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A collision on U.S. 231 has caused a blockage across both northbound lanes on Monday. According to a news release, a two-car crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. on U.S. 231 at Wilmington Ct. Both vehicles were traveling north in the outside lane of the highway. While one car drove at a reduced speed due to mechanical issues, the other attempted to avoid collision by steering right off the lane. The second vehicle still made contact with the rear right of

Three Louisiana residents are in a local hospital after a traffic crash on Thomas Drive. According to a news release, the crash happened about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Thomas Drive and Joan Avenue. The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old man from Montegut, Louisiana, was driving a golf cart with two 17-year-old passengers from Napoleonville, Louisiana. They were stopped at the traffic light when a westbound SUV hit them from behind. The golf cart driver and

 A woman was killed and three children, including an 8-month-old baby, were injured Monday in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck happened around 12:25 p.m. on I-95 south, just north of the Pineda Causeway and west of Palm Shores. According to a crash report, a 2003 Ford F-350 was heading south on I-95 when it had a tire blowout, causing the driver to lose control and hit the side of a

Two people were hospitalized after a crash on the Florida’s Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike near Allapattah Road. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials sai there were two trauma alert patients at the scene who were hospitalized. The crash had at least two northbound lanes blocked and was causing delays. The cause of the crash was unknown. What to Expect When You Call Ovadia Law GroupCalling a law firm after a

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday in connection with a deadly shooting in Riviera Beach. The Riviera Beach Police Department (RBPD) said on May 19, at around 10 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at two separate locations in the city. Officers responded to the scene and found a red vehicle that had crashed into the yard of a residence on West 30th Street, according to the news release. Nearby, officers discovered a man — later identified as

The Florida Highway Patrol said a man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Pasco County. Late Sunday night, an SUV was traveling south on Grand Boulevard, and a motorcycle, ridden by a 60-year-old Holiday man, was traveling east on Sunray Drive. At the intersection of the two streets, the driver of the SUV failed to comply with a traffic signal and struck the motorcycle. After the collision, the driver of the SUV fled the scene and was

A vehicle caught on fire Sunday causing traffic on Interstate 275. The incident happened near the Ashley ramp heading southbound. No further information is available at this time. Why You Shouldn’t Handle a Car Accident Claim AloneInsurance companies may seem helpful after a crash, but their goal is often to minimize payouts. Without legal representation, you risk settling for less than you deserve. Ovadia Law Group knows how to deal with insurers and protect your rights. Their team will assess

Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol A woman and two children suffered serious injuries after a vehicle crash Sunday. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 3:17 p.m. the 22-year-old Tampa woman was driving her Toyota Camry north along the Interstate 75 entrance ramp leading from Fowler Avenue. The FHP said the woman failed to negotiate the curve of the ramp, which caused the vehicle to leave the roadway and overturn twice. The driver, along with her 3-year-old son and 5-year-old

A man died after he lost control while traveling on Heckscher Drive and was ejected from the vehicle on Monday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol said the 34-year-old Sports Utility Vehicle driver was headed east on Heckscher Drive as a 57-year-old SUV driver was traveling west. The 34-year-old lost control and veered onto the right shoulder. FHP said he overcorrected to regain control of the vehicle, causing him to slam into the 57-year-old’s vehicle head-on. The 34-year-old was thrown out

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a silver SUV that crashed into a retention pond off Interstate 75 near Chaparel Drive in Bonita Springs around 2 a.m. Monday. The driver has not yet been located. People living nearby, like Ashleigh and Jim Jastatt, said it’s not the first crash they’ve seen on the interstate outside their home. “There are a lot of drivers that take that turn right on I-75, so it is an accident-prone location, but I’ve never seen

A 15-year-old boy is dead after being shot in the head on Whistlers Cove Boulevard at the Whistlers Cove Apartments in Lely Resort early Monday morning. Collier County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a person with a gunshot wound at 1:12 a.m. Monday. Deputies confirmed CC, 15, died of a gunshot wound to the head. Gulf Coast News spoke to C’s sister Monday evening, she said her brother went to East Naples Middle School, he was soccer

Photo by: (WPLG) Detectives with the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday afternoon in Cutler Bay. According to MDSO, the shooting was reported around 12:30 p.m. in the 18400 block of Southwest 86th Court. Deputies said two men were involved in an altercation, which escalated when they both pulled out guns. Authorities said one man was struck by at least one bullet and was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He later died