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A 4-year-old boy is hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Poinciana on Thursday, the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives said the shooting occurred at 3:30 p.m. on Amber Way. The boy was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital with a single gunshot wound. “He is in ICU with significant injuries but reported to be in stable condition at this time,” Osceola County Sheriff’s Office Captain Kim Montes said. No arrests have been made at this time. A negligent shooting accident

Photo: BPD A 39-year-old woman was struck and killed early Thursday morning on 27th Street East. Bradenton Police traffic homicide investigators are working on the case. The incidetn happened just before 1 a.m., but the road did not fully reopen until after 5:30 a.m. Investigators say the woman was in the road when the car hit her, either crossing or possibly sitting or laying in the road, Bradenton Police told ABC7, saying the driver of the vehicle was not at

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded about 1:30 a.m. April 8 to an apartment complex on Swordfish Drive. HCSO said callers reported explosions. Deputies found a maintenance building fully engulfed and evacuated residents while firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. No injuries were reported. Compassionate Legal Support for Burn VictimsBurn injuries from fire accidents can be life-altering. At Ovadia Law Group, we offer compassionate legal support to individuals suffering from fire-related personal injuries. Our attorneys

A 61-year-old man from Live Oak is dead following a crash Thursday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol troopers. Troopers say the crash happened just after 9:30 p.m. on U.S. Highway 129. Investigators report the 61-year-old was driving a pickup truck when he collided with an SUV that was stopped in a construction zone. The driver of the pickup truck was taken to the hospital, where he later died. The driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries. Car Accident Injury?

Photo: Getty Images, PBC Jail A Tesla Cybertruck plowed into a bicyclist in Boca Raton and drove away, according to police. The Boca Raton Police Department said its investigators arrested a Miami man accused of striking a woman riding her bicycle in a marked crosswalk and leaving the scene without stopping to help According to the probable cause affidavit, Raul Quintana Menduet, 58, was taken into custody Tuesday morning in connection with the crash, which happened April 4 along Northeast Spanish River Boulevard. Police

A crash on I-95 South in Palm Beach County is blocking traffic on Friday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at Exit 60, Hypoluxo Road, at 8:31 a.m. In the latest update at 8:34 a.m., officials said that the two right lanes have been blocked. No injuries have been reported at this time. Personal Injury Claims for Car Accident VictimsCar accidents often result in serious injuries that require long-term care and legal action. Ovadia Law Group is here to help

A pursuit in Fort Lauderdale ended with an SUV flipping onto someone’s front yard and a suspected burglar in custody, police said. According to Fort Lauderdale Police, the man in Thursday morning’s pursuit was wanted on a felony in Sunrise and was spotted in Fort Lauderdale but fled when officers tried to pull him over. The man was identified as 24-year-old Thomas Jamaine Roberson. During the pursuit, Jamaine Roberson lost control and hit an SUV, causing it to flip, and

Crews put out a vehicle fire on Lillian Highway in Escambia County on Thursday. It happened around 1:30 p.m. behind The Carpet Market. Crews put out the fire by 2 p.m. The building was not affected. No details have been released at this time WEAR News is working to learn more. Legal Help After a Fire Accident InjuryFire accidents can lead to devastating injuries and long-term consequences. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll these

A 1-year-old child has died after being hit by a pickup truck on private property in DeFuniak Springs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a 44-year-old man driving a black Ford F-250 hit the child after the child walked into the truck’s path. No other details have been released at this time. Why You Need a Pedestrian Accident LawyerPedestrian accidents often result in serious injuries due to the lack of protection for those on foot. If you’ve been

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office was on the scene of a crash with serious injuries at Racetrack Road Thursday evening. The intersection at West Peyton Parkway was shut down while emergency crews responded. The roadway has since reopened. Understanding Your Rights After a Car CrashBeing involved in a car accident can be overwhelming, especially when injuries are involved. Ovadia Law Group helps victims understand their legal rights and options. Our personal injury attorneys specialize in car accident cases and

Photo: FL 511 Emergency crews were on the scene of a crash on I-295 South near Morse Avenue Thursday afternoon. As of 2:40 p.m., 2 right lanes were blocked. They have since reopened. Traffic cameras showed backups stretching to 103rd street at one point. According to Jacksonville Fire and Rescue, no patients were transported from the scene. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert

Photo: WEAR A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Saturday night on Eglin Parkway in Fort Walton Beach. It happened around 8:05 p.m. in front of Dodge’s Southern Style, located at 1 Eglin Pkwy SE. According to Fort Walton Beach Police, a man driving a Maserati was traveling southbound and attempted to make a left turn across the northbound lanes. At that time, a motorcycle operated by Levi Elmore was traveling northbound in the center lane and collided with the