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Panama City Beach Police say three people were shot Saturday night out at Pier Park. Police say the shooting occurred when they were trying to manage a crowd in that area, which was just a few feet away from where the shots were fired. Police say those who were shot have non-life-threatening injuries. Police have multiple people of interest in custody. Police have not determined if this was spring break related. Shooting incidents can leave victims with severe physical and

A bus driver is accused of shooting and killing two passengers Sunday morning, according to the Miami Gardens Police Department. Just before 3 a.m., officers responded to reports of a disturbance in the area of NW 7th Avenue and 183rd Street. The Public Information Officer Diana Delgado said in a news conference Sunday that the driver of a Miami-Dade Transit bus pulled out a firearm and shot the two individuals. The victims, who have only been identified as men, were

An armed man was caught on camera charging at a Florida officer, just before being fatally shot. At around 7 a.m. Saturday morning, an officer with the Stuart Police Department responded to the Sierra Condominiums for an armed man “acting erratically.” A surveillance video shows the officer speaking with the 36-year-old from behind his patrol vehicle. The suspect, who police have not named, then charges at the cop while holding a large knife. “Due to the immediate threat of the

A deadly shooting on the Bradenton Riverwalk left one person dead and two others injured Sunday morning. According to the Bradenton Police Department, shots were fired at Rossi Park, located on the riverwalk, just after 4 a.m. Officers found three victims with gunshot wounds, who were transported to nearby hospitals. One victim died from their injuries, while the remaining two individuals are continuing to receive treatment. Bradenton police have two suspects in custody, confirming that at least two individuals fired

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said a woman was fatally stabbed, and a man suffered multiple stab wounds to his leg at an apartment complex on Sunday. At 3:20 a.m., officers responded to the 8000 block of Arlington Expressway, where they found a man with stab wounds to his leg and a woman in an apartment with multiple stab wounds. Jacksonville Fire Rescue took the man to the hospital and pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Homicide detectives are investigating

A man is dead, and a woman is in critical condition after deputies say he shot his wife before turning the gun on himself Sunday afternoon in Naples Manor. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to reports of shots fired at a home on the 5000 block of Hardee Street around 4 p.m. When deputies arrived, they discovered a husband and a wife, both with gunshot wounds. The husband was pronounced dead at the scene, while the

 Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a 19-year-old driving a motorcycle is in serious condition after hitting another car. Troopers say the crash happened just before midnight on Friday. The motorcycle was driving south on I-75 near the Newberry Road exit in Gainesville. Troopers say the motorcycle driver failed to slow down and hit the back of an SUV. The teen was ejected from the motorcycle and was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. Motorcycle accidents can result in severe

Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando A roof partially collapsed at a warehouse during a fire in Kissimmee on Saturday afternoon, according to a news release. Officials said they responded to the fire on Michigan Avenue around 3:20 p.m. According to the release, when firefighters arrived, they found heavy fire and smoke coming from the west side of the building. “Due to the size and intensity of the fire, crews moved into a defensive operation, and a second alarm was called,” the release

Two people are dead and another remains in critical condition after a crash near Old Town Friday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say two pickup trucks collided north of U.S. 98. A 35-year-old female victim was flown to a local hospital where she later died. Troopers say they do not know how old the male victim was. The third victim, a 24-year-old male, was flown to another local hospital with critical injuries. Car accidents can lead to significant physical and

A man was arrested in Hillsborough County on Friday after being accused of child abuse. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call in the 12500 block of Oaks Place. Deputies said that while under the care of OCA, 44, a child was struck in the head with the buckle of a belt multiple times, requiring medical attention. “Every child deserves a loving and safe place to call home, and this man’s actions are reprehensible,” said

An investigation was underway after a person was injured in a possible stabbing at a Winn-Dixie in Seminole on Saturday. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the scene at 10202 Seminole Boulevard around 8 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies said they found a person who was injured and was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. This is an ongoing investigation. No additional information is available. If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, Ovadia Law

Photo by: Charlie Robbins Right now parts of Cape Coral Parkway West and Pelican Boulevard are shut down after a major crash. The crash between two pickup trucks happened around 4:30 p.m. this afternoon at the intersection of Cape Coral Parkway West and Pelican Boulevard. According to Cape Coral police, all eastbound lanes of Cape Coral Parkway at Pelican Boulevard and all southbound lanes of Pelican Boulevard are shut down as police investigate. Drivers are being asked to find an