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Two people are hospitalized after a barbeque grill exploded in Palmetto Bay. It happened near Southwest 151st Street and 85th Avenue Wednesday night. Police said a barbecue grill exploded, burning two people in a backyard. Both victims were taken to HCA Florida Kendall hospital, one of them as a trauma alert. If you or a loved one has been involved in a fire accident, Ovadia Law Group is committed to helping you navigate the legal complexities of your case. Our

Photo by: (WPEC) A stretch of one of Palm Beach Gardens main roads was shut down Thursday morning after a crash involving a school bus. Video provided to CBS12 News shows a vehicle had smashed head-on into the side of the bus. While the vehicle’s front end is heavily damaged the bus is less so. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue confirmed two people in the vehicle were injured and taken to the hospital. Nineteen people in the school bus did

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man accused of battering a masseuse after allegedly requesting sexual favors. Deputies arrested JJD, 30, on Thursday after visiting the Lotus Spa located at 3860 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte. D entered the establishment and spoke with a 69-year-old spa employee for a massage. The employee then told D that he must pay for the massage before the service begins. According to deputies, he then became agitated and demanded sexual favors from the employee.

A routine bike ride in Charlotte County turned into a nightmare for R W and his dog, Tater. “We were crossing Durrance one block down,” said W, describing the moment before the incident. “All of a sudden, as I got to the road…we’ve all done it. She was going to miss her turn or something, and she turns the wheel squealed and she turned so fast her wheels were squeaking.” W recounted the terrifying moment when the car struck him.

The Brief Tampa police are investigating a serious crash that shut down a busy stretch of Busch Blvd. for hours on Thursday morning. What we know: According to the Tampa Police Department, investigators responded to a “crash with life-threatening injuries” at Busch Blvd. and 42nd St. around 6:45 a.m. Thursday. Busch Blvd. was closed both eastbound and westbound from 40th St. to 42nd St. for about three hours before the road reopened. What we don’t know: No further details on the

Photo by: fox13news The Brief A Clearwater man faces a DUI charge after police say he crashed into a building early Thursday, causing tens of thousands of dollars in damage. What we know: CPD said the crash happened off Court St. near Chestnut St. around 3:30 a.m. Thursday. Officers helped get the driver, later identified as WC, out of the car, police said. CPD said damage to the vacant building is estimated at $30,000. C was taken to the hospital before being

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday night in a crash on John Young Parkway in Kissimmee, according to police. The crash happened around 11:35 p.m. near Donegan Avenue. Police said the crash involved another vehicle but did not release any details. The motorcyclist, whose name and age have not been released, was pronounced dead at the scene. No other information was released. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the profound impact a motorcycle accident can have on your life. Our compassionate

A Lake City woman is dead after being hit by a pickup truck Wednesday night. According to Florida Highway Patrol troopers, The driver of the pickup truck was traveling north on US Highway 441 near Northwest Quinten Street just before 8:30 p.m. A 54-year-old woman was walking in the lane on US Highway 441 when the driver of the pickup truck hit the woman. Troopers said the woman died at the scene. FHP is investigating the crash. If you’ve been

Crews were seen battling a fire at a storage facility in Aventura. The incident occurred just after 1 a.m., Thursday, in the area of Northeast 188 Street and 29th Avenue. Multiple engines and a hazmat team rushed to the area to douse the flames. No word on the cause of the blaze. Experiencing a fire accident can be devastating, leaving you with physical injuries, emotional trauma, and financial burdens. Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the legal support you

A 54-year-old woman was killed Wednesday night when she was hit by a pickup truck on US Highway 441 in Columbia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the Ford F350, driven by a 37-year-old man from Lake City, was headed north on US 441 near NW Quinten Street around 8:30 p.m. when it struck the woman who was in the north lane. The driver of the pickup made a U-turn after the impact and remained at the

The Brief The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident with one of its middle school administrative employees, where a 12-year-old boy said he was choked. What we know: The Lake County Public School District is investigating an incident involving a middle school administrator accused of choking 12-year-old K W at Eustis Middle School. The alleged altercation occurred after K called his mother during school hours, violating school policy. A police report states the administrator’s arm “inadvertently” contacted his hoodie

Largo Police said a suspect fled a traffic stop and hit a police officer on Wednesday evening. On March 19, police said they were conducting a traffic stop when the suspect fled. The suspect then hit a Largo police officer with the vehicle, and the officer was treated for minor injuries. Later, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office was able to locate the suspect and the vehicle at Seminole City Center. The suspect was taken into custody and faces multiple charges.