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Credit: Clearwater Fire Rescue One person was taken to the hospital after a Clearwater mobile home caught on fire early Thursday morning. The Clearwater Fire Rescue responded to a call about a mobile home on fire around 3:38 a.m. Arriving at the home, crews found the back of the mobile home in flames. One person was inside the home and was taken to the hospital for minor injuries. A cat was also inside the home, and at this time is

The Brief A man living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested and placed on an ICE detainer following what authorities describe as a violent attack on a couple attempting to repossess his vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Man on ICE hold has history of arrests What we know: A couple said they were repossessing a man’s car when he attacked them.  According to EC’s arrest report, he hit a woman in the chest, abdomen, and left

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando  Six people were sent to the hospital after a crash between a LYNX bus and an SUV in Ocoee on Wednesday afternoon, according to the police department. Ocoee police said the crash happened at 9441 West Colonial Drive around 3:40 p.m.  According to a news release, six people on the bus were taken to the hospital “with what are believed to be minor injuries.” The crash remains under investigation. Legal Help After a Bus AccidentBus accidents

 A woman from Virginia faces felony fleeing charges after she led Marion County Sheriff’s deputies on a high-speed chase. According to the arrest report, deputies spotted D H, 27, of Winchester, Va., driving 25 miles over the speed limit on Highway 441 near Summerfield. When deputies tried to initiate a traffic stop, Hall slowed down before suddenly accelerating and veering into a ditch near the Market of Marion. H drove her jeep out of the ditch and led deputies on

 Bradford County first responders say they are investigating a two-vehicle crash after telling drivers to plan for delays. Fire rescue and sheriff’s office officials say it happened at the north bypass interchange of U.S. 301, north of Starke. Northbound lanes were blocked, and one vehicle ended up on its side. We have no word on any injuries. Helping You Recover Physically and FinanciallyA car accident can leave you with more than just physical injuries—it can disrupt your entire life. At

Photo by: (WPLG) Miami police investigated a shooting in the Liberty City neighborhood Wednesday evening. The shooting happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the area of Northwest 15th Avenue and 70th Street. Medics took the victim, a 39-year-old man, to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Authorities have not provided additional details about his condition. A police spokesperson said the “investigation remains ongoing.” Officials haven’t said whether they’ve identified a suspect or motive. Legal Help for Victims of Gun ViolenceBeing injured in a

Police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a double stabbing that occurred in Key West, authorities said. Key West Police officers responded to 800 Simonton St. on Wednesday afternoon, where two victims were found with stab wounds. Both victims are being flown to trauma centers for treatment. Their conditions have not been released. Police said the suspect, identified as Kentrell Freeman, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge

 A 54-year-old man was arrested after, police said, he struck an elderly man in a wheelchair with a tequila bottle and attempted to assault his caretaker in South Beach, police said. The attack occurred Saturday afternoon around 5:15 p.m. following the Hyundai Air and Sea Show at South Pointe Park. The elderly man’s caretaker recalled the brutal attack to 7News on Wednesday. “It was a bloodbath. The poor thing in his wheelchair, I feel helpless myself not able to do

A 63-year-old woman was seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash at U.S.-41 and Walkerbilt Road in Collier County on Wednesday evening. The crash happened at approximately 5:56 p.m. According to a Florida Highway Patrol news release, the woman, driving a white 2014 GMC Yukon, was attempting to turn left onto Walkerbilt Road. A red 2021 Ford Mustang, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was traveling north on U.S.-41 when the other vehicle’s driver turned in front of it. The front of

A 22-year-old man is accused of leading state troopers on a high-speed chase at speeds of 140 miles per hour for 30 miles. Troopers said they tried to pull over J M, who was driving a Mercedes on I-75 in Punta Gorda. During the pursuit, troopers say M got off I-75 at the Harborview Road exit, sped through a school zone, and drove so recklessly that innocent drivers had to swerve onto the shoulder to avoid being hit. Troopers said

 Gainesville Police officers are investigating what they describe as a “serious crash” between a scooter and a semi truck. The crash happened along Southwest Second Avenue and Ninth Street near the Innovation Hub around 3 p.m. Few details have been released at this time. Officers ask drivers to find a different route. Legal Help for Electric Scooter Accident VictimsElectric scooters have become a popular and convenient way to get around, but they also come with serious risks. Accidents involving scooters

Coral Gables police arrested a man on a felony charge Tuesday after they said he was responsible for a deadly hit-and-run crash on U.S. 1 four days prior. Police said the wreck happened just after 11:15 p.m. Friday. An arrest report states that DRA, 39, of southwest Miami-Dade, tried to make a left turn onto Madruga Court and turned in front of a motorcyclist, identified as 22-year-old AEA. Authorities said A “approached the fallen motorcyclist” but then left Arce for