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 (Credit: Florida Highway Patrol) Troopers said one man was killed and two people were seriously injured, one being a 16-year-old girl, following a deadly Florida crash Friday night. Reports show the crash took place around 5:30 p.m. in the area of County Road 475 and State Road 44. Officials are searching for anyone with information regarding the driver who caused the crash. What caused the crash? The backstory: The Florida Highway Patrol said an unidentified car, driven by an unidentified

A blown tire lead to a fatal crash on the Northbound Veterans Expressway near Gunn Highway Friday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 42-year-old man from Apollo Beach lost control when the tire blew, causing the Harley Davidson motorcycle to overturn. The man and a 47-year-old female passenger were both thrown off the bike. FHP says both were taken to an area hospital where the female passenger later died from her injuries. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious

 Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that happened around 7 p.m. near 4300 North Tamiami Trail. One man was injured during the shooting. Police say this is an isolated and the public is not in danger. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Sarasota Police Department’s non-emergency line at 941-316-1199 or Crime Stoppers of Sarasota at 941-366-TIPS. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that shooting incidents can have far-reaching consequences. Our dedicated team is here to help you secure the

photo by: wsvn Crews worked to put out a car fire along Interstate 95 in Deerfield Beach that led to the temporary closure of northbound lanes. The vehicle was seen engulfed in flames near Hillsboro Boulevard, just after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Heavy smoke filled the air as the car was left completely charred. Florida Highway Patrol troopers temporarily shut down northbound lanes as they investigated what caused the blaze. The roadway has since reopened to traffic. Experiencing a car

photo by: wsvn Rescue crews rushed a woman to the hospital after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in North Miami-Dade, officials said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest First Place and 80th Street, at around 8:20 p.m. on Friday. Paramedics transported the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be a

A bicyclist was fatally struck by an SUV early Saturday while riding on a road near Winter Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2:25 a.m. on State Road 436 (North Semoran Boulevard) near Hanging Moss Road, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the SUV was traveling north in the outside lane of S.R. 436, approaching Hanging Moss Road, as the bicyclist rode northbound ahead of it in the outside lane. The SUV driver

photo by: (ACFR) Road conditions are back to normal after a semi-truck crashed on I-75. Friday night, a semi-truck collided with an FDOT Road Ranger vehicle near Mile Marker 398 on I-75, causing a fire. Alachua County Fire Rescue Units units R21, B6, E21, and Hazmat 2 arrived on the scene and took control of the situation. No major injuries were reported but I-75 was shut down for several hours due to safety concerns. The road has since then been

A multi-vehicle accident on northbound I-275 in Tampa caused major delays and lanes to be closed Saturday afternoon. According to Tampa Fire Rescue, the crash was near the exit at Downtown Ashley and Scott Street. Firefighters responded to the scene of the crash. No further details have been released. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that car accidents can have far-reaching consequences. Our dedicated team is here to help you secure the compensation you need to cover medical expenses, lost wages,

One person was injured after a shooting at Wawa Friday night in south Fort Myers. According to LCSO, deputies arrived at the gas station along Alico Road and Aaron Warnek Place. The sheriff’s office said the person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is stable. Detectives are investigating. LCSO said all parties are accounted for. The Wawa where the incident occurred is not involved. NBC2 is working to learn more about the incident and if there were any injuries. Experiencing a shooting

photo by: UC Breaking News A car flipped onto its roof following a rollover crash in south Fort Myers on Friday night. The crash happened at Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffen Parkway. A black sedan could be seen partially on the sidewalk with its airbags deployed. NBC2 is working to learn more about the crash and if there were any injuries. Count on NBC2 to bring you the latest information as it becomes available. When you’re injured in a

Lee County deputies are on the scene of a single-vehicle crash at McGregor Boulevard and Pine Ridge Road in Iona. Deputies said the northbound lanes of McGregor Blvd. are shut down at this time. LCSO asks that residents avoid the area as they continue to investigate. There has been no further information provided at this time. You can count on NBC2 to provide updates as they are received. Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience. At Ovadia

A 17-year-old girl was arrested on Thursday after being accused of stabbing her girlfriend’s brother in the face and chest with scissors in Lehigh Acres. G E, 17, is facing multiple charges following her arrest on Thursday. According to the arrest report, E’s girlfriend drove the victim to a fire station on 49th Street W around 1 a.m. before he was transported to the hospital. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office responded to the hospital, where they met with the victim,