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A motorcyclist is dead after a crash Sunday in west Miami-Dade. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred around 8 p.m. in the area of Southwest 122nd Place and 18th Street. Deputies confirmed that Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to the scene and transported the motorcyclist to a hospital in critical condition. He later died from his injuries. Deputies said the driver of the other vehicle remained at the scene. The motorcyclist has been identified only as an

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Tampa, the Tampa Police Department said. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of North 9th Street and East Wilma Street around 11:15 p.m. Arriving at the scene, TPD found a man with non-life-threatening injuries, and he was transported to a nearby hospital. Officers are investigating the cause of the shooting, and at this time, no arrests have been made, TPD said. Anyone with information is asked to call

A 51-year-old man who had been threatening to harm himself fired at least one shot at officers and was hit when four officers returned fire Sunday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Chief Alan Parker said officers were called to Sandalwood Boulevard about four blocks south of Atlantic Boulevard just after 11 p.m. Sunday. Parker said family members had called police about the man being armed and possibly wanting to harm himself. When officers got to the scene, the

A pedestrian pushing a cart was fatally struck on U.S. Highway 441 in Marion County on Friday afternoon, marking at least the fourth fatality on the local roadway in less than a month. The latest incident occurred at around 1:15 p.m. on Friday, April 18, near the intersection of U.S. Hwy 441 and SE 151st Street, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP stated that prior to the accident, a 2025 Chevrolet pickup truck was heading southbound

The Brief A bicyclist was hospitalized after a crash at the intersection of 49th Street N and Park Blvd. N, according to the Pinellas Park Police Department. Officers responded to the scene at about 2:43 a.m. to find the victim with life-threatening injuries. Authorities say the bicyclist was riding an E-Bike when they were hit by a 2014 red Chevrolet Equinox. What we know: The Chevrolet driver was heading westbound on Park Blvd. N and had a green light while approaching the

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office investigated a homicide Sunday after a man was found fatally shot at an apartment complex. At 3:45 a.m., deputies responded to reports of shots fired at 12401 Orange Grove Drive. When deputies arrived, they found the male victim lying on the ground with multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to AdventHealth Carrollwood Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. “On a day when families gather to enjoy each other’s company, our community was shattered by senseless

A fight outside of a downtown Orlando bar led to a deadly officer-involved shooting early Easter morning. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. near the Thrive Cocktail Lounge & Eatery at the corner of Orange Avenue and Central Boulevard. Officers said a man pulled out a gun during a fight outside of the cocktail bar. Police said they saw the man drop the gun, pick it back up, and later fired a shot into the air before fleeing the scene.

A 47-year-old motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a crash with another vehicle in Auburndale, according to the police department. The two-vehicle crash happened around 5:50 p.m. on Highway 92 near 1st Street. According to the Auburndale Police Department, officers responded to the wreck and found MAW, 47, in the roadway. Police said Polk County Fire Rescue personnel attempted life-saving measures, but W was later pronounced dead at the scene. No other information was released. An investigation is ongoing. Your

Three people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened in the northbound lanes in the Winter Garden area around 5:21 a.m. According to the FHP, preliminary information shows the crash involved a Lincoln MKZ, a KIA Telluride and a Chevrolet Traverse. Troopers said that the driver of the Lincoln, a 25-year-old Apopka man, the driver of the Kia, a 70-year-old

Three men were taken to the hospital after being shot in Orange County on Sunday evening, according to a news release. Deputies said the shooting happened at the intersection of East 13th Street and Clarcona Road in the Apopka area around 7:40 p.m. According to the release, responding deputies were told that the men – a 20-year-old, a 28-year-old, and a 44-year-old – had been shot. Deputies said that all three men were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

 An Easter dinner at one Gainesville restaurant was interrupted by a kitchen fire. Alachua County firefighters say Prime and Pearl in Celebration Pointe caught fire around 5:30 this afternoon. They say the fire was small and they were able to re-open shortly after. Ovadia Law Group: Experienced Fire Accident AttorneysExperience matters when it comes to fire accident cases. Ovadia Law Group has a team of seasoned attorneys who specialize in fire accident claims. We know how to navigate the legal

A multi-vehicle crash on I-95 South near the Congress Ave. exit is causing Easter Sunday delays. The crash occurred around 2:43 p.m. and closed two lanes of traffic. Traffic cam photos show police and fire trucks at the scene. It is unknown if there are any injuries at this time. Maximize Your Compensation with Ovadia Law GroupAfter a car accident, it’s crucial to have a knowledgeable legal team on your side. Ovadia Law Group is committed to maximizing your compensation,