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Photo by: fox 13 news A fleeing suspect is accused of causing a deadly crash on the Sunshine Skyway Bridge that claimed the lives of an Uber driver and his passenger on Wednesday night.  According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 22-year-old South Florida man in a stolen Ford Mustang rammed a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office patrol car when deputies tried to pull him over.  Officials say the man, later identified as Leosvany Arias Roman, fled on southbound I-275 at a high rate of

A crash involving three vehicles, one of which belonged to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, occurred on Immokalee Road. The crash was reported at approximately 6:08 a.m., Thursday. According to CCSO, the crash occurred on Immokalee Road and Twin Eagles Boulevard. CCSO reports of no information on the extent of the injuries, if any due to EMS working on the scene. There are no road closures while the scene is being investigated. The details of the crash are currently under

Photo by: wftv Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash in Orlando. Troopers said the crash happened around 3:57 a.m. on Palm Parkway and Apopka Vineland Road. Crash investigators at the scene told Channel 9 the crash involved a 32 woman from Orlando. Officials said the motorcyclist was taken to a hospital and later pronounced dead. Troopers have not released any details about the hit-and-run driver. Experiencing a motorcycle accident is daunting. Ovadia Law Group specializes in

Photo by: CBS 12 Two people are in the hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Martin County. Two people are in the hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Martin County. The crash resulted in SW Boat Ramp Ave and SW Martin Highway being closed. Deputies say crews immediately began helping those involved. The two victims were taken to the Lawnwood Hospital. Car accidents can be life-altering, but you don’t have to face the aftermath

Photo by: wink news A patrol car was involved in a Cape Coral crash, temporarily blocking the road on Cultural Park Boulevard. The crash happened around 8:00 p.m., according to Florida Highway Patrol. A motorcycle with two occupants was involved in the crash. The road has since reopened. This is a developing story. After a car accident, navigating legal proceedings can be daunting. Ovadia Law Group is here to ease your burden. Our team specializes in representing individuals involved in

Photo by: wfla A crash on an Interstate 275 ramp caused delays for drivers in Pinellas County. The northbound entrance ramp at Ulmerton Road in Clearwater was blocked due to a crash. The Florida Department of Transportation said there were injuries reported in the crash. Video from Eagle 8 HD showed at least two cars with heavy front-end damage. No other details were available. This is a developing story.  When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, having

Photo by: North Escambia There were no injuries reported in a two-vehicle crash Wednesday morning at the intersection of Highway 29 and Highway 97 in Molino. The driver of a passenger car apparently failed to stop and ran under a utility trailer being pulled by a van. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating. When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, having reliable legal support is essential. At Ovadia Law Group, we’re dedicated to providing the assistance you

Photo by: nbc-2 Two people are injured following a crash near a Lehigh Acres home Wednesday. The crash happened at 2258 E 12th St. Lehigh Acres Fire responded to the scene around 11:50 a.m. According to Lehigh Acres Fire, two people were transported to a local hospital. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office stated that there were non-life-threatening injuries and that the crash may have involved another car. One of the cars ended up hitting a house. LCSO stated that there

Photo by: cbs12  A car crashed into a Panera Bread in Royal Palm Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Palm Beach Fire Rescue (PBCFR) said at 1:50 p.m., units were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash at the Panera Bread on Southern Boulevard. When units arrived, they found a blue Mazda had driven onto the patio of a business and shattered the storefront glass. Photos taken by a CBS12 viewer show the damage from inside the Panera Bread and outside. PBCFR said

Photo by: msn Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) had its hands full with two separate vehicle fires that were only minutes apart.  The first fire occurred near Military Trail in Palm Springs outside of a Bank of America, PBCFR says.  Caption: The first fire occurred near Military Trail in Palm Springs outside of a Bank of America, PBCFR says. PBCFR units arrived on the scene at around 2:28 p.m. where a white truck was engulfed in flames. Units say

Photo by: wink news A motorcyclist has been transported to the hospital after crashing with a semi-truck and SUV on Interstate 75 near mile marker 116, reducing southbound traffic to one lane. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened near Bonita Springs and ended up with the motorcyclist being transported to a hospital. The semi-truck has since been released from the scene, but as of noon, all southbound lanes at mile marker 116 on I-75 are still reduced

Water is one of the most powerful forces in the world, that can have devastating effects on communities. Some are short-term, like flash flooding. Others can have long-lasting effects, like major coastal erosion following a hurricane. Regardless it’s expensive to mitigate. We begin with this weekend’s rains, which caused sporadic flooding all over the panhandle. The constant drenching across the panhandle this weekend took a toll on some communities. Lynn Haven, which has had a history of stormwater drainage issues,