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The Florida Highway Patrol’s Traffic Homicide Investigations unit is investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Pensacola. According to an FHP news release, a man was found “gravely injured” at 4:38 a.m. on Dec. 21 in the north parking lot of JCPenney at 7171 N. Davis Highway. FHP investigators said the incident occurred between 2 and 4:30 a.m. that day. The man was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, according to FHP, who said his injuries were consistent with

 Christmas Eve turned violent in the Bunche Park neighborhood of Miami Gardens Tuesday evening. Neighbors reported hearing a barrage of gunfire in the 16000 block of Northwest 18th Avenue at around 9 or 9:30 p.m. They said they got on their hands and knees, ducking for cover. Miami Gardens police said officers responded and “found a male shot in the head.” Police didn’t specify whether the victim was an adult or a child. They had at least one person detained

Escambia County deputies are investigating after two male teens were shot at Monday night, leaving one dead. Deputies say people heard gunshots ring out around 6:16 p.m. on the 7900 block of Rouse Drive. At around 6:20 p.m., deputies got to the scene. They say an 18-year-old was fatally shot in the head. A friend identified him as G L. He was a father. A 16-year-old teen was also injured during the shooting. Deputies thought they were shot in the

A 6-year-old boy was attacked by his family’s dog on Monday morning, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office confirmed. The boy had bite wounds to his head and leg but was conscious, alert and talking, VSO said. Air One transported the child to Arnold Palmer for treatment. Expert Legal Representation: At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the physical and emotional trauma that can result from a dog bite incident. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing expert legal representation to help you

photo by: (WFLA) The Clearwater Fire and Rescue is investigating a house fire that occurred around 4:30 this morning. CFR was dispatched to a family residence with smoke and flames, once crews arrived flames were getting close to the neighboring homes so a second alarm was called to prevent the spread of the fire, according to CFR. The fire was extinguished before it could spread to the neighboring homes. Two people inside the home were treated and taken to the

 A teacher was arrested on Monday following an alleged “altercation” with a 12-year-old student. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, J S, 34, was accidentally struck in the chin by a volleyball that had been kicked by the middle schooler during gym class. Authorities said that S began yelling at the victim before using his left arm to shove her onto her back where he then proceeded to stand over her and continue yelling. The victim did not suffer

A bicyclist was seriously injured after being hit by a car Monday in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A 21-year-old woman from Miami Gardens was driving west on Ulmerton Road east of the Gateway Expressway when she changed lanes and hit a 51-year-old woman who was riding a bike eastbound in the westbound bicycle lane, troopers said. The bicyclist was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, troopers said. No one in the vehicle was injured. No

One person died and several others were injured after a boat exploded Monday night at a Fort Lauderdale marina, according to a report from NBC Miami. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue told the station that the explosion happened at about 6 p.m. at Lauderdale Marina. The fire from the explosion then spread to a second boat. Three of the five people hospitalized have “traumatic injuries,” according to NBC Miami. One person who was missing in the water was found dead, officials said.

A 12-year-old boy died in an accidental shooting at a St. Petersburg apartment complex Monday evening, according to police. The shooting happened at about 6:30 p.m. at the James Park Apartments along 3rd Avenue North. J D. N, 12, was found with a gunshot wound and was taken to Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital where he later died, according to police. Detectives are working to determine how the child obtained the gun. Personalized Legal Support: Every negligent shooting case is unique,

A person was shot and injured with a flare gun on Monday morning in Charlotte County. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, around 5:20 a.m., someone was hit near Toledo Blade Boulevard and El Jobean Road. CCSO said the victim was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sheriff’s office arrested N S, 31, near the 7-Eleven at Tamiami Trail and Toledo Blade Boulevard. S was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon. G T said the

A D said she was waiting for the bus to pick up her kids at Rosemary Drive and Streetsboro Lane in Bonita Springs when she saw a car hit her son and take off. “The emotions were like, oh my God, I can’t believe this happened. Like my kids, one just witnessed his older brother getting hit, my oldest just got hit like, oh my goodness, just processing that, I was very emotional, very distraught,” said D. D said Tuesday

A man escaped a fiery trailer blaze on Pine Island after neighbors say he jumped into a nearby canal after sustaining burns. Pine Island resident M B lives directly in front of the trailer. She said she heard it all. “I was inside, heard an explosion, and then, like, it sounded like gunfire, almost like a pop,” she said. “I was like, what was that? Then, I heard a bunch of little pops, and so I came outside and just saw the