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Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando Police in Melbourne are looking for the person who set several fires in the construction area for an Aldi grocery store. The fires were spotted Sunday morning at the former Winn-Dixie store on East Eau Gallie Boulevard, which is being turned into an Aldi. Police say a construction worker saw one of the fires and called 911. Police arrived at around 10:30 a.m., but the suspect was able to run away. The Melbourne Fire Department put

An Okeechobee County husband was found dead, and his wife was suffering from a gunshot wound in what authorities are investigating as an attempted murder-suicide. The Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) said that on May 21, deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive person in the Oak Park area. When road patrol deputies arrived, they reported finding a husband and wife both suffering from gunshot wounds. Investigators believe the shooting to be an attempted murder-suicide due to both the husband and

A crash on I-95 South in Lake Worth Beach is snarling rush hour traffic on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash before Exit 63, 10th Avenue North, at 7:56 a.m. In the latest update at 8:00 a.m., officials said that the right lane has been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Car Accidents Happen—Ovadia Law Group Is Here to Help Car accidents can happen in an instant, but their effects can last a lifetime. From physical

Photo by: (SLCFD) An early morning house fire in Port St. Lucie displaced two adults on Tuesday. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) said that at around 4:10 a.m., several units were dispatched to a home on NW Selvitz Road, off NW Bayshore Boulevard, in response to a residential structure fire. Photos taken at the scene show the home with plumes of black smoke coming out of the garage. The SLCFD said the fire was brought under control around 16

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office reports one person is hospitalized after a vehicle and pedestrian crash. Our team is heading to the scene at North Tamiami Trail and Lakeville Drive, Tuesday morning around 9:30 a.m., to learn more. Fox 4 will update this article as we learn more about how this happened or any charges.  Pedestrian Accidents: Know Your Rights Pedestrian accidents can be life-altering. Whether you were hit by a distracted driver, injured in a crosswalk, or struck in

A Cape Coral family is safe but without a home after a fire tore through their residence on Memorial Day afternoon, leaving behind extensive damage and unanswered questions. “I’m just thankful to be alive,” the homeowner told Gulf Coast News. Firefighters with the Cape Coral Fire Department responded to the blaze alongside Cape Coral Police after reports of smoke and flames coming from the home on Northeast Third Place. A large hole in the roof was visible from the street

A 72-year-old woman was killed and several others were injured after a crash in Port St. Lucie on Memorial Day. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said the collision occurred around 1:30 p.m. on May 26, when a 2011 BMW convertible, driven by a 74-year-old Port St. Lucie man, was traveling southbound on NW Glades Cut Off Road. At the same time, a 2023 Kia, driven by a 24-year-old Fort Pierce woman, was heading westbound on NW Commerce Center

A woman was arrested in Charlotte County after being accused of stabbing a 12-year-old in the face and neck and then attempting to hide the body. On May 26, Charlotte County deputies responded to a call about a child with cuts to the face and neck who was found by bystanders. When they arrived, they found the victim weak and in immediate need of medical attention. The victim identified the suspect responsible as GG, 35. According to the victim, G

Photo by: (MCSO) A crash with injuries is blocking traffic in Palm City on Tuesday morning. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said at 7:39 a.m. that the crash occurred at Martin Downs Boulevard and Corporate Parkway. Officials reported that Martin Downs Boulevard at Sand Trail has been shut down. MCSO said that they are rerouting drivers to Sand Trail. Immediate Legal Help After a Car AccidentA car accident can leave you feeling overwhelmed, injured, and unsure of what to

The Brief  A crash caused big backups early Tuesday along a stretch of I-4 in the Plant City area. What we know: According to the Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded shortly before 6 a.m. along the westbound side of I-4 near the Branch Forbes Rd. exit. The left two lanes were closed at one point, causing significant delays, but all lanes have reopened as of 7:15 a.m. What we don’t know: No further details have been released about the crash.  Ovadia Law

Photo by: WFTS  A fire broke out at a senior living facility early Tuesday morning in Dunedin, prompting residents to shelter in place and sending one person to the hospital. Dunedine Fire-Rescue said crews were dispatched to Mease Life, a nine-story independent and assisted living facility, around 4:40 a.m. They also received additional reports of visible smoke coming from the ninth floor. When they arrived, they upgraded the response to a structure fire and requested additional resources. The fire was

A crash on Interstate 95 caused injuries and temporarily closed an off-ramp in Broward County early Tuesday, officials said. The crash happened in the northbound express lanes on I-95 just north of Davie Boulevard shortly before 5:30 a.m. The ramp to Broward Station Park N Ride was closed, FL511 said. It has since reopened. Multiple first responders could be seen at the scene next to a mangled car. A piece of the vehicle that appeared to be the door was