evade arrest. According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the driver — identified as HIG, an undocumented immigrant from Guatemala — struck the officer in the leg, nearly crushing him. G then reportedly crashed into multiple ICE vehicles before fleeing into oncoming traffic and colliding with

A 911 call released Tuesday shows how frantic a couple was as they were trapped inside a car sinking in a Martin County canal. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office released the call Tuesday afternoon. Investigators said the couple was driving on Rte. 714 in a remote section of northwestern Martin County when they were hit by another car, sending them off the road where they landed upside down in the canal. The other car kept on going. Fortunately, the woman

Deputies have arrested a Pinellas County Schools employee for child abuse after hitting a 6-year-old child with autism, according to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). According to deputies, 65-year-old DJ was working as a substitute classroom assistant at Oakhurst Elementary School on Sept. 15, when he was assigned to a special needs classroom. PCSO said after lunch, the 6-year-old child with autism and is semi-verbal, “was hitting and kicking as a sign of communication.” According to PCSO, J then swung

A woman was hit and killed Tuesday afternoon in Winter Springs, a spokesperson for the city told WESH 2. It happened around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 434 and Belle Avenue. Officials said the driver remained on the scene.  Legal Support for Pedestrian Accident VictimsPedestrian accidents can lead to serious personal injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the challenges victims face and are committed to helping you seek justice. Our experienced personal injury

Three fleeing burglary suspects were identified as the cause of a fatal head-on crash near Interstate 95 on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. In a release, deputies said they’d received information about the suspects early Tuesday morning, discovering that the trio was wanted out of St. Johns County. Around 12:30 p.m., deputies then spotted the suspect vehicle speeding south on I-95, sparking a chase with law enforcement, investigators noted. “The suspect vehicle then fled southbound on

Phot by: Ocala Fire Rescue  Traffic was delayed on two major roadways in Ocala on Tuesday evening after a semi-truck flipped. Ocala Fire Rescue crews say a semi overturned at the intersection of North Pine Avenue and State Road 40. All northbound lanes of Pine Avenue were blocked. Firefighters say no one was hurt in the crash. Legal Support for Truck Accident Injury VictimsTruck accidents can result in serious personal injuries that affect every aspect of your life. At Ovadia