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A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a roadway sign, FHP reports. On Aug. 11 a 24-year-old Wesley Chapel man was driving a Kawasaki Ninja when he lost control, overturned and travelled off the roadway, according to FHP spokesperson. The driver was travelling northbound on US-301 when he lost control passing other traffic on a wet roadway. Motorcycle accidents can lead to serious injuries, leaving victims with significant physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Ovadia Law Group is here to provide

One person is dead after a fire was discovered in the middle of an alleyway in Hollywood. Hollywood Police said officers responded to a fire in an alleyway behind 515 N 21st Ave. just before 1 a.m. Monday. Once they arrived, they reportedly found a body in the fire. “Engine 5 is on scene reference to a human body on fire,” said a 911 dispatcher. “It’s going to be the alleyway of Dixie Highway and Fillmore Street.” “Copy that, just

A man was found dead on Monday after a crash in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened in the area of US 301 and 9th Street East in Bradenton. The man was driving a Dodge Charger north on US 301 and lost control during a left-hand turn in the road, troopers said. The man left the roadway and crashed into a fence and tree line. The wreckage from the crash was found on Monday morning,

One person is dead following a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in West Palm Beach. On Saturday night a Toyota Venza was traveling southbound in the center lane of South Military Trail and approaching the 4100 block. A report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office notes the pedestrian attempted to cross South Military Trail near the 4100 block from east to west. According to the report, the pedestrian walked into the path of the Toyota. After the

A man has been arrested after allegedly damaging properties at four different locations in a Cape Coral neighborhood over the weekend. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 85-year-old Charles Arthur Robison reportedly damaged four properties at 2617 Lamby Ct. on Sunday with a marker. An investigation determined Robison used a black Sharpie marker to damage properties in the neighborhood.  One of the victims is pressing charges. Robison is being charged with criminal mischief. When your property is damaged, whether by natural disasters,

A woman is facing several felony charges with more possibly to come after police said she walked away from a crash in downtown Miami over the weekend that would leave two people dead and two others hurt. Bystanders had to grab the accused driver, Maecee Marie Lathers, 24, and bring her back to the scene Saturday morning, a Miami Police Department arrest report states. According to police, she shouldn’t have been behind the wheel in the first place; her license

Photo by: wfla  A 12-year-old girl was run over by her mother in a tragic accident near Booker Middle School in Sarasota on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The middle schooler got out of the car, which was in the drop-off line on Myrtle Street in front of the school, and dropped school supplies on the ground. Her mother did not see her bend down under the SUV to retrieve them and pulled forward, running over the 12-year-old,

Photo by: mypanhandle Update: Michigan Avenue is back open, according to PCPD. According to the Panama City Police Department, Michigan Ave between Highway 98 and 19th Street is currently closed due to a serious accident. PCPD urges drivers to avoid the area and seek an alternate route. After a car accident, it’s crucial to have a legal team that prioritizes your well-being. Ovadia Law Group specializes in car accident cases, offering comprehensive legal services to protect your rights and secure

Photo by: Ocala Fire Rescue A multi-vehicle accident that left one vehicle rolled over on East Silver Springs Boulevard tied up traffic on the roadway this afternoon. Units from the Ocala Fire Rescue and Ocala Police Department responded near the intersection of East Silver Springs Boulevard and NE 11th Avenue earlier today after receiving reports of a multi-vehicle accident. Although details of the accident have not yet been released, OFR reported that at least one person was transported to a

 A Manatee County man has been arrested and charged after a man he shot died from his injuries. The shooting occurred back on July 10. Officials say the incident began with an argument that broke out in a parking lot after a vehicle accident. Deputies say Deondrick Anderson, 49, and Jordan Glanz, 27, got into a car crash in the parking lot of the Oneco Rose Bar off Cortez Road in Bradenton. During the argument, Anderson was shot once in

 The Inlet Bar in Riviera Beach will hold a fundraiser later this month for a 9-year-old girl injured in a crash while riding her bike. Neighbors said the child, Capri Jordan, was riding her bike down Williams Street and Betty Ann Court in Lake Park on July 1 when she was struck by a car that left her seriously injured. Ashley Callea, a family friend and neighbor was walking her dog in the neighborhood when she heard the accident. Callea

Photo by: Joe Cavaretta/South Florida Sun Sentinel Law enforcement removed a deteriorated car from a Plantation canal on Sunday and said they found the body of a missing man inside. The Broward Sheriff’s Office dive team and staff from the Broward Medical Examiner’s Office were on the scene at 10151 SW First St. on Sunday afternoon. Detective Robert Rettig of Plantation Police said the department had been searching for the man “for years.” He did not know precisely how long