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Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando Improperly discarded fireworks caused a garage fire in Daytona Beach, according to firefighters. Firefighters responded to the 500 block of Beach Bum Boulevard in the Margaritaville subdivision, the Daytona Beach fire department said on social media. Arriving units found smoke and fire coming from a garage, the post states. The fire was quickly put out and had been confined to the garage, according to the post. An investigation reportedly revealed the cause of the fire to be

 A man arrested on the Fourth of July in Osceola County is accused of burglarizing a woman’s house before being shot by the homeowner’s son, according to the sheriff’s office. Deputies responded around 8:30 p.m. to the home along Deer Run Road, where the homeowner’s son was holding the alleged burglar — MP, 37 — at gunpoint after shooting him in the leg. The homeowner’s son had noticed a rear door was left open and armed himself with a revolver

Photo by: (FDOT) A fiery sight on I-95 Saturday when a charter bus caught fire in Volusia County. The bus was traveling northbound on the interstate in the Oak Hill area before noon Saturday, when the Florida Highway Patrol says the bus pulled over to the outside shoulder south of State Road 442. The bus then burst into flames. Troopers say the driver, a 75-year-old man from South Carolina, and all of the passengers were able to get off safely.

 A man and a woman were found shot at an Orange County apartment complex Saturday afternoon, prompting a large sheriff’s office presence. On Saturday Afternoon, News 6 viewers sent pictures showing several Orange County Sheriff’s Office vehicles at The Baldwin apartments, which is off East Colonial Drive between Semoran Boulevard and Forsyth Road. A viewer told News 6 they heard gunshots before the deputies showed up. “A guy told me that he heard 10 to 20 shots, and he called

Alachua County sheriff’s deputies say all lanes of U.S. Highway 441 are blocked near Southeast County Road 234 due to power lines being down in the street following a crash. The vehicles involved in the crash both struck a utility pole, bringing power lines down. Officials are urging drivers to avoid the area as emergency services and power crews work to clear the road. Common Injuries in Car Accidents and How We HelpCar accidents can cause a wide range of

 An ATV accident in White Springs leaves one dead and another with minor injuries. According to the Florida Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred at the intersection of Osceola Street and Brown Drive in Hamilton County on Friday night. The driver of the first vehicle was heading west on Osceola Street and attempting to turn right onto Brown Drive when it struck the rear of the second vehicle. The impact caused the second vehicle to overturn on its left side,

 Gainesville Police Department responded to a shooting early Saturday morning. When officers arrived at 50 SW 1st Street around 2:30 a.m. they found a 17-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot to the thigh. Officers were able to provide aid until Alachua County Fire Rescue arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. No additional victims have been located. The investigation is still ongoing.  Shooting Accidents and Negligent Security ClaimsMany shooting accidents occur in places where better security could have

Photo by: (Ocala Fire Rescue)  An accident on Interstate 75 has closed off two lanes. The accident involved a semi truck and a passenger vehicle, near Exit 354 (State Road 27) headed north bound. The Florida 511 has reported that two right lanes are still blocked. No injuries were reported. What to Expect When You File a Car Accident ClaimFiling a car accident claim can be confusing, especially when you’re dealing with injuries and stress. At Ovadia Law Group, we

Lake City Police Department responded to a report of a person shot early Saturday morning. Officers were dispatched to the call at 1:24 a.m. to 698 NW Mississippi Way. Upon arrival they found a man on the ground suffering from two gunshot wounds to his lower body. Officers performed aid until EMS arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital. At the scene multiple shell casing of various calibers were discovered on the road and the surrounding property. During

The Boynton Beach Police Department (BBPD) is investigating a shooting at one of the city’s parks. The police department posted Saturday night that its officers responded to Sara Sims Park, at 209 SW 9th Court, to investigate the incident. The statement asked the community to avoid the area while investigators are on the scene. No details about the shooting have been released. BBPD did not indicate the extent of any victim’s injuries, nor did it state if anyone was taken

A 26-year-old man from Bohemia, New York, was arrested Thursday night in Key Largo after authorities say he hit another man with a brick during a domestic dispute. BTG is facing one count each of aggravated assault, aggravated battery and criminal mischief, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. MCSO deputies said they responded to a residence on Ruby Drive around 9:30 p.m. after receiving a call about a disturbance. The victim told deputies that G struck him with a

A 41-year-old Doral man, DH, is facing serious charges after allegedly raping and threatening a 28-year-old woman with a screwdriver on Thursday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office. It happened at approximately 10:30 a.m. by the underpass located at 777 NW 72nd Ave., authorities said. According MDSO officials, the victim reported that she exited her vehicle in a nearby parking lot are when H allegedly struck her in the back of the head with a large rock. Authorities said he