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Woman, gunman dead after police standoff at Clermont apartments

A woman was killed in a shooting on Wednesday evening in Clermont, and police said responding officers were “met with gunfire” from the gunman, according to a news release. Clermont police said they responded to the Cottonwood Apartments, located in the area of 1700 Oakley Seaver Drive, around 3:42 p.m. regarding a call from a witness who stated they saw a woman running and screaming from a man. According to the release, officers initially could not find a victim, but

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1 killed, others hurt in Osceola County crash

photo by WKMG One person was killed in a crash Thursday morning at an intersection in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. at Deer Park and Nova roads, troopers said. According to a preliminary FHP crash report, one fatality was confirmed on scene and there were additional transports to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. A roadblock established at the intersection remains in place at the time of this report. This

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Major crash with injuries on I-95 South in Hobe Sound causes traffic delays

 A major crash with injuries on I-95 South in Hobe Sound is slowing down traffic on Thursday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 6:44 a.m. just before Exit 96, Hobe Sound. In the latest update at 6:52 a.m., officials stated that the left two lanes had been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries.  Car accidents can result in serious injuries that require extensive medical treatment and rehabilitation. At Ovadia Law Group, we are dedicated

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Teen killed in Tampa shooting; police search for suspect

A teenager was killed in a Tampa shooting Wednesday evening, according to police. Investigators said the shooting happened just before 6 p.m. on Hillsborough Lane. The Tampa Police Department said the victim was a teen boy who suffered injuries to his upper body. The victim was taken to a hospital where he died of his injuries. He has yet to be identified. If you know anything related to this shooting, call Tampa police at 813-231-6130 or Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477).

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Troopers investigate fatal New Port Richey crash

 The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal accident in New Port Richey. Troopers responded to a crash at the intersection of Little Road and San Miguel Drive around 7:23 p.m. Wednesday. FHP confirmed the crash was fatal, but did not say how many people were injured. After a car accident, dealing with insurance companies and legal paperwork can be overwhelming. Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the support and expertise you need. Our attorneys specialize in car accident

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17-year-old arrested after reports of shots fired at Dollar General in LaBelle

The Hendry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a scene in a Dollar General parking lot. According to the sheriff’s office, it received calls from a witness saying he heard shots being fired at the corner of Cowboy Way and Collinswood Parkway. The HCSO said K-9 deputies stopped the suspect’s vehicle and detained the juvenile driver they believed to be the suspect. The 17-year-old was arrested and deputies said charges are pending. According to HCSO, there do not appear to be

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Three injured in overnight stabbing at Allure Gentleman’s Club in Fort Myers

The Fort Myers Police Department is investigating after three people were stabbed at the Allure Gentleman’s Club in Fort Myers early Thursday morning. FMPD and forensics units surrounded the Allure Gentleman’s Club at 1:30 a.m. where they said the stabbing happened just thirty minutes before the club closed. Detectives said they responded to reports of an argument at the club, which turned into three people being stabbed outside. Gulf Coast News crews said they saw forensics placing markers on the

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Traffic Alert: Lanes are blocked after I-4 crash in Seminole County

photo by: wftv A crash on Interstate 4 has caused traffic to back up in Seminole County. The Seminole County Fire Department said 9 people had been taken to the hospital with minor injuries due to a 7-vehicle accident. The fire department said there is mostly debris on the highway. Officials said drivers should seek an alternate route. Original Story: The crash occurred on I-4 East, at mile marker 93, and traffic is backed up to mile marker 90. The

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Smoke pours from car along I-75 near Alico Road exit

source: FDOT Smoke was pouring from a car along the shoulder of Southbound I-75 on Wednesday morning. According to the San Carlos Fire Protection and Rescue Service District, they responded to the scene with Estero Fire Rescue. Both crews were dispatched as part of their closest response agreement. Firefighters worked on the busy roadway while the Florida Highway Patrol and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office worked to block traffic. No injuries were reported. Several lanes of I-75 at MM 126

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Orlando police seek driver who hit a bicyclist and left the scene

Police are asking the public’s help to find the driver involved in a hit-and-run crash with a bicyclist on Monday night, according to Orlando police. Around 10:40 p.m., a bicyclist was struck by a black mid-size SUV at the intersection of South Kirkman Road and Raleigh Street. The vehicle fled the scene, continuing northbound. The bicyclist sustained significant injuries in the crash, police said. The suspect vehicle is possibly a Honda CR-V or a similar SUV, with visible damage on

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Two people arrested following hit-and-run crash in Collier County, one still wanted

photo by: Collier County Sheriff’s Office According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 1:03 p.m. a red Dodge Charger was spotted with fully tinted windows driving along Alligator Alley. The report states that FHP attempted to perform a traffic stop on the car, but the driver fled. FHP states ran a red light at the intersection of Collier Boulevard and City Gate Boulevard North while aggressively speeding off. The trooper ended the chase due to heavy traffic. At 1:18 p.m.,

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Person hospitalized after crash at Target parking lot in Miami Gardens

photo by: nbcmiami One person was transported to the hospital following a bad crash at a Target parking lot in Miami Gardens, officials said. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue on Wednesday arrived at the scene near Red Road and Miami Gardens after receiving reports of a person who was possibly pinned between two cars. Chopper6 hovered over the scene, were the cars were seen badly damaged. Crews transported the victim to the hospital. Their condition is unknown. No other injuries were reported.

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