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One person was injured after deputies say an argument between acquaintances escalated into a stabbing in Lehigh Acres. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene on Vernon Avenue South late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning. LCSO said that two acquaintances were in an argument when one stabbed the other. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was quickly located and detained by deputies, according to LCSO. The investigation is still ongoing, and the Violent

A 40-year-old man from Ave Maria is dead and two other people are injured following a vehicle crash on State Road 29, north of I-75 in Collier County, early Saturday morning. According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, a Ford Fusion driven by the 40-year-old man was traveling north on SR-29. A Chevy Silverado driven by a 21-year-old from Felda with a 59-year-old from Washington in the passenger seat was traveling south on SR-29. FHP says the

The mother of an elementary school student is suing the Marion County School Board after her child was allegedly pushed to the ground by another student and sustained permanent physical injuries. The complaint was filed by Kaitlyn Ann Nankervis on behalf of her child, identified solely as “C.K.,” against the school board on May 29. According to the lawsuit, the alleged incident took place on September 15, 2025, at Belleview Santos Elementary School (9600 U.S. Highway 441, Belleview). Court documents

A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by two vehicles on U.S. Hwy. 27/441, and Lady Lake police are asking for the public’s help identifying the driver of the second vehicle. The crash occurred around 3:26 a.m. Tuesday near Hartsock Sawmill Road. When officers arrived, they found the male victim injured in the southbound lanes of U.S. Hwy. 27/441 with a gray 2023 Toyota Tacoma stopped nearby. According to the preliminary investigation, the Tacoma driver said the

A major crash has shut down all of the southbound lanes of SR-417 at Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday. Drivers traveling southbound should exit SR-417 at SR-434. Troopers say people were injured in the crash. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your legal rights is essential for protecting your future. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to helping clients make

A passenger in a golf cart died days after a crash involving a Toyota Camry in Lake Worth, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened at about 10:29 a.m. on Wednesday at Military Trail and Canal Drive. Investigators said a 2017 Toyota Camry was traveling east on Canal Drive and turning left onto northbound Military Trail when it collided with a 2013 Club Car golf cart that was exiting a parking lot at 7540 Military Trail and attempting to

A fatal crash on Tuesday shut down part of State Road 70 in Highlands County, causing major traffic disruptions in the area. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office says the crash happened on SR 70 West just east of County Road 721. At least one person was killed. Investigators have not released any additional details about those involved. The Florida Highway Patrol is handling the investigation and expects the road to stay closed for several hours while crews work the scene, according to the release. Drivers

Photo:WPEC A vehicle fire is causing delays for drivers on I-95 in Boynton Beach on Wednesday morning. According to traffic officials, the incident happened in Palm Beach County along the southbound lanes beyond Exit 56 at Woolbright Road. It was first reported at 7:53 a.m., and was last updated at 8:22 a.m. Authorities described the situation as minor, though the right lane was blocked as crews responded to the scene. A Road Ranger was also ahead of the incident assisting with traffic and safety. Legal Support

Photo: WPLG Local10 The driver of a white Audi crashed into a spa on Tuesday in Hallandale Beach. The Audi was inside the Golden Massage & Spa, at about 11:15 a.m., at 2500 East Hallandale Beach Boulevard. According to the Hallandale Beach Police Department, the driver “inadvertently” confused the accelerator for the brake while in the parking lot. Broward Sheriff’s Office Fire Rescue personnel did not find anyone injured and deemed the structure unsafe. Understanding Your Rights After a Car

Photo: WJXT The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a man has died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road at Philips Highway, just north of Reba Avenue. This is in the area of the Walmart Supercenter. Police say the accident happened around 9:40 Tuesday evening. A driver in a Buick SUV was driving southbound and hit the man in his 60s as he crossed the road. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue performed life-saving measures on the man and

A motorcyclist was seriously injured after crashing into the back of a car on US-41 in Charlotte County on Tuesday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, at around 9:30 p.m., a 29-year-old man was riding a motorcycle south on US-41, north of the intersection with Dahlgreen Avenue. A Toyota Camry, driven by a 32-year-old man, turned right from Dahlgreen Avenue and began traveling south on US-41, south of the intersection with Dahlgreen Avenue. The motorcyclist was traveling at a high

A man was arrested in Collier County on Monday after being accused of drunk driving, speeding and crashing into a car with a baby inside. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, shortly before midnight on Sunday, a deputy was parked along the turn lane of Golden Gate Boulevard West when they saw a lifted Jeep Wrangler approaching at a high speed. The deputy’s radar tracked the Jeep as traveling at 95 mph in a 45 mph zone.