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Authorities responded to the scene of a deadly single-vehicle crash along a dirt road off Oil Well Road in Charlotte County. The crash happened at approximately 2:55 p.m. on Monday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 71-year-old Punta Gorda man was driving a Jeep Cherokee on Oil Well Road, east of Valhalla Drive. He then traveled off the roadway and onto an unpaved shoulder down an embankment. Troopers said the vehicle then rotated onto the roof and ended up

The Brief A motorcyclist was killed Monday afternoon in a crash on State Road 33 in Lake County after attempting to pass traffic in a no-passing zone, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know: Troopers said the fatal crash happened around 12:03 p.m. at the intersection of State Road 33 and Pine Island Road in Groveland. Preliminary evidence shows a 2024 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle was traveling southbound behind a 2019 Ford F-250, also headed south on SR-33. As

An investigation is underway in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood after a woman was killed in a hit-and-run Monday morning, police said. According to Miami Police, officers responded to the incident at Northwest Seventh Avenue and 60th Street shortly after 8 a.m. Once officers arrived at the scene, they found a woman who was unresponsive and had lacerations. Miami Fire Rescue pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Her identity has not been disclosed but police said the woman appeared to

Photo by: (WPEC) Seven people, including three children, were affected by a house fire in Lake Worth Beach on Sunday. The American Red Cross volunteer members of the Disaster Action Team — from the Palm Beach Treasure Coast Chapter — responded to a home fire on North F Street. Due to the severity of the blaze, the Red Cross said its disaster-trained team stepped in to help the seven people affected to provide additional support to the family to meet

 An 81-year-old woman from Summerfield is dead after being hit by a sedan early Sunday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a 24-year-old woman from Ocala was driving her sedan northbound on US Highway 301 north of Southeast 169th Street at around 1:30 a.m. The 81-year-old woman was walking across the northbound lanes of US Highway 301 when the 24-year-old hit the woman. Troopers say the 81-year-old died at the scene. FHP is currently investigating the crash. Get the

Photo by: SLCFR  The Red Cross is assisting eight people, including three children, who have been impacted by a home fire that occurred in Port St. Lucie on Sunday morning. The St. Lucie County Fire Rescue (SLCFR) responded to the 1900 block of SW Fears Avenue at around 11:30 a.m. to find a garage on fire. Firefighters were able to quickly contain the blaze, preventing the fire from spreading to the living area of the home. Crews located an unresponsive

Walton County deputies are on scene at the intersection of Rock Hill Road and Hwy 331 S following an overturned dump truck and possible fuel spill. According to authorities, the fuel spill is 5-10 gallons or more. Rock Hill Road is currently shut down. Florida Highway Patrol, Walton County Fire Rescue, and Walton County Emergency Management also responded. No injuries have been reported, authorities confirmed. Please avoid the area and seek alternative routes, if possible. Truck Accident Lawyers You Can

The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred early Sunday morning, leaving a man with serious injuries. Deputies say the man reported at approximately 6 a.m. that he was shot in the thigh while standing outside the Valero gas station near the Black Diamond Sports Lounge on Highway 29, across from International Paper. According to ECSO, the man stated he did not hear a shot or see anyone, but suddenly felt pain in his leg. Deputies were

One person is dead and another injured after a fatal stabbing at Country Run Park on Sunday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Country Run Park around 6:56 p.m. after multiple 911 calls reported a stabbing near Pepperfield Drive. Deputies arrived at the scene and learned that a dispute had occurred between a man and a woman, according to HCSO. The man and woman both had stab wounds and were transported to a nearby hospital. According to deputies,

An Orlando motorcyclist was killed on Interstate 4 Saturday morning after crashing into the back of another vehicle, authorities said. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the 39-year-old motorcyclist was traveling at a high speed eastbound on I-4 west of U.S. Highway 301 in the center lane at about 2:06 a.m.  The motorcyclist then overturned, traveled into the inside lane and collided with the rear an Audi Q7, driven by a 67-year-old Seminole man.  The motorcyclist died at

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) said a man and a woman were hospitalized with serious injuries after a stabbing on Sunday evening at County Run Park. HCSO said there was a dispute on June 8 between two people. They both had stab wounds. The woman later succumbed to her injuries at the hospital, according to authorities. The investigation is ongoing. Legal Help for Stabbing Victims – Ovadia Law GroupIf you or a loved one has been the victim of a

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash early Saturday morning, causing a temporary closure on Wildwood Road/West Highway 98. According to a news release, a vehicle crash has caused a massive outage and brought down several power lines. Authorities advise avoiding this neighborhood until the road is cleared. FPL is working to restore power in the area. Car Accident Lawyers You Can Rely OnIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to help.