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A 14-year-old boy was injured in a hit-and-run while skateboarding in Pasco County Wednesday evening. The Florida Highway Patrol said the vehicle was traveling west on Moog Road near Kingsbury Drive when it hit the boy skateboarding with traffic along the north shoulder of the road around 7:30 p.m. After the crash, FHP said the vehicle, described only as a sedan with turn signals in the side mirrors, fled the scene. The boy suffered non-life-threatening injuries, officials said. Dealing with

The Saint Petersburg Police Department is investigating the crash at 66th Avenue South and MLK Street. Ten elementary students were onboard, but no one was hurt. Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is never easy, but Ovadia Law Group is here to ease your burden. Our team of skilled attorneys is ready to advocate for your rights and ensure you receive fair compensation. When you call 1-800-674-9396, you connect with a dedicated legal partner who understands the challenges

A 26-year-old Florida Highway Patrol trooper was tragically killed early Friday morning while trying to detain a fleeing felon on Interstate 95 in St. Lucie County, authorities said. Col. Gary Howze II of the FHP said Trooper Zachary Fink, a three-year veteran of the agency, was pursuing a person who was driving a white Kia in a “reckless manner” and speeding on I-95 just before 3 a.m. Just south of Crosstown Parkway, the Kia attempted to make a U-turn to

Police in St. Cloud are investigating a deadly crash Friday morning. The 3-vehicle crash happened just before 7:30 a.m. St. Cloud police said a Jeep SUV was traveling southbound on Old Canoe Creek Road when it crossed into oncoming traffic, first striking a BMW sedan and then a Kia sedan, head on. The driver of the Jeep did not survive the crash. Investigators said the Kia’s driver was taken to a local hospital and the driver of the BMW refused

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide that happened on 14th Street West in Bradenton. Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, detectives responded to the Mel Mar Village Mobile Home Park for reports of a man found inside a mobile home with a gunshot wound to his head. Emergency crews responded to the scene and tried to save him, but he died at the scene. READ: Troopers searching for hit-and-run driver that struck Holiday teen A witness says the victim, a 23-year-old

Three people died and another was injured after a stolen Marion County Sheriff’s Office vehicle collided with a pickup truck on Thursday. The sheriff’s office was called to a crash on East Highway 40 near the town of Astor Park. Three people were pronounced dead at the site of the crash and another was taken to the hospital in critical condition, according to Marion County deputies. The sheriff’s office did not elaborate on how the patrol vehicle was stolen or

Three people were confirmed killed after a plane crashed into a mobile home park in Clearwater Thursday night. The pilot reported an engine failure prior to the crash. Four mobile homes caught fire in the Bayside Waters mobile home park after the crash, according to the Clearwater Fire and Rescue Department. Here’s what we know as the investigation continues. A small plane crashed into a large mobile home park in Clearwater about 7 p.m. Thursday. The plane was found in one of

Walton County first responders were working a fatal crash Wednesday. The wreck happened at about 11:30 a.m. on Highway 20 near Alaqua Drive. Walton County Sheriff’s deputies confirmed that at least one person was killed in the crash. However, the investigation is ongoing and more details have not yet been released. Traffic is being rerouted and motorists should avoid the area if possible. Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident is never easy, but Ovadia Law Group is here

A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on North Myrtle Avenue at Blanche B. Littlejohn Trail in Clearwater, officials said.  The Clearwater Police Department said the motorcyclist was taken to Bayfront Health St. Petersburg for treatment.  The other vehicle involved left the scene of the crash, according to police. They said the vehicle could be a gray SUV. All lanes of Myrtle Avenue were shut down as officers investigated the crash.  Anyone with information on the crash or the identity of

Photo by: local10  A fire erupted overnight at a strip mall in Opa-locka. The strip mall is located at 13063 NW 42nd Ave. One business owner told Local 10 News that part of his business caught fire, leaving it inoperable. Miami-Dade firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze. No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No other details were immediately released. Ovadia Law Group stands as your ally in the aftermath of a devastating

A couple was arrested after a vehicle was reported stolen at an Ocala gas station over the weekend, according to the police department. Police said that around 10:50 p.m. on Sunday, the stolen car was reported from a Wawa gas station along West Silver Springs Boulevard. In a release, police said that the stolen car was later found driving near the 2100 block of West Silver Springs Boulevard, and officers began to chase it down. The car reached speeds of

Photo by: Ocala Fire Rescue One driver was injured in an Ocala crash Wednesday night. According to Ocala Fire Rescue, a sedan with damage to its back and an SUV on its side were found near Southeast 24th Street and Southeast 36th Avenue around 7:45 p.m. The SUV’s driver was trapped inside. Ocala Fire Rescue said the driver was transported to the hospital. There were no other injuries. Ovadia Law Group understands the physical, emotional, and financial toll a car