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One person was hospitalized after a fight that led to a shooting in Winter Haven Monday afternoon, according to police.  The Winter Haven Police Department said they received a 911 call just after 4:30 p.m. about the shooting, which happened along Ave. H NW.  The 911 caller told officials that a man had gotten into an altercation with a friend, which eventually led to the shooting. The victim was taken to Winter Haven Health by Polk County first responders, police said.  The man

photo by:  First Coast News  A driver died in a single-vehicle crash on Jacksonville’s Westside early Tuesday morning after the SUV they were driving, went off the road and crashed into a tree before bursting into flames, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. JSO Sergeant Hungerford told First Coast News the crash happened around 1:33 a.m. in the 5800 block of Highway Avenue. He said the driver, who was in a “newer model” Nissan Pathfinder, was traveling westbound when they “failed to

A major crash with injuries on I-95 South in Boca Raton is slowing traffic on Tuesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 6:38 a.m. just beyond Exit 44, Palmetto Park Road. Officials stated in their latest update at 7:03 a.m. that the three left lanes had been blocked. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash involves injuries. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that car accidents can result in significant physical, emotional, and financial hardships. Our compassionate legal team

Fire crews have began recovery operations for a missing woman after the roof collapsed during a house fire that sent a man to the hospital and destroyed a Port Charlotte home Monday night. According to a Charlotte County spokesman, the woman is believed to have had mobility issues. NBC2 crews on the scene reported that deputies blocked off the road at Poston Avenue and Pellam Boulevard as firefighters worked to ensure the flames didn’t reignite. Smoke continues to rise from

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has located the truck and suspected driver in a hit-and-run last month that sent a West Palm Beach man to a trauma unit. J D says he is grateful that the investigation into the crash that sent his brother, A D, into critical trauma care has finally moved forward. “I feel as though you all bringing light to this story that really lit a fire under some people and really got the ball rolling,”

(Courtesy: FDOT.) Two people are recovering from injuries after a crash on the southbound side of the Veterans Expressway in Hillsborough County caused big delays early Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. What we know: The crash happened shortly before 6 a.m. near the Waters Ave. exit. FHP said a 58-year-old Spring Hill man lost control of his Ford Mustang while changing lanes, hitting a barrier wall before skidding into the path of a Tesla Model 3, which then hit the Mustang.

One person had to be flown to the hospital after fire took over a townhouse in Homestead overnight, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said. Video captured the flames that broke out shortly before midnight Monday at the community on Waterstone Boulevard. Authorities said they received reports of a fire “with possible exposure to neighboring units.” One person had to be flown to a trauma center, but their identity and the extent of their injuries were not known. A neighbor said they saw

photo by: nbcmiami Four suspects were taken into custody after a chase involving the Florida Highway Patrol and Broward Sheriff’s Office ended in a PIT maneuver and rollover crash in Fort Lauderdale Monday, officials said. The incident began as BSO’s Burglary Apprehension Team and FHP troopers were conducting surveillance on a suspect with active warrants in the area of Arizona Avenue and Houston Street, BSO officials said. The suspect was in a vehicle with three other people when FHP tried

Two teens were hospitalized Monday after they were hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike, police said. The crash happened at Northwest 11th Avenue and 2nd Street. According to Miami Police, the two 17-year-olds, who were riding an e-bike, ran a stop sign and were then struck by a vehicle. The driver remained at the scene. The teens were transported to Jackson Memorial Hospital. Police did not specify their conditions. Electric bike accidents can result in serious injuries,

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office and Volusia County Animal Services are investigating after a boy was killed by dogs Monday afternoon. According to the sheriff’s office, two dogs attacked an 8-year-old boy just before 5 p.m. Monday in an area off County Road 15A north of DeLand. VSO said witnesses called 911 and attempted CPR on the boy, but he died from his injuries. The dogs were on the loose before being chased by deputies and caught by Volusia County Animal

A 45-year-old Lehigh Acres man died in a crash along Leeland Heights Boulevard East (CR-884) near North Avenue. The crash happened at approximately 6:52 p.m. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the man was riding a motorcycle heading east on CCR-884 in the inside lane. A 31-year-old Lehigh Acres woman was driving an SUV and turned onto CR-884 from North Avenue. The SUV entered the path of the motorcycle, and the front of the motorcycle collided with the SUV. Troopers

photo by: wsvn Miramar Fire Rescue responded to a box truck on fire on the entrance ramp of I-75 near Miramar Parkway. 7Skyforce hovered above the scene as firefighters knocked down the flames. The front cabin was completely charred. Crews said the driver of the truck was able to exit the truck safely and move the truck to the shoulder of the road. All oncoming traffic was turned around. The entrance ramp on I-75 southbound near Miramar Parkway is closed