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photo by: (ABC7 STAFF) Sarasota police officers said that there was a fire at Trademark Metal Recycling located at 1700 Myrtle Rd. Police officers are working with the Sarasota County Fire Department to investigate what caused this incident. We will continue to update this story here. Protecting Your Rights After a Fire AccidentYour rights matter, especially after a fire accident. Ovadia Law Group is committed to protecting those rights and ensuring you receive the justice you deserve. Our attorneys are

A 47-year-old woman was killed and an 85-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash near Orlando early Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 12:38 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Sand Lake Road at its intersection with Winegard Road, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the 47-year-old Orlando woman was driving a 2000 Honda Odyssey which was stopped in the inside lane for a red light. The Honda also carried a

 A man from The Villages is accused of DUI manslaughter following the death of a woman who fell out of a golf cart that he was operating while impaired, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The incident occurred around 12:49 a.m. Sunday on San Marino Drive near Santa Clara Circle, troopers said. According to a preliminary FHP crash report, the man was taking the golf cart northbound on San Marino Drive when he swerved to avoid a parked vehicle. During

A woman was killed and two others suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash early Sunday in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Tomoka Farms Road, near Shunz Road, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, a 2021 Mazda CX-5 was traveling south on Tomoka Farms Road while a 2022 Nissan Murano traveled north. The 74-year-old Ormond Beach woman driving the Mazda drifted into the northbound lane and the direct

One person was transported to the hospital Saturday night after being shot at an apartment complex in Homestead, police said. According to Homestead Police, there was an incident between two men at 1553 SW 5th St. As the incident escalated, one of the men was shot. The victim was airlifted to Jackson South Trauma Center in stable condition, while the other man was detained. The identities of the two men were not disclosed but police said the shooting was domestic.

A double shooting in Lauderdale Lakes early Sunday morning left one person dead and another person injured, deputies said. According to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a report of a shooting at a house party near the 3000 block of Northwest 35th Street. Residents who didn’t want to go on camera told NBC6 they heard gunshots coming from a neighbor’s house that was hosting a fish fry social gathering party on Saturday. Once deputies and fire rescue crews

A crash investigation is underway in Deerfield Beach on Saturday evening. The incident took place on Interstate 95 North near the Southwest 10th Street exit. All lanes are currently closed. NBC6 is working to find out more information. Navigating Insurance Claims with Ovadia Law GroupInsurance claims can be complex and frustrating, especially after a car accident. Ovadia Law Group is here to simplify the process for you. Our attorneys are well-versed in dealing with insurance companies and know how to

 Officers with the Gainesville Police Department (GPD) arrested a man who they said began stalking a victim before hitting them in the back of the head with a hammer. GPD officers arrested JDG, 58, of Yellowknife, Ala. Friday afternoon around 4:30 p.m. Authorities said the incident took place in the Gainesville Plaza shopping mall, located at 2601 Northwest 13th Street. Officers said on Friday afternoon, G entered an unnamed store with the victim, and according to the arrest report, they

A violent crash in Pompano Beach left a woman dead and sent her husband to the hospital, leading authorities to arrest the woman who, they said, fled the scene. Family members of S and P M told 7News that the couple was taking a leisurely stroll after dinner when they were struck, Friday night. Loved ones said the M were walking on the crosswalk at the intersection of East Atlantic Boulevard and North Pompano Beach Boulevard when their pleasant night

An apartment became a crime scene in a Hollywood neighborhood following a shooting that left one person dead and area residents shaken. Hollywood Police officers responded to a call of a shooting along the 6300 block of Pierce Street, at around 8:15 p.m. on Saturday. Area resident E R said he heard the gunfire. “We hear two shots, two houses down from where we live,” he said. R said he walked outside to find police swarming the area. When officers

 A driver died and a passenger was injured in a rollover crash in Clay County on Sunday morning, according to Florida Highway Patrol. Officials said at 5:56 p.m., car was travelling above the speed limit north on County Road 215 approaching State Road 21. Investigators said the driver failed to negotiate the right curve and entered the grass median. The car rotated and overturned and tumbled through the intersection. FHP said the car came to a final rest facing south

Six dogs are dead and a woman is in the hospital after an oven sparked a house fire in Cape Coral Sunday morning. The Cape Coral Fire District, Cape Coral Police Department and the Lee County Domestic Animal Service responded to the scene on 1509 SE 19th Lane where they said at least six dogs were found dead, and three were revived. Fire crews said one woman was found unresponsive inside the home at the time of the fire. She