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An elderly woman was killed after she was struck by two vehicles in Delray Beach on Wednesday night. The Delray Beach Police Department (DRPD) said the deadly crash occurred at around 8:21 p.m. at 2000 S. Ocean Boulevard. The 71-year-old woman was struck by two vehicles, one heading northbound and the other southbound. Police said the elderly woman was stopped between both travel lanes, but no further details were provided. DRPD said the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 15-year-old was taken into custody Thursday after Tampa police said he was connected to a shooting in which another teen was gunned down while riding his bicycle. ML, 15, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and minor in possession of a firearm, the police department reported. Investigators said the victim, 14-year-old AG, was riding his bicycle with another teen when the incident happened on Feb. 5. At the same time, L was

A crash on the Howard Frankland Bridge causes traffic delays. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there is a roadblock on the bridge for commuters heading southbound on Howard Frankland Bridge. FHP confirmed there are injuries, but did not confirm how many people were injured. This is a developing story.  Car accidents can cause severe injuries and significant property damage, leaving you with a long road to recovery. Ovadia Law Group is committed to helping you through this difficult period

The North Port Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Thursday night. Around 9:30 p.m. NPPD responded to reports of a shooting at the 8000 block of Rocliff Avenue. A person who is known to the victim is in custody, police said. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that shooting incidents can result in severe injuries and significant emotional distress. Our team of skilled attorneys is committed to providing the support and legal expertise you need during this difficult

There was a large law enforcement presence in Brooksville Thursday night following a deputy-involved shooting. The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said the incident took place just after 9 p.m. Deputies said they pulled a driver over for a traffic stop near the intersection of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and South Brooksville Avenue. M O’B then fled from the vehicle, leading to a foot chase, officials reported. A fight ensued after deputies caught up to the suspect near Ellington Avenue.

A road rage incident on I-75 northbound in Punta Gorda led to the arrest of a man after a violent altercation with another driver. According to deputies, the altercation began when the victim, attempting to exit at Exit 164, was cut off by JA, who made it difficult for him to merge safely. Both vehicles exited the interstate, heading toward Duncan Road. The situation escalated when they stopped at a red light. Deputies say A exited his car, approached the

A 31-year-old Bradenton man died after the pickup truck he was driving entered the grass shoulder near Lockwood Ridge Road and hit a telephone pole. The crash happened at approximately 5:46 p.m. at Lockwood Ridge Road just south of DeSoto Road. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the pick-up truck exited a private driveway of the University Club located at Lockwood Ridge Road and Nature Circle after being involved in a traffic crash. The man drove over the grassy median

photo by: local10 Local 10 News Reporter RR witnessed a crash and didn’t hesitate to stop to help the driver on Thursday afternoon in Broward County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a tractor-trailer truck with a container carrying wine crashed along the Florida Turnpike’s southbound lanes in Hollywood. Here is how R described the ordeal: A light pole came crashing down on the Turnpike near Hollywood Boulevard. After the red semi-truck flipped on its side, the driver was trapped.

A teen who was driving a stolen car when he allegedly sped through a red light and fatally struck a man on a motorcycle in Miami is now facing a vehicular homicide charge, police said. The 17-year-old was initially charged with grand theft of a vehicle after the Tuesday morning crash that killed 34-year-old JK. But Miami Police officials said Thursday that the teen is now also facing charges of vehicular homicide in a reckless manner and driving without a license causing

One adult is dead and another along with six children are injured after a vehicle crash on Thursday. According to the St. Petersburg Police Department, around 3:25 p.m. two SUVs collided on 34th Street South and Fairfield Avenue South. One adult was pronounced dead at the scene and police said another adult and six children were taken to the hospital. The extent of their injuries are unknown. As of 4:19 p.m., all lanes of 34th Street South are closed between

photo by: The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office  A high-speed collision in unincorporated West Palm Beach resulted in two deaths and serious injuries – and now homicide charges after an allegedly stoned driver was found to be going twice the speed limit, in the rain, on bald tires. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) Vehicle Homicide Unit said on the morning of August 25, 2024, 21-year-old JM was driving a gray 2014 Dodge Charger northbound on Military Trail near Purdy Lane

Credit: Florida Highway Patrol A Pasco County Fire Rescue crew was rattled after a speeding driver hit their firetruck as they were responding to a deadly fiery crash.  It happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on Little Road, not far from Embassy Boulevard and Hilltop Drive in New Port Richey, according to Florida Highway Patrol. A 53-year-old Spring Hill man was speeding northbound in a Honda pickup truck on Little Road at the same time the firetruck was traveling southbound on