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On April 19, a person traveling on a jet ski in the Caloosahatchee River got injured while trying to cross between two boats. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Lee County EMS and Cape Coral Police Department all responded to the scene. According to the FWC, a personal watercraft (PWC) was traveling on the River and attempted to cross between a vessel that was towing another vessel. While doing so, the operator of the

Officials with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a man is dead after an early-morning crash in Putnam County Friday. FHP troopers said the victim was driving an SUV south down State Road 19 south of Buckman Lock Road. They said a second vehicle crashed into the first vehicle’s passenger side. The victim was a 43-year-old male from Orange Park, FHP troopers said, and he was wearing a seatbelt. The report does not detail when the victim was pronounced dead

Photo by: Sebring Police Department  A driver slammed into a Sebring police officer’s patrol car as the cop was responding to another car crash on Friday afternoon. The police department said around 12:30 p.m., the officer was in the area of Thunderbird and US Hwy 27, responding to a collision with his lights and sirens activated, when he was struck by another vehicle at the intersection of Bayview and US Hwy 27 N. Photos released by the Sebring Police Department

Photo by: Immokalee Fire Control District Firefighters responded, Friday to an RV fire in Immokalee that spread to a nearby home, causing minor damage before the flames were brought under control. According to the Immokalee Fire Control District, crews arrived to find the RV fully engulfed in flames with fire extending to a home next to the vehicle. While the RV was destroyed, firefighters managed to stop the fire before it caused more than minor damage to the house. No

A fatal crash closed northbound I-75 near Daniels Pkwy. in Lee County. The lanes were reopened Friday evening. The crash happened around 1:55 p.m. in the northbound lanes at mile marker 131, at the Daniels Parkway exit. The Florida Highway Patrol said it had multiple units on the scene of a multi-vehicle rollover incident. FHP reports at least one fatality. According to troopers, a person was entrapped under the rollover vehicle. All northbound lanes were blocked on the overpass. This

According to Springfield Police, a motorcyclist was killed following a crash Thursday night. It happened around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of of Transmitter and 11th Street. First responders closed the roadway where the accident occurred for a few hours, but the intersection has since reopened. Officers said they would release more information Thursday morning. The aftermath of a motorcycle accident can be overwhelming, with medical bills, lost wages, and emotional distress adding to the burden. Ovadia Law Group is

A 25-year-old Ocoee man died early Friday in a motorcycle crash on Hammock Ridge Road in Clermont, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers responded to the wreck at 6:43 a.m. near Lake Louisa Road. According to a crash report, the motorcyclist was heading south on Hammock Ridge Lane and failed to negotiate the curve and ran off the roadway. He hit the curb and was thrown from the motorcycle, troopers said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Troopers

One person was taken to the hospital with “significant injuries” Friday morning in a Port Orange crash involving a bucket truck, according to the police department. The crash happened on Nova Road near Madeline Avenue. Police said at least one person was taken to the hospital. Southbound lanes of Nova Road were shut down south of Madeline Avenue but later reopened. Truck accidents can result in severe injuries and significant property damage due to the sheer size and weight of

One person was airlifted to a hospital following reports of a double-shooting in Miami Gardens Friday morning. The shooting happened in area of Northwest 193rd Street and 46th Street and was first reported just after 6:45a.m., prompting a swift response from Miami Gardens Police. Police said they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. One man was airlifted to Aventura Hospital as a trauma alert. While the other was transported via ground. The extent of their injuries is unknown. At

Officers found a juvenile suffering from a gunshot wound after an early morning shooting on Friday in West Palm Beach. The West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) said that they responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of 9th Street, near Gaines Park, at 3:15 a.m. When officers arrived, they reported finding a juvenile with a gunshot wound. Officials said that the victim was transported to a hospital nearby with non-life-threatening injuries. WPBPD said that the investigation is ongoing.

Gainesville Fire Rescue crews put out a house fire Thursday evening. According to GFR crews, the fire happened at a home on Northeast 22nd Terrace. Firefighters were able to put out the fire and one person is being treated for serious burns. The cause of the fire is under investigation. If you’ve been involved in a fire accident, you need a reliable and experienced legal team on your side. Ovadia Law Group specializes in fire accident cases, providing comprehensive legal

On the night of April 18, a Cape Coral house caught fire, and American Red Cross volunteers provided services to people rescued from inside. The volunteers helped coordinate emergency aid to three adults impacted by the blaze. The volunteers are part of the organization’s Disaster Action Team, a group of local, specially trained Red Cross volunteer responders who are ready to take action in emergencies. The aftermath of a fire accident can be a confusing and challenging time. Ovadia Law Group is