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A 62-year-old man died on Thursday afternoon after his motorcycle ran off a roadway and overturned, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to FHP, the incident happened in Flagler County as the biker was heading south along State Road A1A just before 1 p.m. The agency said the motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The reason for the crash remains under investigation, FHP said.  Injured in a Motorcycle Accident? Ovadia Law Group Can HelpMotorcycle accidents

A BMW driver was driving more than 40 mph over the speed limit and at nearly twice the legal blood alcohol limit when he caused a January crash in Margate that left three people dead and two others hurt, according to the city’s police department. JTA, 26, of Fort Lauderdale, wasn’t even supposed to be driving in the first place, police say. He’s facing more than a dozen criminal charges, including multiple counts of vehicular homicide and DUI manslaughter, following his arrest

A Holiday woman was arrested on Sunday after Pasco deputies said she was captured on video throwing a water bottle at a 16-year-old drive-thru worker because she was tired of waiting. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office said 28-year-old B Z had been waiting in the Charley’s Cheesesteaks and Wings drive-thru on US Highway 19 in Holiday for 10 minutes when she started to yell and curse at a 16-year-old worker. According to an arrest affidavit, Z “grew tired of waiting”

Officers arrested a man accused of sexually battering and strangling a woman he worked with at a restaurant. Gainesville Police Department officers arrested AM, 25, on Wednesday on charges of sexual battery and battery by strangulation. According to the arrest report, the victim says she and M left their job together and went to his apartment on Monday. He expressed his desire to engage in sexual acts that the victim said made her uncomfortable. M then overpowered the victim and

Photo by: (WJHG) Law enforcement and first responders are on the scene of a crash in Panama City Beach. The crash appears to involve two motorcycles and a golf cart. The accident happened near the Sunnyside Grill on Front Beach Road. We’ll update this story as more details are provided. Injured in a Golf Cart Accident? Ovadia Law Group Can HelpGolf cart accidents are more common than many realize and can lead to serious injuries, especially in communities, resorts, or

 A traffic crash has blocked the intersection of Highway 98 and County Road 393 in Santa Rosa Beach on Thursday. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, westbound lanes of travel are affected and drivers should expect delays. The WCSO is currently on scene. News 13 will provide more information when it becomes available. Common Injuries After a Car Accident and How We Can HelpCar accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from whiplash and broken bones to traumatic

A fatal crash on State Road A1A in Flagler County on Thursday has left the road blocked, the Flagler Sheriff’s Office said. FCSO said the roadway in the northern part of the county is currently blocked in both directions. Common Car Accident Injuries and Legal OptionsCar accidents can cause a range of injuries, from whiplash and fractures to traumatic brain injuries. These injuries often require long-term care and can impact your ability to work. Ovadia Law Group helps clients recover

The Panama City Police Department arrested a man who was allegedly involved in a hit-and-run incident shortly after midnight on Wednesday. JW, 21, of Panama City Beach, was taken into custody after officers said he struck a bicyclist and kept driving in the area of Michigan Ave. and 23rd Street. The bicyclist was injured and taken to the hospital for treatment. According to an arrest affidavit, through camera footage, investigators were able to see the license plate of the grey

A traffic crash has resulted in the closure of one southbound lane on Highway 331 S early Thursday morning. According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred near the intersection of Lagrange Road in Freeport. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office and Walton County Fire Rescue are currently on scene. There are reported injuries, but no further information about the severity. News 13 will update this story as more information is provided. Injured in a Car Accident? Ovadia Law Group

Surveillance cameras captured a powerful crash Thursday morning in Southwest Miami-Dade that left at least one person in the hospital and left a mess outside a home. The incident happened at 2:56 am, when district deputies responded to a traffic accident between SW 147th Ave. and SW 160th St., the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) said. The video shows the aftermath of the terrible accident: two vehicles left with their front halves completely destroyed. The impact of the crash was so

Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and the West Palm Beach Fire Department responded to an industrial accident late Thursday morning. Shortly after 11 a.m., units were dispatched to the 1900 block of Skees Road following reports of a technical rescue. Upon arrival, first responders discovered that an individual had been involved in a serious accident with a machine used to stack and cube large quantities of concrete blocks. Paramedics pronounced the worker dead at the scene. The Palm Beach County

Photo by: (Alachua County Sheriff’s Office via Facebook) State troopers say people were injured in a crash on Archer Road involving a dump truck and an SUV on Thursday morning. Authorities say the crash happened near the city of Archer. A dump truck overturned after colliding with an SUV, blocking the roadway. This developing story will be updated as more information is learned.  Injured in a Truck Accident? Ovadia Law Group Can HelpTruck accidents often result in severe injuries due