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Firefighters battled a blaze at a popular restaurant in Interlachen on Thursday morning. Putnam County Fire Rescue and Melrose Fire Department firefighters responded to Hog Wild Country Café on County Road 310. When they arrived, about half the restaurant was on fire. Crews were able to knock the fire down quickly. A resident whose son works at the restaurant says that although the damage isn’t visible from the outside, she was told the kitchen is very damaged. B C, a

A man faces charges weeks after a hit-and-run crash on I-75 sent four people to the hospital, and the Florida Highway Patrol says it was the victims’ detective work that helped lead to his arrest. The crash happened on Nov. 8 in the northbound lanes just south of the Gibsonton Dr. exit in Hillsborough County, FHP said. According to an arrest affidavit, the driver of a gray Infiniti tried to split between two other cars and hit them before driving away. Timeline of

Photo by: (WPLG) Pembroke Pines police are searching for the person who robbed and shot a man Thursday morning at an apartment complex. According to police, the shooting was reported just after 6:30 a.m. at the Advenir at San Tropez apartment complex, located at 251 NW 78th Terrace. Police said the victim was standing outside near an apartment unit when he was approached by an unknown Black male who was armed with a gun. The two men began to physically

For three months, the family of J B has had to grieve a father, son and brother. We spoke with them just days after J died in a tragic motorcycle crash on Sept. 14. “I had to tell her that daddy wasn’t coming back home. And that may be the toughest thing I ever do. I never thought I would have to say that to my daughter,” J’s wife, A B, told NBC2 news. Now, LCSO says the crash was no accident.

Credit: Citrus County Fire Rescue A fire that reportedly started from a lawn mower left significant damages to a home in Inverness Wednesday morning, fire officials said. Citrus County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire just after 3:30 a.m. on East Point O Woods Drive. Once they arrived, firefighters reported that the garage was engulfed in flames, and it had spread into the home. Crews from multiple units were able to control the flames just after 4:00 a.m. Officials said

Firefighters were battling a large fire at a mobile home park in the Gladeview neighborhood of Miami-Dade County on Thursday morning. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said more than 13 of their units responded to the fire in the area of 2900 block and NW 79th Street, where two mobile homes were completely engulfed in flames. “Firefighters began a defensive attack to knock the fire down. Strong wind conditions have made it difficult for crews to put out the fire,” the fire department

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office (PBSO) has made two arrests in connection to a Lake Worth Beach bar shooting that killed two men on Tuesday. The alleged shooter, 23-year-old M S. P III, is charged with two counts of second-degree murder with a firearm and two counts of attempted murder with a firearm. His alleged accomplice, 19-year-old M V, is facing charges of simple battery and accessory after the fact in a homicide. V’s charges suggest he may have been involved

All northbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County are back open Thursday after a deadly crash involving a semi truck shut the highway down for hours. The Florida Highway Patrol said the wreck happened at approximately 2 a.m. just north of Becker Road in Port St. Lucie. Our WPTV News crew at the scene saw a semi truck flipped over on its side. All northbound lanes were shut down for hours on Thursday morning. However, all lanes eventually

 The Tampa Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that happened late Wednesday night. Officers responded to the 5100 block of West Gandy Boulevard around 11:00 p.m. and located a deceased male pedestrian. The crash is under investigation. Pedestrian accidents can result in severe injuries and significant financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the unique challenges faced by pedestrians involved in accidents. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to providing comprehensive legal support to help you navigate the aftermath

A man was injured after accidentally shooting himself in St. Petersburg, police announced Wednesday. Around 7:38 p.m., the victim was walking out of a mobile home near 9th Avenue North when police say he stumbled down the steps and accidentally shot himself. Police said his injuries were not life-threatening. Negligent shootings can have devastating consequences, leaving victims with severe injuries and emotional trauma. At Ovadia Law Group, we are dedicated to providing the legal support and guidance you need to

 Both directions on Fruitville Road are blocked after a patrol car crash, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. FHP responded to a patrol car crash in Sarasota around 6:31 this morning on Fruitville Road and Founders Club Drive. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to advocating for the rights of car accident victims. Our attorneys have a proven track record of success in handling complex car accident cases, from initial investigation to final resolution. We understand the challenges you face and are

A motorcyclist has died after a hit-and-run crash in Gibsonton Wednesday night, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. According to HCSO, at 7:30 p.m. a man riding a motorcycle and an unknown vehicle were involved in a crash at Symmes Road and Southwind Lake Drive. The person driving the vehicle fled from the scene of the crash. The motorcyclist was transported to the hospital where they later died, according to HCSO. Detectives are asking for the community’s help in identifying