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Photo: Marion County Fire Rescue Marion County firefighters were dispatched to a mobile home on SE Highway 42 over the weekend after the structure became fully engulfed in flames. Shortly after 6:40 a.m. on Saturday, September 6, Marion County Fire Rescue units responded to the 25900 block of SE Highway 42 in Umatilla. MCFR stated that multiple 911 callers had reported that a mobile home in the area was on fire. Within 10 minutes, the first MCFR unit arrived on-scene

A man was hospitalized after he was shot in his car on Wednesday morning, according to the Orlando Police Department. Police said the incident occurred on Orange Center Boulevard at Goldwyn Avenue. The victim flagged down an officer nearby after he was shot in the leg. A WESH 2 crew found at least 16 evidence markers on the scene, and investigators were seen checking a nearby house for bullet holes. Police said they are now looking for two suspects. Details

Photo by: (FDOT) A vehicle fire on the northbound Turnpike in Boca Raton is blocking lanes on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported the vehicle fire just before Exit 75, Glades Road, at 4:52 a.m. In the latest update at 5:12 a.m., officials said that the two right lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Legal Help After a Fire-Related Car Accident Car accidents involving fire can result in catastrophic injuries, including burns, smoke inhalation, and permanent

A woman was shot Tuesday night while driving with a child in her vehicle in northwest Miami-Dade, deputies confirmed. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred just after 10:30 p.m. in the area of Northwest 16th Avenue and 74th Street. Deputies said the woman and juvenile female were inside a vehicle when they heard the sound of gunshots before one of the vehicle windows shattered. The woman, who had been shot in the upper extremities, then drove to

Photo by: Local10 Deputies are investigating a major car crash in west Miami-Dade, which involved a marked Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office cruiser. According to MDSO, the crash occurred just after 2:30 a.m. in the area of Southwest 87th Avenue and 32nd Street, just a few blocks west of Tropical Park. Authorities said a deputy was driving along Galloway Road when his vehicle was struck by a Nissan sedan that was being driven by a man. Deputies said the driver of the

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Zephyrhills. Troopers responded to a crash on Eiland Boulevard and Fountain Road around 9:37 p.m. Tuesday. FHP confirmed the crash was fatal. At this time, it is unknown if anyone else was injured. How Ovadia Law Group Builds Strong Car Accident Cases Winning a car accident case requires thorough investigation, expert testimony, and strategic legal planning. Ovadia Law Group excels in building strong cases that stand up in court. Their team of car

 A deputy-involved shooting was reported early Wednesday morning in South St. Augustine in the area of 1st Street and Brainard Drive, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. The area is about half a mile east of U.S. 1 near Moultrie Creek. Residents should expect a heavy law enforcement presence in the area. News4JAX has a crew headed to the scene and will update as more information becomes available. Legal Support for Victims of Gun Violence Gun violence can

Photo by: (Fl511) A multi-vehicle crash is slowing rush-hour traffic on I-95 North near Hobe Sound. The crash closed the right lane of the interstate, with first responders on scene to clear the crash. According to Fl511, the crash happened south of the Hobe Sound exit at 4:38 p.m. Officials urge drivers to reduce speed in the area or consider an alternate route. What to Do Immediately After a Car Accident The moments after a car accident are critical. Your actions can

Two people were transported to a local hospital after being bit by a dog in North Miami. According to the City of North Miami Police Department, the incident happened at an apartment complex on Sixth Avenue and Northeast 138th Street. Neighbors told 7News the dog belongs to a second-floor resident of the apartment complex, and bit the victims in the courtyard of the building. “Yeah, I saw the dog bite her,” said a neighbor who witnessed the incident. “You know,

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man was shot in downtown Jacksonville on Tuesday night after he stopped to give someone money, was asked to give more, and was shot when he refused. JSO said they received a call around 3 p.m. about shots being fired near Main Street. When officers arrived, they were unable to locate a scene or a victim. They say they later became aware of a shooting victim who was a walk-in at a nearby hospital,

Photo by: Charlotte County Public Safety Charlotte County Fire responded to a house fire that was caused by a lightning strike on Tuesday afternoon. According to Charlotte County Public Safety, crews responded to a house fire on Bermont Road in Charlotte County at 4:01 p.m. CCPS said the house was on an adjacent lot to the Redneck Mud Park but was not part of the park. Charlotte County Fire and EMS arrived on the scene and saw that the house

Photo by: Polk County Sheriff’s Office  A 23-year-old Sebring man died early Tuesday after his car left the roadway, struck a power pole anchor wire and rolled in a pasture, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Deputies identified the driver as 23-year-old Samuel Maisonet. Duke Energy workers responded to a power outage and called 911 about 4:40 a.m. after they found a wrecked 2007 Toyota Corolla in a pasture near the intersection of Avon Park Cutoff and Singletary