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A Fruitland Park man was arrested after allegedly slapping the mother of his child when she got upset over how he spoke to their son. An officer responded to an altercation at an undisclosed Lake County residence around 9 a.m. Saturday, according to an arrest report from the Fruitland Park Police Department.  Upon arrival, the officer met with both parties who began to speak simultaneously. EH, 35, advised that he and the female victim had been arguing. The victim then

A bicyclist was hospitalized after colliding with a Brightline train in Aventura on Thursday morning, police said. The incident occurred at the intersection of Dixie Highway and Northeast 215th St., where Aventura police responded to a call about the collision. Authorities said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue arrived at the scene and transported the man as a trauma alert to a nearby hospital. They also said no other individuals were injured in the crash. A Local 10 News crew was at the

photo by: wpbf Authorities are investigating after a single-engine plane crashed on a private stretch of land east of Interstate 95 in Indian River County. It happened around 10:30 a.m. south of the Vero Lakes Estates. The pilot, who was the only person on board, was airlifted to the hospital. His name has not been released at this time. The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Safety Board are on their way to the crash scene. This is a

A deadly crash involving multiple vehicles resulted in the temporary closure of U.S. Highway 41. Levy County Sheriff’s deputies say two cars and a motorcycle collided on US 41 at the intersection of County Road 464 near Morriston around 5:45 a.m. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say an SUV driver headed north on US 41 attempted to pass a pickup truck by traveling in the southbound lane. The driver crashed head-on into a motorcycle headed south. Debris from the wreck also

State troopers are investigating a bus crash in Suwannee County Wednesday morning. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the bus was headed south on County Road 137 when an SUV hit it from behind. Troopers say several students on the bus had minor injuries as well as the driver and passengers of the SUV Expert Legal Representation in Bus Accident CasesBus accidents can lead to severe injuries and significant financial burdens. Ovadia Law Group specializes in providing expert legal representation for

photo by: (MCSO) A head-on crash in Martin County left a serious amount of debris in the middle of the road on Thursday morning. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) stated that the crash occurred on Warfield Boulevard just south of Marcy Crossing. According to MCSO, the crash involved non-life-threatening injuries. Officials are urging residents to expect delays in the area. Trusted Legal AdvisorsOvadia Law Group is your trusted legal advisor in car accident cases. With years of experience and

A southbound Tri-Rail train struck a car in West Palm Beach Thursday morning. It happened around 7:30 a.m. on Okeechobee Road and Parker Avenue. The car was on the tracks. Tri-Rail officials said the driver of the car was taken to the hospital. As of 8:04 a.m., the track is now clear. Expert Legal Representation in Train Accident CasesTrain accidents can result in catastrophic injuries and significant financial losses. Ovadia Law Group specializes in providing expert legal representation for victims

The entire intersection of International Center Boulevard and Six Mile Cypress Parkway is closed due to a crash, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene, just north of Hammond Stadium at the Lee Health Sports Complex, around 6:10 a.m. NBC2 crews on the scene said it was a two-vehicle crash. It is if there were any injuries at this time. The scene is clear as of 7:30 a.m. Achieving Justice and CompensationAt Ovadia Law Group,

A major crash on I-75 near Kings Highway in Port Charlotte sparked a vehicle fire, leading to heavy traffic delays in both directions. North Port police said two cars became fully engulfed in flames after a three-vehicle crash just after 7 a.m. According to officers, minor injuries have been reported and one person was taken to the hospital. Police said one lane of traffic is currently open in both directions due to a vehicle fire. The Florida Highway Patrol also

photo by: (Hernando County Fire Rescue) A golf cart charging in a garage caught fire on Wednesday engulfing a mobile home in Hernando County. According to Hernando County Fire Rescue, firefighters responded to the 7700 block of Moriah Avenue around 2 p.m. to find a heavy fire coming from a mobile home. Crews got the fire under control in about 30 minutes, but the home sustained significant damage. HCFR said no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting

A bonfire in Deltona escalated into a violent mob beating in DeLeon Springs, authorities said.  Bonfire gathering turns violent What we know: A total of 10 people, ranging in ages from 16 to 20, are facing charges in connection to the brawl. According to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood, the incident began in Deltona, during an unauthorized bonfire gathering. At the initial location, several people were jumping up and down on the back of a pickup truck. The sheriff said the

(Credit: Ocala Fire) Ocala Fire Rescue faced two structure fires on Wednesday morning, both resulting in two very different outcomes.  Multiple crews fight 2 separate fires What we know: The first fire broke out just before 3 a.m. on SE First Avenue. Multiple firefighters arrived to find a shed engulfed in flames, which had spread to a nearby mobile home. Hours later, just after 7 a.m., firefighters were dispatched to investigate another fire at a home on SW 5th Street.