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Photo: news4jax The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that happened Thursday night in Middleburg. The shooting was reported near Knight Boxx Road and Blanding Boulevard. The Sheriff’s office posted to its Facebook page just after 11 p.m. that it was in the early stages of the investigation. Officials are expected to provide an update when more information is available. The Sheriff’s Office is asking the community to be careful in the area because of road and parking

A major crash has forced the closure of all southbound lanes on Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County, causing significant traffic delays on Thursday. According to Florida 511, the crash occurred just before Mile Marker 141, with congestion now stretching beyond Exit 142 at Port St. Lucie Boulevard. Emergency crews are on scene, and drivers are being urged to avoid the area or seek alternate routes. Traffic cameras show extensive backups and a semi-truck at the scene of the crash

A school bus was involved in a single-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Okeechobee County, prompting a temporary road closure along a stretch of U.S. Highway 441 North. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said the accident occurred near 11500 US Hwy 441 N. Officials confirmed that no students were on board at the time of the crash, and no students were involved. Deputies and emergency crews responded to the scene, and the roadway was shut down as investigators worked to

WILTON MANORS, FLA. (WSVN) – A 23-year-old roofer died after falling from the top of a five-story building in Wilton Manors, police said. Wilton Manors Police said officers responded around 9 a.m., Thursday, to the 2600 block of Northeast 14th Avenue, where the man had fallen from the rooftop. Emergency crews with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported him to Broward Health Medical Center, where he later died. The victim’s name has not been released. As part of standard procedure, the

A 50-year-old Palm Bay man riding a motorcycle was killed Thursday morning in a crash with an SUV, according to Melbourne police. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. on Eau Gallie Boulevard near Stewart Avenue. According to police, the SUV was heading east on Eau Gallie Boulevard and attempted a left turn in the path of the motorcycle, which was heading west, and the two collided. The motorcyclist, identified as Roy Breault, of Palm Bay, was pronounced dead at the

Cape Coral police said they have arrested a man for DUI after they found his car submerged in a canal, and found him hiding in a portable bathroom. Nathan Howard, 31, was charged with DUI, DUI property damage, and hit and run following the incident in the area of El Dorado and Northwest 15th Street, according to Cape Coral police. Police said Howard drove his Tesla into the canal and then fled the scene on foot. Officers found him nearby

A 49-year-old Cocoa man driving a pickup truck was killed Wednesday evening after speeding through a red light on U.S. Highway 1 in Brevard County and crashing into another car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 6:34 p.m. at Blacks Road near Cocoa. According to a crash report, a 1998 Chevrolet S-10 pickup was heading north on US-1 and failed to slow down for stopped traffic, swerving and continuing through the intersection when it was a

A crash in Delray Beach has closed all eastbound lanes of Atlantic Avenue on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash on Atlantic Avenue at Persimmon Avenue at 8:01 a.m. In the latest update at 8:03 a.m. officials said that all lanes have been closed. No injuries have been reported at this time. Car Accident Injuries and Long-Term Recovery Car accident injuries can have long-term effects on your health and quality of life. Ovadia Law Group understands the challenges victims face and

The Brief A Florida man was arrested on multiple charges after he allegedly attacked a tow truck driver that was towing his girlfriend’s car in Orlando.  What we know: An Orlando man, Jose Reinardo R, 45, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly threatening a tow truck driver with a knife and striking him during a confrontation at Ashton at Waterford Lakes Apartments.  Deputies responded around 10:30 p.m. Sunday after a call about a dispute over a car being towed. The tow truck

A major crash has shut down eastbound lanes of SR-408 near Conway Road on Thursday. The crash has blocked the off-ramp’s left lanes. Emergency vehicles are currently on scene taking care of the crash. Details about the severity of the crash are unknow. Car Accident Injuries and Long-Term Recovery Car accident injuries can have long-term effects on your health and quality of life. Ovadia Law Group understands the challenges victims face and provides comprehensive legal support to aid in recovery. Their personal injury

A crash with injuries on the southbound Turnpike in Lake Worth is delaying traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just before Mile Marker 91 at 6:38 a.m. In the latest update at 6:42 a.m. officials said that the right lane has been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involves injuries.  How Ovadia Law Group Maximizes Car Accident Compensation Securing fair compensation after a car accident requires experience and strategy. Ovadia Law Group excels in building strong personal

Photo by: WEAR  A fatal vehicle crash caused a road blockage in Santa Rosa County on Wednesday night. The county says the crash happened around 7p.m. on Gulf Breeze Parkway. Florida Highway Patrol said the crash involved a fatality. A WEAR News crew saw a motorcycle and Lincoln SUV among the wreckage. The motorcycle looked to be caught under the front end of the SUV. Both eastbound lanes and one westbound lane on Gulf Breeze Parkway, at Bergren Road were