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Photo by: cbs12 A person was able to escape a burning duplex in Martin County on Wednesday morning. Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) says at around 1 a.m., multiple units responded to a structure fire near Southeast Norfolk Boulevard. Upon arrival, crews found a duplex that was 25% engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly launched a fire attack, throwing water on the blaze and extinguishing it. Photos show a home with an unrecognizable room that is completely charred. MCFR says the

A teen was taken to a hospital Wednesday night after Tampa police said he was struck by a vehicle. Police said the crash happened on the Cass Street Bridge in downtown Tampa. The 17-year-old pedestrian suffered serious injuries, according to the Tampa Police Department. Authorities said the driver, who was in a black Mercedes, remained on scene and was cooperating with the investigation. As of Monday night, investigators said neither speed nor impairment appeared to be factors in the crash.

A multi-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Palm Beach County has blocked the right lane for traffic heading northbound. According to Florida 511, the crash is before exit 86 near Boynton Beach Boulevard. Florida 511 warns that a Road Ranger is ahead and advises drivers to move over or slow down. Personalized Legal Support: At Ovadia Law Group, we believe in providing personalized legal support tailored to your unique situation. Our attorneys take the time to understand your needs

A man died after he was thrown from his motorcycle after it experienced a flat tire. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) crash report on Monday at around 12:48 p.m., Frank Berry, was traveling on U.S. Highway 27 in the right lane. While Berry rode his vehicle, the motorcycle experienced a flat tire, causing him to be ejected from the vehicle. Both Berry and the motorcycle came to a rest on the southeast shoulder. Berry sustained critical

Photo by: OCSO The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is working on a traffic fatality on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies said around 1 p.m., the incident occurred in the westbound lanes of Emerald Coast Parkway at the entrance to Lowe’s in Destin. As a result, westbound traffic is being diverted down Regatta Bay Boulevard. Officials are urging drivers to use caution and expect delays. No further details have been released. Personalized Legal Support: At Ovadia Law Group, we believe in providing personalized

The Brief A Florida doctor has been arrested for an alleged battery on a patient.  The backstory: According to the Ocala Police Department, officers went to the Cardiovascular Institute of Central Florida, located at 2105 SW 20th Place, on March 24, to investigate a report of a battery involving a medical professional and a patient. Police say a woman in her 50s said that her doctor, JJ, 65, inappropriately touched her during her appointment.  She claimed that J asked inappropriate personal questions

Photo by: fox13news The Brief Troopers are investigating a deadly crash involving a golf cart and a truck in southern Hillsborough County on Wednesday. What we know: According to the Florida Highway Patrol, crews responded shortly after 9 a.m. to the intersection of Sun City Center Blvd. and N. Pebble Beach Blvd. FHP says a 31-year-old Tampa man was driving a Ram ProMaster on SR-674 when he failed to stop at a red light at the intersection of SR-674 and Pebble Beach Boulevard. As

Drivers on I-95 South are advised to be cautious after a major crash blocked two lanes near Lake Worth on Wednesday. According to Florida 511, the crash occurred at around 2:36 p.m. at exit 64, near 10th Avenue North. As a result of the crash, the two right southbound lanes are blocked. Photos from traffic cameras show a fire truck and other law enforcement personnel blocking off the lanes. Florida 511 listed the crash as major, and drivers are advised

A woman’s nearly silent plea for help spurred an Amazon driver to take action and help her get free from her alleged attacker. When the driver arrived at the home on Friday afternoon, the woman whispered to him “help me,” and that’s all it took. Soon, the driver was on the phone, calling the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and summoning deputies. The arrest affidavit noted the victim had red marks around her neck, and she detailed the alleged incident

A 19-year-old died after being run over by heavy construction equipment in Port St. Lucie. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said that on Tuesday, a large palm tree was being delivered and installed in a yard in the 8600 block of Southwest Felicita Way in the PGA Village Verano neighborhood. According to officials, the palm tree was attached to the skid steer’s forks, and Elias Lopez Macario of Palm City was walking alongside it as the machine was

Photo by: (SLCFD) A late-night collision between a semi-truck and a Tesla in Port St. Lucie resulted in one driver’s death, another driver hospitalized and spilled over 100 gallons of fuel on the Turnpike. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) said that at 11:25 p.m. on Tuesday night, they responded to the crash at mile marker 141. Officials said that a semi-truck pulling a tandem trailer collided with a concrete rail and struck a Tesla, leading to over 100

Photo by: wpbf Clean-up is underway after a car smashed into Cannoli Kitchen Pizza on Lake Ridge Boulevard in Boca Raton Tuesday afternoon. A witness reported the car jumped the curb before crashing into the restaurant. One person asked to be taken to the hospital, though it is not clear how badly they were hurt. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the accident as clean-up efforts continue. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we understand