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Photo: North River Fire District North River Fire District (NRFD) said an individual was taken to the hospital after a morning house fire in Palmetto on Tuesday. Crews responded to the fire in the AM at 6700 block of 63rd Street East just after 7:30 a.m. on April 21, when multiple calls were received of smoke showing and reports of a victim inside. NRFD said within five minutes of arrival, crews found a male victim and removed him from the

Photo: Tampa Fire Rescue A mobile home fire in Tampa spread to four nearby homes Tuesday afternoon before firefighters brought it under control. Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR) said crews responded just after 12:35 p.m. to the 10100 block of North Florida Avenue and found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames. A second alarm was called due to heavy smoke, the intensity of the fire, and dry, windy weather. Officials said the fire was contained within 50 minutes. No residents

Photo: Florida 511 A rollover crash is blocking the eastbound lanes of I-4 in Orlando. The crash happened near Kirkman Road (Mile Marker 75B), according to the Florida 511 website. Crews are asking motorists to avoid the area. No other information is available. Seeking Justice After a Car AccidentRecovering from a car accident injury is challenging, but Ovadia Law Group is here to help you seek justice. Our personal injury attorneys are experienced in car accident cases and understand the

Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a vehicle crash in Silver Springs that killed two people early Wednesday morning. Troopers say a person was driving their sedan west on State Road 40 just before 2 a.m. A 43-year-old woman was driving her SUV east on State Road 40 when the sedan drove over the centerline and hit the SUV head-on and the sedan caught on fire. The driver of the sedan died at the scene, and the 43-year-old woman died

Photo: WPEC A crash on Lake Worth Road in Palm Springs is disrupting traffic on Wednesday morning. The Palm Springs Police Department announced at around 7 a.m. that the westbound lanes of Lake Worth Road between Davis Road and Coconut Road have been closed due to the crash. Officials are urging drivers to seek alternate routes while first responders are on the scene. No other information has been released at this time. Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident LawyerPedestrian accidents

Photo: WJHG A car caught on fire in the early morning hours in Panama City. The vehicle was parked in front of the NAPA Auto Parts store at the intersection of 15th Street and Jenks Avenue. No confirmed information on how the fire started or if anyone was injured. Panama City Fire Department and the Panama City Police Department are currently still. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. Understanding Your Rights After a Fire InjuryIf you’ve been

Lee County deputies are investigating a motorcycle crash that occurred just before midnight Tuesday near mile marker 129 on I-75, close to the Alico Road exit. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that one person was injured in the crash. A Gulf Coast News crew at the scene saw four LCSO units spread out across the scene. Officials are working to determine the cause of the crash, the condition of the injured person, and whether any charges will be filed.

One person was injured in a three-vehicle crash on southbound I-75 at mile marker 128 on Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded to the scene at the Alico Road exit just after 7 a.m. FHP said one person was transported to the hospital as a result of the crash. A tow truck remains on scene, and the crash is under investigation. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Help After a Car Accident

A Bay County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested after an incident that happened last Wednesday. According to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office, A. S. was charged with domestic battery by strangulation after investigators found that, during a fight with his significant other, S put his hands around the victim’s neck. Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford issued the following statement: “We hold our deputies to the highest standards, both on and off duty. Any behavior that violates the law or betrays

Photo: nbcmiami A crash blocked lanes on Interstate 75 in Broward on Tuesday. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers responded to a vehicle crash with injuries in the northbound lanes at mile marker 9 for Pines Boulevard. It was not immediately clear who was hurt, or what may have caused the crash. Officials said at least two left lanes were blocked. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve justice. Ovadia

Clearwater police officers said two people were seriously injured after a crash on Tuesday morning. Police said the crash happened at Sunset Point Road and County Road 193 in Clearwater. Officials are telling drivers to find alternate routes while the investigation is being conducted. Authorities said two people involved have been taken to the hospital, with one person in serious condition. Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide strong legal representation for victims of car accidents.

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say two children were hospitalized after a vehicle crash on Archer Road Tuesday morning. Sheriff’s deputies say two vehicles crashed on Southwest Archer Road at the intersection with Parker Road, southwest of Gainesville. Two pediatric patients were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Traffic was temporarily blocked as crews cleared the scene. The road has since reopened. Recovering After a Car Injury with Legal HelpRecovering from a car injury can be a long and painful