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An Andalusia woman was killed in a vehicle accident in Okaloosa County, Florida Monday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, which does not release names of those killed in vehicle accidents, the 51-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. The female was driving a Chevrolet Cobalt westbound on I-10 at approximately 9:46 p.m. when the vehicle went off the northern shoulder and overturned several times before coming to rest on the north shoulder of the interstate. The accident

ome residents of an apartment community in Davie have been evacuated due to a gas leak. Davie Fire Rescue units responded to a natural gas leak in the area of 3000 Lakeside Drive within The Villas of Rolling Hills apartment community, at around 3 p.m., Monday. The gas leak remains uncapped, leading to precautionary evacuations of some residents. Crews cut a 4-inch natural gas line by using a small excavator. Police have blocked the roadways entering into the area as

A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being hit by a car Monday night. The incident occurred at the intersection of Radio Road and San Marcos Boulevard in East Naples. All westbound lanes of Radio Road were closed, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. FHP said the crash remains under investigation. Compassionate Support After a Pedestrian Accident: Ovadia Law Group is here to provide compassionate support if you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident. Our dedicated team of legal

A 17-year-old high school student jumped into action Monday morning after a motorcyclist crashed in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The motorcyclist crashed around 7 a.m. on Daniel Drive as many Gulf Breeze students were headed into class. That’s when Cole Clark stepped up — performing CPR on the injured motorcyclist. Clark says he saw the motorcyclist lying in the road as he was on his walk to school. When it all happened, my heart dropped, I’m not gonna lie,” he said. “My first

A man suspected in a murder at a homeless camp back in November is now wanted in the death of a Polk County woman who was reported missing, Sheriff Grady Judd said. If you’ve suffered a personal injury, Ovadia Law Group is your steadfast support and legal advocate. Call us at 1-800-674-9396, and let our experienced team guide you through the complexities of your case. Personal injuries can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. Ovadia Law

Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that happened in the 1600 block of 29th Street, Sarasota, shortly after 6:15 p.m. on Monday. Police say one victim, a teenage boy, was airlifted to All Children’s Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The victim is stable, and details are still limited. The investigation is active and ongoing. If you’ve experienced a personal injury, Ovadia Law Group is here to provide unwavering support and expert legal assistance. Call us at 1-800-674-9396, and let our dedicated

 Police have charged a suspect after a woman was shot and killed at a Pinellas County home Sunday night. The St. Petersburg Police Department said Jacob Ray Wallace, 28, shot his girlfriend Tiffany Jade Dickinson, 27, during an argument at their home on Freeport Avenue North around 11 p.m. Wallace remained at the house and was taken into custody without incident, police said. Dickinson died at the scene. The couple lived with Wallace’s 67-year-old mother as well as a 10-year-old

One person was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert after a multi-car crash in Clearwater Monday night. Officials said a car was traveling west on Gulf-to-Bay Boulevard around 10:17 p.m. when it rear-ended another car near the intersection of Sky Harbor Drive. The first car then entered the eastbound lanes, striking an unmarked car driven by a Clearwater Police officer. The injured person was taken to Bayfront, but officials said their injuries are non-life-threatening. The officer went to

The St. Petersburg Police Department is investigating an apparent murder-suicide at an assisted living facility Tuesday morning. Police said around 10 a.m., an employee at the Addington Place assisted living facility was conducting routine check-ins when they found a 76-year-old woman and her 81-year-old husband shot. According to St. Pete Police, officers determined through the investigation that the husband was visiting his wife, shot her, and then turned the gun on himself. The investigation is still ongoing. If you’ve suffered

An Auburndale High School student was killed Tuesday morning after he was hit by an SUV while riding his electric scooter in unincorporated Winter Haven, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.  Deputies say they were called just before 6 a.m. Tuesday to the area of 34th Street NW and Avenue S NW after getting reports a vehicle had hit a teen.  Yeriel Gonzalez, 15 of Winter Haven, died at the scene. Deputies say Gonzalez was riding a small black-and-white electric scooter near

A pedestrian died after an SUV crashed into him on U.S. Highway 19 earlier Tuesday morning, according to the Tarpon Springs Police Department. The crash happened in the southbound lanes of U.S. 19 south of Beckett Way. As of this writing, the highway is shut down to traffic for an investigation. Police say the man, who has not yet been identified, died at the scene of the crash. The driver behind the wheel of the SUV, a 21-year-old woman, was not hurt,

Photos released by Miami Fire Rescue  An elderly woman had to be rescued after she fell into a hole that formed in a Little Havana home Tuesday morning, officials said. The incident happened at the home at 921 Southwest 12th Avenue. Miami Fire Rescue officials said the hole formed in the interior foundation of the home, and an elderly woman fell into it. Photos released by fire rescue showed the hole in the floor with tiles cracked or missing, along