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Photo by: (WCJB) Gainesville firefighters put out an apartment fire that they say was caused from someone falling asleep while smoking. Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to the fire along Northwest 45th Avenue at around 4 a.m. on Thursday. Crews arrived to find a small fire in the backroom of the apartment. The resident had put out most of the flames and all the residents were able to get out with just some minor smoke inhalation. Officials were able to

An Ocala man was arrested on battery, grand theft, and robbery charges after he allegedly choked his girlfriend and stole her wallet following an argument over a missing, winning scratch-off lottery ticket. On Monday, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office corporal responded to a local residence in reference to a physical altercation and theft incident. The female victim advised that her boyfriend, 45-year-old SLH, had “placed his hands around her neck and choked her,” according to the arrest report. The victim

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that it is investigating a shooting. The sheriff’s office said its deputies were notified Tuesday night that a man suffering from gunshot wounds was dropped off at a local hospital for treatment. The sheriff’s office was able to determine that a shooting occurred in the 700 block of Venice Circle within the San Marco Villas community. On Wednesday morning, the sheriff’s office said the victim, 19-year-old Quantavis Bellamy, was pronounced dead. The

The Brief  The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash along I-75 in Hillsborough County early Thursday. What we know: According to FHP, the crash happened around 12:30 a.m. on the southbound side of I-75 north of Big Bend Rd. in Riverview. Multiple southbound lanes were blocked at one point, but all lanes reopened by 6 a.m. What we don’t know: No further details about the crash have been released. What to Do Immediately After a Car AccidentKnowing what to do after a

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue battled an early morning house fire in Brandon. Crews were dispatched to the 1000 block of North Parsons Avenue around 3:15 a.m. after reports of a house on fire. Arriving at the home, HCFR saw heavy flames coming from a home. “Firefighters initially advanced handlines inside to battle the blaze, but worsening conditions raised concerns about a potential roof collapse,” HCFR said. Crews safely evacuated, and an aerial apparatus was used to stop the fire. The

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash on I-75. Troopers were dispatched to the southbound lanes of I-75 in Gibsonton around 12:30 a.m. regarding a crash. At this time, it is unclear how many people have died in the crash. This is a developing story. Get Legal Help After a Car Accident With Ovadia Law GroupCar accidents can be life-changing, leaving victims with injuries, medical bills, and emotional stress. At Ovadia Law Group, our experienced car accident lawyers

Photo by:(WJXT) A teenager was fatally shot Wednesday night on King Street, just south of West Beaver Street, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO said officers were called to the area of the Hollybrook Homes Apartments on King Street after reports of a shooting. When they arrived just before 9 p.m., they found a victim in his late teens with gunshot wounds. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital, where he died. Investigators said that surveillance footage shows the possible

Photo by: Tampa Fire Rescue All I-275 and I-4 lanes reopened following a crash on Wednesday. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a 61-year-old man was driving an empty tractor-trailer on I-4 westbound around 5:00 p.m. when he had a medical emergency as he entered the exit ramp to Ashley. The vehicle collided with a guardrail and concrete wall before catching fire atop the I-275 overpass. The driver was taken to the hospital and is listed in stable condition, FHP

Photo by: mypanhandle Local fire departments responded to a house fire in Argyle on Wednesday afternoon, according to a post by the Walton County Fire Rescue. Just before 5:00 p.m., Walton County Fire Rescue, Argyle Volunteer Fire Department, City of DeFuniak Springs Fire Department, and Liberty Volunteer Fire District responded to a kitchen fire on Howell Avenue. When firefighters arrived on scene, flames were visible coming from the roof, and crews quickly went to work. Walton County Fire says that the firefighters

State troopers say a woman is dead after a golf cart hit her in Summerfield this afternoon. FHP troopers say a 75-year-old woman was driving the golf cart in the backyard of a home on Southeast 52nd Court just before 3:30 p.m. A 76-year-old woman was standing nearby and was hit, killing her. Troopers did not release any other details. Legal Help After a Golf Cart Accident With Ovadia Law GroupGolf cart accidents can lead to serious injuries and unexpected

A hit-and-run suspect got out of his car and took off running down Interstate 95 in North Miami following a confrontation with a trooper, setting the stage for a late night foot pursuit and a tough takedown. Cellphone video posted online by Only in Dade captured the cartoonish turn of events that went down at around midnight on Wednesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, 32-year-old JPM came to a stop just north of Opa-locka Boulevard after colliding with a

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said an educational behavioral assistant at W.E. Cherry Elementary School was recently arrested for kicking a student three times after the child kicked her. PG, 47, who has worked with the school district since 2016, faces a charge of Child Abuse Without Great Harm, CCSO said. On Tuesday morning, around 9:45 a.m., deputies say a student was working with his speech therapist when he began kicking his legs. “G was the Exceptional Student Education (ESE)