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Photo by: SLCFD After hearing cries for help, fire crews breached a window to save a trapped resident and four dogs from a smoke-filled Port St. Lucie home early Sunday morning. Firefighters with the St. Lucie County Fire District say they responded to a home in Port St. Lucie at 1:50 a.m. on Sunday for reports of a structure ire. While en route, dispatch told crews the caller reported seeing smoke and hearing someone calling for help, per SLCFD. Upon arrival, firefighters

Photo: FDOT A crash with injuries on I-95 South in West Palm Beach is causing significant traffic delays on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash just after Exit 76, Blue Heron Boulevard, at 7:34 a.m. In the latest update at 7:54 a.m. officials said that the four right lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. Holding Negligent Drivers Accountable After a Car CrashWhen a car accident is caused by negligence, victims deserve

A crash near the Palm Beach International Airport is causing traffic disruptions for drivers on Monday morning. Part of Perimeter Road is blocked off, with a fire truck and law enforcement officers on scene. Southbound drivers are being detoured along Australian Avenue near the airport. CBS12 crews at the scene observed a red car with significant rear-end damage and a white van with front-end damage, indicating a possible collision between the two vehicles. It’s unclear if anyone was injured, and

A vehicle fire on the southbound Turnpike in Indian River County has closed all lanes on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported the fire just before Mile Marker 177 at 6:44 a.m. In the latest update at 7:02 a.m. officials said that all lanes have been closed. Personal Injury Claims for Car Accident VictimsCar accidents often result in serious injuries that require long-term care and legal action. Ovadia Law Group is here to help you file a personal injury claim and

Two dogs were rescued Sunday after a fire erupted inside an apartment unit in Plantation, first responders confirmed. According to the Plantation Fire Department, the fire was reported at the Omega Condos, in the 7300 block of Northwest 17th Street. Firefighters said crews responded to the scene and found heavy black smoke coming from a kitchen window. Neighbors told firefighters that two dogs were trapped inside the unit. First responders confirmed that the dogs, Trooper and Bowser, were found in the

Three people were hospitalized Monday morning following what appears to be a mental health crisis that led to an altercation between a woman and another woman and her teenage daughter, police said. According to Lauderhill police, the incident occurred at about 6:30 a.m. in the area of Inverrary Boulevard and Spanish Moss Terrace. Police said the suspect, whose identity has not yet been released, approached the teen at a bus stop, snatched her cellphone and then dragged the girl to

A Margate Police officer was rushed to the hospital after he was struck by a car during a street takeover, authorities said. According to Margate Police, the incident happened at the intersection of Northwest 29th Street and Banks Road, shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Sunday. Investigators said that officers went to the neighborhood after complaints of a street takeover. “You could hear them peeling out in the circles,” said area resident Fernando Menendez. “I kind of peeked through the window,

DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. (WSVN) – A domestic-related stabbing in Deerfield Beach led to a police pursuit and arrest of a suspect and 2 victims being hospitalized. According to authorities from the Broward Sheriff’s Office, the incident began after BSO received reports of a domestic stabbing in Deerfield Beach late Friday night. BSO deputies and Broward County Fire Rescue located a woman suffering from stab wounds, who was taken to Broward Health North for treatment according to BSFR. BSO deputies later

A police-involved shooting in Downtown Miami Saturday morning led to an officer and suspect being rushed to the hospital as the Ultra Music Festival is underway. Miami Police Department Chief Danny Morales said that two officers were flagged down by an individual at the YVE Hotel regarding an argument. However, the argument turned into an altercation between the individual and the two officers. Officers attempted to use a Taser to little effect, and pepper spray the suspect. While several officers

Fierce flames burnt a Miami Gardens home after two cars caught on fire outside the home’s driveway. Flames and smoke tore through the home as fire crews put out the fire. The blaze started at a driveway off Northwest 42nd Place and 178th Drive Saturday. No one was hurt in the incident. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll

SOUTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) – A deadly traffic accident left one woman dead and four others hospitalized in Southwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place on Southwest 28th Street and 107th Avenue, where 3 SUVs crashed, according to police. It is unclear what caused the crash, and police are currently investigating. After a car accident, the right legal representation can make all the difference in your recovery. Ovadia Law Group specializes in helping victims of car accidents navigate the legal process

Deputies from the Broward Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting, and found 1 person with non-life-threatening injuries. The incident happened Saturday morning off Southwest 30th Terrace and 3rd Street. Paramedics took the person to a nearby hospital. BSO’s Violent Crime and Crime Scene units are currently investigating the incident. Personalized Legal Support for Personal Injury VictimsEvery personal injury case is unique, and at Ovadia Law Group, we treat it that way. Our attorneys take the time to understand