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A Safety Harbor family’s pet saved them from a house fire on New Year’s Eve. A single mom, whose home was destroyed in a house fire, found comfort in an unlikely hero, her loyal dog, Macho. Thanks to Macho, her son was able to escape just in the nick of time. “He just kept going at him and then he just gave him a nip, a couple of them and wake him up. And Griffin said, ‘What’s happening?’. And as

Photo by: wfla A crash involving two overturned vehicles is causing major delays on Interstate 275 in Tampa. The Tampa Police Department said the crash happened in the southbound lanes just north of the Dale Mabry Highway exit. It involves a dump truck filled with sand and another vehicle. Police said sand and diesel fuel spilled onto the highway and two lanes are closed at this time. Traffic will be impacted for several hours. Officers said to avoid the area

A 24-year-old woman from Sebring was killed in a two-vehicle crash on New Year’s Day in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 6:45 p.m. at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Vision Street. Troopers said the woman was driving a sedan north on U.S. 27, approaching Vision Street, when she crashed into another car. According to FHP, a 29-year-old man from Lake Placid in a sedan was stopped on the paved median of U.S.

Photo by: wfla  A house fire in Tarpon Springs is under investigation. Tarpon Springs Fire Rescue said it worked with the Palm Harbor and Eastlake fire departments to battle a garage fire at a home on Sunkissed Drive early Wednesday. Tarpon Springs firefighters said they arrived at the scene just before 5 a.m. to find a three-story home with smoke and fire coming from the garage. Crews said they were able to knock down the fire quickly. No one was

A Tallahassee fire truck was left overturned in a crash on Meridian Road Tuesday morning while responding to a separate traffic incident. That’s according to Florida Highway Patrol. The fire truck was traveling north on Meridian Road just after 8 a.m., according to FHP, in response to a traffic crash. As the truck was navigating a left-hand curve, FHP says the right-side tires ran off the roadway and onto the east grass shoulder. The driver then steered to the left,

Authorities in Florida say a man initially thought to be the victim of a shooting on New Year’s may have been killed by an accidental discharge of fireworks. Officers in Florida’s capital, Tallahassee, had initially responded to reports of gunfire on New Year’s Day around 2:15 a.m., the city’s police department wrote in a statement. They found a victim dying of an apparent gunshot wound in the roadway. The unnamed man died of his injuries at the scene. Investigators with the city’s Violent Crimes Unit now

Neighbors on Jacksonville’s Southside are concerned after witnessing what they say was a dog attack in their neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. Gary Hunter Sr. sent First Coast News a short video clip from outside his home showing his son walking towards a group of dogs across the street. “I saw three pit bulls attacking a man walking his dog on a leash,” Hunter said. “I immediately got my son to grab a big, huge stick I have in the house, to go out

A cyclist was killed after they were struck by a vehicle on Coral Way near the Palmetto Expressway. The accident happened early Wednesday morning in the westbound lanes near SW 72nd Avenue. Police closed Coral Way from SW 70th Avenue to SW 72nd Avenue for their death investigation. Chopper 4 spotted an SUV that appeared to have front-end damage near the tarp-covered body in the middle of the road. This is a developing story. Bicycle accidents can lead to severe

Photo by: firstcoastnews A crash on St. Johns Parkway is affecting traffic Tuesday night. St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office dispatch says all lanes on St. Johns Parkway southbound at Holly Forest Drive is closed. There are also closures on the northbound side, near Waterford Drive in Silverleaf. This closure is expected to be in place for several hours. Dealing with the aftermath of a car accident can be overwhelming. Ovadia Law Group offers comprehensive support and legal representation for individuals affected by

Photo by: bnnbreaking In a distressing turn of events, a high-speed collision involving a black Infinity and a grey Kia took place in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday evening. The accident occurred on Northwest Fifth Avenue and 177th Street around 9:30 p.m., leading to a significant power outage in the vicinity. The two vehicles collided with such force that they both overturned, with one striking an electric box. Emergency Response and Aftermath Miami Gardens Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units

A 16-year-old Old Town boy struck an oncoming vehicle Sunday night, killing a Steinhatchee man. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) report, the accident occurred at 11:26 p.m. Sunday. The teen was driving a Ford F-150 truck on County Road 358, near SW 614th Street, which is just east of Steinhatchee in Dixie County. For unknown reasons, the teen’s F-150 veered into the oncoming lane, striking a Ford Ranger head on. The 65-year-old Ford Ranger driver was wearing a

A person was killed in a crash involving a garbage truck and a motorcycle Tuesday afternoon, according to the Titusville Fire Department. Officials said the deadly crash happened at North Dixie Avenue and Georgia Avenue. No other information has been released. Motorcycle accidents can have a significant impact on individuals, resulting in injuries and emotional distress. Ovadia Law Group recognizes the severity of these situations and is dedicated to assisting individuals in their recovery journey. Our knowledgeable team specializes in