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 A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy got his face and arm injured after a dog attacked him while he was trying to arrest its owner. Duke Energy employees called law enforcement after they said TP, 28, was stealing utilities at her house. The employees told deputies she released her dogs at them just before 11 a.m. Tuesday, according to a Facebook post. When the deputy arrives, T spoke with him but then called 911. When he tried to arrest her, he was

Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol.  The Brief  A Massachusetts man was arrested on Thursday after hitting a bicyclist in Manatee County and taking off, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.  Troopers said John Figgie, 78, was behind the wheel of the SUV, which was also involved in another hit-and-run crash in Sarasota County, involved in the pedestrian crash.  Crash investigators said the SUV was heading north on US 41, north of Seagate Drive. That’s when officials said the SUV drifted into

The Brief – A trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol was injured in a crash along I-75 on Friday morning, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. What we know: HCSO said the crash happened around 6:50 a.m. Friday on I-75 near Symmes Rd. in Riverview. The sheriff’s office confirmed the trooper involved in the crash suffered injuries. The Source: This story was written using information provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Aggressive Advocacy for Car Accident VictimsWhen you are injured in a car accident,

A Lauderhill police officer was involved in a vehicle accident on Thursday night. It happened at approximately 9:30 p.m. in the area of the 1100 block of West Broward Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. According to authorities, three vehicles were involved in the crash, including a Lauderhill police cruiser. The officer was on his way back to Lauderhill after bringing an arrestee to jail, police said, when the collision occurred. Three people, including the offer, were taken to Broward Health Medical

A worker was hospitalized after a crash at a construction site on a Florida’s Turnpike ramp in Hialeah Gardens early Friday, authorities said. The crash happened around 4:20 a.m. at the Ramp to the Turnpike near Okeechobee Road. Florida Highway Patrol officials said a Nissan SUV was trying to make a left onto the ramp when there was a collision with a Dodge pickup truck. The Nissan was redirected and crashed into a nearby work zone, where it hit a

photo by: nbcmiami Six people were injured after a van crashed into a home in North Miami early Friday. The crash was reported around 5:30 a.m. at a home near the 400 block of Northwest 119th Street. One person was taken to a local hospital as a trauma alert and the other five suffered minor injuries, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue officials said. Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed the van had crashed into the home’s garage. It’s unknown what caused it

An Alachua County Public Schools elementary school teacher was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after crashing into a tree. Gainesville Police Department officers say DD, 67, crashed on Northwest 43rd Street trying to drive away on Tuesday night. She also reportedly hit a sign. D told them she had to work early in the morning and they should take her home. The school district has placed Davis, a second-grade teacher at Terwilliger Elementary School, on paid administrative leave.

A woman was taken to the hospital after her home caught on fire in Alachua County on Thursday afternoon. Alachua County Fire Rescue officials say a fire started in the kitchen while a woman was cooking in her home off State Road 45 in High Springs, north of Tilliman Acres. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment of minor injuries caused by exposure to the fire. Firefighters say two cats died in the blaze, and one remains missing

 A Massachusetts man was arrested Thursday after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he struck and injured a bicyclist as he was fleeing the scene of another crash. The first crash happened on U.S. Highway 41 in Sarasota County, according to authorities. Troopers said the Massachusetts man, identified as 78-year-old JF, struck another driver in a van, but kept going. As he was nearing Seagate Drive in Manatee County, F, who was driving a sport utility vehicle, drifted into the bike

photo by: wfla A man was arrested after a pick-up truck crashed into a Wendy’s in Dunedin early Friday morning. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office was at the scene of 1802 Main Street in Dunedin after reports of a two-vehicle crash where one crashed into the building. According to PCSO, no injuries were reported. Deputies said impairment appeared to be a factor in the investigation. Comprehensive Support for Truck Accident ClaimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we offer comprehensive support for truck

photo by: UC Breaking News One person was injured after a pickup truck and bicyclist collided at Tamiami Trail East and Barefoot Williams Road Thursday evening. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a call about the crash at 5:05 p.m. Florida Highway Patrol troopers said the bicyclist was injured and transported to an area hospital. The crash is under investigation. Gulf Coast News is working to find out the injured person’s current condition. Expert Legal Representation for

A fire ignited in the attic of a home along Nautilus Court on Marco Island Thursday night. According to Marco Island Fire Rescue, crews were able to extinguish a fire in the attic of the home. Officials said there were no injuries, and the fire marshal has been requested to investigate. Expert Legal Representation for Fire Accident VictimsFire accidents can cause devastating injuries and significant property damage. Ovadia Law Group specializes in providing expert legal representation to fire accident victims.