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Deputies have arrested a Pinellas County Schools employee for child abuse after hitting a 6-year-old child with autism, according to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). According to deputies, 65-year-old DJ was working as a substitute classroom assistant at Oakhurst Elementary School on Sept. 15, when he was assigned to a special needs classroom. PCSO said after lunch, the 6-year-old child with autism and is semi-verbal, “was hitting and kicking as a sign of communication.” According to PCSO, J then swung

A woman was hit and killed Tuesday afternoon in Winter Springs, a spokesperson for the city told WESH 2. It happened around 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of State Road 434 and Belle Avenue. Officials said the driver remained on the scene.  Legal Support for Pedestrian Accident VictimsPedestrian accidents can lead to serious personal injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the challenges victims face and are committed to helping you seek justice. Our experienced personal injury

Three fleeing burglary suspects were identified as the cause of a fatal head-on crash near Interstate 95 on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. In a release, deputies said they’d received information about the suspects early Tuesday morning, discovering that the trio was wanted out of St. Johns County. Around 12:30 p.m., deputies then spotted the suspect vehicle speeding south on I-95, sparking a chase with law enforcement, investigators noted. “The suspect vehicle then fled southbound on

Phot by: Ocala Fire Rescue  Traffic was delayed on two major roadways in Ocala on Tuesday evening after a semi-truck flipped. Ocala Fire Rescue crews say a semi overturned at the intersection of North Pine Avenue and State Road 40. All northbound lanes of Pine Avenue were blocked. Firefighters say no one was hurt in the crash. Legal Support for Truck Accident Injury VictimsTruck accidents can result in serious personal injuries that affect every aspect of your life. At Ovadia

A Hallandale Beach man is facing a manslaughter charge after he killed his baby son through severe abuse, authorities said in court documents obtained by Local 10 News on Tuesday. RLB, 30, was arrested on Friday, more than three years after authorities said he brought an unresponsive 6-month-old LB to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood on New Year’s Day 2022. Investigators said an initial examination showed that L’s injuries, characterized as “abusive head trauma,” were “likely caused by violent

Authorities are investigating a deputy-involved shooting during a SWAT standoff in Pompano Beach. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, authorities responded to reports of a suspicious incident in the area of the 2300 block of Bay Drive at 1:30 p.m. Deputies say an armed individual barricaded himself inside a vacant home that was for sale. “Our patrol units respond to that call and tried to make contact with the individual in which time he ran from them, fled inside the

A man has died following a deputy-involved shooting in Southwest Miami-Dade. Deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue units responded to the area of 216th Street and 122nd Avenue in the Goulds neighborhood on Tuesday night. 7News cameras captured a heavy law enforcement presence near a grocery store and police tape around the area. Officials said the deputies responded to a man in his 40’s waving a gun and pointing it at citizens. A sergeant made contract with

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a double homicide that happened in Wimauma Tuesday evening. Deputies said they received a 911 call shortly after 6 p.m. from someone reporting a shooting in the 3300 block of Willow Road. Detectives believe two men got into an argument and started shooting at each other. They both were injured by the gunfire and taken to the hospital. The sheriff’s office said both men later died at the hospital. Their names have not

 A 22-year-old tree service employee was killed Monday morning in DeLand, after a falling trunk struck him during a routine job an incident authority have ruled accidental but say underscores the dangers faced by outdoor laborers nationwide. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office (VSO) said the victim was working alongside a colleague on George Ryan Road at around 9:40 a.m. when the deadly accident occurred. The co-worker — operating a chainsaw from a bucket truck — announced he was beginning the

A Key Largo man is facing an attempted murder charge after deputies said he tried to kill his roommate with a bow and arrow Tuesday morning. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, the crime happened at around 6 a.m. in the 700 block of Largo Road. Deputies said GHB, 61, aimed his crossbow at his 69-year-old roommate’s head, but missed, grazing him in the ear. They said the victim then “took the crossbow from B and hit him with

A Miami-Dade County man was arrested Monday after authorities said he sexually assaulted a custodian at knifepoint inside a bathroom at his workplace. According to an arrest affidavit, NG, 47, forced his way into the bathroom where the victim was cleaning, armed with a knife. The location of the incident was redacted from the arrest affidavit. Police said he demanded a sex act and, when the victim refused, pushed the victim against the wall, ripped their clothing and sexually assaulted

Photo by: St. Lucie County Fire District The St. Lucie County Fire District responded to a fire on Monday night. The fire was in a mobile home located on Joy Lane. During the firefighting and search efforts, a victim was found dead inside the residence. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by state and local officials. Legal Support for Fire Accident Victims Fire accidents can cause devastating injuries, emotional trauma, and financial hardship. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand