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A woman pretended to be behind the wheel of an SUV that struck a 6-year-old boy in a hit-and-run crash to “protect” her daughter from getting arrested, according to the Auburndale Police Department. The crash happened around 6:20 p.m. Wednesday in the area of Reiter Drive and Robert Avenue. According to the police department, a silver Mazda SUV hit the boy, and witnesses nearby saw the vehicle leave the area “but remained within the neighborhood.” The boy was taken to

 Orlando police are investigating a stabbing near Lake Nona. Officers responded to the 9400 block of Candice Court just before 7 a.m. Thursday. Orlando Police Department did not say how badly that person was hurt. While the investigation remains active, OPD said the stabbing likely stemmed from a domestic situation and noted there was not a danger to the public. Ovadia Law Group: Your Advocate in Personal Injury CasesWhen you suffer a personal injury, the consequences can be life-altering. Ovadia

A crash on Interstate 75 in Broward County shut down three southbound lanes on Thursday morning. The crash happened at exit 9A for Pines Boulevard East before 9 a.m. It was not immediately clear if anyone was hurt. Traffic cameras show first responders at the scene, as traffic moves slowly around the cones and ambulances. Florida 511 said drivers were asked to move over or slow down. This is a developing story. Ovadia Law Group: Your Trusted Partner in Car

Photo by: (WPTV) West Palm Beach police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead Wednesday evening. Officers responded after a ShotSpotter was activated at 8:27 p.m. along the 1100 block of Henrietta Avenue. Comprehensive Support for Shooting Victims: At Ovadia Law Group, we offer comprehensive support for individuals who have been injured or traumatized by shooting incidents. Our skilled attorneys are well-versed in the intricacies of shooting cases and are committed to ensuring that you receive the maximum

Credit: Marion County Fire Rescue Two separate fires tore through mobile and manufactured homes in south Marion County this week, including one that was spurred on by burning leaves. The first fire was reported on Tuesday, April 1, at around 1:09 p.m. At that time, Marion County Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the 17000 block of SE 150th Avenue Road in Weirsdale in reference to a pile of burning leaves that caught a mobile home on fire. Emergency personnel from

Photo by: (FDOT) A truck crash involving injuries on the southbound Turnpike in Palm City is causing traffic delays on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Exit 133, Martin Downs Boulevard at 8:17 a.m. Officials said in their latest update at 8:29 a.m. that all lanes have been blocked, and traffic has been backed up for miles. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the crash involved injuries. Personalized Legal Support: At Ovadia Law Group, we believe in providing

An officer was hospitalized after a crash Thursday morning in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash involved a Belle Isle Police Department patrol car and another vehicle. The incident occurred in Pine Castle and caused a roadblock. Troopers said a Belle Isle officer was taken to the Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center. Details on the severity of the injuries were not revealed. Troopers are on the scene, gathering details on what caused the

A crash blocked some southbound lanes of the Howard Frankland Bridge on Thursday morning. Interstate 275 southbound has reopened. There is no word on what caused the crash or if anyone was hurt. Comprehensive Legal Services: Ovadia Law Group offers comprehensive legal services for car accident victims, covering everything from initial consultations to court representation. Our team is equipped to handle all aspects of your case, ensuring that you receive the support and guidance you need. We understand the complexities

 38-year-old Deputy WM wasn’t supposed to be working on Wednesday but volunteered for an overtime shift. “He was on his way home. He said, I will catch this on my way home. You know, his wife told me a couple of hours ago, ‘I asked him not go to work today. I just didn’t want you to go to work today. You don’t need to work overtime today,’” Walton County Sheriff MA said. He was responding to a call at

 A Homosassa man is accused of intentionally hitting a woman with his car. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office said it received a 911 call reporting a domestic disturbance on Wednesday. The caller reported that 46-year-old JKK and a woman had been fighting in the yard, saying they witnessed Kaminski enter a vehicle, accelerate, and intentionally strike the woman with the vehicle. When deputies and Citrus County Fire Rescue arrived on the scene, they found the woman unconscious and struggling to

A woman was rushed to the hospital after a shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, police said. Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene of the incident along the 3100 block of Port Royale Boulevard, Wednesday afternoon. Upon arrival, responding officers found the woman suffering from a gunshot wound. Paramedics rushed the patient to Broward Health Medical Center. While her condition is unclear, she underwent surgery and is expected to survive. 7News cameras captured police tape blocking

A Bradenton man was killed Wednesday morning when he collided with a pickup truck on County Road 675, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Investigators say the man, driving a Ford F-350, was traveling west on County Road 675 shortly before 9:30 a.m., approaching 125th Ave East. Another vehicle, a Chevy Silverado with a utility trailer in tow, was traveling in the opposite direction. Troopers say the Silverado veered into the eastbound lane. The driver of the Ford tried to avoid