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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a young teenager died on Thursday afternoon after being hit by a pickup truck while walking across a street on Jacksonville’s Northside. Police said the crash occurred just before 4 p.m. on Biscayne Boulevard when a Toyota pickup truck, which was headed northbound on the roadway, hit the teen. Jacksonville Fire Rescue crews arrived at the scene, provided aid, and took the teen to the hospital, JSO said. The teen was pronounced dead shortly after.

All lanes of I-95 South at International Golf Parkway reopened around 6:45 a.m. Friday after a semi crash shut down the highway for hours, forcing drivers to be diverted onto IGP. The crash was first reported just before 1:30 a.m. Two lanes on the northbound side of I-95 were also blocked at the crash site but have since reopened.  Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car AccidentInsurance companies often try to minimize payouts after a car accident. Ovadia Law Group

Massive flames and a plume of smoke could be seen billowing from a home on North Captiva Island on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters responded to the house fire that was reported shortly before 1:30 p.m. along Oyster Shell Drive. According to the Upper Captiva Fire Commissioner, the two-story, three-bedroom house was destroyed. The commissioner also told Gulf Coast News that there were three people inside, and one person walked out. Two people were rescued by firefighters and airlifted to Sarasota’s wound

Two people are injured after being hit by a car and thrown into mangroves near Fort Myers Beach on Thursday afternoon. According to Fire Chief Scott Wirth, a car was driving along San Carlos Boulevard near Beach Pottery, Etc when it hit two pedestrians, throwing them into a group of mangrove trees around 1 p.m. The Fort Myers Beach Fire Department crew had to cut their way into the mangroves to rescue the two pedestrians. They were then transported by

Photo by WJXT News4JAX  The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash on I-10 East at Cassat Avenue Thursday afternoon. A Florida Department of Transportation Camera showed a silver SUV that crashed into a barricade. As of 1:45 p.m., the inside left lane was blocked. Traffic was flowing more smoothly by 2:20 p.m. Understanding Your Legal Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, many victims are unsure of their legal rights. Ovadia Law Group helps clarify

A man is dead following a single-vehicle crash in Royal Palm Beach on Thursday morning. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Davy Ford, 67, was driving eastbound on Okeechobee Boulevard near Royal Palm Beach Community High School when he crossed over the median onto the westbound lanes of travel. Ford continued to drive over a raised curb, colliding with a concrete pole and a palm tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The crash report states that

Two pets have died after a blaze erupted in a Southwest Miami-Dade home’s garage and spread to an adjacent home, officials said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units said they were dispatched to the 26200 block of Southwest 154th Avenue following reports of a garage fire, at around 7:40 a.m. on Thursday. Officials said the fire quickly escalated and spread to two vehicles parked inside, before partially consuming the adjacent home. After a search of the property, a dog was found, rescued

A man has been killed after getting into an argument with another man at an apartment complex in Northwest Miami-Dade, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies and Fire Rescue units responded to the 700 block of Northwest 155th Lane, just before noon on Thursday. First responders arrived at the scene and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound to his torso. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene as crews loaded the victim into the back of

A 37-year-old woman has been found guilty of shooting another woman in the head in Pensacola in May 2024. A jury found ZD guilty on Tuesday of Attempted Second Degree Murder with a Firearm under the Florida 10-20-Life statute. Sentencing is set for Sept. 10. The shooting happened on May 6, 2024, around 2:40 a.m. at I and Intendencia streets. “A 911 caller stated he heard shots fired and saw a person rummaging through a car outside of his house while someone

Photo by: (WFLA)  A person died and another was detained in connection to a shooting in Tampa on Thursday. The shooting happened at around 10:20 a.m. at the Silver Oak Apartments, according to the Tampa Police Department. Police arrived to find a victim, described as a black man in his early 20s, who was receiving first aid from security personnel. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. Another man, also described as a black man in his

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is reporting that one southbound lane is closed along Slater Road in North Fort Myers, after an early morning crash on Thursday. The sheriff’s office confirms to Fox 4 they were called around 6:45 a.m. to 16290 Slater Road. There are two vehicles involved, according to LCSO. Information about injuries is not known, yet.  Long-Term Impact of Car Accident Injuries: Get Legal HelpCar accident injuries can have long-term consequences, including chronic pain, disability, and emotional

 The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports a bicyclist was sent for medical help after a crash, Thursday morning. It happened at North Cleveland and Pine Island, according to LCSO, around 8:10. Deputies said it was a vehicle and bicycle involved. There is no information on how it happened, yet. The victim’s age and gender are not known. LCSO said it did not appear based on initial notes that the driver had left the scene. The intersection is open as of