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 A tragic accident claimed the life of a 26-year-old man Wednesday morning while he was trimming a tree in Ocean Ridge. The Ocean Ridge Police Department (ORPD) told CBS12 News the electrocution occurred just before 11 a.m. Authorities believe the man — an independent subcontractor — may have accidentally struck an overhead power line while performing his duties at a home at 4 Beachway North in Ocean Ridge. “I mean it’s horrible. It’s so sad. I feel so sad for

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a traffic crash on US Highway 331 South and Norris Cutoff Road on Tuesday night. According to a news release, around 7:56 p.m., a 62-year-old man from Fairhope, Alabama, was traveling north in a pickup truck on US Highway 331 just north of Norris Cutoff Road in the left lane. The man left the lane of travel to the left, crossing the fog line and into the grass median. He then crossed the southbound

The Panama City Beach Police Department has arrested three teenagers in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday night. According to a news release, authorities working in the area of the Waffle House located at 10327 Front Beach Road, heard gunfire coming from the parking lot shortly after 10 p.m. Authorities responded quickly and found 19-year-old J’DLH suffering from a gunshot wound. H was taken to Ascension Sacred Heart, where he later died from the injuries. “It was determined

An 81-year-old Ocala woman was arrested last week. She is accused of pepper-spraying her neighbors, who included 3-year-old and 6-year-old little girls. A A is now facing multiple counts of battery, second or subsequent offense. The woman’s neighbor, who says she was pepper-sprayed along with her kids, said the alleged incident started over something small. “Bubbles,” said AM. “Literally. The bubbles put her in a whole other arena whatever going on with her mind.” M says her daughters were playing

A 60-year-old Port Orange woman died Wednesday in a rollover crash in DeLand, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal crash happened around 8:30 a.m. on State Road 44, east of Prevatt Avenue. Troopers said the woman was driving a 2004 Chevrolet Silverado east on S.R. 44 and was weaving through traffic when she lost control of the pickup truck, which went off the roadway and overturned. The woman, who was not wearing a seat belt, was pronounced dead at

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said one local woman is dead following an early morning crash in Levy County. It happened around 6 a.m. Wednesday on Southeast 8 Street, south of Southeast 3 Avenue. They said the victim, a 39-year-old woman from Trenton, was driving a golf cart down Southeast 8 Street in a dark area with no street lighting. Another vehicle, a sedan, approached the golf cart from behind and struck it, according to troopers. The woman

 A crash on the southbound Turnpike in Port St. Lucie is blocking traffic on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just after Exit 138, Becker Road, at 8:03 a.m. In the latest update at 8:21 a.m., officials said that all lanes have been blocked and traffic has been backed up to Mile Marker 140. No injuries have been reported at this time.  Helping You Understand Your Legal RightsAfter a car accident, it’s easy to feel confused about your rights

A 12-year-old boy and his father have died after their vehicle landed in a lake during a crash on Veterans Memorial Parkway in Cape Coral on Tuesday. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, two vehicles collided, causing one to veer off the road and submerge in a small lake near the road. The boy, a student at Gulf Middle School, was pulled from the vehicle but did not survive, CCPD said. His father was announced as dead Wednesday morning

Five people were rushed to the hospital Tuesday following a two-car crash in Spring Hill. The crash happened just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Mariner Blvd and Linden Drive, according to Hernando County Fire Rescue. Crews said they arrived to find two “heavily damaged” vehicles. Photos provided by first responders showed a smashed pickup truck with a crooked front tire and multiple missing lights. The front end of the other car involved, a blue sedan, was crushed. The

Photo by: (FL 511) The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash on I-95 South at Lem Turner Road Wednesday morning. A view from a Florida Department of Transportation camera showed a black car flipped on its roof. As of 8:44 a.m., two left lanes were blocked. As of 9:04 a.m., lanes started to reopen, and traffic began flowing more smoothly. Compassionate Support During a Difficult TimeBeing in a car accident is traumatic, and the aftermath can

A Miami Beach deli owner is speaking out after he was attacked by an angry customer. Business owner RS said a man, who was trying to shoplift in his store, threw a beer at his head. “That’s when I turned my back on the guy and the beer just him me,” he said. “His aim is pretty good,” said 7News’ Sheldon Fox. “He should be a baseball player,” said S jokingly. The owner has a good sense of humor about

(Marion County Fire Rescue/Marion County Fire Rescue) The Marion County Fire Rescue said two dogs died in a mobile home fire. MCFR said units were dispatched to a mobile home fire at the 2800 block of Northeast 175th Street Road in Citra. Firefighters said the 911 caller reported smoking coming from the roof, windows, and doors of the home. MCFR said units arrived on the scene at 2:11 p.m. to find a single-wide mobile home. Firefighters said they were able