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In Gilchrist County, an 84-year-old man is dead after he crashed his car into a house. Troopers say the Trenton man was driving south on County Road 337 around 9:30 a.m. March, 2. FHP troopers say that is when he ran off the roadway, hit a fence, and then a house. FHP says he was transported to UF Shands via a life flight, where he was pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported. Comprehensive Legal Support for Car Accident CasesNavigating

A 31-year-old man from Lake City was struck on a county road 2:45 a.m. March, 2. after his car became disabled. Another car traveling west on State Road 100 hit the man standing outside his car, killing him around 5:00 a.m. The second driver had minor injuries. Proven Results for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, our success is measured by the results we achieve for our clients. We have a proven track record of securing substantial settlements and verdicts

photo by: (PBCFR) A multi-agency rescue unfolded Saturday as five agencies rushed to save two people in a flipped truck in a remote area of Palm Beach County. According to Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR), a truck was on a dirt canal road 5 miles west of US 27 and just north of the county line when the vehicle flipped, trapping one in the vehicle, and one under the vehicle. Not only was the vehicle flipped, but it was

A person is in custody after being accused of hitting a police vehicle while attempting to evade police. According to the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy attempted a traffic stop outside of Hernando County around 11:15 a.m on Sunday. Deputies said the person, who had an outstanding warrant, attempted to flee the scene and struck a PSO vehicle on Denton Ave. The suspect then proceeded to hit several fences before continuing to flee on foot. The Pasco County Sheriff’s

A woman died on Saturday after walking into the middle of a busy highway and getting struck by a vehicle, according to The Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the crash occurred around 6 a.m. on U.S. Highway 92 West at Payne Street. Around that time, the PCSO Emergency Communications Center reported receiving an influx of calls from motorists saying that a woman was sitting in the middle of the road on the east lanes of the highway, forcing cars

A Sunday evening crash in Duval County caused closures on the Arlington Expressway West just before the Mathews Bridge, according to Florida 511. According to the free service provided by the Florida Department of Transportation, the crash happened around 3:30 p.m. and was labeled as “major.” In an update around 5:30 p.m., FL 511 no longer showed the closure on its map. No information on the crash, including if there were any injuries, has been made available. Experienced Car Accident AttorneysWith

A Leesburg man was arrested on a warrant Thursday for an attack on a woman that sent her to the hospital with a bleeding head. On the evening of Feb. 17, officers with the Leesburg Police Department responded to Steve’s Package and Lounge, located at 1302 S. 14th St., Leesburg, regarding a battery complaint involving a female victim who was bleeding from a head injury allegedly inflicted by 37-year-old MCM, according to an affidavit of probable cause out of Lake County. 

A 39-year-old Orlando woman driving a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended a tractor-trailer early Saturday and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 12:19 a.m. at the intersection of Landstreet Road and County Road 527 (S. Orange Avenue) in Orange County, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the woman was driving a 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class westbound on Landstreet Road when she failed to observe the tractor-trailer, which was stopped ahead of her in the inside lane

photo by: (New Smyrna Beach Fire Department) New Smyrna Beach firefighters reported no injuries from a plane crash Saturday morning near an airport. The small plane crashed on the west side of New Smyrna Beach Municipal Airport, the New Smyrna Beach Fire Department said on social media. The post, made around noon, advised drivers to avoid the area and showed the plane upside-down next to the roadway. No other details had been shared or confirmed at the time of this report.

The Daytona Beach Fire Department is mourning the death of a firefighter who was killed in a crash while off duty, according to the agency. RC, a Daytona Beach native, began working with the fire department in late 2022, the agency said Saturday on social media. FF Crapps showed incredible commitment in serving our community with great pride and unwavering honor. Serving since December 5, 2022 his impact has touched the lives of many and will carry on in our hearts.

An investigation is underway after a bicyclist was struck in Coconut Grove by a hit-and-run driver, police said. Miami Police on Saturday received a call that the bicyclist was hit at 3700 Oak Ave. Once crews arrived at the scene, the bicyclist was conscious, said he had leg pain and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police have not released a description of the suspected hit-and-run driver’s vehicle. Expert Legal Representation for Bicycle Accident VictimsBicycle accidents can lead

A man armed with a rifle was fatally shot Saturday morning after three officers in Orlando were forced to fire, officials said. Orlando Police arrived at a studio workplace off East Colonial Drive after receiving reports of a man who was leaning on the door Once at the scene, police said, officers met with the call who told them the alleged gunman was a few doors down. According to Orlando Police, officers would then find the suspect, a 62-year-old man,