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A major crash on I-95 South in Delray Beach blocked lanes on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Exit 51, Linton Boulevard, at 5:55 a.m. In the latest update at 6:20 a.m., officials cleared the crash. No injuries have been reported at this time. Dealing with Insurance Companies After a Crash Insurance companies are not on your side after a car accident. Their goal is to settle quickly and for as little money as possible. That’s why

An overnight shooting at Pensacola Village Apartments has left one man injured on Wednesday, according to the Pensacola Police Department. Police say the injuries are non-life-threatening. The incident is still under investigation. No further details have been released.  How Ovadia Law Group Investigates Shooting Accidents Shooting cases require a thorough and strategic investigation. Ovadia Law Group begins by examining the scene, reviewing police reports, and interviewing witnesses. They also look into the history of the property—were there previous incidents? Were

A woman was struck twice in a shooting at Dunkin’ on Gate Parkway after an argument, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at 5:35 p.m. JSO said two people were riding through the drive-thru line at the Dunkin’ when they started to argue. The woman tried to exit the vehicle, but the suspect shot her in the back of the head and the shoulder, then drove off, according to JSO. It’s unclear what sparked the argument between

A Marion County EMS crew responded to a home in Summerfield after a woman was reportedly attacked. The woman was attempting to gather her belongings late Saturday night at at home on SE 101st Court Road when she was attacked by a woman later identified as 35-year-old DM Proctor of Summerfield, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. She fled the scene. The woman who was attacked said she had been “jumped.” She had suffered scuff

A Lady Lake woman has been sentenced to 10 days in jail for encouraging juveniles to attack a boy at a recreation center last year.  CLN, 32, was found guilty of contributing to delinquency of a minor or dependency of a minor at her court date this past week in Lake County Court. She was ordered to serve 10 days in the Lake County Jail. On May 13, 2024, an officer with the Leesburg Police Department responded to the Leesburg Recreation

A machete-slashed victim was taken to the hospital Friday, leading to the arrest of his attacker this week.  An officer responded May 18 to UF Health Leesburg Hospital regarding a victim who had been slashed with a machete, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. The victim was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle driven by a friend after the incident, later found to involve 46-year-old GWL of Leesburg. Upon arrival, the officer met with

The Brief A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening another man with a firearm during a domestic dispute, according to sheriff’s deputies. What we know: GC, 28, was arrested by Lake County deputies after allegedly assaulting a 34-year-old man and threatening to shoot him during a domestic altercation.  The incident took place on the night of May 20 at a residence where both men were present. Deputies say the altercation escalated from a verbal argument to physical violence

Sanford Airport Police arrested a woman outside an airport gate after they say she repeatedly hit a child on a plane. The arrest report says it all started with the child calling KC “fat” and “Miss Piggy.” C was on board Allegiant Flight 2885 from Orlando-Sanford International Airport to Hagerstown, Maryland, on Memorial Day. The family was set to fly home from their Disney World vacation. According to what witnesses told police, the child told C she couldn’t fit in

One person was injured after being shot on Tuesday, according to the Sanford Police Department. Police said the shooting happened in the area of Windchase Boulevard. According to officers, one person was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No other information was released. Police said the investigation is ongoing. Understanding Negligent Security in Shooting Cases Many shooting incidents occur in places where better security could have prevented them. Property owners have a legal duty to provide a safe environment

Shots were fired at a golf course in Jupiter, causing three golfers to take cover on Tuesday. According to the Jupiter Police Department (JPD), at around 6:05 p.m. it received reports of shots being fired at the Abacoa Golf Course near Florida Atlantic University (FAU) Jupiter campus. JPD said the three golfers reported the man was out back on the patio of his home, shooting at them. Police say the man fired around 6 to 10 rounds. Police asked residents

Photo by: wsvn Three people have been hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash led to a car fire in Hollywood. The crash happened between a motorcycle and a car at Sheridan Street and North 66th Avenue. The car caught fire following the crash. Video from OnlyInDade showed the car engulfed in flames in the middle of the intersection. A witness, who asked not to be identified, told 7News the woman inside the car was heading west on Sheridan Street and was

Photo by WEAR A motorcycle crash shut down Gregory Street near 14th Avenue in Pensacola Tuesday night. Police say the man driving the motorcycle was taken to the hospital in serious condition. The road has not yet reopened. Motorcycle Accidents Demand Strong Legal Representation Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries due to the lack of protection riders have compared to drivers in enclosed vehicles. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle crash, Ovadia Law Group is here to help.