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Photo: (WPEC) New details in a deadly multi-vehicle crash reveal that the driver of a Jeep Wrangler allegedly attempted to flee after colliding with a Chevy truck before triggering a chain-reaction crash that killed a 67-year-old man Tuesday. The crash, involving seven vehicles, sheared off the rear half of the Mazda at the intersection of East Ocean Avenue and North Dixie Highway in Lantana. According to a crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, at about 11:12 a.m.,

One person is dead and three others are in the hospital after being shot in Royal Palm Beach on Tuesday. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, just before 5 p.m., deputies responded to a shooting on Coconut Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach. After further investigation, detectives determined that a total of four people were shot — two males and two females. PBSO said one male victim was found inside the residence where the shooting occurred. Two additional victims, a

A Miramar police sergeant accused of battering his girlfriend at her Miami-Dade County home was released from jail Tuesday after posting bond. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Devarious H’s girlfriend went to an MDSO station Saturday and said she wanted to report an incident that occurred between her and her boyfriend the previous day. Deputies said the victim claimed that H, 32, texted her at about 7 p.m. Friday, saying “Come outside. My mom wants

A man was shot near a McDonald’s fast-food restaurant late Tuesday night in northwest Miami-Dade, authorities confirmed. According to Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Detective Angel Rodriguez, the shooting was reported shortly before 11 p.m. in the 600 block of Northwest 118th Street. He said deputies arrived at the scene and found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. A Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crew also responded to the scene and transported the victim to a local hospital in stable condition, Rodriguez

Photo: (WPLG) A boy who was riding a scooter collided with a school bus Wednesday morning in northwest Miami-Dade, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News. The crash was reported just before 7:30 a.m. in the area of Northwest 122nd Street and 27th Avenue, near a school bus transportation center. Surveillance video obtained by Local 10 News shows the bus driver preparing to turn onto 27th Avenue. The scooter rider and bus driver both stop. But just as the child on the

A 6-year-old girl remains on a ventilator after a fire tore through her North Lauderdale home over the weekend, killing her grandmother. The fire happened Saturday morning in the 8000 block of Southwest 8th Court. Neissa Dilligence is now fighting for her life, but her grandmother did not survive. “When she was pulled from the home, she was not responsive. And due to that, the brain did not receive enough oxygen,” said her uncle, S Neighbors had rushed to help

A barn fire in Martin County on Saturday is under investigation after flames destroyed a structure along Southeast Ranch Acres, killing two animals and leaving a community shaken. According to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, the fire broke out after the homeowner was awakened by a loud popping noise coming from the barn. Within moments, the situation escalated as flames rapidly consumed the structure, leaving little time to intervene. Aerial video captures the expansive flames at the barm. Firefighters responded quickly

A deadly hit-and-run crash that killed a 56-year-old man is under investigation by the Village of Palm Springs Police Department. According to police, at about 12:50 a.m. Saturday, a man was found dead in the westbound lanes of Lake Worth Road between Kirk Road and Military Trail. Video evidence collected by Palm Springs police shows that at 12:08 a.m. a white-and-beige 2002–2007 Toyota Highlander struck the victim, identified as Brian Rouse, as he walked in the roadway. Police say the vehicle

MDSO: Evidence at scene included blood-stained knife, sword and ax An 18-year-old man was arrested over the weekend on accusations that he fatally stabbed his stepfather just a day before Father’s Day, the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed. According to an arrest report obtained Monday by Local 10 News, the stabbing was reported shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday in the 1500 block of Northeast 148th Street. Deputies arrived at the scene and found the victim unresponsive in the front doorway of his

Photo: WPLG Local10.com A boat went up in flames on Monday in Marathon. According to officials, the fire sparked in a trap yard near the Marlin Bay Resort and Marina late Monday morning. When crews arrived, they said the boat, which was on a trailer in the trap yard behind the RaceTrac gas station located at 3896 Overseas Highway, was fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters said they quickly rushed into action so the flames wouldn’t spread to nearby lobster traps.

An Aventura softball game ended with a player hospitalized and another facing an aggravated battery charge after police said a man struck an opponent in the head with a metal baseball bat during a fight. A, 41, was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, according to an Aventura Police arrest report. Officers responded to Waterways Park shortly before 9:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a fight with injuries during a softball league game. Investigators said

Photo: Midway Fire District A Sunday night house fire in Gulf Breeze significantly damaged a home, displaced its residents, and killed a dog that was inside, according to the Midway Fire District. Officials say Midway Fire District crews were dispatched to the 3300 block of El Prado Street at about 8:42 p.m. after a 911 caller reported smoke and flames visible from the residence. The occupants had safely evacuated, but there was a report that a dog was still inside,