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Photo by: Seminole County Fire Department The Seminole County Fire Department says lightning started a fire at a home in Oviedo. Firefighters posted pictures on social media of the home.Sign up for our Newsletters The fire started on Kimberwicke Circle in Oviedo, not too far from Dean Road. Firefighters say lightning hit a dryer vent around 5 p.m. on Saturday. That resulted in a small fire in the attic. Seminole County Fire Department says no one was hurt. Expert Legal

The rain chronicles continue in Southwest Florida. The constant rainfall has caused several roadways, homes, and businesses to flood.  One couple, named one who lives in Naples Park, says the flooding has caused major concerns for their home and neighborhood.  Charlie and his fiancé Julia have been living in their Naples home for over a year. Both say the weather and property haven’t been the best. “What we’ve been experiencing is, whenever there’s a couple hours of rain, we get

A man was killed after he tried to cross State Road 60 in Polk County on Saturday night. Maximino Amiltempa, 39, walked onto the road and was hit by a 59-year-old who was driving around 10 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of State Road 60 near Turner Road in Mulberry, according to deputies. She was unable to avoid hitting him and he suffered significant injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital. The 59-year-old woman showed no signs of impairment

Photo by: (WPLG) A fire erupted Sunday night inside a condominium unit in Sunny Isles Beach. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials, the fire was reported just before 8 p.m. Sunday in the area of 193rd Street and Collins Avenue. First responders said heavy smoke and flames were coming from a unit on the 12th floor of the building when crews arrived. More than 30 units responded to the scene and quickly had the fire under control. No injuries were

Photo by: UC Breaking News A Lee County deputy was taken to the hospital Friday night after being hit by a vehicle while investigating a crash on Orange River Boulevard near Southwind Drive. The deputy suffered a head injury and is expected to be ok, LCSO said. LCSO is investigating both crashes at this time. Aggressive Advocacy for Pedestrian Accident Claims Ovadia Law Group offers aggressive advocacy for individuals involved in pedestrian accidents. Our skilled attorneys understand the complexities of

A man and a woman were injured in a stabbing in the area of Carson Lakes Circle in Immokalee. The incident happened around 7:20 p.m. Friday. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the incident is considered domestic at this time, and they have a suspect, 15-year-old Abraham Bartelo-Perez, in custody. The two victims had to be MedFlighted. NBC2 is working to find out the victims’ conditions at this time. Experienced Legal Representation for Personal Injury Cases At Ovadia Law

Photo by: nbc-2 Two people were taken to the hospital after a rollover crash in Collier County Monday morning. The accident happened at the South 2nd Street and Colorado Avenue intersection, just south of Main Street. Deputies say a driver hit a parked car and then hit a van that rolled over. Both drivers were taken to the hospital. NBC2 is working to learn what led up to the crash. Aggressive Legal Advocacy for Car Accident Injuries If you’ve been

Update: FWC tells Channel 9 that the search today consisted of helicopters and sonars to locate the man. Brevard County and Orange County Sheriff’s offices assisted with FWC in search efforts. For two days, Lake Washington was closed to the public and has since opened. Officials said the boating accident investigation is still ongoing and a full report of how he went overboard will be released in 30 to 90 days. Previous Story: A body was found in Lake Washington

Photo by: Josue Jean, Red Cross volunteer Volunteers from the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team helped three people affected by a house fire in Greenacres on Saturday morning. The volunteers responded to a house fire in the Lucerne Homes East subdivision on Summer Sky Lane. The team offered emergency support for the impacted individuals, offering essential services such as financial assistance, health and mental health support, and connecting them with further recovery resources. There were no injuries reported. Free

One person was reported dead Sunday night after a vehicle crash with a disabled tractor-trailer I-75 in Ocala. According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers, around 4 p.m. Sunday, FHP troopers were dispatched after a Dodge Challenger rear-ended a stopped tractor-trailer in the emergency lane on the southbound lane of I-75 near mile marker 359. The right and center lanes were blocked off but have been cleared at the time of publication, according to FHP’s live traffic crash and road condition report.

Photo by: wsvn A man was killed in Davie when storms moved through South Florida this weekend. Officials with Davie Fire Rescue said the victim was struck by lightning, Sunday morning. Investigators said the man was found dead at Vista View Park, located near Southwest 142nd Avenue and 40th Street. The park was closed for some time for safety reasons. Comprehensive Legal Support for Storm Damage Claims Being struck by lightning or suffering storm damage can result in severe injuries

Photo by: Fox35Orlando A motorcyclist is dead after crashing while going around a curve in Seminole County Friday morning, according to troopers. The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident happened shortly before 8 a.m. on Rinehart Road and Plantation Lakes Circle in Sanford. Authorities said a Honda CBR600RR motorcycle was headed northbound on Rinehart Road when it ran off the roadway while going around a curve. The rider was thrown from the bike. They were taken to a local hospital