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A Villager was arrested after he allegedly attacked a man walking a dog who peed on a pole near his home. RJT, 62, of the Village of Lake Denham, was arrested Thursday on a charge of battery. T was apparently enraged when he saw the dog urinate on a light pole near his home on Kenneth Street, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. T, who stands 6 feet tall and weighs 240 pounds, was armed with cutting shears, when

Photo by: villages-news The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a rollover crash in The Villages that caused a traumatic injury. The crash occurred at 1:25 p.m. Sunday at County Road 466 and Belvedere Boulevard, according to preliminary information from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. A least one person was traumatically injured in the crash. The Villages Public Safety Department also responded to the scene. Personalized Legal Strategies That Work Every car accident case is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach rarely

A 62-year-old man from Largo died after losing control of his truck, which crashed and caught fire on Interstate 275, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). FHP said the man was driving a Chevy Silverado southbound on I-275 when, for an unknown reason, he lost control south of Milepost 30. The vehicle left the roadway, struck a traffic sign support pole and caught fire. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries.

Photo by: Tampa Fire Rescue One occupant was rescued from a Tampa structure fire on Saturday, according to Tampa Fire Rescue (TFR). Crews responded to a structure fire on the 8400 block of North Rome Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, where they found a single-story home with heavy smoke and flames in the back, according to a news release. Firefighters extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. One occupant was rescued from the structure and evaluated by paramedics. No injuries

A 37-year-old Ocala woman is dead after crashing her motorcycle in Citrus County on Saturday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). Around 8:30 p.m., the woman was operating an Indian Scout motorcycle northbound on U.S. Route 19 in the center lane, according to a news release. South of West Sugar Bush Path, the woman attempted to overtake a Jeep Cherokee driven by a 54-year-old man towing a small utility trailer in the inside lane. She collided with the trailer

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a car on State Road 50 (East Colonial Drive) near Taylor Creek Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at about 7:24 p.m. on Saturday. According to the crash report, a 2007 Buick Lucerne was traveling east on State Road 50 approaching Taylor Creek Road. Troopers said the driver was attempting to turn into a private driveway using the westbound lanes. A 2006 Suzuki GSX-R1000 was traveling

Two people are dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a truck hauling a boat Friday night. Florida Highway Patrol says the crash happened at the intersection of U.S. Highway 27 and County Road 53. A Chevy pickup truck with a boat attached to the back, heading northbound, stopped at a stop sign on County Road 53 around 8:30 p.m. At the same time, a motorcycle carrying two people was traveling eastbound on Highway 27. The motorcycle crashed into

An RV fire backed up traffic for several hours on I-75 yesterday, according to Columbia County Fire Rescue. Crews were dispatched to the southbound lanes of I-75 near the 435-mile marker, where they found the RV fully engulfed in flames. Officials said they quickly put out the blaze and that no one was injured. Legal Help After an RV Fire Accident An RV fire accident can be terrifying and devastating, often causing serious injuries, emotional trauma, and significant property loss.

 A 22-year-old motorcyclist died after being thrown from her bike in a crash on I-75, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened near mile marker 349 along I-75. Troopers said the motorcyclist was traveling in the area just before 9:30 p.m. when she was rear-ended and thrown off her bike into the path of an SUV. The woman was taken to the hospital but later died from her injuries. Dealing With Insurance Companies After a Motorcycle Crash Insurance companies

A man was taken to the hospital on Sunday after he was stabbed during an argument in Northwest Miami-Dade, deputies said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, two men were arguing in the area of 15809 State Road 9. During the argument, one of the men pulled out a sharp object and stabbed the other man. The victimm who was stabbed, was taken to the hospital in stable condition. No arrests have been made. Dedicated Personal Injury Legal Support Suffering

Photo by: (SLCFD) Crews with the St. Lucie County Fire District saved a cat after knocking down a commercial structure fire on Oleander Boulevard Saturday afternoon. According to the fire district, firefighters were dispatched to the 2000 block of Oleander Blvd in Fort Pierce at 12:44 p.m. A second alarm was called at 12:54 p.m., and the fire was under control by 1:03 p.m. bringing the blaze under control within minutes. Images from the scene show fierce flames inside a

 Police blocked off the gate to a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood Sunday night after a van crashed into a canal, drawing a large response from officers and firefighters. A man staying in the community said the van blasted through the entrance gate before ending up in the water. Video shared with Local 10 News shows dozens of police officers and Broward sheriff’s deputies inside the neighborhood as first responders worked the scene. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue officials said crews were called