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A 45-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after he attacked a woman at the Lotus House women’s shelter in Miami, authorities said. According to an arrest report, the incident began as a fight between the victim and another tenant, MP, 56, inside the common area of the shelter, located at 217 NW 15th St. Police said Pavan initiated the fight, which spilled into the hallway. According to the report, two witnesses separated the two women, during which time CH-D, of Miami,

A Miami Gardens woman is facing charges after police said she attacked her girlfriend with a Taser and an umbrella during a domestic dispute, authorities confirmed in an arrest report Thursday. Miami Gardens police said officers responded to the Park Place Apartments around 5:45 p.m. Wednesday in reference to a domestic-related battery. The report stated that the suspect, who police identified as 27-year-old FCM, pushed her girlfriend before picking up a small electric Taser and striking her with it. Police

A Jacksonville man riding a motorized scooter died Thursday morning after being hit by a truck on County Road 209 in Clay County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. According to the FHP report, around 6 a.m., a 56-year-old man was driving a white Doge Ram work truck southbound on CR-209. At the same time, a 35-year-old man riding a motorized black scooter was traveling northbound. Troopers said the work truck made a left turn in front of the scooter,

A 90-year-old Lakewood Ranch driver has died after he ran a red light and hit an oncoming SUV on State Road 70, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Investigators say the man had stopped at a red light on River Club Boulevard, at State Road 70, at about 8:20 a.m. Wednesday. The man proceeded north into the intersection against the red traffic signal. His sedan collided with an SUV driven by a 33-year-old Bradenton woman. The woman was not injured. The

UPDATE: All lanes are now open on I-75. A crash involving multiple vehicles, has the left lane blocked on I-75 northbound, just past Laurel Rd. Currently traffic is backed up over 6 miles, creating a nearly 25 minute delay. Backups just past River Rd. Car accidents can be life-altering events, leaving you with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the complexities of car accident cases and are dedicated to helping you navigate the

A Miami man wanted in connection with a frightening indecent exposure incident at a Brickell building has been arrested in that case and a separate attack on a woman who was walking her dog, police said. IAA, 21, was arrested Wednesday on charges including burglary, stalking, indecent exposure, battery and battery by strangulation, records showed. The indecent exposure incident happened back on March 2 at the Maizon Brickell building at 221 Southwest 12th Street. According to an arrest report, A followed a

A Michigan snowbird was arrested on a drunk driving charge after reporting herself to the Florida Highway Patrol for crashing into a gate at a nature preserve.  A trooper was parked on the outside shoulder of the private driveway to Carney Island Recreation & Conservation area, located at 13275 SE 115th Ave., Ocklawaha, when he was approached by a white Chevy Trailblazer at 5:55 p.m. March 12, according to an arrest report from the Florida Highway Patrol. The driver, later identified

A Summerfield man was arrested after allegedly choking a woman in an attack that sent her to a local emergency room in need of treatment. A deputy responded to a disturbance at an undisclosed Marion County residence around 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to an arrest report from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Upon his arrival, the female victim advised that 42-year-old DN battered her in her home before leaving on her bicycle. The victim explained that N was in an

A Leesburg man was arrested for battery after allegedly grabbing his son by the neck on the way home from the hospital.  An officer responded to a battery call for service at an undisclosed Leesburg residence around 11:35 p.m. Aug. 13, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Upon arrival, the officer observed 52-year-old JGP and his son, the victim, standing in the front yard of the residence in each other’s faces. Once separated, the victim advised

A Tavares man was arrested after allegedly punching a 7-Eleven employee, An officer responded to 7-Eleven, located at 737 S 14th St., regarding a battery complaint at 4 a.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Leesburg Police Department. Dispatch advised that an employee reported a man, later identified as 39-year-old WHH, had punched him in the face. Upon arrival, the officer spotted H trying to vandalize a gas pump by pressing the buttons and attempting to break the screen.

A bicyclist was injured after being hit by a car in Palm Beach on Tuesday morning. Palm Beach police say ER was driving to her golf lesson when she hit the man on the bike, dragging him about seven feet before continuing to drive. The victim suffered cuts and fractures to one of his legs. R later told the valet at Palm Beach Country Club she thought she hit debris. She is now charged with leaving the scene of an

Photo by: (WCJB) Drivers on I-75 in Ocala may see delays after a multi-vehicle crash Thursday morning. According to Ocala Fire Rescue, a two vehicle crash involving a semi-truck happened on I-75 southbound near mile marker 352. The crash happened next to the median and one of the vehicles rolled over. There were no injuries reported but traffic is currently backed up as Florida Highway Patrol and Road Rangers work to clear the roadway. When you’re involved in a car