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A 17-year-old was arrested after holding his girlfriend against her will and threatening her with a firearm during an argument, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced. Detectives with the domestic violence section responded to a home in Brandon, and a local hospital after the victim was taken to a nearby hospital following the assault on June 24. During the investigation, it was uncovered that the victim was involved in a verbal altercation with her 17-year-old boyfriend when he showed a

Walton County Sheriff’s Office says traffic lights are out at County Road 395 and U.S. 98 following a crash. Deputies urge drivers to use extreme caution and treat any intersection with non-functioning signals as a four-way stop. Focused on Fair Compensation for Car Accident InjuriesAt Ovadia Law Group, we are focused on helping clients pursue fair compensation after a car accident. Our attorneys understand how to evaluate damages and build claims that reflect the full impact of your injuries. We

Two people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 231 near Lindsey Crossing on Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a Tesla and a Chevrolet Tahoe were both traveling south on Highway 231 when the Tesla attempted to pass the Tahoe. During the maneuver, the Tesla struck the Tahoe, causing it to spin across the grassy median. The Tesla then crossed into the northbound lanes and collided with a Cadillac Escalade. The Tahoe came

A 27-year-old man from Defuniak Springs is dead after crashing into a truck in Walton County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Thursday, around 9:21 p.m. a motorcycle was speeding behind a pickup truck going westbound on U.S. Highway 98 in the left inside lane. The motorcycle collided with the rear end of the truck. FHP said the driver and passenger of the pickup truck were not injured. Holding Negligent Parties Accountable After a Motorcycle CrashWhen a motorcycle accident

Photo: Martin County Sheriff’s Office Martin County Sheriff’s Office says he was located after going to a hospital. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office said early Thursday that deputies located and arrested a hit-and-run driver who three hours earlier crashed into a major water pipe at the Hobe Sound/Osprey Water Plant, disrupting water service for several hundred residents. G, 24, of Stuart, is facing charges of leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, driving with a suspended license with

Photo: WTVT Web Staff The Brief Firefighters responded to a major fire at an industrial warehouse in Pinellas Park. According to Pinellas Park Fire Chief Andrew Hughes, the sheer size of the blaze forced emergency officials to trigger a second alarm to bring more firefighters to the scene.  Emergency crews shifted into defensive operations to manage the flames. FOX 13’s photographer on the scene saw Pinellas Park, Largo and Lealman crews on scene. Clearwater emergency response What we don’t know: Officials

Photo: WPTV Multiple lanes of I-95 South in Delray Beach were blocked due to a crash Thursday morning. The accident occurred at around 6 a.m. just before the Atlantic Avenue exit, prompting four lanes to shut down. There were injuries as a result of the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. As of 6:25 a.m., all lanes are back open. Helping You Navigate Car Accident ClaimsNavigating a car accident claim can be difficult without the right legal support. Ovadia

Photo: Pasco County Fire Rescue/Ryan Watern Several homes were evacuated in Holiday early Tuesday morning after Pasco firefighters responded to a house fire, officials said. Pasco County Fire Rescue (PCFR) responded to the early morning fire on the 3000 block of Peterborough Street. Crews arrived in under three minutes to find heavy flames and smoke coming from the home, PCFR officials said. All occupants had already escaped before firefighters reached the scene. Out of caution, some neighboring homes were temporarily

Photo: Ted Noah Early morning commuters are stuck in 7 miles worth of crawling traffic on I-75 northbound. Crews are working to clear a major crash near River Road, which is creating the backup. According to FDOT/FL-511, at least one person was injured, and multiple vehicles were involved. Drivers should consider using US-41 as a northbound alternate, to avoid the significant crash delays. Helping You Navigate Car Accident ClaimsNavigating a car accident claim can be difficult without the right legal

Photo: Ted Noah For the second time this morning, traffic is traveling less than 10 miles per hour, with a crash in the travel lanes of I-75, Two lanes are blocked between State Road 70 and University Parkway, on I-75 southbound. Backups exceed 5 miles to the US-301 area, and drivers are stuck in a 40 minute delay. Before 7 this morning, a major crash also occurred near River Road, in the northbound lanes. That crash created a significant backup as

Photo: Local10News Two women have died following a crash Thursday morning in Homestead that involved a Tesla sedan and a flatbed commercial truck, authorities confirmed. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at about 2:30 a.m. in the northbound lanes of South Dixie Highway near Southwest 127th Avenue. Troopers said the driver of the gray Tesla crashed into the back of the truck, which was part of a caravan of trucks driving slowly in the area, at about 20

Photo: WSVN Police are searching for the driver who, they said, was involved in a hit-and-run on the Southeast 17th Street bridge in Fort Lauderdale that left a bicyclist dead and led to the hours-long closure of all eastbound lanes. Fort Lauderdale Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash along the 2000 block of Southeast 17th Street, just after 6:40 a.m. on Thursday. Invesitgators said the woman involved was riding her bicycle eastbound when she