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Photo by: WJXT News4JAX A man in his early 20s died Sunday night when he was thrown from his motorcycle in a crash on Girvin Road, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. According to police, the man was headed south on Girvin Road just after 10 p.m. on a sport motorcycle when he missed a curve, hit a center median curb and was thrown from the bike. He died at the scene, JSO said. They did not indicate if he was

Emergency units in Miami were dispatched Sunday morning to a shooting where a man was shot and killed. Officials say emergency units responded to the area of Northeast 79th Street and Third Avenue, where a man in his thirties had been shot. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released. If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain

Photo by: wsvn A security investigator’s attempt to make a traffic stop in Homestead resulted in a car chase, leaving both vehicles badly damaged, officials said. The incident happened in the area of Northwest Second Avenue and Eighth Street, early Sunday morning. It is unclear how many people were injured and the extent of the damages. The investigation is ongoing. Understanding Your Rights After a Car Accident Many car accident victims aren’t aware of their full legal rights. At Ovadia Law

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in Ridge Manor on Saturday evening, the Florida Highway Patrol said. At around 7 p.m., two cars were waiting in a left-turn lane on US-301, heading onto Whispering Oaks Blvd. In front was a Kia Sorrento driven by a 66-year-old Dade City man, and behind him was a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 44-year-old Ridge Manor woman. The motorcyclist, a 42-year-old Webster man, was coming from the opposite direction, approaching Whispering Oaks Blvd.

A man died early Monday morning when he lost control of his Ford Mustang and hit a tree on Joeandy Road North, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. Police said the crash was reported at about 2:30 a.m., nearly two blocks east of Girvin Road. According ot JSO, a man in his mid-30s was driving on Joeandy Road North when he lost control and hit a tree in the center median. He died at the scene. This is the 114th traffic

Photo by: Citrus County Fire Rescue Citrus County Fire Rescue battled a large RV fire in Inverness last Friday, the department said. At around 2:45 p.m., units were dispatched to E Mars Street in response to a large RV fire that was threatening nearby buildings. Crews arrived to find the 2005 Tiffin Allegro Bay engulfed in flames, and quickly worked to extinguish the blaze. They were assisted by units from Hernando County and Floral City, CCFR said. No injuries were

A Bonita Springs Fire battalion chief was critically injured on Interstate 75 near mile marker 116 in Lee County when an SUV veered onto the shoulder and collided with him early Sunday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded to a crash on southbound I-75 near mile marker 116 at 12:33 a.m. The firefighter was wearing a reflective vest and standing on the inside shoulder, assisting with traffic from an unrelated crash at mile marker 116. An SUV was

Emergency response teams from multiple agencies were called to the scene of a serious boating accident off the north end of Fort Myers Beach earlier Sunday. According to officials, a 36-foot vessel was traveling near Bowditch Park when it struck a stationary barge, resulting in multiple injuries among those on board. Units from Fort Myers Beach Fire Department, the United States Coast Guard, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, and Lee County EMS responded swiftly to the incident. Rescue teams

A passenger on a motorcycle was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Orange County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened around 4 p.m. at State Road 436 and Lake Pleasant Road. According to a crash report, a Ford Maverick was traveling west on S.R. 436, approaching the intersection of Lake Pleasant Road in the left turn lane. At the same time, a Harley Davidson Road King was heading east on S.R. 436,

A 28-year-old Lehigh Acres woman died Sunday afternoon around 2:45 p.m. after a motorcycle crash on Three Oaks Parkway in Lee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the motorcycle was traveling south on Three Oaks Parkway, north of Cypress Drive North, failed to negotiate a curve, resulting in a collision with a tree. The vehicle traveled off the roadway to the left, entered the center grass median, and collided with a tree. The woman was transported to

 A deputy-involved shooting occurred in the early hours of Saturday that led to a man’s death. According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called after receiving a tip about a suspicious person at the 6700 Block of Southwest 4th Place. When deputies arrived, Darian D. Holmes, 56, was armed with a handgun and causing a commotion. Deputies began to bargain with Holmes for approximately 40 minutes in an attempt to deescalate the situation. During the encounter, shots were

 A man was killed after crashing his car near Live Oak on Friday. According to Florida Highway Patrol, at approximately 2:55 p.m. the driver of a black Chevrolet pickup failed to follow the curve of County Road 249, driving off road and hitting a road sign, trees and power pole. The driver, who died in the crash was identified as a 56-year-old Live Oak man. Why You Need a Car Accident Lawyer After a car accident, dealing with insurance companies