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The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports one person is hospitalized after a vehicle and pedestrian crash. Our team is heading to the scene at North Tamiami Trail and Lakeville Drive, Tuesday morning around 9:30 a.m., to learn more. Fox 4 will update this article as we learn more about how this happened or any charges.  Pedestrian Accidents: Know Your Rights Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, injured in a crosswalk, or struck in

A Cape Coral family is safe but without a home after a fire tore through their residence on Memorial Day afternoon, leaving behind extensive damage and unanswered questions. “I’m just thankful to be alive,” the homeowner told Gulf Coast News. Firefighters with the Cape Coral Fire Department responded to the blaze alongside Cape Coral Police after reports of smoke and flames coming from the home on Northeast Third Place. A large hole in the roof was visible from the street

A 72-year-old woman was killed and several others were injured after a crash in Port St. Lucie on Memorial Day. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said the collision occurred around 1:30 p.m. on May 26, when a 2011 BMW convertible, driven by a 74-year-old Port St. Lucie man, was traveling southbound on NW Glades Cut Off Road. At the same time, a 2023 Kia, driven by a 24-year-old Fort Pierce woman, was heading westbound on NW Commerce Center

A woman was arrested in Charlotte County after being accused of stabbing a 12-year-old in the face and neck and then attempting to hide the body. On May 26, Charlotte County deputies responded to a call about a child with cuts to the face and neck who was found by bystanders. When they arrived, they found the victim weak and in immediate need of medical attention. The victim identified the suspect responsible as GG, 35. According to the victim, G

Photo by: (MCSO) A crash with injuries is blocking traffic in Palm City on Tuesday morning. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said at 7:39 a.m. that the crash occurred at Martin Downs Boulevard and Corporate Parkway. Officials reported that Martin Downs Boulevard at Sand Trail has been shut down. MCSO said that they are rerouting drivers to Sand Trail. Immediate Legal Help After a Car AccidentA car accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed, injured, and unsure of what to

The Brief  A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area. What we know: According to the Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded shortly before 6 a.m. along the westbound side of I-4 near the Branch Forbes Rd. exit. The left two lanes were closed at one point, causing significant delays, but all lanes have reopened as of 7:15 a.m. What we don’t know: No further details have been released about the crash.  Ovadia Law

Photo by: WFTS  A fire broke out at a senior living facility early Tuesday morning in Dunedin, prompting residents to shelter in place and sending one person to the hospital. Dunedine Fire-Rescue said crews were dispatched to Mease Life, a nine-story independent and assisted living facility, around 4:40 a.m. They also received additional reports of visible smoke coming from the ninth floor. When they arrived, they upgraded the response to a structure fire and requested additional resources. The fire was

A crash on Interstate 95 caused injuries and temporarily closed an off-ramp in Broward County early Tuesday, officials said. The crash happened in the northbound express lanes on I-95 just north of Davie Boulevard shortly before 5:30 a.m. The ramp to Broward Station Park N Ride was closed, FL511 said. It has since reopened. Multiple first responders could be seen at the scene next to a mangled car. A piece of the vehicle that appeared to be the door was

A large police presence was seen in Florida City after an apparent shooting sent at least one person to the hospital. Officials were seen combing the area of 528 Northwest 10th Street following an apparent shooting that reportedly took place overnight. 7News spoke with a concerned resident after the gunshots rang out. “I woke up from the police’s red and blue lights, and it’s scary[…] I saw at least, like, 10 cop cars all around, and it was a lot

A man was killed late Monday night in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is calling a hit-and-run crash. Police were called around 11:45 p.m. to the back parking lot of the Walgreens at 7224 Merrill Road, where they found a man in his mid-50s unresponsive. He died at the scene. Officers say evidence leads them to believe the man was hit by a car and then dragged for a short distance before he died. JSO said the driver sped away

Photo by: fox13news The Brief Tampa police are searching for whoever opened fire at a gas station early Monday, leaving one person hurt. What we know: According to the Tampa Police Department, the shooting happened shortly after 3 a.m. at Texaco in the 3100 block of N. Nebraska Ave. Police say the victim went to the hospital and is expected to survive. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made. What we don’t know: TPD did not release any further

Deland police are planning to give an update on the gunfire outside McCabe’s Bar over the weekend that they say was all over a $5 beer. It’s the second shooting incident to happen there in less than a month. People are taking to social media sharing their concerns over a second shooting incident within three weeks at McCabe’s Bar. One post said, “McCabe’s needs to hire their own security and buy a metal detector.” CG, 55, was captured after being on the run after