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Photo by: UC Breaking Cape Coral Police responded to a crash along Beach Pkwy West and Oasis Blvd after midnight Sunday. Gulf Coast News reached out to the Cape Coral Police Department to learn more. Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated. When you’re in a car accident, the aftermath can feel like a whirlwind—doctor visits, legal questions, and pressure from insurance companies. Ovadia Law Group is committed to simplifying the process and ensuring your rights are protected.

Photo by: UC Breaking Crews with the Pine-Island/Matlacha Fire Control District battled a residential structure fire on Rat Road in Bokeelia Sunday evening. No one was injured. Crews say that when they arrived, the home was completely involved in flames, and that it was burnt to the ground. While there were no injuries, they add, a firefighter was transported to the hospital as a precaution. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Experiencing a fire accident can be life‑changing,

Fort Myers Police have blocked off southbound lanes on Cleveland Avenue at Victoria Avenue after a crash sent one person to the hospital. According to FMPD, one person has serious bodily injuries. The crash involved a pedestrian and one vehicle. Traffic coming from the Caloosahatchee Bridge was being redirected to McGregor Boulevard at the time of the crash. This story is developing. Being struck by a vehicle as a pedestrian is a traumatic experience that can leave you unsure of

Photo by: (FL511) A crash on the southbound Florida Turnpike has closed both lanes, with cars funneling through the shoulder to bypass the wreckage. According to FL511, the crash happened at 5:04 p.m. just before mile marker 90 in Lake Worth Beach. Traffic cameras show the crash has led to a five-mile backup, with slow-moving vehicles beginning around Mile Marker 95. Footage from the scene shows an SUV turned sideways, appearing to have struck a semi-truck and a concrete traffic barrier.

The Florida Highway Patrol reports that a driver was killed in a single-vehicle crash after their car ran off the road and caught fire on County Road 474. The report states that the crash occurred east of Bruno Road as the vehicle was traveling westbound. Troopers reported that a Mazda three driver unexpectedly moved to the right side of the road. The vehicle then overturned and was soon engulfed in flames after the collision. The driver was declared dead at

A high-speed collision on Harbor View Road in Charlotte County resulted in the deaths of a 25-year-old driver from Lake Placid and a 12-year-old passenger, while another driver was critically injured. Stephanie Lawerence, a resident of Punta Gorda who has lived near Harbor View Road for nearly a decade, said, “I mean, obviously an accident can happen anywhere, but, I think the curve is, is really the culprit.” Lawerence noted that accidents frequently occur along this curve, adding, “If you’ll

When a pedestrian tried crossing Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa, he was fatally hit by two cars. The Florida Highway Patrol said the tragic incident happened around 9:50 p.m. on Saturday. According to troopers, an 18-year-old pedestrian attempted to cross Dale Mabry Highway on foot and was struck in succession by two cars that were driving north. The crash happened just north of Idlewild Avenue West. “The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries at the scene of the crash,” troopers said in a

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says all northbound and southbound lanes in the 10900 block of San Jose Boulevard near I-295 are back open after closing to due to a traffic crash. Jacksonville Fire and Rescue confirmed to First Coast News one person was transported from the scene to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. First Coast News is working to learn more information. A car accident can leave you dealing with painful injuries, vehicle damage, and overwhelming medical expenses. When another driver’s negligence causes

A house fire broke out at a home on North Captiva early Friday morning after a likely propane tank explosion on the property. According to the Upper Captiva Fire & Rescue District, crews responded to a house fire on Goldfinch Drive around 2:38 a.m. The video above shows the blaze caught on camera by the home’s security system. UCFD said crews were able to save the house and extinguish the fire. According to the UCFD, everyone was able to get

Photo by: (WCJB) Gainesville Fire Rescue crews responded to a large shed fire in the area of Northeast 3rd Avenue and 11th Street early Friday morning. Crews were able to quickly put out the fire before it spread to other nearby structures. No injuries were reported. A fire accident can leave victims facing overwhelming physical, emotional, and financial challenges. Burn injuries, smoke inhalation, and extensive property damage often require long‑term medical care and costly repairs. When negligence, faulty wiring, unsafe

What began as an act of self-defense by a school district employee escalated, leaving a student with a cut lip and an abrasion to her left collarbone. According to an arrest affidavit from the School District of Palm Beach County Police Department, school police officers were summoned to a bus at William T. Dwyer High School around 2:50 p.m. Tuesday after the driver reported a disruptive student. The arrest report states that school district employee and paraprofessional SS responded to the scene and later called

Photo by: wsvn A woman was rushed to the hospital after being struck by a train and getting pinned underneath. According to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue, a female pedestrian was struck by a Tri-Rail train that was heading south near Southwest 39th Street and Anglers Avenue in Dania Beach. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene where first responders worked quickly to free the woman, who was pinned underneath the train. At one point, officials reportedly considered bringing a surgeon to the