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A woman was killed in a car crash in Umatilla on County Road 450, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers. The woman was heading north when her vehicle went off the road, passed County Road 42, and hit a warning sign. The front of the car then hit a tree. The victim was taken to a hospital in Ocala and died shortly after arrival. We Handle the Insurance Companies for YouDealing with insurance companies after a car accident can

Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies said they responded to a shooting around 3 a.m. Saturday morning. MCSO deputies said they said they responded to the 3900 block of Southeast Maricamp Road, where three individuals were taken to the hospital. Officials said the victims were shot at while they were in a car, but were not able to confirm if the victims were still in the car by the time deputies arrived. Officials were not able to provide the victim’s

All eastbound lanes on State Road 826 in Miami Gardens have reopened after a car that caught on fire caused closures, officials said. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, no injuries were reported.  Understanding Your Rights After a CrashMany accident victims don’t realize the full extent of their legal rights. Insurance companies may offer quick settlements that don’t cover long-term costs. At Ovadia Law Group, we ensure you understand your rights and options. Our attorneys will evaluate your case, explain your

A multi-vehicle crash in Fort Lauderdale on Sunday sent four people to the hospital, fire rescue said. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, the intersection of West Broward Boulevard and Seventh Avenue was shut down due to the crash. Fire Rescue said the four victims were transported to the Broward Health Medical Center with serious injuries. Drivers are urged to take alternate routes until crews clear the scene. This is a developing story. Immediate Legal Help After a Car AccidentAfter

Photo by: (American Red Cross) A house fire broke out Sunday on Via Hacienda near Woodbine apartments in Riviera Beach. The fire affected two adult residents, who later received assistance from the Red Cross. Photos of the burnt home show substantial damage to the home’s garage, which appears soot-covered and singed. The photos from the scene also show that the homeowner’s vehicles were badly damaged as a result of the blaze. The Red Cross says it’s providing emergency aid, health

A Jupiter dog owner is speaking out after his dog was brutally attacked by a pit bull in their own neighborhood. It happened at the Egret Landing community located off I-95 near Leslie Street. It was supposed to be just another morning walk for longtime Egret Landing resident RR and his 3-year-old miniature Bernadoodle Gracie, but that all took a turn on May 18th when they came face-to-face with a pit bull seemingly on the prowl. R said the loose

Detectives were investigating a man’s death after a shooting on Sunday morning in Lauderhill, police said. According to Lt. A G, a spokesman for the Lauderhill Police Department, the shooting was outside of a house along Northwest Seventh Street. Lauderhill Fire Rescue personnel also responded and pronounced the man dead, near Northwest 39 Avenue, according to G. The shooter called 911 and was cooperating with detectives, according to G. Dispatch records show the call for service was shortly after 3:50

An argument in a West Miami-Dade neighborhood ended with a 14-year-old boy shot, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the altercation took place in the area of Northwest 82nd Avenue and Seventh Street, just before 5:50 p.m. on Saturday. Detectives said the subject pulled out a firearm and shot the victim before fleeing in an unknown direction. Friends of the victim drive him to Jackson West Medical Center, but he later needed to be transported to Ryder Trauma

Photo by: wsvn A house fire in Miami left a big family burned out of their home. City of Miami Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze on Southwest First Street and 24th Avenue, just after 3:20 p.m. on Saturday. Fire officials shared pictures of the damage after crews put out flames that, they said, spread through the attic and behind the walls. After cutting a hole in the roof, firefighters were able to knock down the

A man who punched a Broward Sheriff’s Office deputy in a West Park neighborhood was taken to the hospital after, authorities said, one deputy was forced to open fire. Witnesses who spoke with 7News on Sunday afternoon described what unfolded in their neighborhood with one word. “Chaos, and it happened so fast. It happened, like, in an instant,” said an area resident who identified herself as M. BSO deputies responded to a report of a suspicious incident involving a weapon

Photo by: WEAR  A car crashed, rolled over and caught fire early Sunday morning in Escambia County. It happened at the intersection of Mobile Highway and Pine Forest Road. The car hit several power lines in the crash. Officials say the three people inside made it out of the car safely, but were hospitalized afterwards. There is no word yet on what led to the crash. An investigation is ongoing. More than 700 people in the area were briefly without

Photo by: wfla One person died after their recreational vehicle (RV) caught fire on Saturday, the Polk County Fire Rescue said. Around noon, firefighters said crews were called to an RV fire on Combee Road. Crews said they found the RV fully engulfed in flames, with someone trapped inside. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames, but could not save the person inside. The person who died was not identified. No one else was hurt in the fire. The fire is being