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photo by: wsvn A family escaped fierce flames after a house caught fire in a Lauderdale Lakes neighborhood. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue units responded to reports of a structure fire at the single-family home near Northwest 31st Avenue and 43rd Street, just before 5:10 a.m. on Sunday. Investigators said the residents were asleep when smoke detectors woke them up. Everyone made it out safely. Firefighters encountered thick smoke, charred walls and damage around the electrical panel. Investigators believe an electrical

A 19-year-old was killed in a crash between an ATV and a pickup truck on Saturday. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened in Lake Placid at around 12:45 a.m. The ATV, driven by a 19-year-old man with two passengers, an 18-year-old and a 20-year-old, was traveling southeast toward a stop sign on Washington Boulevard NE. At the same time, a pickup truck, driven by another 19-year-old Lake Placid man, was traveling south on Placid View Drive, approaching the

An 18-year-old motorcyclist died on Sunday morning after crashing into an SUV on Mathews Bridge, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said both vehicles were heading west on the bridge when the motorcycle, which was driving “at a high rate of speed,” struck the back of the SUV. The motorcycle’s driver died from his injuries at the scene, the agency said. The SUV’s driver and three passengers, who included two children, were not injured in the crash. The westbound

A 19-year-old was found dead Sunday after authorities located his vehicle overturned in a canal. According to a release from the City of Venice, at 6:52 a.m. Venice police, along with Venice Fire Rescue units, responded to the area of Ranch Road and Rustic Road regarding reports of a vehicle submerged in the Cow Pen Slough Canal. At the scene, VFR rescue swimmers entered the water and discovered one person inside the vehicle. However, due to environmental hazards, including fluids

ix people are dead after a car crashed and erupted into flames on State Road 60 in Osceola County. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened at around 3:45 p.m. on Saturday. A Hyundai Tucson was traveling west on SR 60, approaching a semitruck that was traveling in the opposite direction. FHP said the driver of the Hyundai moved into the eastbound lane to try and pass multiple vehicles. When the Hyundai attempted to reenter the westbound lanes, the

Photo by: (SLCFD) A rollover crash on I-95 drew quick action from bystanders who rushed to help before firefighters arrived. On Sunday, firefighters with the St. Lucie County Fire Rescue (SLCFR) were dispatched to a rollover crash on northbound I-95. When firefighters arrived, several good Samaritans were already lending a hand and attempting to roll the vehicle, per SLCFR. Firefighters stabilized the vehicle and began treating the patient before working to safely remove them from the wreckage. Due to the

A Florida man with an extensive criminal history has been accused of stabbing a victim with a box cutter at a RaceTrac gas station in Bonita Springs. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) said that on Tuesday, deputies responded to a report of a stabbing at the gas station located on Bonita Beach Road. According to the report, the victim was inside picking up some food when he was confronted by JD. LCSO said that D,26, began to punch, grab,

A Homosassa woman was killed in the late hours of June 20 after she was run over by a trailer being towed by a pickup truck, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol report, the GMC pickup truck towing the utility trailer, driven by a 44-year-old Homosassa man, was traveling eastbound on Northwest 19th Street at about 11:08 p.m. West of Northwest 13th Street, a 42-year-old Homosassa woman, for an unknown reason, was running alongside the vehicle.  The woman then fell

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Lynn Haven Police Department responded to a tubing incident involving a personal watercraft on Beatty Bayou on Friday. According to the FWC, three juveniles were transported to a local hospital, where, tragically, one later succumbed to their injuries. Officials said this incident remains under active investigation. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. The age of the watercraft operator is unknown. FWC officials extend their heartfelt condolences to the

An 81-year-old man from Ocala was killed in two-vehicle crash on Saturday morning in Marion County. The crash occurred around 8:50 a.m. at the intersection of State Road 40 and 113th Circle. Florida Highway Patrol troopers reported that the sedan was traveling south on 113th Circle and was approaching S.R. 40. Troopers said that the sedan attempted to make a left hand turn but collided with a pickup truck and trailer traveling west on S.R. 40. The front of the

Photo by: Alachua County firefighters Alachua County firefighters cut someone out of their car after they crashed it Saturday morning. Officials say that the driver’s car flipped near the I-75 underpass on Newberry Road. Firefighters had to cut the car open to get the driver out. They were taken to the hospital with minor injuries. What to Do After a Car Accident: Advice from Ovadia Law Group Knowing what to do after a car accident can make a big difference

Three people were sent to the hospital Sunday morning after they were shot in Fort Lauderdale, police said. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 200 block of Las Olas Circle. Police said that a group of people were gathered at the the top floor of a nearby parking garage when several suspects approached them and started shooting. As a result of the shooting, three people were struck and were transported to Broward