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A man was arrested after he allegedly sexually assaulted a juvenile girl in Hendry County. According to the Hendry County Sheriff’s Office, on July 11, deputies responded to a disturbance at a home in the Montura Ranch Estates community. Deputies arrived at the scene and located a juvenile girl and William Diaz, 48. The girl told deputies she had been sexually assaulted by Diaz. Detectives got a search warrant for the residence. During the investigation, it was learned that Diaz

Photo by: nb-2 Firefighters battled flames Thursday afternoon after a vehicle and golf cart caught fire, reportedly causing a powerline to fall in St. James City. According to the Matlacha Pine Island Fire District, at around 5:15 p.m., crews responded to the scene off Coconut Drive. Firefighters found an empty vehicle and golf cart fully engulfed in flames. Officials say the fire caused an overhead powerline to break and fall across the road. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office temporarily shut

A 39-year-old man is dead after a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 75 at mile marker 180 in North Port Friday evening. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the driver was taken to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. FHP is investigating the crash at this time. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand that a car accident can have far-reaching effects on your life. Our dedicated legal team is committed to providing the support and representation you need

Photo by: nbc-2 A 70-year-old man was killed and a 41-year-old man was hospitalized after two vehicles reportedly crashed on Burnt Store Road in Punta Gorda Friday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a sedan was heading north in the right lane of Burnt Store Road, approaching the intersection of Notre Dame Boulevard. At around 1:38 p.m., a vehicle traveling south on Burnt Store Road made a left a the intersection toward Notre Dame Boulevard Boulevard. Troopers say the

Photo by UC Breaking News Multiple people are seriously injured after two vehicles reportedly crashed Saturday night in Central Naples. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 10:44 p.m. at the Livingston Road and Golden Gate Parkway intersection. One of the vehicles involved was flipped on its side in the aftermath of the collision. FHP is investigating the crash at this time. After a car accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming and confusing. Ovadia Law Group is

Photo by: Orange County Fire Rescue Two people were taken to the hospital following a house fire in Winter Garden Saturday morning, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.  The fire happened at 12423 Marshall Farms Road which resulted in two hospitalizations and a therapy dog injured with smoke inhalation.  Photos of the scene show firefighters putting out the fire, which appears to have destroyed most of the home.  The cause of the fire remains under investigation.  In the wake of

One woman is dead following an afternoon crash in Orlando on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Officials responded to the crash around 5:39 p.m. in the area of International Drive and Meadow Bend Loop between a motorcycle and Mitsubishi, according to troopers. The Mitsubishi was traveling on Meadow Bend Loop and attempted to make a turn on International Drive when it was struck on the left side by the motorcycle, troopers said.  The driver of the Mitsubishi was

Photo by: Fox35Orlando An 18-year-old died and three others were injured after a rollover crash in Brevard County shut down the southbound lanes of I-95 Sunday, FHP said.  Around 10:30 a.m., a Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on I-95 near mile marker 165 in Brevard County when the driver overcorrected right and ran off the roadway across all southbound lanes.  The Nissan overturned multiple times causing all four occupants to be ejected. An 18-year-old from Merritt Island was pronounced dead at the

A Lake County bicyclist was killed after being struck by a car Sunday in Leesburg, FHP said.  A 76-year-old driver was traveling northbound on Palm Tree Trail north of Beach Park Road behind a bicyclist traveling in the same direction.  At some point, the driver struck the back of the 85-year-old bicyclist. He was taken to a local hospital and was pronounced dead.  The crash remains under investigation.  Bicycle accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial burdens. At Ovadia Law

According to Largo Fire Rescue, one person is in critical condition after a home caught on fire on Saturday morning. Officials say just after 9:30 a.m., firefighters were sent to Shangri-La Manufactured Home Community on 249 Jasper St. When they arrived, there was heavy smoke and flames coming from a manufactured home, according to authorities. Crews say one person was removed from the home and the fire was extinguished. The occupant was taken to the hospital, according to firefighters. The cause and

Photo by: Local10 A driver struck and injured two pedestrians on Friday in Bay Harbor Islands. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel and Bay Harbor Islands Police Department officers responded to Bay Harbor Terrace and 96 Street. Fire rescue took the two injured to Aventura Hospital. This is a developing story. Local 10 News Assignment Desk Editors Wilson Louis and Stephany Heilbron contributed to this report. Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries and significant emotional and financial distress. At Ovadia Law

A teacher in Tarpon Springs has been arrested after police say he was accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student under the age of 16.  According to the Tarpon Springs Police Department, once the agency was made aware of a possible inappropriate relationship between Collins, a math teacher at Tarpon Springs High School, and a Pinellas County Schools student, they immediately began investigating.  Following the investigation, Collins was arrested for computer pornography, prohibited computer usage, interference of child custody, lewd