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A pedestrian has died after being struck by a vehicle on a major Boynton Beach road over the weekend. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, the pedestrian was facing southbound in the center lane of Military Trail, near the Woolbright Road intersection, on Saturday, when the vehicle came up behind him. The vehicle struck the individual, who was pronounced dead on the scene. The name of the pedestrian was not released. The Sheriff’s Office did not release any

The Port St. Lucie Police Department is investigating a crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The police department said at around 6:48 a.m. Thursday, it responded to a crash on SW Edinburgh Drive at SW Daemon Street. According to the police department, a 13-year-old was hit by a vehicle. The child was transported by St. Lucie County Fire District to Tradition Medical Center with minor injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we are committed to helping pedestrians who have been

photo by: Courtesy NorthEscambia.com An 83-year-old Brewton, Alabama, man was killed in a crash Thursday morning in north Escambia County. It happened around 6 a.m. northbound on Highway 29 near Champion Drive. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the Brewton man’s pickup truck ran off the roadway, crossed the median and northbound lanes, ran off the roadway onto the shoulder and collided with a tree before overturning. The passenger in the truck — a 62-year-old Brewton woman — was hospitalized with

photo by: (WPLG) One person has died after a car plowed into at least two palm trees in Coconut Creek, authorities confirmed. Sky 10 was above the 3500 block of Wiles Road just after 10 a.m. as a white car was on its side between two palm trees that had been knocked down. The car had heavy damage throughout. Coconut Creek police confirmed that only one vehicle was involved in the crash. Police said Wiles Road is currently closed between Northwest

Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a 46-year-old man from Live Oak was riding a bicycle when he was hit and killed. Troopers say around 2:30 a.m. Thursday, a pickup truck was headed west on U.S. Highway 90. The cyclist was also headed west in the bicycle lane. Near Wood Avenue, the cyclist abruptly turned left into the pickup truck’s path, causing a collision. The cyclist was taken to the hospital where he died. Bicycle accidents can result in serious injuries

A lottery winner was “violently robbed” outside an Orange County store on Wednesday morning, leading to a hunt for the suspect, according to the sheriff’s office. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the lotto winner — an 83-year-old woman — was accosted for her $200 in winnings outside Buddy’s Food and Lotto at 7219 Curry Ford Road while trying to get into her vehicle. “Surveillance footage captured the suspect, and deputies believe he is DS TF,” sheriff’s officials said. The

Deputies said they arrested a Florida woman on Wednesday for aggravated battery on a pregnant person and shoplifting Officials have been searching for the woman for several weeks. The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has identified the woman as 34-year-old MG, from Palm Coast. Reports show G was arrested on charges of aggravated battery on a pregnant person and shoplifting-petit theft.  Woman wanted The backstory: Earlier this month, deputies posted on social media asking the public for help in identifying a woman wanted

A 60-year-old man was struck and killed by a train Wednesday night in Melbourne, according to police. Officers were dispatched around 8:25 p.m. to the area of Fee Avenue, according to the Melbourne Police Department. The man had been walking on the train tracks when he was struck, police said in a statement. No one else on the train was injured, the statement reads. Road closures in place at the railroad tracks up to Hibiscus Boulevard were cleared before midnight,

 Wednesday morning, Sarasota County Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire in the 7000 block of S. Tamiami Trail. A call came in around 8:27 a.m., and one patient is being transported to the hospital for their injuries. The fire was put out in approximately nine minutes. This occurred at an Avis rental car establishment Reports were made of a vehicle explosion, however, Sarasota County Fire crews say there was no explosion. Experiencing a car accident involving fire can be

photo by: wsvn  Police are investigating after a car crashed into an apartment building in Sweetwater. Sweetwater Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash on 110th Avenue and West Flagler Street, Wednesday night. The vehicle slammed into the first-floor unit, leaving a gaping hole in the wall. It is unclear what caused the driver to lose control. MDFR officials said no one was hurt. When you’re involved in a car accident, you need a

Miami police are investigating an attack that occurred Thursday morning, leaving one person dead and two others injured. According to authorities, the investigation is unfolding in the area of North Miami Avenue and Sixth Street. Police said the preliminary investigation revealed that the attacker was apparently armed with a stick. In addition to the person who was killed, officers have since made contact with two additional victims, one who was transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition and another

Hollywood police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Thursday morning inside a gated community. According to police, the shooting was reported at about 1:50 a.m. at a home in the 900 block of South Park Road. Officers arrived at the scene and found one person who had been shot. The victim was transported to Memorial Regional Hospital, where he or she is being treated for injuries. Police confirmed that officers detained a possible suspect, and said the shooting appears