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The Brief One person died after being hit by a car in Pinellas Park early Monday, the police department said. What we know: Officers responded to the intersection of 66th St. N. and 78th Ave. N. shortly before 6:30 a.m., according to police. Investigators say the pedestrian was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive. The northbound side of 66th St. N. was closed at 78th Ave. N. during the investigation. The road has since reopened. What we don’t know: The

UPDATE: The crash has cleared. Morning commuters are faced with a nearly 30 minute backup on I-75 southbound, approaching US-301. The significant backups are due to a crash, on the left side of the highway, according to FHP dispatch, not blocking the interstate. Delays start roughly 2 miles before I-275 on I-75 southbound. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the impact that car accidents can have on your life. Our team of skilled attorneys is dedicated to helping victims recover

A woman was shot and killed in Deltona by her ex-husband, who led law enforcement on a chase early Monday into Flagler County before fatally shooting himself, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office. Volusia deputies responded around 2:23 a.m. to a home in the 3200 block of Parma Drive. The victim —38-year-old AV — was found dead in the home by her child shortly before deputies arrived, according to a news release. Deputies identified the suspect as the woman’s ex-husband,

A 52-year-old woman is dead after a motorcycle crash in Gainesville Friday night. According to the Gainesville Police Department, a minivan was traveling south on Southwest 13th Street at around 9 p.m. As the driver of the minivan was approaching the 2500 block of Southwest 13th Street, a woman, riding a motorcycle, was trying to slow down and do a U-turn when the minivan hit the motorcycle. The woman was ejected from the motorcycle. She was taken to Shands Hospital

Video showed a car on fire in the northbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County on Monday morning. The flames could be seen on the highway at Ives Dairy Road. The Florida Highway Patrol said troopers were called to the scene at 6:26 a.m. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt or how the fire started. Video showed bright orange flames and thick plumes of smoke billowing into the air. Though it did not appear the fire

A lady motorcyclist died after she was hit by a 78-year-old driver who failed to see her. The 39-year-old Davenport woman was riding a 2024 Yamaha motorcycle at 11:22 p.m. Saturday northbound on U.S. Hwy. 27 at Sawgrass Bay Boulevard south of Clermont when she was struck from behind by a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis which was also northbound on U.S. Hwy. 27, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The 78-year-old man driving the Mercury Grand

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a man died Sunday night after pointing a gun at police officers, which led to an officer-involved shooting. According to the agency, AS, 28, was waving a gun while “holding his girlfriend against her will” when the police were called around 7:45 p.m. JSO said officers had a description of S’s vehicle from a similar incident that occurred two days prior, when his aunt called police. Because of that description, police were able to locate

The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash in Walton County on Sunday. The crash, which happened on County Road 185, 300 feet west of Padgett Farm Road, involved a 36-year-old woman from Bonifay, Florida, driving an SUV. Troopers said the SUV was traveling westbound on County Road 185 when the vehicle drifted onto the north shoulder. The driver overcorrected, causing the SUV to overturn. According to a news release, as the vehicle was turning, the driver was ejected.

Phot by: (Orange County Fire Rescue) Orange County firefighters reported no injuries after responding to reports of what they called a burning church late Saturday. Units were dispatched just before midnight to N. Hiawassee Road, south of Silver Star Road, Orange County Fire Rescue said on social media. Witnessing fire out of the roof upon their arrival, firefighters quickly got water on the flames and an extensive overhaul lasted into the next morning, according to the post. The State Fire Marshal

A 39-year-old Davenport woman riding a motorcycle in Lake County died after being rear-ended by a sedan late Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 11:22 p.m. on northbound U.S. 27, approaching Sawgrass Bay Boulevard, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the motorcyclist was traveling north in the center lane ahead of a 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis. The driver of the Mercury failed to observe the motorcycle ahead, striking it as a result, the

 Three women died and one suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 3:16 a.m. on State Road 19, south of Saint Florian Lane, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, a 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on S.R. 19 when its driver failed to negotiate a left-hand curve and the SUV ran off the roadway to the right. The vehicle was being

A multi-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike South in St. Lucie County is causing a five-mile traffic jam. The crash occurred around 3:30 p.m. near mile marker 162, according to Florida 511. The left lane is blocked road ranger is on the scene and motorists are urged to move over and slow down St. Lucie County officials have not confirmed if there were any injuries at this time. Car accidents can be life-altering, causing physical injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens.