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Photo by: (FL 511) Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash with injuries on I-295 north at New Kings Road. As of 2:10 p.m., northbound lanes of I-295 were blocked, with one lane of traffic able to slowly get by. Lanes were reopened just before 2:30 p.m. Navigating the legal landscape after a car accident can be daunting. Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the support and expertise you need during this difficult time. Our attorneys are

A man allegedly assaulted his family members, threatened to kill them, and struck a child with a chair before he launched a high-speed chase throughout Port St. Lucie that left a trail of destruction in his wake. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) said FC kicked in the front door Wednesday and began assaulting family members inside the home on Southwest Baltic Street. C, 28, allegedly physically attacked a woman, who is also his family member, and struck a

The Brief A man is recovering from injuries after being shot in Weeki Wachee early Wednesday, according to the Hernando County Sheriff’s Office. What we know: HCSO says the shooting happened in the area of Gennesee Dr., leading to a suspect search with K-9 and aviation units in the area. Neighbors were asked to stay in their homes as the search unfolded on Wednesday morning. The victim’s injuries are not life-threatening, according to deputies, who say the shooting was an isolated incident.

A Broward Sheriff’s Office detention deputy is behind bars after investigators say he slapped a woman so hard she lost hearing in one ear and beat her multiple times with a belt during a domestic attack. BSO Special Victims Unit detectives arrested Deputy D P, 30, on Monday on multiple charges, including aggravated battery and domestic battery. P, who was hired by the agency in December 2021, is currently being held at the Broward County Main Jail. Deputies responded to

photo by WKMG ClickOrlando  The Orlando Police Department is investigating a three-vehicle crash that occurred Wednesday morning at a busy intersection and involved an agency patrol vehicle. Video from the scene shows an OPD sport utility vehicle with major front-end damage at the intersection of Lee Road and Orange Blossom Trail. According to Orlando police, a marked patrol vehicle was involved in the crash; however, an officer was not driving at the time of the collision. The vehicle was being

Photo by: (FL 511) The Florida Highway Patrol was on the scene of a crash on I-95 between Lem Turner Road and Golfair Blvd. on Wednesday morning. As of 10:20 a.m., two southbound lanes were blocked. Traffic began flowing more smoothly around 10:40 a.m. A Florida Department of Transportation camera at I-95 at Lem Turner Rd. showed the backups. If you’ve been involved in a car accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Medical bills, vehicle repairs, and lost wages can

Photo by: (FDOT)  A rush hour wreck on the Turnpike is causing major delays for northbound drivers through West Palm Beach. The crash happened at the Roebuck Road overpass, south of 45th Street, around 8:40 a.m. and led to the shutdown of the left lane. Within 20 minutes, the Florida 511 map showed traffic slowed as far south as Southern Boulevard. Traffic cam footage from near the scene of the wreck show lines of vehicles and semis at a standstill.

Photo by: villages-news Firefighters rescued two dogs after a blaze broke out at a home in The Villages.  The Villages Public Safety Department responded at 7:16 a.m. Monday to a home in the 900 block of Akin Way in the Village of Chitty Chatty. Dispatch initially had advised that there were three people and animals trapped inside the residence. Upon arrival, members of The Villages Public Safety Department spotted smoke showing from the soffits. The first units on the scene, Medic

 Two men are in jail after they reportedly led law enforcement on a reckless chase down Interstate 4. Deputies in Hillsborough County said the chase led to a dangerous crash on I-4 in Polk County. Deputies said the incident happened after both men fled from them during a traffic stop. After the crash, the men ran into a nearby warehouse. According to a report, they changed their clothes inside the building before walking out. Polk County deputies arrested them as

photo by: wfla A late-night crash on I-75 near Bruce B. Downs kills one person, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Troopers responded to a crash around 11:58 p.m. Tuesday on I-75 northbound at milemarker 270. Three vehicles were involved in the crash. According to FHP, a vehicle that was involved in the crash made it to the Wesley Chapel Gate service fuel station. This is a developing story Truck accidents can lead to severe injuries and significant financial burdens. At

A 23-year-old man was killed Tuesday night when he crashed into a wooden fence and was thrown out of a pickup truck on State Road 26 in Alachua County, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The pickup truck driven by a man from Newberry was traveling west on State Road 26 (West Newberry Road) around 7:30 p.m. and suddenly veered right, causing it to cross onto the north shoulder near Northwest 170th Street. It crashed into the curb and a power

Lee County deputies are investigating a homicide of a woman that happened Monday night in Lehigh Acres. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home in the 3100 block of 56th Street West at approximately 9:20 p.m. The woman was found dead with several stab wounds in the garage, and the suspect fled the scene. LCSO said the victim had a “domestic relation” to the suspect. Detectives were able to locate the suspect, later identified as