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A man died after being struck by two cars on Interstate 4 on Monday. The incident happened on the I-4 exit ramp to U.S. Highway 192 near mile marker 64. A Kia Forte was heading west when the driver lost control, veered off the road and struck a tree before overturning, according to a report from NBC affiliate WESH. The driver went to a nearby hotel for help. The passenger ran across the eastbound lanes of I-4. The passenger was struck

One person suffered serious injuries and another was suspected of DUI connected to a crash in Tampa’s South Howard neighborhood early Monday morning. Tampa police said the crash happened just before 3 a.m. on South Howard Avenue at West Azeele Street. The driver swerved and hit someone standing behind their car, according to police. They were taken into custody under suspicion of DUI. The pedestrian who was struck was seriously hurt, but was in stable condition on Monday. Holding Drunk

Four people died in a crash in Ruskin on Sunday night that involved a car colliding with a house. It happened at around 8:15 p.m. near Shell Point Road West and 32nd Street Northwest, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived at the home and found four victims. They succumbed to their injuries HCSO said there is no indication of criminal behavior connected to the crash. There is no word yet on what led up to the incident.

Deputies and Alachua County firefighters responded to a semi-truck fire blocking southbound lanes of I-75 near Paynes Prairie Monday afternoon. The entrance ramp for south I-75 at both Williston Road and Archer Road were closed while emergency personnel work to extinguish the fire. Injured in a Truck Accident? Ovadia Law Group Can HelpTruck accidents often result in catastrophic injuries due to the sheer size and weight of commercial vehicles. Victims may face long-term medical treatment, lost income, and emotional trauma.

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at Harold Avenue South in Lehigh Acres. Deputies arrived on the scene around 2 a.m. Gulf Coast News crews saw deputies surround a home and put on gloves. They also saw a deputy talk to someone down the street and saw a group of people sit in front of an LCSO car. LCSO said a victim was transported and released from the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. They also said the victim

Photo by: mypanhandle The Walton County Fire Rescue is currently on scene of a structure fire on Delaware Road in Mossy Head. According to officials, around 6:40 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to the area following a 911 call reporting a residential fire. A neighbor reported seeing a nearby mobile home on fire. When firefighters arrived, they said the structure was fully engulfed in flames. No one was inside the home at the time the fire broke out, fire officials confirmed.

Photo by: (MCFR)  Martin County fire Rescue (MCFR) crews responded to a house fire in Palm City just after 3:30 p.m on Saturday. They received a call about a structure fire at a duplex in the 3100 block of SW Sunset Trace Circle. In a Facebook”> post, MCFR says Engine 21’s crew made a quick knockdown on a kitchen fire, preventing further spread to the rest of the home. Thankfully, no occupants were inside at the time of the fire.

A juvenile was shot and killed shortly after midnight on Sunday in the North Tamarind neighborhood. Officers with the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) say they responded to the 1400 block of Douglass Avenue around 12:15 a.m. on Sunday. Upon arrival, officers reported finding a juvenile with a deadly gunshot wound. The identity of the victim and the suspect have not been released by law enforcement at this time. WPBPD says the investigation is ongoing. Emotional Trauma After a

 Traffic was backed up on the MacArthur Causeway Sunday afternoon due to a crash. All eastbound lanes of the causeway were closed at Watson Island as a result. Miami Beach police warned drivers to seek alternate routes. Authorities have not provided any information on what led up to the crash, how many vehicles were involved or how many people were injured. Alternate routes would be the Julia Tuttle Causeway or 79th Street Causeway. Common Injuries After a Car AccidentCar accidents

The Brief A moped rider was killed in a crash Sunday after being struck from behind by an SUV on Landstreet Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know: Troopers said the collision occurred in the eastbound lanes of Landstreet Road near Avenue C. The driver of a 2007 black Hyundai Santa Fe failed to slow down for traffic and struck the rear of a 2012 Piaggio LX moped that had begun to slow ahead. The impact threw

Photo by: (WPLG) A South Florida Wendy’s was badly damaged by a vehicle on Sunday. It happened at the restaurant located at 1040 East Commercial Blvd. in Oakland Park. According to authorities, a Wendy’s employee was behind the wheel of the vehicle that crashed into the building. No injuries were reported, rescue officials said. The restaurant was closed after the crash and an unsafe structure sticker could be seen on one of the doors. It’s unclear what caused the employee

Rescue crews took a young man to the hospital after, police said, he was shot during an encounter with officers near Bayfront Park while a Caribbean music festival was taking place at the venue. The gunfire sent people scrambling. Cellphone video captures people running and screaming after the shots frightened festivalgoers at the Best of the Best concert, where thousands of people were in attendance, Sunday afternoon. “It was crazy,” said concertgoer GG. City of Miami Police Assistant Chief AA