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 Update 7:20 a.m.–FHP says that the train tracks were cleared at 6:15 a.m., and there was minimal damage to the train. Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has confirmed with NewsChannel 7 that a semi-truck and a Bayline train have been involved in a crash Monday morning in Bay County. It happened at the intersection of SR 20 and Highway 231. Troopers say it doesn’t appear there are any injuries, but traffic in the area is backed up. FHP says the train

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that a 77-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries following a collision in West Palm Beach Thursday afternoon. The man was operating a golf cart and was traveling westbound on 46th Road North and approaching Royal Palm Beach Boulevard. A 38-year-old man was driving an Acura SUV traveling northbound on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. and approaching the intersection of 46th Road North. According to the report, the operator of the golf cart failed to

A person was killed Saturday afternoon after a plane crashed at the Treasure Coast International Airport. St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office started receiving 911 calls around 1:21 p.m. regarding the crash. When deputies and the St. Lucie County Fire District arrived at the airport they found two people trapped inside a twin-engine Piper PA-44 aircraft. One victim died at the scene due to their injuries. The other victim was transported to a local hospital. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)

Photo by: wpbf Martin County Fire Rescue helped two residents from their burning mobile home this morning. Firefighters responded to the Hobe Village mobile home park located in the 11000 block of SE Federal Highway around 5:30 a.m. The Palm Beach County/Treasure Coast Chapter of the American Red Cross was also on scene to assist the residents and their pet by providing emergency financial assistance, health and mental health services, and one-on-one support. Recovering from a fire accident requires more

Photo by: wpbf A driver died on impact after being ejected from a car early Saturday morning in West Palm Beach. According to West Palm Beach police, they received the call around 12:52 a.m. Police say the man was driving by himself when his car crashed near The Villages in West Palm Beach. Now the 2400 – 3100 blocks going southbound on Village Boulevard will be closed for several hours while traffic homicide investigators gather information. Alternative routes to I-95

A collision on Interstate 95 led to the closures of the northbound lanes near Atlantic Boulevard in Pompano Beach, leading to at least one fatality. The incident, occurring just before 1 a.m. Monday, forced emergency crews to shut down the road as they cleaned up the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol has since reopened the lanes, though the express lanes remain closed as the investigation continues. Officials said the crash involved a 2019 blue Toyota Corolla sedan and a 2021

Photo by: wsvn An out-of-control driver careened into the lobby of an animal hospital in Sunrise, shattering the front window. Sunrise Police units responded to the scene of the crash at Sunset Animal Hospital. located along Sunset Strip, near Nob Hill Road, just after 11:30 p.m., Saturday. Surveillance video captured the moment of impact. Speaking with 7News on Sunday, the hospital’s owners, Dr. Cristina Polit and Alfonso Reyes. said they’re still in shock over the late night crash. “We still

A 14-year-old boy is in critical condition after an accidental shooting on Saturday, according to deputies. Deputies say the shooting was in the 900 block of Seminole Sky Drive in Ruskin. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office says the teen was taken to the hospital. This is a developing story. Facing the aftermath of a negligent shooting can be incredibly traumatic and overwhelming. If you or a loved one has been affected by such an incident, it’s crucial to seek legal guidance

A firefighter was taken to a local hospital after a fire on Saturday afternoon, according to Tampa Fire Rescue. Crews say they responded to the 10000 block of N. Pawnee Ave. at 3:40 p.m. Firefighters saw moderate smoke coming from the roof of a two-story house, according to officials. Authorities say there were no occupants found inside the house after two searches were conducted. According to firefighters, they got the fire under control within 15 minutes. No civilians were injured. However, the

The Tampa Police Department says there was a deadly crash at S. West Shore Blvd / W. El Prado Blvd early Sunday morning. According to officials, officers responded to the scene at 1:45 a.m. Police say they found a dead man at the scene of the crash. Roads were closed for several hours while police conducted an investigation. When you’re dealing with the aftermath of a car accident, it’s essential to have a knowledgeable and compassionate legal team on your side. At

One person was ejected from a car, and two others were also injured following a crash in Kissimmee Sunday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol.  Around 3:01 p.m., the driver of a Nissan Maxima was traveling eastbound on I-4 when they attempted to switch from the outside lane to the center lane. The driver crashed into a Jeep Wrangler, which collided with a Chrysler Town & Country.  The Jeep overturned, resulting in the back seat passenger being ejected and the

A drunken man confused a Miami Beach boardwalk for a road, and he drove a blue 2021 Toyota Corolla into the water of Government Cut, a channel between South Beach and Fisher Island, according to police. It was about 7 a.m., on Sunday. Andres Asion, a real estate broker, said he heard a loud noise and saw the car in the water from his high-rise apartment in the South of Fifth area. As citizen journalists often do, Asion rushed to