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Crash on northbound Turnpike in West Palm Beach causes traffic delays

A crash on the northbound Turnpike in West Palm Beach is backing up traffic on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Mile Marker 101 at 8:04 a.m., resulting in the left lane being blocked. Officials stated in their latest update at 8:18 a.m. that traffic has been backed up to Exit 99, Okeechobee Boulevard. No injuries have been reported at this time. At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that every car accident victim deserves compassionate and effective

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Police: Man in custody after stabbing his father in Lauderhill

A man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after he stabbed his father in a parking lot in Lauderhill, authorities confirmed. According to Lauderhill police, officers were called to the 5400 block of West Oakland Park Boulevard just before 1 a.m. in reference to the stabbing. Police said officers found the victim at the scene suffering from multiple stab wounds. He was transported to Broward Health Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries. According to authorities, detectives discovered that the victim

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First Alert Traffic: Crash with fire causing backup on SR-64 near I-75

Crews are working on a crash with fire on SR-64 eastbound near I-75. SR-64 is blocked. This is causing just under a one-mile backup. After a car accident, dealing with the aftermath can be overwhelming. From medical bills to insurance claims, the process can be stressful and confusing. Ovadia Law Group is here to ease your burden and provide expert legal guidance. Our team of skilled attorneys has extensive experience in handling car accident cases and is committed to fighting

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1 killed, 2 seriously injured in crash on Hiawassee Road in Orange County

A woman was killed and two others were seriously injured in a crash Monday night that shut down Hiawassee Road in Orange County for hours, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 11:21 p.m. near Nestor Street in Pine Hills. According to a crash report, a 2022 Toyota RAV-4 was heading south on Hiawassee when the driver, a 54-year-old Orlando woman, attempted a left turn onto Nestor Street and went into the path of an oncoming 2024

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‘Everything burnt down’: Fire destroys tools and boats at ‘BGS Marine Sales’ in Pensacola

photo by: WEAR More than 20 units responded to a warehouse fire in West Pensacola Monday night. The fire started around a motor home parked beside the warehouse. Crews were called out to the scene around 6:15 p.m. The fire happened at BGS Marine Sales, right off Navy Boulevard. It’s a company that sells and repairs boats. The company has been operating in this building for the last three years, serving the Gulf Coast since 2017. One of the four

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61-year-old man hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in Hendry County

A 61-year-old Alva man was airlifted to a hospital after he was hit by a vehicle on State Road 80 west of Grandma’s Boulevard. The crash happened at approximately 6:17 p.m. in Hendry County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a trash bag flew off a trailer connected to a Ram pickup truck. The driver pulled into the inside shoulder and partially blocked the inside lane with its hazard lights on. A Toyota was heading westbound on State Road 80

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Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in North Fort Myers crash, FHP says

A motorcyclist was injured after a crash on NE Pine Island Road at Judd Creek Boulevard in North Fort Myers Monday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involved a person riding a Harley Davidson and a Buick sedan. Troopers said the motorcyclist was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Gulf Coast News is working to find out the current condition of the person who was injured. The crash remains under investigation. Motorcycle accidents can be

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Teenage girl hospitalized after being shot in Fort Lauderdale

A 16-year-old girl was rushed to the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries after a shooting occurred Monday evening in Fort Lauderdale, authorities said. According to Fort Lauderdale police, officers responded to reports of a shooting just before 7:30 p.m. near the 1500 block of Northwest Eighth Avenue. Police said the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds and was rushed to Broward Health Medical Center. Local 10′s CDLR was at the scene where officers, armed with long guns, were moving

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Car struck by Tri-Rail train in West Palm Beach

 A vehicle was hit by a Tri-Rail train on Monday, according to the West Palm Beach Fire Department. The crash occurred at 7:46 p.m. near Forest Hill Boulevard in West Palm Beach. The fire department’s investigation revealed that the car was stopped on the train tracks just west of I-95 when it was struck. Investigators say the gate arms were down at the time of the impact. Viewer video shows traffic at a standstill as a huge law enforcement presence

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1 hospitalized after house fire in East Naples

On Monday afternoon, a house fire erupted off Davis Boulevard near Terrace Avenue and Shadowlawn Drive in East Naples. According to Greater Naples Fire Rescue, crews saw flames coming from the home. Officials said the first engine on the scene focused on the fire and the second engine began a primary search. While firefighters searched, they found a person and were able to remove them from the structure. Greater Naples Fire Rescue said the person was transported to a local

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FHP: 18-year-old girl killed in head-on crash in Santa Rosa County at Hurricane Lake Road

An 18-year-old Baker girl is dead following a head-on crash into a tractor trailer in Santa Rosa County on Monday afternoon. Florida Highway Patrol say the crash happened in the Munson area at 1:30 p.m. on Highway 4 at Hurricane Lake Road. According to troopers, a 56-year-old Milton was driving the tractor trailer. He suffered minor injuries. Traffic on Highway 4 at Hurricane Lake Road is closed off as a result of the accident. “The road will be closed for

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Mother and child escape after car forced into canal by semi in Stuart hit-and-run

photo by: (MCSO) Bystanders rescued a woman and her toddler from their car, which was partially-submerged in a canal, after a hit and run accident near Stuart. The woman and her three-year-old boy narrowly escaped serious injuries after the collision, which happened along Kanner Highway around 9 Monday morning. Witnesses told deputies a semi-truck switching lanes hit the car and the car ended up in the water. “We heard the screech of the tires. We look up and before you

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