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A Leesburg woman was arrested after allegedly pepper spraying and hitting another woman who answered the door at her boyfriend’s house.  Deputies responded to a battery involving 32-year-old TFM at 2348 North Ave., Leesburg, around 1:45 p.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival, they met with the female victim who advised that she was asleep when she heard banging at the door. She answered it and was met by M who told

An Ocala man has filed a lawsuit against a local Walmart, claiming he sustained “permanent physical injury” after he allegedly slipped on a liquid while in the checkout lane. Attorneys representing TM, Jr., filed the lawsuit against Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on August 18. According to the complaint, M visited the Walmart at 9570 SW State Road 200 in Ocala on September 7, 2024. During his visit, M was attempting to

A 34-year-old Ocala man was arrested following an argument with his girlfriend after he allegedly slammed her head against a wall and choked her with the collar of her shirt. On Tuesday, at around 1:55 p.m., a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to a local residence after receiving reports of an argument that turned physical. Upon arrival, the victim advised that her boyfriend, NJF, had “nearly killed her,” according to the arrest report. The victim told the deputy that

Deputies are investigating a shooting that took place Wednesday evening around 6:15 p.m. near Gibson Road in the Fort Walton Beach area, according to a post made by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office. One person was found dead, and deputies detained two people at the scene for questioning. We reached out to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office and will update this story as facts are confirmed.   Legal Help After a Shooting Accident Injury Victims of shooting accidents often face life-changing injuries and

A 16-year-old girl was killed and her 15-year-old passenger suffered minor injuries early Thursday in a rollover crash on State Road 520 in Cocoa, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The single-vehicle wreck happened around 3:40 a.m. on S.R. 520 near Cressa Circle. The FHP the girl was driving a 2017 Dodge Grand Caravan above the speed limit while eastbound on S.R. 520. The girl lost control of the minivan, which traveled into the westbound lanes and overturned several times and struck

Photo by: (SLCFD)  A late-night inferno consumed a warehouse in Port St. Lucie, sparking an investigation into the fire’s cause. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) said that they responded to the commercial structure fire in the 7900 block of SW Grove around 10:45 p.m. on Wednesday to tackle the blaze. Upon arrival, firefighters reported finding the single-story warehouse engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported during the incident. SLCFD said that the Fire District Fire Marshal’s Office, along

 A man in his mid-20s was taken to the hospital Tuesday night after Tampa police said he was attacked by a person with a box cutter outside a local laundromat. It was around 10 p.m. when the suspect, DS, 60, walked up to the man in the parking lot of a laundromat off North 40th Street, a spokesperson for the Tampa Police Department said. Investigators said the men knew each other prior to the incident. S claimed the man owed

One person is dead after a shooting in Weeki Wachee, the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies responded to a home on Scherin Street at 3:05 a.m. Wednesday, in regards to a shooting. Arriving at the home, deputies found a man who had been shot multiple times. According to deputies, the suspect, ES, 23, called 911 immediately to report the shooting, and deputies arrived within three minutes and confirmed that the victim, KM, 40, was dead. During an investigation, detectives

Drivers in Bay County may see delays following a crash on Highway 390 and Grants Mill Road. Officials say westbound lanes are closed on 390. Crews are redirecting traffic down Cato Road. Building a Strong Car Accident Case At Ovadia Law Group, we understand that building a strong car accident case requires attention to detail and legal expertise. Our attorneys gather evidence, interview witnesses, and consult with medical professionals to support your claim. We work quickly to preserve crucial information

A fatal crash involving a semitruck and a woman happened on Jones Loop Road at Mac Drive Wednesday night. Florida Highway Patrol says the 25-year-old woman from Arcadia was attempting to cross Jones Loop Road, east of the intersection with Knights Drive. The semitruck was driving and hit the woman. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash is still under investigation. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office says Jones Loop Rd. at Mac Dr. will be closed for an

Photo by: Kacie UPDATE 4:56 p.m. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office provided the following statement about the driver’s citation: Following a comprehensive investigation, members within our Traffic Unit found that the facts and circumstances surrounding this crash support the citation issued to the driver. We would like to take this opportunity to remind the public of the importance of safe and responsible driving. Even a momentary lapse in attention or judgment can be harmful. Please remain alert, obey all traffic

Photo by: (WPEC) A bus crash with injuries on Southern Boulevard in Loxahatchee backed up traffic on Thursday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said that they received the report of the crash near the intersection of Southern Boulevard and B Road at 6:04 a.m. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO), the crash involved a Department of Agriculture bus carrying migrant workers. A Lieutenant with FHP told CBS12 news that a total of three vehicles were involved,