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Driver who fled from ICE crashes into building in Homestead: Police

Driver who fled from ICE crashes into building in Homestead: Police

An investigation is underway in Homestead Thursday morning after a driver who fled from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement crashed into a building. According to Homestead Police, the crash happened at the intersection of West Mowery Drive and Northwest Ninth Avenue. Police said that ICE was conducting a traffic stop and the driver fled from agents. The driver then crashed into a building and took down a light pole, which caused the intersection to be closed in all directions. Footage

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Deadly crash blocks US 301 in Alachua County

Deadly crash blocks US 301 in Alachua County

Photo by: wcjb Emergency crews responded to a deadly crash on U.S. Highway 301 in Alachua County. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say one person was killed in the crash on the highway near Southeast Hawthorne Road. Single lanes are blocked in both directions on the highway as of this report. Deputies ask drivers to avoid the area. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Paragraph 5: Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Car Accident Insurance companies often try to

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Lee County deputies respond to rollover in Lehigh Acres

Lee County deputies respond to rollover in Lehigh Acres

 The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said it responded to a two-vehicle collision in Lehigh Acres, Thursday morning around 7:30 a.m. LCSO said it was by Sunshine Boulevard & Rena Avenue. One of the two vehicles flipped, according to LCSO, and “Two people [were] transported, one [by] trauma alert.” Fox 4 is working to learn more. Common Injuries After a Car Accident Car accidents can result in a wide range of injuries, from whiplash and broken bones to traumatic brain injuries.

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One person dead after being hit by a box truck on I-75 southbound near Colonial Blvd

One person dead after being hit by a box truck on I-75 southbound near Colonial Blvd

One person is dead after being hit by a box truck on I-75 southbound near Colonial Boulevard early Thursday morning. This happened just before 5 a.m. at mile marker 136. The Florida Highway Patrol confirmed the death. The outside lane of I-75 southbound was shut down for several hours, while two other lanes remained open, according to FHP. A tow truck was seen at the scene, and the box truck was towed. FHP and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were

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Man taken to hospital after Pinellas Park shooting

Man taken to hospital after Pinellas Park shooting

The Brief – A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday evening after a shooting in Pinellas Park, according to officials.  What we know: The Pinellas Park Police Department said they responded alongside the fire department to reports of the shooting in the 8900 block of 67th Street.  The man was found at the shooting scene with non-life-threatening injuries and taken to a local hospital, officers said.  What we don’t know: Investigators are now piecing together details and working to determine

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4 arrested in Panama City Beach bar brawl

4 arrested in Panama City Beach bar brawl

Four family members are facing charges, including battery, following a bar brawl at The Old Beach Bar last week. According to a Bay County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the altercation began just after midnight on June 10th. The bar often hosts matches for the American Poolplayers Association (APA). The bar’s owner, who declined an on-camera interview with News 13, said that fights are so rare, they don’t schedule bouncers on nights when they host APA matches. “I have been here

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Traffic crash causes temporary shutdown on Panama City Beach Parkway

Traffic crash causes temporary shutdown on Panama City Beach Parkway

The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a traffic crash on Panama City Beach Parkway and Cauley Avenue. According to authorities, the roadway has been shut down temporarily. They urge drivers to use Cauley Ave southbound as a detour. Authorities said it’s unknown the amount of time this closure will last. How Ovadia Law Group Supports Car Accident Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we understand how overwhelming a car accident can be. From medical bills to lost wages, the

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Orlando man killed when motorcycle crashes into pickup making U-turn on Sand Lake Road

Orlando man killed when motorcycle crashes into pickup making U-turn on Sand Lake Road

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando  A 26-year-old Orlando man was killed early Thursday when a pickup truck hauling a trailer turned into the path of his motorcycle on Sand Lake Road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal two-vehicle wreck happened around 12:15 a.m. on Sand Lake Road near Sand Lake Pointe Loop, north of State Road 528 and west of Orlando International Airport. The FHP said a 43-year-old New Mexico man was driving a 2024 Ram 3500, with a trailer attached, east

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1 hospitalized after being stabbed in the chest in Allapattah: Police

1 hospitalized after being stabbed in the chest in Allapattah: Police

A person was taken to the hospital Thursday morning after they were stabbed in Allapattah, police said. According to police, a man was stabbed in the chest in the area of 2165 NW 28th St. and then walked to a neighbor’s home who then called 911. NBC6 cameras captured a trail of blood at the scene. Miami Fire Rescue transported the man to the hospital. Officials said the man was in surgery. An investigation into the stabbing is underway. No

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911 call about stolen car leads to deadly deputy-involved shooting in Indian River Co.

911 call about stolen car leads to deadly deputy-involved shooting in Indian River Co.

 A mother reporting her son had stolen her vehicle led to a deadly deputy-involved shooting on Wednesday night in Indian River County. According to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, a 48-year-old man was shot and killed by law enforcement officers after he had allegedly stolen his mother’s vehicle and refused to follow deputies’ commands during a traffic stop. In a news conference with Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers, he explained that at around 10 a.m., the 48-year-old suspect

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Driver, 83, crashes car into Clearwater house

Driver, 83, crashes car into Clearwater house

Photo by: wfla  An 83-year-old driver crashed his car into a Clearwater house on Wednesday afternoon. The Clearwater Police Department said officers were called to the 2900 block of Heather Trail after a car went partially through a wall of a house. “The 83-year-old driver said his foot slipped from the brake to the gas while he was in the garage,” the police department posted on Facebook. Officers said the man sustained a minor cut to his hand and did not have

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Crash involving motorcycle shuts down lanes along Kismet Pkwy and Andalusia Blvd in Cape Coral

Crash involving motorcycle shuts down lanes along Kismet Pkwy and Andalusia Blvd in Cape Coral

Photo by: gulfcoastnewsnow A crash involving a motorcycle shut down all westbound lanes at Kismet Parkway and Andalusia Boulevard on Wednesday evening. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, this is a major crash, and drivers should expect delays and seek an alternate route. Gulf Coast News reached out to CCPD to find out if anyone was injured in the crash. Motorcycle Accident? Ovadia Law Group Is Here for You Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries due to the

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