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Drivers in southern Sarasota County are seeing major traffic delays on Interstate 75 after a semi-truck and dump truck collided.  It happened just after 5:30 a.m. on northbound I-75 at mile marker 194. According to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) traffic maps, the crash is just beyond Exit 193 for Jacaranda Boulevard. This is in the Venice area. Few details are available about this crash. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office says only one northbound lane on I-75 is open. Florida Highway Patrol is

 A 49-year-old Palm Bay man was killed Thursday in a two-vehicle crash in Melbourne, police said. The fatal wreck happened on Eber Boulevard at Forest Lake Drive. Melbourne police said Frank Nickolas Washburn was riding a 2003 Harley-Davidson motorcycle east on Eber Boulevard and struck a Toyota Tundra, driven by a 32-year-old Melbourne woman, who was turning to go west on Eber from Forest Lake. Washburn was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said. An investigation

A deadly crash in Ocala has shut down a portion of SE Maricamp Rd. The Florida Highway Patrol says it happened just before 6 a.m. on Friday on Water Road near SE Maricamp Road. There is a roadblock in the area. Drivers should avoid Water Road. This is a developing story. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the significant impact a car accident can have on your life. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to helping you navigate the complexities of

Photo by: Nbc-2 A driver has died and a passenger has minor injuries after a single-vehicle crash on I-75 near the 134-mile marker in Fort Myers. Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at approximately 1:10 a.m. on Friday. Troopers say the car was traveling south on I-75 on the inside lane before serving to the right to avoid slower-moving traffic. The driver reportedly lost control of the car, traveling off the highway into the grass before colliding with a

A vehicle fire temporarily shut down the northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in Clermont. It happened just before 7 a.m. on Friday. FHP says there are injuries involved with the incident. All the northbound were shut down before US-27. Drivers should expect delays in the area. This is a developing story. Experiencing a fire car accident can be a traumatic and life-altering event, and Ovadia Law Group is here to support you through this difficult time. Our experienced team of

 A North Miami man was arrested after videos showing him abusing his dogs surfaced on social media, sparking public outrage. Juan Pablo Gaviria Arce, 22, was charged with two counts of third-degree animal cruelty with intent to injure or kill. “If anyone is capable to hurt an innocent animal that can’t defend himself, he’s not a good person, either,” said Marcela Salomon. Police said they were dispatched to his residence in the area of 300 Northeast 125th Street after a witness

Photo by: Discovery Cove Authorities on Thursday ruled that a 13-year-old girl who was found unresponsive at a central Florida marine-themed park earlier this week died from an accidental drowning. The girl was pronounced dead at a hospital on Wednesday, a day after she was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove, the Orlando marine park where visitors can swim with dolphins and tropical fish, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The 58-acres (23-hectare) park is adjacent to

Photo by: Fox13news A pedestrian was killed in a crash near Hard Rock in Tampa early Friday morning.  The crash occurred near the intersection of Orient Road and Hillsborough Avenue.  Westbound Hillsborough Ave. was closed at Orient Rd. as deputies worked the crash.  There are no further details at this time.  If you’ve been involved in a pedestrian accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the support and legal expertise you need. Our team specializes in handling pedestrian accident cases, understanding

A 16-year-old was arrested for allegedly shooting a BB gun at pedestrians in Baldwin Park on Tuesday, police said.  The teen admitted to detectives that he used an “Orbeez” type of gel gun to shoot multiple people around 7:50 p.m. near Jake Street and Lakemont Ave.  Several witnesses reported that juveniles were driving in the area and shooting at people with the BB gun.  The teen was charged with five counts of aggravated battery with a weapon and one count

Photo by: Cape Coral Fire Department Police responded to the scene of a major crash at the Pine Island Road and Chiquita Boulevard S intersection in Cape Coral on Thursday at 5:40 a.m. Firefighters say a van collided with the side of a semi-truck. Firefighters say the driver of the van and one dog were able to get out of the vehicle. A second dog needed to be extricated by a firefighter from a small area under the passenger seat.

Photo by: wsvn A dangerous drive sent a car careening into the back of a Miami Shores home. According to the resident, a driver crashed into her backyard fence along North Miami Avenue and Northwest 106th Street, Wednesday morning, then took off. As the homeowner came outside to see what was happening, cellphone video captured a sedan driving away. The driver hit the gas across the lawn before police could get there. Hours later, 7News cameras captured the rear of

Four people, including a 6-month-old baby, were taken to a hospital Wednesday night after a crash on State Road 528 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 10 p.m. just before State Road 407. According to troopers, a 2014 Hyundai Sonata was heading east on S.R. 528 when the driver, a 25-year-old Palm Bay woman, veered off the road and reentered the lanes, in the path of an oncoming 2024 Jeep Wagoneer. The two