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Teen couple killed after car crashes into pole in Doral, catches fire; MDSO investigating

Teen couple killed after car crashes into pole in Doral, catches fire; MDSO investigating

A teenage couple was killed in a fiery traffic crash at an intersection in Doral. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, Doral Police officers responded to the scene of the wreck in the area of Northwest 87th Avenue and 54th Street, just after 6 p.m. on Tuesday. Preliminary information from detectives shows a sedan was traveling southbound on Northwest 87th Avenue when it veered off the roadway and struck a pole. The vehicle subsequently became engulfed in flames. Miami-Dade Fire

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Investigation underway in deadly Sarasota house fire

Investigation underway in deadly Sarasota house fire

An investigation is underway after a deadly house fire in Sarasota Tuesday night. Crews responded to the house fire just before 9 p.m. in the Nottingham subdivision. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Sarasota County Fire Department and the State Fire Marshall regarding the fatal house fire. It is unclear how many people were hurt or killed in the house fire. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At

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Crash involving bicyclist shuts down road in Walton County

Crash involving bicyclist shuts down road in Walton County

The Walton County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a crash involving a bicyclist in Freeport. According to law enforcement, the accident has shut down County Highway 3280 between 331 South and Old Jolly Bay Road. We are told that Okaloosa Medflight is responding to the crash and will be landing on 331 S near the intersection of 3280, which may shut down 331 S temporarily. The Florida Highway Patrol is on the scene investigating the cause of the crash. Drivers

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Young man killed when SUV crashes through dead-end barrier into concrete wall of I-295 in Loretto: JSO

Young man killed when SUV crashes through dead-end barrier into concrete wall of I-295 in Loretto: JSO

Photo by: Jesse Hanson A man in his early 20s died early Wednesday morning when his Nissan Rogue crashed through a barricade at the dead end of Pine Acres Road south of I-295 in Loretto, police said. Sgt. Robert Hungerford with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office Traffic Homicide Unit said the crash was reported around 3:10 a.m., and the man died at the scene. Hungerford said the SUV was headed north on Pine Acres Road, which dead ends at I-295, but

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Crash on Main Street Bridge kills man, hospitalizes another with severe injuries

Crash on Main Street Bridge kills man, hospitalizes another with severe injuries

Photo: WJXT A crash on the Main Street Bridge killed one man and hospitalized another with severe injuries on Wednesday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The crash, which involved at least two vehicles, was reported around 7:30 a.m. JSO said a Mercedes E350 was northbound on the bridge in the outside lane while a Mercury Grand Marquis was heading southbound. Officials said the Grand Marquis slid off the regular roadway and careened into the west side attenuator wall, then

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Port Charlotte teacher accused of smashing beer can on victim's head in domestic violence incident

Port Charlotte teacher accused of smashing beer can on victim’s head in domestic violence incident

A Port Charlotte High School teacher was arrested on a domestic battery charge following an alleged incident on Easter. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office report, deputies responded to a well-being check at a home along Cochran Boulevard on Monday. The victim told deputies that she went to Easter dinner at her family’s residence and returned home at approximately 7 p.m. when she noticed Raymond Chumbley, 44, moving her belongings into a spare bedroom. The victim stated that she

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MCSO: Woman flees traffic stop, threatens deputy’s life, kicks another while using racial slurs

MCSO: Woman flees traffic stop, threatens deputy’s life, kicks another while using racial slurs

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office took M.B.D, 55, of St. Cloud, into custody Tuesday around 4:30 a.m. According to authorities, B in Marathon driving in a Toyota and exceeding the speed limit, going more than 80 mph in a 35-mph zone. Deputies said B attempted to evade them after they tried to pull her over. She was eventually taken into custody after authorities said she parked her car and attempted to hide near a vacation rental home located along 23rd

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West Palm Beach police seek person of interest in deadly hit-and-run crash

West Palm Beach police seek person of interest in deadly hit-and-run crash

The West Palm Beach Police Department is continuing to investigate a deadly hit-and-run crash and is asking the public to help locate a person of interest connected to the case. The crash happened on the evening of March 10, around 8:10 p.m., in West Palm Beach. Investigators say the vehicle involved left the scene after the collision, which resulted in a death. Detectives have named Kelly Anne Jacobson, 40, as a person of interest. According to police, she stands about

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Tampa man dead after losing control of vehicle on I-4: FHP

Tampa man dead after losing control of vehicle on I-4: FHP

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) announced Monday that a 28-year-old Tampa man has passed away following a crash on I-4 near milepost 1. The accident happened just before 2:30 a.m. on April 6 when a Dodge Durango was heading westbound on I-4 near Milepost 1. FHP said the driver lost control of the vehicle, “entered the median, overturned several times.” He was ejected from the vehicle, per the FHP report. The man was transported to an area

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2 children on e-scooters hit by vehicle in North Port, police say

2 children on e-scooters hit by vehicle in North Port, police say

North Port police responded to a vehicle crash that left two children hospitalized on Tuesday morning. The vehicle crash happened on April 7 at the intersection of Atwater Boulevard and Adderton Avenue, where a vehicle struck the two children who were riding their e-scooters. North Port police said both children have been transported to the hospital for their injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Police said commuters can expect delays in the area, and they consider an alternate route if possible.

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Driver dies after veering into building near Merritt Island Causeway

Driver dies after veering into building near Merritt Island Causeway

A driver was killed after crashing into a building near the Merritt Island Causeway on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. In a release, troopers said the crash happened around 6:24 p.m. at North Courtenay Parkway and Myrtice Avenue. The vehicle had been headed north along the parkway north of the causeway, but for some reason, the driver veered off the left side of the road and struck the building. Troopers guessed it could have been the result

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Potted plants spill all over Krome Road after truck crash

Potted plants spill all over Krome Road after truck crash

A box truck crashed and turned over Monday in west Miami-Dade, spilling dozens of potted plants onto Krome Road. The crash happened off Southwest 8th Street on Krome Ave in West Miami-Dade. Footage from Chopper 6 shows an overturned yellow truck on the side of the road. Potted plants and dirt were scattered all over the road. Further information was not available. Legal Help After a Truck Accident InjuryTruck accidents can cause devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law

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