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Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a fatal vehicle crash at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Cays Drive in Collier County. FHP says 43-year-old Marshall Franklin Jenkins of Naples was placed under arrest for DUI Manslaughter, DUI with Property Damage, and DUI with injury and booked into the Collier County Jail. According to FHP, Jenkins was driving his pickup truck south on U.S. 41 near Cays Drive when he crossed over the center line and collided with

Monday morning, firefighters responded to a fire along Tilbor Circle in Fort Myers off Winkler Avenue. The fire broke out just after midnight. Crews are now working to determine what caused the fire, and if anyone is injured. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these incidents can cause. Our

An 87-year-old bicyclist from Land O’ Lakes is dead after being struck by a motorcycle in Pasco County on Thursday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Around 8:45 p.m., an 81-year-old Lutz man was operating a Kawasaki motorcycle southbound on U.S. Highway 41. North of Swans Landing Drive, the bicyclist attempted to cross the highway, heading west, according to the FHP news release. The bicyclist entered the path of the motorcycle and was struck. They were pronounced dead at

MARION COUNTY, Fla. — One person is dead after a crash in Marion County on Friday morning. It happened on State Road 40 at State Road 19 in Astor, according to Florida Highway Patrol. All lanes are closed on SR-40. When dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, having a dependable legal team on your side can make a meaningful difference. Ovadia Law Group is known for delivering high-quality legal representation tailored to each client’s needs. Their experienced auto

Marion County Fire Rescue crews successfully battled a residential structure fire on Thursday morning after a golf cart ignited inside a local garage. MCFR received the emergency call at 11:27 a.m. regarding a home in the 7000 block of SW 106th Place in Ocala. A neighbor reported the blaze to 911 dispatchers, noting that they did not believe anyone was currently inside the residence. Firefighters from Liberty Station #32 were the first to arrive on the scene and observed smoke

FORT PIERCE, Fla. — A crash involving a school bus and an SUV in Fort Pierce sent four people to the hospital on Thursday. According to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck occured at about 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Whiteway Dairy and Hartman roads. Investigators said four people, including two children, aboard the SUV were taken to a local hospital with minor injuries. Five Port St. Lucie High School students were on board the bus at

A Hilton Orlando employee died Thursday night after getting trapped under a dryer, according to Orange County Fire Rescue. The incident happened around 9 p.m. at the hotel on Destination Parkway, near International Drive and the Orange County Convention Center. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the employee, a man in his 30s, was found under an industrial-sized dryer. Firefighters pulled him from under the dryer, but he died at the scene. The sheriff’s office is investigating the incident.

Three adults and two children were taken to the hospital after a house fire broke out in Geneva, the Seminole County Fire Department said. According to officials, the fire started in the kitchen of the home on East Osceola Road. The family is expected to be OK, but was taken to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. Firefighters said a large number of animals also lived at the home, including dogs, cats, a snake, as well as turkeys

A stretch of eastbound State Road 436 was shut down on Friday morning due to a car crash involving a pedestrian, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department. Officers responded to the scene of the crash at Westmonte Drive and State Road 436 near the Chick-fil-A, west of Interstate 4. Police said the pedestrian was transported to the hospital. The extent of the pedestrian’s injuries was not immediately available. Eastbound State Road 436 from Westmonte Drive toward the McDonald’s was

Ocala Police officers say one person is in the hospital after a crash Thursday night. Officers say the pedestrian was hit at South Pine Avenue and Southwest Broadway Street. The pedestrian was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. Northbound traffic on South Pine Avenue is being rerouted at Southwest Fort King Street. Ovadia Law Group is a trusted name when it comes to helping victims of pedestrian accidents navigate complex legal challenges. If you or a loved one has

All southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike are shut down Thursday afternoon following a major crash in Palm Beach County, causing rush hour delays. According to Florida 511, the crash occurred just before Mile Marker 106 near the Beeline Highway exit on Florida’s Turnpike South. Authorities closed all lanes in the area as crews responded to the scene, causing major traffic disruptions. Photos from traffic cameras show all lanes blocked and bumper-to-bumper traffic. Florida 511 classified the incident as a major severity event. The closure

An argument in Boca Raton escalated into violence early Friday morning, leaving a victim hospitalized with a gunshot wound to the leg as the suspect fled the scene. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office told CBS12 News that on Friday morning, deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 1900 block of Crescendo Circle in Boca Raton. It was reported that the victim was shot in the leg during a verbal dispute. The Sheriff’s Office said that the suspect