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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

A large police presence was seen in Florida City after an apparent shooting sent at least one person to the hospital. Officials were seen combing the area of 528 Northwest 10th Street following an apparent shooting that reportedly took place overnight. 7News spoke with a concerned resident after the gunshots rang out. “I woke up from the police’s red and blue lights, and it’s scary[…] I saw at least, like, 10 cop cars all around, and it was a lot

A man was killed late Monday night in what the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is calling a hit-and-run crash. Police were called around 11:45 p.m. to the back parking lot of the Walgreens at 7224 Merrill Road, where they found a man in his mid-50s unresponsive. He died at the scene. Officers say evidence leads them to believe the man was hit by a car and then dragged for a short distance before he died. JSO said the driver sped away

Photo by: fox13news The Brief Tampa police are searching for whoever opened fire at a gas station early Monday, leaving one person hurt. What we know: According to the Tampa Police Department, the shooting happened shortly after 3 a.m. at Texaco in the 3100 block of N. Nebraska Ave. Police say the victim went to the hospital and is expected to survive. As of Monday morning, no arrests have been made. What we don’t know: TPD did not release any further

Deland police are planning to give an update on the gunfire outside McCabe’s Bar over the weekend that they say was all over a $5 beer. It’s the second shooting incident to happen there in less than a month. People are taking to social media sharing their concerns over a second shooting incident within three weeks at McCabe’s Bar. One post said, “McCabe’s needs to hire their own security and buy a metal detector.” CG, 55, was captured after being on the run after

A collision on U.S. 231 has caused a blockage across both northbound lanes on Monday. According to a news release, a two-car crash occurred at 3:20 p.m. on U.S. 231 at Wilmington Ct. Both vehicles were traveling north in the outside lane of the highway. While one car drove at a reduced speed due to mechanical issues, the other attempted to avoid collision by steering right off the lane. The second vehicle still made contact with the rear right of

Three Louisiana residents are in a local hospital after a traffic crash on Thomas Drive. According to a news release, the crash happened about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday at the intersection of Thomas Drive and Joan Avenue. The Florida Highway Patrol said an 18-year-old man from Montegut, Louisiana, was driving a golf cart with two 17-year-old passengers from Napoleonville, Louisiana. They were stopped at the traffic light when a westbound SUV hit them from behind. The golf cart driver and

 A woman was killed and three children, including an 8-month-old baby, were injured Monday in a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The fatal wreck happened around 12:25 p.m. on I-95 south, just north of the Pineda Causeway and west of Palm Shores. According to a crash report, a 2003 Ford F-350 was heading south on I-95 when it had a tire blowout, causing the driver to lose control and hit the side of a

Two people were hospitalized after a crash on the Florida’s Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade on Monday. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike near Allapattah Road. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials sai there were two trauma alert patients at the scene who were hospitalized. The crash had at least two northbound lanes blocked and was causing delays. The cause of the crash was unknown. What to Expect When You Call Ovadia Law GroupCalling a law firm after a

A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Sunday in connection with a deadly shooting in Riviera Beach. The Riviera Beach Police Department (RBPD) said on May 19, at around 10 p.m., officers responded to a ShotSpotter alert at two separate locations in the city. Officers responded to the scene and found a red vehicle that had crashed into the yard of a residence on West 30th Street, according to the news release. Nearby, officers discovered a man — later identified as

The Florida Highway Patrol said a man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Pasco County. Late Sunday night, an SUV was traveling south on Grand Boulevard, and a motorcycle, ridden by a 60-year-old Holiday man, was traveling east on Sunray Drive. At the intersection of the two streets, the driver of the SUV failed to comply with a traffic signal and struck the motorcycle. After the collision, the driver of the SUV fled the scene and was

A vehicle caught on fire Sunday causing traffic on Interstate 275. The incident happened near the Ashley ramp heading southbound. No further information is available at this time. Why You Shouldn’t Handle a Car Accident Claim AloneInsurance companies may seem helpful after a crash, but their goal is often to minimize payouts. Without legal representation, you risk settling for less than you deserve. Ovadia Law Group knows how to deal with insurers and protect your rights. Their team will assess