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A lethal accident has taken place on US Highway 41 between a pickup truck and a sedan. State Troopers say a pickup truck and a sedan collided just before five in the unincorporated community of Romeo. They say the truck lost control and hit the sedan which was heading in the opposite direction. Marion County Fire Rescue was assigned to the crash at 4:55 p.m. and reported on the scene at 5:04 p.m. MCFR reported that one passenger has died

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a vehicle and a motor scooter in the Loxahatchee area Monday morning. Officials say the crash happened around 3:11 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Southern Boulevard between the Deer Run and Arden communities. The person riding the scooter was pronounced dead on the scene. The person driving the car was taken to Palms West Hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time. As of 6:30 a.m., eastbound

Photo by: wesh A burst of strong winds caused five trailers to overturn in Cocoa as Tropical Storm Debby moved into Florida’s Big Bend region on Sunday, according to the Brevard County Fire Rescue. Fire and rescue officials said the incident occurred at 660 Tucker Lane in Cocoa and injured one person. At the time of the incidents, winds were reportedly 50 mph. The BCFR said the National Hurricane Center is aware of the incident and that they are working together to

A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach is causing traffic delays on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported that at 5:02 a.m., a tractor-trailer crash occurred just before Exit 64, 10th Avenue North, on I-95 North, In Florida 511’s latest update at 5:19 a.m., it was reported that the three lanes on the left were blocked.  As of 8 a.m., crews were able to reopen one of those lanes remains blocked and rush hour traffic is being delayed.

Photo by: wsvn A driver crashed his car into a building’s fountain in Miami’s Brickell section. The crash occurred Friday morning at the Brickell Arch along Brickell Avenue and Southeast 13th Street. The front of the car sustained heavy damage. It is unclear whether or not anyone was hurt. Car accidents can be life-altering, resulting in severe injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the complexities of car accident claims and are dedicated to providing

Photo by: wsvn A fiery wreck involving two tractor-trailers along Interstate 595 in Davie sent one of the drivers to the hospital and caused hours-long lane closures. Davie Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash along the eastbound lanes near Davie Road, west of 27th Avenue, just after 9 a.m. on Saturday. Officials said the tractor-trailers collided, igniting a fire in one of the trucks. Incredibly, the flames did not reach the gas tank. Paramedics transported the

Photo by: wsvn Rescue crews took a child to the hospital after the victim was struck by a car in Pompano Beach, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash near Military Trace and West Sample Road, just after 12:15 p.m., Saturday, Paramedics transported the juvenile pedestrian to a local hospital with injuries listed as not-life threatening. Detectives said the driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating

Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol A woman was able to escape a Jeep that was disabled along train tracks in Sumter County, resulting in a collision with a train, FHP said.  A Bushnell woman was driving a red Jeep eastbound on CR 720 when the car became disabled while on top of railroad tracks.  Photos of the aftermath show the Jeep which appears to be totaled.  The woman got out of the car which was then struck by a passing

Photo by: fox35Orlando Heavy rain resulting from Tropical Storm Debby is already causing some damage to Central Florida on Sunday afternoon.  Homeowner Ella Rusnak shared a video with FOX 35 of rain pouring down from her pool-covered ceiling in Christmas Estates in Orange County.  The video shows the moment her pool cover completely collapses, letting in a large amount of rain that appears to have been weighing down the pool cover.  The impacts from Tropical Storm Debby began to roll

Photo by: Hernando County Fire Rescue Hernando County Fire Rescue responded to an early morning fire at a strip mall in Spring Hill on Monday. As Hurricane Debby roared through the Gulf Coast, dumping rain on the Tampa Bay area, HCFR responded to a commercial fire in the 11000 block of Spring Hill Drive. Units responded at around 3:30 a.m. on Monday. According to HCFR, units found a fire through the roof of a small strip mall. Crews used a defensive strategy due to

Photo by:  Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Hillsborough County Fire Rescue says a mobile home in Seffner caught on fire Saturday night. According to officials, firefighters responded to the fire on Sligh Ave. after receiving a 911 call just after 10 p.m. The homeowner reported smoke and flames coming from their home. The first crew arrived about seven minutes after being sent to the mobile home. The fire was under control within 30 minutes, according to HCFR. Authorities say no civilians or firefighters

Photo by: fox13news An 18-wheeler lost control on I-75 early Monday morning, overturning into the Tampa Bypass Canal and leaving a stretch of the highway closed, according to authorities. According to the Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, officials responded at 2:35 a.m. after an 18-wheeler driving south on I-75 lost control near MM 263 and went off the road. HCFR arrived to find the truck teetering on the guard rail with the cab still out of the water. About 15 minutes later, the front cab