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A man died early Monday morning when he lost control of his Ford Mustang and hit a tree on Joeandy Road North, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said the crash was reported at about 2:30 a.m., nearly two blocks east of Girvin Road. According ot JSO, a man in his mid-30s was driving on Joeandy Road North when he lost control and hit a tree in the center median. He died at the scene. This is the 114th traffic

Photo by: Citrus County Fire Rescue Citrus County Fire Rescue battled a large RV fire in Inverness last Friday, the department said. At around 2:45 p.m., units were dispatched to E Mars Street in response to a large RV fire that was threatening nearby buildings. Crews arrived to find the 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay engulfed in flames, and quickly worked to extinguish the blaze. They were assisted by units from Hernando County and Floral City, CCFR said. No injuries were

A Bonita Springs Fire battalion chief was critically injured on Interstate 75 near mile marker 116 in Lee County when an SUV veered onto the shoulder and collided with him early Sunday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded to a crash on southbound I-75 near mile marker 116 at 12:33 a.m. The firefighter was wearing a reflective vest and standing on the inside shoulder, assisting with traffic from an unrelated crash at mile marker 116. An SUV was

Emergency response teams from multiple agencies were called to the scene of a serious boating accident off the north end of Fort Myers Beach earlier Sunday. According to officials, a 36-foot vessel was traveling near Bowditch Park when it struck a stationary barge, resulting in multiple injuries among those on board. Units from Fort Myers Beach Fire Department, the United States Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Lee County EMS responded swiftly to the incident. Rescue teams

A passenger on a motorcycle was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Orange County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 4 p.m. at State Road 436 and Lake Pleasant Road. According to a crash report, a Ford Maverick was traveling west on S.R. 436, approaching the intersection of Lake Pleasant Road in the left turn lane. At the same time, a Harley Davidson Road King was heading east on S.R. 436,

A 28-year-old Lehigh Acres woman died Sunday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. after a motorcycle crash on Three Oaks Parkway in Lee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the motorcycle was traveling south on Three Oaks Parkway, north of Cypress Drive North, failed to negotiate a curve, resulting in a collision with a tree. The vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left, entered the center grass median, and collided with a tree. The woman was transported to

 A deputy-involved shooting occurred in the early hours of Saturday that led to a man’s death. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after receiving a tip about a suspicious person at the 6700 Block of Southwest 4th Place. When deputies arrived, Darian D. Holmes, 56, was armed with a handgun and causing a commotion. Deputies began to bargain with Holmes for approximately 40 minutes in an attempt to deescalate the situation. During the encounter, shots were

 A man was killed after crashing his car near Live Oak on Friday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:55 p.m. the driver of a black Chevrolet pickup failed to follow the curve of County Road 249, driving off road and hitting a road sign, trees and power pole. The driver, who died in the crash was identified as a 56-year-old Live Oak man. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer After a car accident, dealing with insurance companies

A crash in Collier County on U.S. 41 in Naples left one cyclist dead Sunday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, an SUV being driven by a man from Naples was going south on U.S. 41 and Guilford Road. When a cyclist attempted to cross the travel lanes on U.S. 41, the SUV crashed into them. The driver fled the scene after the crash. The person on the bicycle, a 41-year-old man from North Port, was pronounced dead at

A woman was killed after she was struck by a vehicle in Lauderhill on Friday night, police said. According to Lauderhill Police, officers arrived at the 2100 block of Northwest 55th Avenue after receiving reports of a person struck by a vehicle. When officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman suffering from several injuries. Her identity has not been released. Fire rescue crews took the woman to Broward Health Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries. Police

Photo by: (FL511) A crash on I-95 North in Boynton Beach shut down northbound lanes and caused traffic delays on Saturday. According to FL511, the crash happened around 3:45 p.m. near the Gateway Blvd. exit. The entire northbound highway was briefly shut down to remove the car, and then the lanes were reopened. Officials advised drivers to slow down or avoid the area if possible. Legal Help After a Car Accident Injury Car accidents can leave victims with serious injuries,

A woman was left bloodied Wednesday after a West Palm Beach man allegedly attacked her with a piece of fence. Deputies with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) say they responded to the 600 block of 51st Street on Wednesday for reports of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. Deputies say they arrived around 7 p.m. and met the victim with blood covering her head, chest, arms, and hands. She told law enforcement that she was sitting on a