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A Vero Beach man was arrested on Monday for allegedly punching a nurse in the face at the Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Behavioral Health Center, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office. SC, 40, of Vero Beach, was charged with battery on an officer, firefighter or EMT — a third-degree felony. Deputies responded to a call of an assault at 9:23 p.m. Monday. Police wrote in their report that C became agitated as nurses were completing paperwork to

A woman died and a second person was hospitalized after a crash on U.S. 19. The Clearwater Police Department (CPD) said the crash happened on Wednesday afternoon at U.S. 19 and Countryside Boulevard in Clearwater. A Lincoln Town Car driven by a 77-year-old Oldsmar woman was going north on U.S. 19. CPD said the Town Car collided with a Jeep Wrangler attempting to make a left turn onto Countryside Boulevard. One of the cars hit a third vehicle. The 77-year-old

 One person was airlifted following a crash at Rye Road and 158th Street in Bradenton. The crash involved three vehicles and occurred near Gene Witt Elementary. One person was airlifted to Blake Medical in critical condition. Rye Road has one lane open as crews work to clear the scene.  If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the legal support you need. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to

UPDATE: The crash has cleared  A crash is blocking two lanes on I-75 northbound at Bee Ridge Road. The crash is causing a significant backup of just under six miles. The delay, as of 5:10 p.m., is 40 minutes. Expect delays in the area. Ovadia Law Group understands the devastating impact a car accident can have on your life. Our compassionate attorneys are here to support you every step of the way. We will thoroughly investigate your case, identify liable

All lanes on eastbound Okeechobee Boulevard have reopened following a multi-vehicle crash on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the West Palm Beach Police Department (WPBPD) announced that eastbound Okeechobee Boulevard is closed near South Dixie Highway due to the crash. Police previously advised travelers to seek alternative routes. In the wake of a car accident, victims often struggle with medical bills, lost wages, and emotional pain. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to easing this burden by providing expert legal assistance. Our attorneys

Rescue crews took a man to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in the parking lot of a Publix supermarket in Fort Lauderdale, police said. Fort Lauderdale Police units responded to the scene of the incident outside the Publix at the Harbor Shops plaza, located at Cordova Road and Southwest 17th Street, just before 8:15 p.m., Wednesday. Responding officers arrived to find the injured victim in the parking lot. Paramedics with Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue transported the

The eastbound lane of Highway 4 was closed at Lewis Road due to a vehicle crash with injuries. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management says the road has now reopened. Still no word from troopers on the details of the crash. ORIGINAL – WEDNESDAY 7:31 P.M. A vehicle crash that resulted in injuries caused a road closure in Jay. There are no details on the severity of those injuries or who all was involved. Santa Rosa County Emergency Management says, “the

Photo by: (FL 511)  A 77-year-old woman from St. Augustine is in the hospital with serious injuries after her SUV crashed into another vehicle and a semi-truck on I-95 South near State Road 206 in St. Johns County, Florida Highway Patrol said. FHP said the SUV was on the exit ramp to State Road 206 when, for unknown reasons, the woman exited the exit ramp lane and abruptly drove back onto the highway. The SUV’s left side hit the back

One person was taken to the hospital following reports of a shooting in North Miami. The shooting happened at around 11:00 a.m., Wednesday in the area of Northeast 123rd Street and West Dixie Highway, steps away from Mia Casa, a sheltered housing. Officers responded to the scene and found a person suffering from gunshot wounds. They were taken to a nearby hospital in unknown condition. At the scene, 7News cameras captured North Miami Crime Scene investigators picking up and going

WEST PARK, Fla. – A man was stabbed late Tuesday night while riding a bus in Broward County, authorities confirmed to Local 10 on Wednesday. The stabbing was reported around 11:50 p.m. in the 2700 block of South State Road 7 in West Park. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the victim was stabbed multiple times by a fellow passenger. The attacker then fled the scene, authorities said. Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Michael Kane confirmed to Local 10 News

CANTONMENT, Fla. — A SUV fire erupted outside a Dollar General store in Cantonment on Tuesday night, causing significant damage to the vehicle. The incident occurred in the parking area on the side of the Dollar General located at 1429 South Highway 29 at Tate School Road. Escambia Fire Rescue responded promptly to the scene and managed to bring the blaze under control swiftly. No injuries were reported, and the building itself sustained no major damage. As of now, there

VERO BEACH, Fla. — Video shows a police traffic stop in Vero Beach that ended in a fiery crash. Police said 41-year-old Donald James Jr. fled from a traffic stop and later crashed into a tree. The crash caused the car to catch fire with James still inside. Officers and deputies worked together to rescue James from the burning vehicle. Police said James was out on inmate release for murder and now faces new felony charges for fleeing and eluding.