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A 60-year-old Pensacola man is dead after a crash in Escambia County on Monday. Troopers say the incident occurred around 5:45 p.m. on Sorrento Road near the intersection of Bauer Road. The 60-year-old man was traveling westbound in a Toyota Prius on Sorrento Road and crossed into the eastbound lanes for unknown reasons. The car subsequently collided head-on with a 43-year-old Pensacola man driving eastbound in a Ford pickup truck, according to FHP. Emergency personnel responded quickly to the scene

Officers were on the scene of a fatal single-vehicle crash in Pensacola Tuesday morning. Pensacola police say the incident occurred on Scenic Highway at Manolet Street around 5:30 a.m. The driver of the vehicle was found partially ejected and has died at the scene, according to PPD. Scenic Highway was temporarily shut down in both directions as the investigation was taking place, but has now reopened. This is a developing story. Common Causes of Car Accidents and How We Can

One person was killed, and another was injured Monday following a construction accident at the site of a new Publix in Clearwater. The Clearwater Police Department had multiple officers in the area off Missouri Avenue South Monday afternoon. Police said the initial call came in around 4:55 p.m. A spokesperson for the City of Clearwater confirmed it was a “construction-related” accident. Two workers suffered serious injuries after a scissor lift collapsed. Both people were taken to local hospitals as trauma

A man is hospitalized as Fort Myers police investigate a stabbing on the Caloosahatchee Bridge on Monday night. This happened along the bridge’s sidewalk between the on-ramp and North Shore Park The Fort Myers Police Department could not confirm if there is a suspect in custody.  Stabbing Injury Claims – Know Your Rights with Ovadia Law GroupIf you or a loved one has suffered a stabbing injury, you may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and emotional

A serious crash involving two vehicles happened at Michael G. Rippe Parkway and Six Mile Cypress Parkway early Tuesday morning. Both vehicles involved in the crash suffered serious damage. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office was present at the scene. Michael G. Rippe Pkwy. was blocked going northbound. A tow truck was seen at the scene. A sign was also hit in the crash. This is a developing story and will be updated. What to Do Immediately After a Car AccidentKnowing

A 23-year-old Virginia man was behind bars Monday after police officers found him attacking another man in Miami’s Brickell neighborhood, records show. Miami police officers intervened when they found JJ with his arms wrapped around the man’s neck, according to a police arrest report. J, of Farmville, “reached with his left hand and attempted to grab [a police officer’s] weapon during his arrest on Saturday near Mary Brickell Village, according to the arrest report. Court records show prosecutors filed a

A cruiser crash caused traffic delays during rush hour Monday morning. Florida Highway Patrol said one of their troopers was involved in a five car pileup near I-95 and Commercial Boulevard. The cruiser sustained front and rear damage. The trooper and four other drivers were taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.  Why Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer Is Crucial After a CrashAfter a car accident, you may be overwhelmed by medical bills, vehicle damage, and insurance calls. That’s

Photo by: wsvn One person has died and two others were injured after going overboard near Haulover Sand Bar, authorities said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded with 10 units, two fireboats, and air rescue around 8:15 p.m., Sunday, following reports of a drowning. Two victims were transported to local hospitals while a third victim was treated at the scene and released. The deceased person was taken to HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, where he succumbed to their injuries, according to the Miami-Dade

A double stabbing in Southwest Miami-Dade has left a man dead and another one injured. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office deputies responded around 10:35 a.m., Monday, to the area of Bird Road and Southwest 112th Avenue following reports of a man armed with a knife. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene capturing a large police presence. Officials said one person was stabbed by a nearby TD Bank and a second victim was stabbed at a nearby bus stop. Detectives said that second victim

Photo by: (WPEC) One person is dead following a traffic crash in the city of Fort Pierce on Monday. In a 7:33 p.m. update from the Fort Pierce Police Department (FFPD), it says all lanes have reopened, but one person died following the deadly wreck. The intersection of Edwards Road and U.S. Highway 1 was temporarily shut down following a traffic crash involving injuries. Video taken at the scene showed a white car flipped over, and a red car with

A Nokomis woman out on a bike ride will never see home again after investigators say she tried to cut across the road and crashed straight into an SUV. It happened just before 10 p.m. Friday. Florida Highway Patrol tells us that the biker, just 45 years old, was on a ride along Tamiami Trail when she made the decision to cross the road near Pavoina Road. The 66-year-old Minneapolis man sitting behind the wheel of the Chevy Equinox coming

A 30-year-old motorcyclist lost his life after he allegedly lost control while navigating a curve on a Port St. Lucie road, ultimately striking a palm tree in the early hours of Saturday morning. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said that on Saturday at 2:15 a.m., officers responded to a motorcycle crash in the 2100 block of Southeast Veterans Memorial Parkway. PSLPD said that Eduardo Alejandro Medrano was riding his motorcycle southbound when he lost control while navigating a