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 A pedestrian was struck and killed Friday night on Nine Mile Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a 29-year-old man crossed the roadway into the path of a vehicle driven by a 17-year-old Gulf Breeze girl. The incident occurred around 10:47 p.m. near Holsberry Road. FHP said the girl was unable to avoid colliding with the pedestrian. The investigation is ongoing. No further details have been released. Expert Legal Representation for Pedestrian Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group,

photo by: wfla  An intersection in Tampa’s Jackson Heights neighborhood was shut down Monday morning after a burglary suspect caused a crash. Just before 7 a.m., Tampa police were called to a reported burglary in progress at 3222 N. 40th Street. The suspect sped away in a vehicle with its headlights turned off, according to TPD. The suspect crashed into another vehicle at N. 34th Street and E. 18th Avenue. The suspect was taken to the hospital as a trauma

An investigation is underway in Pembroke Pines after a crash involving a motor scooter left one person dead early Monday, officials said. The crash was reported around 2:30 a.m. in the area of Pines Boulevard and Douglas Road. According to Pembroke Pines Police, the driver of a vehicle collided with a motor scooter, killing one person. Their identity has not been released. Police said there might be criminal charges for the driver involved in the crash as they continue to

Credit: Polk County Sheriff’s Office A man was killed in an overnight crash on US-27 in Frostproof on Saturday, officials said. The collision happened around 12:30 a.m., according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Witnesses reportedly saw the man, who was driving a silver Dodge van, leave a gas station and turn onto Charles Street before eventually turning onto US-27 South. The van crossed into the path of a semi-truck, which was going southbound on the highway. The driver of the semi-truck

A teenage girl faced a judge in a Miami courtroom this weekend, more than a month after, police said, the 17-year-old stabbed her boyfriend to death. JM was arrested and charged with manslaughter in the Dec. 20 stabbing of YL. In court Saturday afternoon, Miami-Dade Circuit Judge S D. G granted the suspect a $50,000 bond. “She stayed at the scene, she called 911, she cooperates with the police,” said G. The judge ordered that M be fitted with a GPS ankle

A deadly crash has shut down the I-4 eastbound exit ramp to SR-44 in Deland. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 3:30 a.m. Monday. The eastbound exit ramp to SR-44 is partially closed. There is thick and dense fog in the area. This is a developing story. Expert Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we understand the stress and confusion that follows a car accident. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing expert legal

A charter bus caught fire at the new Stella Nova Resort near Epic Universe on Sunday night. A nearby viewer captured dramatic footage of the burning bus, sending thick plumes of smoke spiraling into the sky. It is unclear what prompted the fire or if any injuries resulted from the incident. Expert Legal Representation for Bus Fire Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we understand the devastating impact of bus fire accidents. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing expert legal

A man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he crashed a car without a driver’s license. Then walked away and blamed it on his dad. Troopers found 49-year-old EJ J walking around near the wreck. They say they found J’s car wrapped around a tree with his father inside. Both he and his father told troopers JS was behind the wheel. But FHP officials say their injuries show that J was behind the wheel, without a proper license.

A man was killed Sunday night in a shooting on Beach Boulevard just west of Southside Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Ray Reeves with the JSO Homicide Unit said that officers were called around 10 p.m. Sunday to a Circle K on Beach Boulevard. The officers found a man with a gunshot wound. He died at the hospital. Reeves said another man is in custody, and investigators are working with the Medical Examiner’s Office and the State

A crash involving a motorcycle and a white car happened along McGregor Boulevard and Entrada Drive Sunday afternoon. The motorcycle was lying on its side with pieces scattered across the grass near a palm tree. The car had noticeable damage to the driver’s side. Neighbor RD said he saw gas leaking from the motorcycle. He called 911 right away, after seeing cuts all over the motorcyclist’s face “It’s definitely unfortunate,” D said. “Things like this happen, so the best thing

Fire crews in Escambia County responded to a blaze early Sunday morning. The call came in shortly after 4 a.m. and Firefighters responded and arrived at the Bumper Doctor on Airport Boulevard. As crews worked to extinguish the flames, a portion of Airport Boulevard was temporarily closed to ensure safety and allow emergency vehicles access to the scene. No injuries were reported. The state fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire. Efficient Resolution of

photo by: NorthEscambia.com Five people, including children, were injured in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night in Century. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. on Highway 29 near the southern town limits. According to troopers, a northbound pickup truck had slowed to make a right-hand turn onto Salter’s Lake Road when it was struck by a northbound SUV traveling at a high rate of speed. The impact caused the pickup truck to overturn, causing it to come to rest off