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As a 1-year-old recovers after being mauled by a family dog in Hallandale Beach, the dog was euthanized on Saturday, officials said. According to Hallandale Beach Police, the incident happened on Friday at a home in the 400 block of Southeast 9th Street. Police officials said the child was being changed by their mother when the family dog attacked them. The mother was able to pull the child away from the dog, police said. Aerial footage from Chopper 6 showed the child

A crash with possible injuries had a stretch of the Palmetto Expressway in Miami-Dade closed early Monday. The crash happened in the northbound lanes of the Palmetto Expressway near the Interstate 75 exit ramp. Traffic cameras captured several police cruisers in the area. The northbound lanes later reopened. NBC6 has reached out to authorities for details on any injuries. Choosing the right car accident lawyer can be one of the most important decisions you make after being injured. Ovadia Law

One person was killed after a multi-vehicle crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Hollywood on Saturday, fire rescue said. According to Hollywood Fire Rescue, the crash happened in both directions on the Turnpike over Taft Street, where several vehicles were involved. At the scene, crews checked on four people, and one person was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Fire Rescue said one person was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released. The Florida Highway Patrol

A motorcyclist was killed and two others were seriously injured in a crash on Jacksonville’s Northside just after midnight Saturday, according to Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said that around 12:30 a.m., the motorcyclist, identified as a 32-year-old man from Jonesboro, Ga., was traveling northbound on US-17 at a “high rate of speed.” Two sedans were reportedly stopped at a red light in the northbound lanes of US-17 at the intersection of New Berlin Road. According to a release from FHP,

Credit: WTLV A person was found dead following a late-night house fire Friday in Jacksonville’s Springfield area, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. At approximately 11:30 p.m., JSO said patrol officers responded to the 1600 block of Ionia Street to assist Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department crews in controlling the fire. After firefighters extinguished the blaze, JSO said an individual was found deceased inside the home. According to JSO Sgt. Matthews, multiple witnesses were taken to the Police Memorial Building,

Photo by: wcjb A house fire late Saturday night killed one dog and displaced five residents, according to Lake City fire crews. Firefighters responded to heavy fire at a home on Southeast Murray Terrace at approximately 11:38 p.m. Two other dogs escaped the fire unharmed. No injuries to residents were reported. Five people were displaced as a result of the fire. When a fire accident occurs, victims often face devastating losses—burn injuries, destroyed property, emotional trauma, and unexpected financial burdens.

Four people are receiving treatment for injuries following a shooting at a street party on Jacksonville’s Eastside, and no arrests have been made. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said this happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday when officers responded to the area of Jessie Street and found a 34-year-old woman with a gunshot injury. She was taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment by Jacksonville Fire and Rescue. Some time later, officials said three other people, two men and another woman,

A teen had to be air-lifted to a trauma center Thursday after they were hit by a vehicle in St. Augustine, according to St. Johns County Fire Rescue. The 17-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was reported to be in stable condition, fire rescue told News4JAX. Fire rescue said they responded at around 6 p.m. All lanes are open along Woodlawn Road and Jackson Park Drive after reports on social media of a large presence, including law enforcement and fire rescue.

A man died Sunday night after being hit by an SUV while walking across Dunn Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the crash happened around 11 p.m. east of Biscayne Boulevard. According to FHP, a 47-year-old man was driving an SUV eastbound on Dunn Ave. when a man walked across the road right into the SUV’s path. According to FHP, the driver tried to avoid hitting the man but was unsuccessful, and added that the man did

A crash with injuries on I-95 North in West Palm Beach is blocking lanes on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash just before Exit 74, 45th Street, at 5:38 a.m. In the latest update at 5:48 a.m., officials said that the two left lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. After a car accident, many victims feel pressured to accept low settlement offers before understanding the full extent of their injuries. Ovadia

Photo by: Gulf Coast News Westbound traffic on Colonial Boulevard near Summerlin Road was backed up after a crash this evening. One westbound lane was shut down as Fort Myers police responded to a crash at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Sommerset Drive. Fort Myers police say no one was injured in the crash. Car accidents often bring unexpected challenges—painful injuries, financial strain, and uncertainty about your legal options. Ovadia Law Group is here to provide clarity and support

Two people have minor injuries after a motorcycle crash near the intersection of Midway Boulevard and Edgewater Drive in Port Charlotte Sunday afternoon. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, two people were on the motorcycle. No other vehicles were involved. One person was transported to a local hospital to be treated for their minor injuries out of precaution. Motorcycle accidents often lead to severe injuries due to the limited protection riders have on the road. Ovadia Law Group is