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The Cape Coral Police Department reports one officer is injured after a crash, Tuesday. Police said the officer has minor injuries, after another driver failed to yield the right of way when crossing over De Navarra Parkway in Cape Coral. The department learned, the at-fault driver had never been issued a drivers license. He was placed under arrest for not having a license, according to police. Ovadia Law Group: Your Car Accident Legal Team Choosing the right legal team after

The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 are currently closed in the Seminole County area following a Tuesday morning crash.  What we know: A crash took place on Tuesday morning in the Seminole County area. The westbound lanes of I-4 are currently closed at Mile Marker 102 (the State Road 46 ramp). Officials are asking drivers to seek alternate routes at this time. What we don’t know: It is currently unclear what time the crash took place, how many vehicles were involved in

A fire happened in Bokeelia in a mobile home and spread to two others early Tuesday morning. The fire happened on Fourth Street around 6:04 a.m. The Matlacha-Pine Island Fire Control District responded to the scene. According to the fire chief, three mobile homes were affected by the fire. Two of them are a total loss and the other one has damage to its side. The fire district said the fire broke out in one home and spread to the

Photo by: villages-news A driver blamed her malfunctioning vehicle after crashing into a median on County Road 466. The woman was driving a black Hyundai at about 10:30 a.m. Monday when she crashed into the median on County Road 466 near Glen Hollow Way, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The woman told deputies the vehicle malfunctioned, forcing her to lose control. She was not injured. Her vehicle knocked over a small tree in the median. Common Injuries in

Two people were hospitalized Monday after a house fire in Brevard County. Video from the scene showed smoke and flames shooting from the home on Palm Court in Indialantic. Florida Today reported one firefighter suffered heat exhaustion while battling the flames. A resident was also injured. Both had to be taken to a hospital, but there was no update on their conditions. An investigation is ongoing. Know Your Rights After a Fire Accident Injury Victims of fire accidents often face physical

 A 68-year-old Florida man was killed Monday night when his golf cart was struck from behind by a pickup driven by a 16-year-old Melbourne Beach boy on State Road A1A in Brevard County, officials said. The fatal wreck happened around 9:30 p.m. on S.R. A1A near Normandy Place, south of Melbourne Beach. The Florida Highway Patrol said a Floridana Beach man was driving southbound in his golf cart, with a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado behind him. A witness told troopers that the golf cart

An elderly woman was transported to the hospital after suffering serious injuries when her Miami Gardens home erupted in flames. The fire broke out in the 3000 block of Northwest 157th Terrace around 5a.m. Tuesday. “Occupied, single family residence[…] occupied by two elderly people,” said a dispatcher. Responding fire fighters worked swiftly and tirelessly to douse the flames, crews were seen using an axe to cut into the property’s roof in order to assumably ventilate the structure. The elderly woman

A crash with injuries on I-95 South in West Palm Beach is blocking lanes on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 71, Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard, at 6:53 a.m. In the latest update at 6:56 a.m., officials said that the two right lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash involved injuries. Why You Need a Car Accident Attorney After a car accident, insurance companies may offer settlements that don’t reflect the

UPDATE: Southbound lanes have been reopened. Southbound lanes on North Tyndall Parkway and Harvey Street are blocked following a traffic crash early Tuesday. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, traffic is being rerouted to Highway 22. The southbound lanes are expected to be closed for an hour. Legal Help After a Car Accident Car accidents can cause serious injuries and emotional distress. At Ovadia Law Group, we specialize in personal injury cases and provide aggressive legal representation for car accident

A man was pronounced dead after being struck by a vehicle, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department. The incident occurred on State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs outside Cheers Bar at Cape Cod Lane. At this time, police have not said anything about the driver who hit him. Legal Help for Pedestrian Accident Victims Pedestrian accidents can result in serious injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we specialize in personal injury cases involving pedestrians and are committed to

A crash shut down part of SR-429 in Winter Garden. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. Both lanes were shut down traveling southbound just past Stoneybrook Parkway. As of 7:30 a.m. all of the lanes are back open. Troopers say people were injured in the crash. Car Accident Claims: What to Expect Filing a car accident claim can be overwhelming, especially while recovering from injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we simplify the process

 Tampa firefighters ascended up 19 stories Monday to rescue a construction worker who was injured at a high-rise building. Tampa Fire Rescue said crews received a call regarding the injured worker just after 8 a.m. Monday. The worker was injured on the 19th floor of a building under construction near North Nebraska Avenue and East Harrison Street, according to officials. Photos provided by Tampa Fire Rescue showed a member of the fire department being strapped to a cable to go