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A traffic stop turned into an officer-involved shooting on Tuesday night. The Escambia County Sheriff’s Office said as deputies tried to pull over a driver in a reported stolen vehicle around 10 p.m. at Aquamarine and Kentucky Drive, they took off. Deputies say they pursued the suspect, using a PIT maneuver to forcibly stop them. The suspect had a handgun on them and began shooting at deputies from within and then outside of the vehicle. According to deputies, they shot

A man was shot and killed Tuesday night in the parking lot of a Best Buy in Sanford, according to police. Officers responded around 8 p.m. to 1501 Rinehart Road, where they found Terance Darnell Pope, 21, injured in the parking lot. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died. On Wednesday, News 6 confirmed Pope played college football at Davenport University in Michigan. According to his player bio, Pope was on the roster for the 2021, 2022,

A pedestrian died in a crash in North Miami Beach Tuesday night. The crash happened in the area of Biscayne Boulevard and 146th Street. Police confirmed the victim was a man, but haven’t given any other details. “This is still an ongoing investigation, however the roadway have reopened,” police said at around 1 a.m. Pedestrian accidents can lead to severe injuries and significant emotional trauma. The Ovadia Law Group is here to help you navigate the aftermath of such incidents.

A crash is slowing down traffic on the Northbound Turnpike in Boynton Beach. Florida 511 reported a crash at 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, just before Mile Marker 87. In official’s latest update at 5:13 a.m., it was reported that the two right lanes had been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Car accidents can leave you feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps. The Ovadia Law Group is here to provide the guidance and support you

photo by: (SLCFD) The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) had a busy day on Tuesday, responding to three significant fires in the area: a semi-truck fire, a residential structure fire, and a camper van fire. According to officials, the first incident occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m., when SLCFD crews and the Indian River County Fire Department responded to a semi-truck fire in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike in Fort Pierce. SLCFD reported that later in the afternoon, at

A crash on I-95 North in Lantana is slowing down traffic on Wednesday morning. Florida 511 reported a crash at 6:25 just after Exit 61, Lantana Road. Officials stated in their latest update at 6:29 a.m. that the three left lanes had been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. The Ovadia Law Group is committed to helping victims of car accidents get the justice they deserve. Our team of experienced attorneys understands the devastating impact these accidents

A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after he ran into a stalled vehicle on Interstate 95 near Beaver Street, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. The 31-year-old man was driving a Yahmah YZF600 north on I-95 in the right lane around 7:30 p.m. FHP said a Ford Expedition was heading over the Iron Bridge when the 55-year-old driver experienced a vehicle malfunction, causing him to stop in the gore area in between traffic lanes. According to FHP, the motorcyclist changed

A deadly crash closed lanes in both directions of Bermont Road, between Paradise Park and Eugene Avenue, in Charlotte County Wednesday morning. The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Florida Highway Patrol, responded to the scene around 3:15 a.m. Florida troopers said a 20-year-old Parrish man was driving west on Bermont Rd as a 28-year-old Davie man was driving east. The Parrish man reportedly crossed the centerline and entered the path of the other driver, striking the car head-on.

Residents in Green Cove Springs lost power due to a vehicle striking a power pole Tuesday night. According to Clay County Fire Rescue officials, a vehicle veered off the road on County Road 209 South near Snake Road and struck a power pole. Residents in the area were advised to avoid the location due to downed power lines. Both sides of the road were closed to traffic, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said. No injuries were reported. The Clay Electric

For J B, it’s an emotional situation. As a parent, she does everything she can to keep her daughter safe. “That’s your kid and to feel so helpless in that situation, and then afterwards too, you can’t do anything about it. It’s an upsetting situation,” B said. Last Tuesday, B said her 8-year-old daughter returned home bruised, bloodied, and with a chipped adult front tooth. A passerby spotted the girl, M S, and helped break up the situation before taking

A Sunny Isles Beach man with a tattoo of a target on his cheek is facing multiple charges after police said his girlfriend accused him of nearly a year of physical abuse, threats and intimidation. Authorities say the victim presented a trove of evidence, including dozens of photos and videos, to substantiate her claims of violence. The victim, whose name has not been released, told investigators she had been dating 26-year-old F I D Jr. for over a year and

photo by: (WJXT) One person died Tuesday night in a crash involving a pickup truck and a car on Jacksonville’s Northside, the Florida Highway Patrol said. According to the FHP report, a pickup truck was headed north on North Main Street in the inside lane, approaching Sara Drive, when it T-boned the driver side of a car that was stopped in the inside lane on Main Street. Troopers said the car had either been attempting to make a U-Turn on