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Photo: Sarasota Police Department Sarasota police officers ran room to room at an area motel warning occupants on Saturday morning after fire spread throughout the units. Just before 7 a.m., Sarasota Police Department officers responded to the 4000 block of North Tamiami Trail for a report of a fire.  Once on scene, officers began evacuating the motel, going room to room and pounding on the doors to ensure the occupants had made it out safely. According to the Sarasota County

A multi-vehicle crash has closed the northbound lanes of State Road 693 in Pinellas County, transportation officials said. The crash was located at the intersection of Ulmerton Road, the Florida Department of Transportation said. All lanes are closed. Helping You Navigate Car Accident ClaimsNavigating a car accident claim can be difficult without the right legal support. Ovadia Law Group helps clients understand the process and make informed decisions. Our personal injury attorneys guide you through each step, from initial consultation

Photo: WFTS A 10-vehicle crash in Largo sent four people to the hospital on Wednesday morning, police officials said. The Largo Police Department (LPD) responded to the crash in the 13000 block of 66th Street North just before 7:45 a.m. Four people were taken to area hospitals, with three suffering bodily injuries. One was life-threatening, LPD officials said. Six people refused medical treatment. LPD traffic investigators are working to determine the cause of the crash, but preliminary information indicated that

 A traffic crash has shut down both lanes of Highway 71 in Wewahitchka on Wednesday morning. Fire responders are currently on scene. Drivers are urged to use caution when traveling through the area. The Florida Highway Patrol has reported injuries. Comprehensive Legal Assistance for Car Accident ClaimsCar accident claims can involve various legal and financial considerations, making comprehensive legal assistance essential. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide thorough support to individuals dealing with car accident injuries. Our attorneys focus on

One person is hospitalized after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Fort Walton Beach. It happened around 1:30 p.m. outside apartment buildings off Rickey Avenue and David Street. One person was transported to a local hospital. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the OCSO at 850.651.7400 or Emerald Coast Crime Stoppers. “Additional details will be released at the appropriate time,” the sheriff’s office says Protecting Your Interests in Personal Injury MattersProtecting your

Crash happened near Raleigh Street and Willie Mays Parkway The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a vehicle hit a pedestrian in Orange County. The crash happened Wednesday morning near Raleigh Street and Willie Mays Parkway, near Carver Middle School in the Orlo Vista area According to FHP, preliminary information shows an SUV struck the pedestrian. Raleigh Street was shut down in the area. No transports were listed. Details on what led up to the crash and the age of

A crash is causing major rush hour delays on northbound I-95 in Palm Beach County on Tuesday afternoon. According to FL511, the crash happened beyond Exit 66 at Forest Hill Boulevard. Three right lanes are blocked as crews respond to the crash. Experienced Representation for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide experienced representation for individuals affected by car accidents. Our attorneys understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that can follow a crash. We take a strategic approach to

The West Palm Beach police are investigating a collision between a train and a pedestrian. Police said officers responded around 6 p.m. Tuesday to a “train and pedestrian” incident near 203 S. Tamarind Ave. The train was operated by Tri-Rail. Officers found a person on the tracks who had sustained serious injuries, police said. West Palm Beach Fire said crews transported a male security guard to St. Mary’s Hospital as a trauma alert. Tri-Rail confirmed the person was a security guard and

First responders were quick to respond after receiving reports of a driver who crashed her vehicle into a El Palacio de los Jugos location in the West Kendall area. It happened around 3:45 p.m. at the chain’s location at 15110 SW 56th St. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, crews arrived to the scene and discovered the damage to the building, as well as a gas leak. Officials quickly notified the gas company, authorities said. One woman was taken to HCA

A man was killed early Wednesday after being struck by a car on the Florida Turnpike in southwest Miami-Dade, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at about 4:50 a.m. near Southwest 216th Street. They said the driver of a Honda Civic was traveling south on the Turnpike when the driver struck a man who was standing outside a vehicle stopped on the right emergency shoulder. The man, who has not been identified at this time,

 Three firefighters were hospitalized Wednesday morning after a crash involving a Boca Raton Fire Rescue truck on Interstate 95, according to fire rescue officials. Officials said at about 6:03 a.m., Boca Raton Fire Rescue crews responded to a vehicle crash in the southbound express lanes of I-95. Authorities said while crews were clearing the scene, a fire truck was involved in a “serious collision.” They said three Boca Raton firefighters were inside the truck. One was taken to a hospital

A crash at Highway 389 between East 39th Plaza and East 40th Plaza has temporarily closed the roadway Tuesday afternoon, according to the Bay County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies advise drivers to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Additional details will be provided as they become available. Source: wjhg