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 A motorcyclist died Sunday after crashing into a car on Roosevelt Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the 47-year-old motorcyclist was speeding northbound on Roosevelt Boulevard. Around 6:30 p.m., a sedan traveling southbound attempted to turn left onto Rensselaer Avenue, entering the path of the motorcycle, FHP said. Troopers said the front of the motorcycle slammed into the passenger’s side of the car. The impact flipped the car, leaving the 67-year-old driver with minor injuries, FHP said.

Two people were rescued and transported to the hospital Saturday after their boat capsized. The U.S. Coast Guard Southeast posted on X about the ongoing incident and its investigation. USCG responded along with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, both entities worked alongside each other to save the two individuals. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation is leading the investigation. When you’re involved in a boat accident, the aftermath can be overwhelming. Ovadia Law Group specializes in representing boat accident victims,

photo by: NBC2 Two boats crashed outside Deep Lagoon Seafood restaurant in Fort Myers on Sunday afternoon. According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, a pontoon boat was leaving the dock outside the restaurant. While leaving the dock, the pontoon sped up and hit another docked boat. The FWC says no one was injured. This is an active investigation. This is a breaking news story.  Boat accidents can be particularly devastating, often resulting in serious injuries and significant

UC BREAKING The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after a pedestrian was struck and killed on Rattlesnake Hammock Road Sunday evening. Troopers, along with the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the scene around 7:30 p.m. According to FHP, a 46-year-old Lehigh Acres woman was driving east on Rattlesnake Hammock Rd, approaching Collier Boulevard, on the outside left turn lane. The pedestrian, a 71-year-old man from Margate, was reportedly walking south across the eastbound lanes of Rattlesnake Hammock Rd when

photo by: Crestview Fire Department Two semi-trucks were involved in an Okaloosa County crash on Friday afternoon. The Crestview Fire Department said the accident happened on I-10 near the Holt exit. They assisted the Holt Fire District with the crash. A 47-year-old Crawfordville man had his semi-truck stopped in the outside emergency lane of eastbound I-10. Soon after, a 71-year-old man from Anna, Texas, drifted his semi-truck into that emergency lane, hitting the back of the 47-year-old’s truck. According to

 (Credit: Florida Highway Patrol) Troopers said one man was killed and two people were seriously injured, one being a 16-year-old girl, following a deadly Florida crash Friday night. Reports show the crash took place around 5:30 p.m. in the area of County Road 475 and State Road 44. Officials are searching for anyone with information regarding the driver who caused the crash. What caused the crash? The backstory: The Florida Highway Patrol said an unidentified car, driven by an unidentified

A blown tire lead to a fatal crash on the Northbound Veterans Expressway near Gunn Highway Friday afternoon. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 42-year-old man from Apollo Beach lost control when the tire blew, causing the Harley Davidson motorcycle to overturn. The man and a 47-year-old female passenger were both thrown off the bike. FHP says both were taken to an area hospital where the female passenger later died from her injuries. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious

 Sarasota Police are investigating a shooting that happened around 7 p.m. near 4300 North Tamiami Trail. One man was injured during the shooting. Police say this is an isolated and the public is not in danger. Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Sarasota Police Department’s non-emergency line at 941-316-1199 or Crime Stoppers of Sarasota at 941-366-TIPS. At Ovadia Law Group, we know that shooting incidents can have far-reaching consequences. Our dedicated team is here to help you secure the

photo by: wsvn Crews worked to put out a car fire along Interstate 95 in Deerfield Beach that led to the temporary closure of northbound lanes. The vehicle was seen engulfed in flames near Hillsboro Boulevard, just after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Heavy smoke filled the air as the car was left completely charred. Florida Highway Patrol troopers temporarily shut down northbound lanes as they investigated what caused the blaze. The roadway has since reopened to traffic. Experiencing a car

photo by: wsvn Rescue crews rushed a woman to the hospital after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in North Miami-Dade, officials said. Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office and Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash in the area of Northwest First Place and 80th Street, at around 8:20 p.m. on Friday. Paramedics transported the victim to Jackson Memorial Hospital for treatment. The extent of her injuries is unknown. Being involved in a hit-and-run accident can be a

A bicyclist was fatally struck by an SUV early Saturday while riding on a road near Winter Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2:25 a.m. on State Road 436 (North Semoran Boulevard) near Hanging Moss Road, troopers said. According to an FHP crash report, the SUV was traveling north in the outside lane of S.R. 436, approaching Hanging Moss Road, as the bicyclist rode northbound ahead of it in the outside lane. The SUV driver

photo by: (ACFR) Road conditions are back to normal after a semi-truck crashed on I-75. Friday night, a semi-truck collided with an FDOT Road Ranger vehicle near Mile Marker 398 on I-75, causing a fire. Alachua County Fire Rescue Units units R21, B6, E21, and Hazmat 2 arrived on the scene and took control of the situation. No major injuries were reported but I-75 was shut down for several hours due to safety concerns. The road has since then been