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Photo: Florida Highway Patrol A six-vehicle crash on the Suncoast Parkway caused significant slowdowns for northbound drivers near Ridge Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the chain-reaction collision happened as traffic was slowing for two other crashes near mile marker 24. Troopers say a vehicle in the inside lane approaching the Ridge Road exit failed to stop in time, hitting the rear of another vehicle and then colliding with three more. The final impact pushed one vehicle into another

Photo: Florida Department of Transportation A crash with injuries is blocking three lanes of Interstate 275 South in Pinellas, transportation officials said. According to the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash occurred just before 54th Avenue North. All lanes are blocked. There were injuries involved with the crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Understanding Your Rights After a Car AccidentAfter a car accident, understanding your legal rights is essential for protecting your future. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to helping clients

A rollover crash disrupted traffic on Interstate 75 in Gainesville late Thursday afternoon. Around 5 p.m., Alachua County sheriff’s deputies posted on Facebook a trailer hauling hay flipped over near the NW 39th Ave. exit. Hay was spilled along the interstate. Southbound traffic was reduced to one lane, but traffic appeared to be moving by around 6 p.m. A trailer accident can cause severe injuries due to the massive size and weight of commercial trucks. These crashes often involve complex

A 74-year-old Miami woman was arrested Wednesday after she tried to attack one of her neighbors with a wooden stool over a dispute about a package, authorities said. According to an arrest report from the Miami Police Department, officers responded to the scene at about 1:30 p.m. Wednesday and found the suspect, G, being looked at by paramedics due to several scratches on her face. Police said G claimed that she was assaulted by the victim after seeing the victim

Photo: Florida 511 A tractor-trailer driver was seriously injured after a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon in Santa Rosa County. It happened on I-10 eastbound at Mile Marker 21 near Avalon Boulevard around 4:45 p.m. The Florida Highway Patrol says a sedan collided into the back of another car, which caused a chain reaction, involving six vehicles. This caused the tractor trailer to overturn. Three other drivers had minor injuries. Multiple agencies responded to the crash site. Avalon Fire-Rescue and

An iconic part of Avon Park’s history was left destroyed Wednesday night following a large fire, officials said. Firefighters with Highlands County Fire Rescue said they found flames bursting from the former Beachfront nightclub building on West Garrett Road around 8 p.m. on Wednesday night. More than four dozen emergency responders from multiple different agencies helped fight the blaze. They remained on scene well into the early morning hours due to the sheer size of the 10,000-square-foot building and extent

A 14-year-old boy from Lake Asbury is dead following a crash late Thursday night in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred just after 11 p.m. on Sandridge Road west of Verbena Parkway. According to FHP, the teen was stopped on a motorized scooter in a westbound travel lane on an unlit stretch of Sandridge Road. Troopers say the scooter had no lighting on it at the time of the crash. A 16-year-old driver from Green

A 21-year-old Fernandina Beach man is dead following a crash on State Road A1A in Nassau County Thursday night. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to the scene at South Fletcher Avenue and Askins Avenue around 9:30 p.m. Consumer Reports, child safety experts give precautions to keep kids safe this summer According to FHP, the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on S. Fletcher Ave. when he struck an unoccupied sport utility vehicle that was stopped perpendicular to the roadway in the northbound

All lanes are blocked on Interstate 295 Northbound at Philips Highway due to a fatal crash, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Press the play button above to watch the live traffic camera. Legal Support for Car Accident Injury ClaimsCar accidents can result in serious injuries and unexpected challenges, making it important to have experienced legal support. At Ovadia Law Group, we help individuals navigate car accident claims with confidence and clarity. Our personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of these

The southbound lanes of US-301 just south of Poder Place in Bryceville in Nassau County are closed due to a traffic crash, according to the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. One northbound lane is open and drivers should avoid the area if possible. Your Legal Resource After a Car AccidentIf you’ve been injured in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is your trusted legal resource. Our personal injury attorneys are experienced in handling car accident cases and provide expert guidance every

Photo: UC Breaking News Multiple crashes at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Winkler Avenue have prompted road closures in Fort Myers on Thursday. All westbound lanes of Colonial Blvd at Winkler Ave were shut down. Police said traffic traveling on Winkler Ave was diverted back onto Colonial Blvd. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there is a minor roadblock in the area. One crash involved a Fort Myers Police Department Community Service Aide (CSA), the department said. According to

The cyclist was struck by a vehicle in the area of Southeast 8th Avenue and Okeechobee Road around 4:30 a.m., Hialeah Police officials said. Police are investigating a hit-and-run in Hialeah early Thursday that left a cyclist dead. The cyclist was struck by a vehicle in the area of Southeast 8th Avenue and Okeechobee Road around 4:30 a.m., Hialeah Police officials said. The driver fled the scene. Hialeah Fire Department crews responded and brought the cyclist to Jackson Memorial Hospital