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Miami ‘habitual traffic offender' arrested in hit-and-run of man in wheelchair

Miami ‘habitual traffic offender’ arrested in hit-and-run of man in wheelchair

A Miami woman who had her driver’s license revoked after authorities determined she’s a “habitual traffic offender” has been arrested in a hit-and-run crash that left a man in a wheelchair hospitalized, officials said. EG, 43, was arrested Sunday on charges of leaving the scene of a crash causing serious bodily injury, grand theft of a vehicle, and habitual driving with a license suspended, Miami-Dade jail records said. The crash had happened around 1 p.m. in the area of Northwest

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Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach

Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando A reckless driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused the South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach to be closed for hours on Monday afternoon, according to a news release. New Smyrna Beach police said that around 1 p.m., they received reports of the reckless driver in the 7300 block of Turtlemound Road. A deputy from the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office then located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop near 3rd Avenue and South Peninsula Ave,

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Man allegedly beat pregnant girlfriend, sent her photos of her children after he beat them

A man was arrested after he allegedly attacked his pregnant girlfriend, she escaped, and he sent her picture proof that he had beaten her two young children. According to a release from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received reports of child abuse on March 26 regarding 22-year-old A R-E and his 23-year-old pregnant girlfriend and her two children, ages 1 and 2. R-E allegedly violently beat the pregnant woman over two days following an argument, including the man punching

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High-speed ATV chase in Vero Beach sees men flee with kids, crash into fence

High-speed ATV chase in Vero Beach sees men flee with kids, crash into fence

 Two men riding unregistered ATVs have been accused of leading deputies on a high-speed chase through Vero Beach, with children accompanying them. The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office (IRCSO) said that at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday, a deputy noticed three ATVs at the intersection of Highland Drive SW and Sunset Drive SW without proper registration. The probable cause affidavit notes that when the deputy attempted to stop two of the vehicles at a red light, both took off at high

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Two people seriously hurt in crash on I-10 West near U.S. 301

Photo by WJXT News4JAX Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with serious injuries Monday afternoon on I-10 West after U.S. 301 near Baldwin. As of 3:07 p.m., all westbound lanes of I-10 were closed near mile marker 342. Traffic was being diverted to the U.S. 301 exit. Drivers were told to expect delays in the area. According to the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, two people were transported to the hospital with serious injuries. A view from

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Road rage shooting outside Poinciana Publix was isolated incident, deputies say

Road rage shooting outside Poinciana Publix was isolated incident, deputies say

Osceola County deputies say a weekend road rage shooting outside a shopping center is under investigation. Deputies say it happened Sunday afternoon in the Publix parking lot at 841 Cypress Parkway. That’s in Poinciana. The sheriff’s office did not specify if there there were any injuries or damage. No suspect information was released. WFTV has reached out to the sheriff’s office for more information. “We want to assure the public that this is an isolated incident, and there is currently

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MCSO: Billiards game in the Keys leads to man being attacked with pipe wrench, Taser

MCSO: Billiards game in the Keys leads to man being attacked with pipe wrench, Taser

A 52-year-old man from Big Coppitt Key was arrested over the weekend after he allegedly attacked another man after playing a game of billiards, authorities said. According to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesman AL, GJH and the 47-year-old victim had been playing billiards at the Purple Porpoise Pub on Big Coppitt Key Saturday night when an argument ensued. L said H left the bar but returned with a pipe wrench and a Taser and attacked the victim with both weapons.

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Man charged in deadly stabbing of 30-year-old woman in home off Arlington Expressway

Man charged in deadly stabbing of 30-year-old woman in home off Arlington Expressway

The same day that a woman was fatally stabbed in the early morning hours in a home on Arlington Expressway near Townsend Boulevard, police arrested the man they believe was responsible. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that CYA, 38, has been charged with murder in the fatal stabbing of 30-year-old YDLCCA. Police said they were called about 3:20 a.m. Sunday to a report of a stabbing on Arlington Expressway near Townsend Boulevard, and they found A with stab wounds. JSO

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Video shows aftermath of 4 car-crash on Palmetto Expressway near Doral

Video shows aftermath of 4 car-crash on Palmetto Expressway near Doral

Chopper6 video showed the aftermath of a wreck that appeared to involve at least four cars on the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) on Monday morning. Florida Highway Patrol said it responded to the southbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway at 25th Street for a vehicle crash. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured or what may have caused the crash. People could be seen walking around the vehicles as ambulances arrived at the scene. The express lanes were

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Orlando multi-car crash leaves 5 injured, troopers say

Orlando multi-car crash leaves 5 injured, troopers say

Photo by: fox35orlando The Brief An Orlando multi-car crash off of Lee Road led to five people being transported to the hospital on Friday night, the Florida Highway Patrol says. It is currently unclear what condition those involved in the crash are in. What led to the crash? What we know: Troopers said the crash was reported around 9 p.m. Saturday, March 29, along Interstate 4 and Lee Road in Orange County. Officials said the crash involved a 2022 Tesla, a

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Pedestrian hit & killed, investigation closes portion of busy road in Pinellas Park for hours

Pedestrian hit & killed, investigation closes portion of busy road in Pinellas Park for hours

The Brief One person died after being hit by a car in Pinellas Park early Monday, the police department said. What we know: Officers responded to the intersection of 66th St. N. and 78th Ave. N. shortly before 6:30 a.m., according to police. Investigators say the pedestrian was rushed to the hospital, but did not survive. The northbound side of 66th St. N. was closed at 78th Ave. N. during the investigation. The road has since reopened. What we don’t know: The

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On-Lookers Of Crash Delay I-75 During Morning Rush

On-Lookers Of Crash Delay I-75 During Morning Rush

UPDATE: The crash has cleared. Morning commuters are faced with a nearly 30 minute backup on I-75 southbound, approaching US-301. The significant backups are due to a crash, on the left side of the highway, according to FHP dispatch, not blocking the interstate. Delays start roughly 2 miles before I-275 on I-75 southbound. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the impact that car accidents can have on your life. Our team of skilled attorneys is dedicated to helping victims recover

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