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Photo by WKMG ClickOrlando One person was rescued from a vehicle on Wednesday after it crashed into a body of water in Ocoee, according to police. The Ocoee Police Department and firefighters responded around 7:15 a.m. to the body of water near Colonial Drive and Blackwood Avenue, the police department said in a statement, adding firefighters were able to extract the driver shortly after. Orange County Fire Rescue assisted with the call, reporting no injuries or medical transports after the

The man authorities say is responsible for a traffic crash that killed a mother and her 8-month old daughter is finally being charged. 27-year-old TJ B is in the Washington County Jail tonight, charged with driving with a suspended, revoked, or cancelled license, causing serious bodily injury or death. Florida Highway Patrol state troopers say B was driving a red pick-up truck westbound on Highway 20 at Strickland Road, just west of Ebro. There were two cars ahead of him,

The Cape Coral Police Department confirmed to FOX4 that another bicyclist was hit at the same spot as a similar crash, Tuesday. Officers did not have details about the injuries of the bicyclist after a driver hit them at Santa Barbara Boulevard and Veterans Parkway, late Tuesday night. They could not confirm an exact time, just that it was around or before midnight. The Cape Coral Police Department is still investigating whether there will be charges involved. The road is

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a motorcycle crash in Estero. LCSO told FOX 4 that the driver was trauma alerted to Gulf Coast Hospital. It happened at Spring Run and Coconut Road, around 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday night. There’s no details on the cause at this time. Expert Legal Representation for Motorcycle Accident VictimsMotorcycle accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial burdens due to the vulnerability of riders. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the unique

photo by: Jay Volunteer Fire Department  Santa Rosa County stated that Country Mill Road is blocked at Neal Jones Road on Wednesday around 6 a.m., following a motor vehicle accident involving an overturned propane tanker. The road will be closed for an undetermined amount of time. Drivers are advised to exercise caution in the area and anticipate delays. Officials recommend seeking alternate routes until the roadway is reopened. No further details have been released. Expert Legal Representation for Truck Accident

A man died after being shot in Jacksonville’s Panama Park area Tuesday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO Sergeant M. W. Highfill said at about 9:40 p.m., patrol officers responded to the 400 block of East 46th Street after receiving reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the man, believed to be around 25 years old, with gunshot wounds to his abdomen and neck, Highfill told First Coast News. Members of the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a deadly crash where several injuries have been reported on Gladiolus Drive in Fort Myers. The crash was reported to deputies at around 6:48 a.m. on Wednesday. All eastbound and westbound lanes of Gladiolus Drive at Maida Lane have been closed while law enforcement works the scene. Tow trucks are on scene, but the intersection remains blocked as of 10 a.m. The Florida Highway Patrol is on the scene assisting deputies. Troopers

 A semi truck ignited overnight, sending multiple agencies into overdrive. The Sheriff’s Office, the Fire Department, and Florida Highway Patrol all raced out to the scene, where they contained the flames, but travel is still restricted. It happened on I-75, near the Fruitville exit in Sarasota. Investigators advise drivers to take alternate routes. US-301 is likely the best option, with a current delay of about 10 minutes. Thanks to the quick actions of law enforcement, the incident resulted in no

Fire crews extinguished a fire that erupted at a mobile home in Fort Lauderdale. The mobile home was seen up in flames in the 600 block of Southwest 27th Avenue around 10:30 p.m., Tuesday. Firefighters managed to quickly clear the home and get the fire under control in 20 minutes. No one was injured. The cause is now under investigation. Aggressive Advocacy for Fire Accident VictimsWhen it comes to fire accident cases, having an aggressive advocate on your side can

The Southwest Florida Water Management District conducted a 107-acre prescribed fire at Starkey Wilderness Preserve on Tuesday that continues to smolder. Smoke from the burn could be seen throughout the area. Staff is still cleaning up any smoldering debris. The district said that the area burned had a large amount of dead trees from the 2017 wildfire, in addition to hurricane debris. As a result, it took longer to clean up than usual. River Ridge High School and River Ridge

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that involved a vehicle and pedestrian. Troopers were dispatched around 9 p.m. to County Line Road and Mariner Boulevard in Spring Hill. The road was closed but has since reopened. Expert Legal Representation for Pedestrian Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we understand the severe impact a pedestrian accident can have on your life. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing expert legal representation to ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.

photo by: wfla One person was taken to the hospital after a house caught on fire early Wednesday morning, the Plant City Fire Rescue announced. PCFR responded to a fire on Gordon Street around 3 a.m., where they found a home engulfed in flames. Crews initiated an aggressive fire attack and worked to contain the fire. One person was treated at the scene and transported to a local hospital. Their condition remains unknown at this time. “Plant City firefighters responded