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 A Miami-Dade woman was arrested Tuesday after deputies say she seriously injured a 9-year-old boy. According to an arrest report from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, which does not detail the relationship between the suspect and victim, the alleged abuse occurred Sunday at a home in the 1300 block of Northwest 111th Street. Deputies said the victim told them that the suspect, DR, 33, didn’t like the way he did the dishes so she grabbed a kitchen pot and struck him

Photo by: fox13news The Brief Investigators are on the scene of a single-engine plane crash at Bald Eagle Airfield in Myakka City that sparked a brush fire on Wednesday morning, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. What we know: MCSO tells FOX 13 three people were onboard the plane and made it out of the aircraft uninjured. Investigators say the plane began to veer left during takeoff from the private airstrip before crashing into nearby trees. Crews then worked to put

The Brief  Hillsborough County deputies shot and killed a man dressed in body armor after he was walking just south of Causeway Blvd. with a fully loaded rifle, according to HCSO. What we know: The incident unfolded on Wednesday around 7:30 a.m. near Winding Wood Ave. and Providence Rd. in Brandon. Deputies responded after several people called 911 to report the man. HCSO says the suspect was dressed in battle fatigues with body armor, a helmet and a fully loaded rifle.

 A teenager was hit by a vehicle in Bradenton on Wednesday. Bradenton police said the crash happened on 15th Street East near 13th Avenue at around 8:20 a.m. A 15-year-old student was “clipped” by the vehicle while running across 15th Street East to reach the school bus stop. Google Maps data indicates there are no marked crosswalks in the area. The student was described as “alert and stable” and was taken to All Children’s Hospital with unspecified injuries. Expert Legal

A Lake City man is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash Tuesday afternoon. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, a 27-year-old man from Lake City was traveling west on Country Road 240 just after noon on Tuesday. As he was approaching the intersection of Southwest Little Road, he lost control of the motorcycle and slid into a stop sign and a construction sign. The 27-year-old was flown to a local hospital with serious injuries. Expert Legal Assistance for Motorcycle

The Collier County Sheriff’s Office is warning of a crash that happened after 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning. One southbound lane of Collier Blvd. is shut down at 3rd Street NW due to a two-vehicle crash. Drivers are asked to use caution and expect delays if you are in the area. Fox 4 is working to confirm more details. Experienced Car Accident AttorneysWith years of experience in handling car accident cases, Ovadia Law Group has the expertise needed to manage

Sarasota County deputies are conducting a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death Tuesday morning in Venice.  Officials said the death happened in the area of 3090 South Tamiami Trail between State Road 776 and Jacaranda Boulevard. The victim has been identified as 42-year-old P A. W, and his next of kin has been notified. The investigation forced commuters to be detoured away from the area during the morning rush hour.  A witness named L A said she was

Two people had to be taken to the hospital after witnesses said a fire pit exploded at an apartment complex at 376 Penley Lake Circle. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, the incident happened at approximately 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Fire officials said two people suffered non-critical injuries and were transported to the hospital with first- and second-degree burns. Firefighters believe there was an issue with the fire pit when the people injured tried to light it. CCFD said

The Brief A Clermont man killed in a shooting involving a Lake County sheriff’s deputy suffered from mental health issues, according to his stepfather. What we know: E E, 39, was shot and killed by a Lake County sheriff’s deputy on April 12 during a confrontation in a Clermont neighborhood. Body camera footage shows the deputy interacting with Escobar, who was armed and failed to comply with repeated commands to put his hands up. E approached a home that was

Deputies in Orange County are investigating after a man was found shot overnight. The incident occurred around 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday at the Lakeside Villas Apartment, located near Aloma Avenue and Hall Road. When deputies arrived, they found a vehicle that had crashed into a concrete block wall and rolled onto its side. Officials reported that a man in his 30s was found at the scene with a gunshot wound. Deputies said the man was taken to a hospital for

A Daytona Beach police cruiser struck a 19-year-old skateboarder late Tuesday near the campus of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The crash happened around on Clyde Morris Boulevard near Richard Petty Boulevard. The FHP said the police cruiser was traveling south on Clyde Morris Boulevard and entered the intersection on a “steady green traffic signal.” The skateboarder was eastbound in a marked crosswalk but failed to yield the right-of-way and was struck by the front of the

The afternoon rush hour has been slowed to a crawl by a crash on I-75 southbound, approaching Sumter Blvd. That crash has the left lane blocked, with traffic crawling at close to 10 mph for five miles. Delays as of 5:15 p.m. were clocking in at 35 minutes. Maximizing Compensation for InjuriesCar accidents can result in significant physical and emotional injuries. Ovadia Law Group is committed to maximizing compensation for our clients to cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain