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The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash Friday on I-95 North at mile marker 326. The scene was between County Road 210 and International Golf Parkway. As of 5:35 p.m., the right shoulder was blocked. By 7 p.m., all lanes were back open. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we believe car accident victims deserve compassionate and effective legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys understand the physical pain and emotional trauma these

Two trauma alerts were called after a car vs. motorcycle crash on Leeland Heights Boulevard and Calvin Avenue in Lehigh Acres The roadway was closed off but it is now clear confirmed by the Lee County Sherriff’s Office. This is a developing story and will be updated. Legal Help After a Motorcycle Accident InjuryMotorcycle accidents can lead to severe injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the unique challenges motorcyclists face and offer expert legal support to

A 40-year-old man from Ave Maria is dead and two other people are injured following a vehicle crash on State Road 29, north of I-75 in Collier County, early Saturday morning. According to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol, a Chevy Silverado driven by the 40-year-old man was traveling north on SR-29. A Ford Fusion driven by a 21-year-old from Felda with a 59-year-old from Washington in the passenger seat was traveling south on SR-29. FHP says the

Two pedestrians were injured after being hit by a car at the intersection of Pine Ridge Road and Taylor Road on Saturday, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office and the Florida Highway Patrol. CCSO says that they received the call at 12:25 p.m. Two people were hit according to deputies: a woman and juvenile boy. The woman was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert and the boy suffered minor injuries, CCSO says. CCSO says that FHP will

Crews with the Fort Myers Fire Department battled an RV fire at a home on Central Avenue Sunday afternoon. No injuries were reported. The Fort Myers Police Department says an RV in the backyard of the home caught on fire, and that no additional structures were threatened. A reporter on the scene could see fire trucks and several FMPD cars blocking the surrounding roads. Understanding Your Rights After a Fire InjuryIf you’ve been injured in a fire accident, knowing your

Photo: Gulf Coast News A fire sparked at a Fort Myers apartment building on the 2000 block of Broadway. No injuries were reported. According to the Fort Myers Fire Department, the fire started in a multifamily residential unit on the second floor. The Fort Myers Police Department was on the scene to assist with evacuations until firefighters could arrive. FMFD says that they were able to contain the fire to one apartment, and that only one person was displaced. Crews

R remains at TGK on immigration hold A man was arrested Thursday after police said he struck a parking enforcement specialist with his vehicle while attempting to avoid a parking citation in downtown Doral. Ronald Ebrain R, 43, of Doral, faces a charge of aggravated battery on a police officer, firefighter or official. According to an arrest report, the victim, a parking enforcement specialist, was working in the downtown Doral area on Thursday when she noticed a gray Honda parked

A Clermont woman was arrested after allegedly attacking an employee and guests at an apartment complex pool. Deputies responded to The Orchard at Cagan Crossings, 541 Avenida Cuarta, Clermont, regarding 38-year-old P chasing and attacking people in the pool area around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. P left the pool area as law enforcement arrived, and they noticed that she appeared to be intoxicated. She slurred her speech and

Photo: HCFR A large two-alarm commercial structure fire has shut down part of South 50th Street in Tampa as of Thursday afternoon. Hillsborough County Fire Rescue (HCFR) said crews were dispatched around 2:35 p.m. after multiple 911 calls reported a warehouse fire in the 4100 block of South 50th Street. Firefighters reported seeing a large column of smoke while heading to the scene. According to HCFR, crews attempted to extinguish the fire quickly, but a second alarm was called to

Photo: Wesh Ten people were involved in a crash near SeaWorld on Thursday afternoon, Orange County Fire Rescue said. Chopper 2 was over the scene where crews were working to flip a vehicle that had overturned. One person was trapped in that vehicle, but was extricated, OCFR said. It happened on Central Florida Parkway east of Interstate 4. Fire rescue said all 10 people had non-life-threatening injuries. It’s unclear how many vehicles were involved. Legal Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt

A major crash has shut down all westbound lanes of I-4 in ChampionsGate. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash just after 8:30 on Friday morning after the SR-429 interchange. All westbound lanes are closed, and drivers should exit I-4 at US-192 and take US-27 as a detour back to I-4. Troopers said people were injured in the crash. Recovering After a Car Injury with Legal HelpRecovering from a car injury can be a long and painful journey. Ovadia

Photo: The Joy Writer R, 24, among 2 taken into custody A crash and a fist fight in Sanford led to a separate crash in downtown Orlando just hours later on Thursday, according to law enforcement. In a release, Sanford police said they originally responded to a call regarding a crash involving two vehicles. But as officers headed to the scene, the witness told the dispatcher that the people involved in the crash were physically fighting, police added. “Based on