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A crash on Interstate 95 northbound is blocking lanes at the Golden Glades Interchange, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers were called to the scene at around 5:19 a.m., authorities said. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt, or what caused the collision. Video of the scene showed a sedan with its airbags deployed and damage to its front bumper. Nearby, two women embraced by a white SUV. What to Do After a Car Accident InjuryIf you’ve been

A crash with injuries on I-95 South in Lake Worth Beach is blocking traffic on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 66, Forest Hill Boulevard, at 6:30 a.m. In the latest update at 6:35 a.m., officials said that the two right lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. Common Causes of Car Accidents and Legal AccountabilityCar accidents are often caused by driver negligence—such as texting while driving, speeding, or

 A 20-year-old man from New York City was killed early Friday morning when he was struck by two SUVs on I-95 northbound in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the man was standing on the outside shoulder of the highway around 3 a.m. Friday and, “for an unknown reason,” stepped into the outside northbound lanes of I-95. Two SUVs that were headed north, both in the outside lane, were unable to avoid the pedestrian and hit

A firefighter was injured while battling a blaze at a Wesley Chapel apartment complex Thursday night, officials said. Pasco County Fire Rescue said crews responded to the Enclave Apartments on Nadine Road after receiving reports of a structure fire. Crews spotted flames and smoke coming from the roof as they arrived on scene. Officials said the building was evacuated as firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. One firefighter sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment,

A child was accidentally shot after gaining access to an unsecured gun on Thursday. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened on Lem Turner Road near Capper Road. The officer found the child suffering from a gunshot wound. The child was taken to the hospital and is currently recovering. JSO did not provide the child’s age or condition. JSO also issued a reminder that these types of incidents are preventable. “We can’t stress this enough: please protect your children

The sound is unmistakable: screeching tires, a loud crash, and then silence. Early Wednesday morning, a car flew down Cape Coral Parkway West and slammed into a palm tree at the road’s dead end, marking the fifth crash at that location since 2021. For neighbors like Bob McKewen, who lives just off the road on SW 29th Avenue, it’s a pattern that’s become deeply unsettling. “That’s the last thing that goes into my brain as I put my head on

Picture courtesy NorthEscambia.com A 24-year-old Atmore man was seriously injured in a head-on collision in Escambia County Thursday morning after falling asleep at the wheel, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 8 a.m. at Pine Barren Rd. and Hanks Rd. According to FHP, a Toyota SUV was southbound on Pine Barren Rd near the intersection with Hanks Road, while the 24-year-old man was driving his sedan northbound on Pine Barren Rd. “The driver of the Hyundai was

People filling up their gas tanks and grabbing snacks at a Wawa in Fort Myers narrowly avoided gunfire Wednesday evening, after an altercation between teenagers escalated into a shooting. The incident took place at the Wawa gas station located at Colonial Boulevard and State Road 82. The chaos unfolded in broad daylight as nearby workers and customers scrambled for safety. According to the manager of the Wawa, teens began shooting at each other, with bullets striking both an SUV and

 A 34-year-old Sanford man was fatally struck Wednesday night in Pasco County when he walked into the path of a car after he had been involved in a minor wreck, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The deadly crash happened around 10:15 p.m. on State Road 56 near Shops Lane. The FHP said a Honda Civic, driven by a 40-year-old Sanford man, was westbound on S.R. 56 and struck the other Sanford man. The pedestrian was taken to a hospital and later died,

 A Homestead teacher has bonded out of jail after being arrested on a felony child abuse charge after police said she threw a shoe that struck a student in the head. Sandra Marta Colombo, 61, was taken into custody at her home on NE 1st Drive on Wednesday, according to an arrest report. Officers said the incident occurred Feb. 28 at Waterstone Charter School, where Colombo allegedly threw a sandal-style shoe intending to get the attention of a misbehaving student.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was critically injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon in Escambia County. It happened around 12:45 p.m. at the intersection of Olive Road and Charter Oaks Drive. According to FHP, a black sedan driven by a 34-year-old Pensacola man approached the stop sign at Charter Oaks Drive intending to turn onto Olive Road. At the same time, the bicyclist — an 18-year-old Pensacola man — was traveling west in the eastbound-designated bicycle lane against the proper direction of

Photo by: San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District A fire ignited a home along Raggio Drive in Lee County on Wednesday afternoon. According to the San Carlos Park Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, crews were called to the scene at 3:34 p.m. and saw flames billowing from the roof. Firefighters secured safety hazards, which included natural gas lines in the home, and worked to extinguish the fire. SCPFD said initial reports from neighbors indicated that there was