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Photo: WSVN A young man faced a judge more than a month after, authorities said, he slammed into a Hollywood Police cruiser, sending an officer to the hospital. Prosecutors said 20-year-old E was driving his BMW more than 100 miles an hour before crashing into the cruiser on Ocean Drive, near Hollywood Boulevard, during the early morning hours of May 20. Authorities said the suspect then took off running. The officer was taken to an area hospital with serious injuries but

Photo: MCSO A deadly crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Palm City shut down all northbound lanes on Monday afternoon, according to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened just after 3 p.m. near the 132-mile marker, just before Exit 133 for Martin Downs Boulevard, according to Florida 511. As of this writing, all lanes have reopened. Two people were killed, and Martin County Fire Rescue said its firefighter-paramedics transported one person with traumatic injuries by ground to the hospital. Florida Highway Patrol is also on the scene.

A man was rushed to the hospital after a shooting early Tuesday morning in Pinellas County. Residents of the Meadows Apartments, located along Dr. MLK Jr. Street North between I-275 and Gandy Boulevard, reported hearing gunshots at around 1:27 a.m. St. Pete police said that a 911 caller told dispatchers they were taking a man to the hospital with a gunshot wound. St. Pete Fire Rescue crews met them at a Circle K on Roosevelt Boulevard and transported the man

Photo: WJHG UPDATE: One suspect is in custody following a deadly Monday morning stabbing in Panama City. The Panama City Police Department says at 2:07 a.m., officers responded to a physical altercation at the Suburban Studios Motel on Highway 98. On arrival, officials say they found a woman suffering from multiple stab wounds. She was transported to a local hospital and later pronounced dead. During the following investigation, police were able to identify 45-year-old Bahamian citizen P as a suspect.

A death investigation is underway in Bay County, Florida, after a Columbia Academy graduate died days after his high school graduation. “Unfortunately, he made a bad decision, and if he was here today, he would own up to it,” T, S’s mother. T says that’s just the kind of kid her son was. “He was definitely not an ordinary kid,” S’s sister, A, said. “Anyone that came across him, they could tell he was full of life. “ 19-year-old Shannon

Florida Highway Patrol officials have confirmed that two people are dead, and four people are injured following a multi-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon. The incident occurred near Lindsey Crossing and Pipeline Road off of Highway 231. The incident caused major traffic delays, closing one northbound and one southbound lane of 231. The lanes have since reopened. Florida Highway Patrol officials confirmed to News13 that three vehicles were involved in the incident. The injured individuals were transported to a hospital. News13 will

Photo: Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association A van was split in half during a crash on I-4 in Volusia County on Thursday. The Volusia County Professional Firefighters Association said the van crashed into a parked semi-trailer near mile marker 125. The driver of the van self-extricated from the vehicle before being taken to the hospital. Details about what caused the crash were not revealed. Your Legal Resource After a Truck AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a truck accident, Ovadia Law

A crash on Interstate 95 southbound caused injuries and blocked lanes on Friday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said they responded to a crash with injuries at Northwest 79th Street in Miami-Dade. It was not immediately clear who was hurt or what may have caused the crash. At least three lanes were blocked, and the delays could be seen back to the Golden Glades Interchange. Take U.S. 441 as an alternate route. Dedicated Advocacy for Car Accident

Photo: (PBC GOV) A major crash shut down a key intersection serving Palm Beach International Airport late Friday morning, according to Florida 511. The crash happened on Belvedere Road East at Perimeter Road, an intersection that functions as a primary entrance to the airport. All lanes were closed as of 10:40 a.m. as emergency crews responded. Florida 511 classified the incident as “major,” but it remains unclear how many vehicles were involved or whether there were any injuries. The closure is expected to significantly

A man has died after being struck by a car Thursday night in Miami-Dade County, authorities said. At about 8:45 p.m., the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a traffic crash involving a pedestrian in the area of 89th Place and West Flagler Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue medics transported the victim to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital in critical condition. He was later pronounced dead. The driver, also a man, stayed at the scene following the crash, authorities confirmed. The

Photo: WSVN An 18-wheeler flipped over in Coconut Creek, causing debris to spill. 7SkyForce captured the mess that was created when the tractor-trailer overturned, Thursday morning. Coconut Creek Police said the truck was making a left-hand turn from Lyons Road to Wiles Road when it went onto its side at around 10:20 a.m., dumping all the debris it was carrying. Tow trucks responded to the scene, and crews have begun to cleanup process. Paramedics with Coconut Creek Fire Rescue checked

Trouble on the water sends two men to the hospital after a pair of personal watercraft collided. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, crews responded Thursday to reports of two Jet Skis crashing into each other on the water at the Miami Marine Stadium along the Rickenbacker Causeway.  City& Local Guides “Traumatic injuries at Marine Stadium,” according to audio on Broadcastify. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where crews could be seen offloading both patients from a fireboat and into the back