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1 hospitalized after car slams into gate outside SW Miami-Dade home

1 hospitalized after car slams into gate outside SW Miami-Dade home

Photo by: wsvn It was a close call for some homeowners in Southwest Miami-Dade when a driver barreled into a gate on their property, sending one person to the hospital. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Southwest 122nd Avenue and 186th Street, at around 9:20 a.m. on Sunday. Fortunately, there was no damage to the house. Paramedics transported the injured victim to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital as a trauma alert. How

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Hernando County firefighters rescue dog trapped in crashed car

Hernando County firefighters rescue dog trapped in crashed car

A dog was rescued Saturday after a vehicle crash caused it to become trapped inside. According to Hernando County Fire Rescue, crews responded to a call just after 1:30 a.m. involving a vehicle crash at U.S. 17 and Long Lake Avenue. HCFR responders rescued the dog from one of the vehicles, and the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office drone unit assisted in locating one of the vehicle’s occupants in the woods. Hernando County Fire Rescue said one patient was transported to

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3rd girl dies after Miami sailing camp boat crash

3rd girl dies after Miami sailing camp boat crash

A third camper who was aboard a sailboat that was struck by a barge in Biscayne Bay died Sunday, officials said. NBC affiliate WTVJ reported that the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed the 10-year-old girl was at Jackson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family, when she died. Former Bal Harbour Mayor Gabriel Groisman confirmed the death of his cousin, 10-year-old AB, in a post on X, formerly Twitter. This marks the third death resulting from a crash involving six people, five girls and

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One dead, five taken to hospital after crash involving two SUVs on SR 9B near E-Town Parkway, troopers say

One dead, five taken to hospital after crash involving two SUVs on SR 9B near E-Town Parkway, troopers say

The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said one person died and multiple people were taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon following a crash on the city’s Southside. According to the report conducted by the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 12:15 p.m. on State Road 9B and E-Town Parkway, and involved two SUVs. One SUV was driven by a 34-year-old woman, who had four passengers in her car, including a 29-year-old woman, a 14-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl, and a

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Man hospitalized after being found shot inside car in Lauderhill

Man hospitalized after being found shot inside car in Lauderhill

Gunfire tore through a Lauderhill neighborhood overnight, sending a man to the hospital and triggering a search for the person or people responsible. Lauderhill Police and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the shooting along the 3300 block of Northwest 18th Place, at around 4:50 a.m. on Saturday. Area resident JB said he woke up alarmed. “I was in my bed asleep, and all of a sudden, it sounded like somebody was beating, tapping on the window,” he

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Mobile home fire reported in Citra, no injuries reported

Mobile home fire reported in Citra, no injuries reported

Photo by: Marion county fire rescue The Firefighters were reported 20 minutes after 11 pm to the home near Northeast 36th Avenue to the home, where heavy smoke and flames were visible. Authorities were able to extinguish the fire just after 11:45 pm. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, according to fire rescue officials.  Why Legal Help Is Crucial After a Fire AccidentA fire accident can change your life in seconds, leaving behind

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Teen pistol-whipped at DeBary park, deputies say

Teen pistol-whipped at DeBary park, deputies say

A 17-year old said he was pistol whipped at a park in DeBary on Sunday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said two 17-year-olds, a boy and a girl, were at the park at Lazio Circle and Kalin Street around 7:45 p.m. According to the sheriff’s office, a man approached the teens along with two women –and assaulted the boy “by hitting him in the head with a handgun.” Deputies said the teen was treated for a

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Driver, passenger die in fiery crash on Merritt Island Causeway, troopers say

Driver, passenger die in fiery crash on Merritt Island Causeway, troopers say

Two people were killed early Saturday when the SUV they were taking across the Merritt Island Causeway crashed and caught fire as they were trapped inside, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2:34 a.m. at the causeway’s intersection with Kiwanis Island Park Road, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, a 2011 Toyota RAV4 was traveling westbound on Merritt Island Causeway, approaching the intersection, when its driver lost control of the vehicle. The Toyota ran

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Crash in Lake County kills teen, injures 4, Florida Highway Patrol says

Crash in Lake County kills teen, injures 4, Florida Highway Patrol says

A crash early Saturday on State Road 44 near DeLand killed a 17-year-old girl and left four other people with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 4:10 a.m. near Tomahawk Trail, involving a 2011 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck and a 2015 Dodge Charger sedan, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the pickup truck was traveling eastbound on S.R. 44 while the sedan traveled westbound. The front right of the pickup truck

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1 hospitalized after being shot in Sunrise

1 hospitalized after being shot in Sunrise

One person was rushed to the hospital after a shooting in Sunrise Saturday evening, according to police. Sunrise police said it happened near Northwest 19th Street and 56th Avenue. The person was shot by an unknown suspect, and then transported to Broward Health Medical Center, according to authorities. Police also say the person was conscious and breathing when they were taken to the hospital. Authorities said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call Broward Crime Stoppers

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Lauderhill apartment fire leaves two units ‘uninhabitable,’ authorities say

Lauderhill apartment fire leaves two units ‘uninhabitable,’ authorities say

Photo by: local10  A fire broke out at an apartment complex in Lauderhill on Saturday afternoon, prompting a large response from fire and police crews, authorities confirmed. The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. at a unit in the 2000 block of Northwest 43rd Terrace. By the time Local 10 arrived at the scene, the flames had been extinguished, but officials remained at the scene for several hours assessing damage and beginning an investigation into what caused the blaze. According

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Firefighters extinguish blaze near Biscayne Boulevard in Miami that prompted nearby evacuations

Firefighters extinguish blaze near Biscayne Boulevard in Miami that prompted nearby evacuations

Photo by: wsvn  Firefighters have extinguished a fire that sparked in a building in Miami. City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze off Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast 82nd Street, at around 1 p.m. on Friday. 7News cameras captured smoke coming from the building as crews battled the blaze and police officers blocked off the nearby roads. The fire forced neighbors to evacuate their homes. “They came knocking on our apartments to exit the building

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