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Photo by: firstcoastnews A crash on St. Johns Parkway is affecting traffic Tuesday night. St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office dispatch says all lanes on St. Johns Parkway southbound at Holly Forest Drive is closed. There are also closures on the northbound side, near Waterford Drive in Silverleaf. This closure is expected to be in place for several hours. Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. Ovadia Law Group offers comprehensive support and legal representation for individuals affected by

Photo by: bnnbreaking In a distressing turn of events, a high-speed collision involving a black Infinity and a grey Kia took place in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday evening. The accident occurred on Northwest Fifth Avenue and 177th Street around 9:30 p.m., leading to a significant power outage in the vicinity. The two vehicles collided with such force that they both overturned, with one striking an electric box. Emergency Response and Aftermath Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units

A 16-year-old Old Town boy struck an oncoming vehicle Sunday night, killing a Steinhatchee man. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the accident occurred at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. The teen was driving a Ford F-150 truck on County Road 358, near SW 614th Street, which is just east of Steinhatchee in Dixie County. For unknown reasons, the teen’s F-150 veered into the oncoming lane, striking a Ford Ranger head on. The 65-year-old Ford Ranger driver was wearing a

A person was killed in a crash involving a garbage truck and a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon, according to the Titusville Fire Department. Officials said the deadly crash happened at North Dixie Avenue and Georgia Avenue. No other information has been released. Motorcycle accidents can have a significant impact on individuals, resulting in injuries and emotional distress. Ovadia Law Group recognizes the severity of these situations and is dedicated to assisting individuals in their recovery journey. Our knowledgeable team specializes in

Photo by: mypanhandle Panama City Beach officials said firefighters knocked out a brush fire on New Year’s Day. The blaze happened behind a hotel on Front Beach Road early Monday morning. Officials with Panama City Beach Fire Rescue initially wrote on social media that the blaze was caused by fireworks. However, that statement was removed from the social media post. The exact location of the fire was not released. News 13 reached out to Panama City Beach officials to get

Photo by: shore news network A fatal crash involving a motorcycle occurred on South Federal Highway at Poinciana Lane, Hobe Sound. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported the incident and advised the public to expect delays in the area. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is taking charge of the investigation. Details regarding the cause of the crash and the identity of the victim have not been disclosed at this time. Authorities are working to gather more information and will provide

Photo by: msn Two people are dead, including one victim and a suspect, after a shooting at a Collier County hotel on New Year’s Eve. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the deadly shooting happened at the Port of the Islands Resort hotel on Sunday afternoon. Detectives say the suspect, a former employee of the 25000 Tamiami Trail East hotel, entered the lobby at 3:25 p.m. and shot a hotel employee. The employee died of their injuries. Brandon Stearns

Palm Beach County deputies are searching for the driver who hit and killed a 91-year-old woman in Greenacres on New Year’s Eve. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said a car — believed to be a 2015 or newer Nissan Murano with front end damage — was driving eastbound on 10th Avenue North at approximately 9:15 p.m. and approaching the intersection with Walker Avenue. That’s when Illodia Phadael, 91, crossed 10th Avenue North and was struck by the vehicle, which

A 63-year-old man died in a crash at an Orlando intersection that community members said they have complained about for years. The crash happened on Silver Star Road and Powers Drive Sunday night. Stephen Davis witnessed the crash. “It was horrendous,” said Davis. Daniel Baptiste saw the aftermath. “It was a massive scene,” Baptiste said. “It really was.” State troopers said the man tried to turn onto Powers Drive, but a Dodge Challenger slammed into him while speeding down Silver

Photo by: wftv It was a busy New Year’s Eve for firefighters in Seminole County who responded to two different house fires. The latest happened at a home on Valley Drive around 10:40 p.m. in Longwood. Investigators said the fire started outside of a garage where fireworks had been placed in a wet plastic bag. The flames then spread to the attic. Officials said no one was hurt in the fire. About two-and-a-half hours earlier, firefighters in Casselberry were fighting

Photo by: local10 Fire rescue crews responded to a blaze inside an apartment building in Hollywood on Monday. Firefighters arrived at the scene near Ocean Drive and Jefferson Street shortly before 6 p.m. According to officials, the fire started in the kitchen of a unit on the ninth floor. Residents were ordered to evacuate the building and two people were treated for smoke inhalation. One person was taken to the hospital for additional treatment. An investigation is ongoing into what

Photo by: dailyridge The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit investigated a single-vehicle traffic crash with a fatality yesterday (December 28, 2023) around 9:00 a.m. on Commonwealth Avenue (SR 33) near Hacienda Trail in Polk City. According to the evidence at the scene, it appears that 29-year-old April Cruz of Lakeland was driving a black 2008 Honda Civic northbound on Commonwealth when she lost control of the car, which began rotating clockwise and then off the road, striking a