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Photo by: gulfcoastnewsnow A fatal motorcycle crash has shut down all northbound lanes of Evans Avenue north of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard in Fort Myers. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers are on the scene of a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at 4th Street and Evans Avenue. It is not known at this time how long the road will remain blocked. Motorcycle accidents often lead to severe injuries because riders have far less

A motorcyclist has died after he crashed into a barrier wall Monday morning on the Interstate 395 exit ramp to Biscayne Boulevard in Miami, authorities confirmed. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash was reported just before 5:30 a.m. on the westbound exit ramp. Troopers said the victim, identified only as an adult male, crashed into the barrier wall and was ejected from his motorcycle, coming to rest in a construction zone. The man was transported to Jackson Memorial

A man is dead following a motorcycle crash in Orange County early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 a.m. on Orange Avenue, north of Wetherbee Road in Orlando, troopers said. Authorities said the 49-year-old Orlando man was riding his motorcycle above the posted speed limit when he lost control while going around a curve. The rider ran off the road, struck a curb and was thrown from the motorcycle, according to FHP. He

Phot by: (WJXT) A driver died early Monday morning when their truck ran over a curb into the parking lot of a Starbucks on San Jose Boulevard and slammed into a light pole, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Robert Hungerford with JSO’s Traffic Homicide Unit said that around 2 a.m., a GMC Denali was headed west on University Boulevard when it ran off the roadway at the intersection with San Jose Boulevard. The truck plowed over a curb into

 A motorcyclist died Saturday after a collision with an SUV at an intersection in Bradenton. According to FHP, the SUV was traveling north on 5th Street East, approaching the stop sign at 301 Boulevard East. The motorcycle was traveling west on 301 Boulevard East, approaching the intersection of 5th Street East. FHP said the SUV attempted to cross 301 Boulevard East and veered into the motorcycle’s path, and the motorcycle’s front collided with the SUV’s right side, overturning it, separating

A Sumter County man died after crashing into a tree in a rural area. The 24-year-old Bushnell man was driving a Hyundai Elantra at 2:45 a.m. Saturday northbound on County Road 575 at the intersection of County Road 48 when he failed to stop at the intersection, according to an accident report from the Florida Highway Patrol. His vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. He was transported to an area hospital. He later died from injuries suffered in

The Brief The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide early Sunday morning in Seffner. What we know: According to HCSO, deputies responded shortly before 12:30 a.m. to a report of an altercation in the 6400 block of Black Dairy Road. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from trauma to his upper body. Deputies say the victim was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. What we don’t know: The sheriff’s

Courtesy: Citrus County Fire Rescue The Brief Firefighters contained an electrical fire Sunday morning that burned through a tent at the Outlaw Wholesale Liquidators store near Dunnellon, according to Citrus County Fire Rescue. The backstory: Shortly before 5 a.m., fire crews arrived at the scene on North Florida Avenue, where a tent was fully engulfed in flames, about 10 feet from the store’s main building, CCFR officials said. Firefighters contained the blaze, which did not spread to the store’s building. No injuries were reported,

The Brief A hit-and-run crash involving five vehicles on U.S. 41 in Pine Ridge left one person dead and several others injured Friday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know: Troopers say the crash happened around 7 p.m. on Friday.  A GMC pickup truck was traveling southbound, approaching traffic that was stopped for a red light at North Lecanto Highway, according to the FHP report. FHP says the truck did not stop and hit a Jeep SUV, which was

The Brief A Brevard County man was arrested after deputies say he tried to drive away in an ambulance that was blocking his driveway while paramedics treated a patient inside. The incident happened on Sykes Creek when Brevard County Fire Rescue crews were preparing a patient for transport. The backstory: Authorities said paramedics felt the ambulance begin to move and discovered LF in the driver’s seat. Investigators said F was upset the vehicle was in his way. When confronted, he

A stabbing at an Opa-Locka nightclub left two victims injured but in stable condition, police said. Opa-Locka Police officers were dispatched to Klub 24 following a reported stabbing incident, early Sunday morning. Responding officers arrived to find the victims, who were treated by first responders and medical personnel. Both victims are listed in stable condition. Police continue to investigate this shooting. A personal injury can affect more than your physical health—it can disrupt your livelihood, your peace of mind, and

Photo by: only in dade A fire on a double decker tour bus became the main attraction in Miami this past weekend. A Big Bus Miami tour bus caught fire Sunday afternoon near Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast 38th Street. Video posted on social media by Only in Dade shows how the flames spread quickly and torched the ride. City of Miami Fire Rescue crews were able to put out the blaze. No injuries were reported. A fire accident can leave