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Photo by: WFLA A semi-truck flipped over the median on southbound I-275 this morning, closing multiples lanes and slowing traffic to a crawl in both directions. The Florida Highway Patrol said the crash happened when an unknown vehicle cut off a Mercedes driving in one of the center lanes. The driver of the Mercedes, a 47-year-old Land O Lakes man, swerved left to avoid a collision and struck the semi-truck, driven by an 18-year-old Largo man. The Mercedes came to

Photo by: (SLCFD) A crash involving multiple vehicles and a structure in Fort Pierce resulted in the hospitalization of three people on Monday morning. The Fort Pierce Police Department (FPPD) said that the crash happened at 10:15 a.m. in the 3500 block of the highway, prompting both north and southbound lanes to be shut down temporarily. Three individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment following the incident. According to the St. Lucie County Fire District, crews were quick

A multiple vehicle crash has shut down the intersection at the SW California Blvd. and SW Del Rio Blvd. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said in a Facebook post that the intersection may be closed for a while. PSLPD did not note the severity of the crash nor if any victims were seriously injured. Officers urge drivers to seek alternate routes due to the ongoing investigation at the scene. Ovadia Law Group: Your Trusted Partner in Car Accident CasesWhen you’re

Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said a second victim has died months after an arson. Investigations said 26-year-old GAS succumbed to her injuries last week. She was burned on Nov. 11, 2024, along with 27-year-old MSC. Both were inside of a tent in a wooded area on John Young Parkway when it was intentionally set of fire by DCM, deputies said. M was later arrested and facing several charges released to the deadly fire. He is currently being

A person was killed in a crash at the intersection of Santa Barbara Boulevard and Southeast 24th Street. According to the Cape Coral Police Department, northbound traffic was closed early Monday morning, but all roadways have since reopened. Cape Coral police confirmed the crash involved a motorcycle and a pickup truck. Police said that speed played a role in the crash. They are looking into whether alcohol was a factor. Motorcycle accidents often result in life-altering injuries and substantial financial losses. Ovadia

A man was hospitalized in Jacksonville early Monday morning after being shot during a fight with the person who shot him, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO’s Sergeant Scott told First Coast News that around midnight, officers responded to the 6800 block of Commonwealth Avenue in reference to the shooting. When they arrived, the man was found suffering from a gunshot wound to his abdomen. He was then taken to a local hospital, where he is listed in non-life-threatening condition, according

A child was airlifted to the hospital after a crash in Largo injured multiple people on Monday. The Largo Police Department said the driver that caused the crash experienced a medical episode on East Bay Drive. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. Five people were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries, while the child was airlifted to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said everyone remained at the scene, and there were no signs of impairment. Parts

photo by: WKMG Clic Orlando A small plane crashed into an airport fence Monday morning at Kissimmee Gateway Airport. According to a Federal Aviation Administration spokesperson, the incident occurred around 9 a.m. after the pilot of the Cirrus Vision SF50 reported experiencing a throttle issue. Only the pilot was on board at the time of the crash, and no injuries have been reported. The FAA will investigate the incident to determine the cause and any contributing factors. The aftermath of

Photo by: FDOT A crash Monday morning on I-10 West in Escambia County left two men critically injured and a woman seriously injured. It happened around 8 a.m. on I-10 West near mile marker 7.5. The crash blocked all lanes for multiple hours. According to Florida Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer driven by a 55-year-old Geneva, Alabama, woman was traveling east on I-10. Meanwhile, two vehicles — a truck tractor driven by a 39-year-old Kissimmee man and a sedan driven by

A driver crashed into a concrete wall on Monday morning in northwestern Miami-Dade County. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue personnel responded to the crash at Northwest 135 Street and 22 Avenue in Opa-locka. Also, on Monday morning in Miami-Dade, three crashed cars blocked Interstate 95 southbound. The aftermath of a car accident can be a confusing and stressful time. Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the legal support you need to navigate this difficult period. Our experienced attorneys will handle all aspects of

A man was struck by a vehicle in Escambia County on Sunday night and then driven to safety by the driver who hit him. Witnesses say the man was standing in a dark section of Nokomis Road in Davisville, several miles west of Highway 97, when the side mirror of an SUV struck his arm, according to NorthEscambia.com Due to the lack of street lighting and a small hill obstructing visibility, the woman driving reportedly did not see the man

Photo by: nbcmiami A crash that appeared to involve three vehicles in the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Miami-Dade County blocked lanes early Monday morning. Florida Highway Patrol said troopers were dispatched to I-95 at Miami Gardens Drive at 5:54 a.m. It was unclear if anyone was injured, but the emergency response blocked three lanes. Chopper6 video showed what appeared to be three sedans with varying damages, including deployed airbags, a smashed front windshield and dented sides. Drivers were