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A dog almost died after it found itself caught in a commercial structure on Thursday. The St. Lucie County Fire District says firefighters responded to the blaze at about 10:35 a.m. near Sunrise Boulevard and Virginia Avenue. When crews arrived at the scene, they encountered heavy smoke coming from the structure and initiated an aggressive fire attack while conducting searches and evacuating the building, the fire department says. SLCFD firefighters were able to confine the fire to the place of

Photo: Joe Raedle/Getty Images A wrongful death lawsuit filed in Broward County alleges that Carvana sold a 2015 Kia Forte with a dangerous exhaust leak to a dealership in West Palm Beach, which then sold the vehicle to 21-year-old college student Allwyn Thompson Jr., who later died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Attorneys with Morgan & Morgan announced Wednesday that Thompson was found dead on June 29, 2024, inside his Kia Forte in the parking lot of a Fort Lauderdale nightclub he had visited the night before. An autopsy determined

A husband and wife were arrested Wednesday after attacking a woman in Davie after the woman spanked her own toddler in public, authorities said. According to an arrest report, the incident happened Wednesday in a parking lot in the 5400 block of University Drive. Police said the victim told police that her 4-year-old son was misbehaving and spit in her face, so she smacked him once in the mouth and once on the side of his torso. The woman said

A fire involving multiple vehicles broke out Thursday afternoon in northwest Miami-Dade, sending thick black smoke into the air and prompting a response from fire rescue crews, authorities confirmed. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue said units were dispatched to reports of a vehicle fire near the 12300 block of Northwest 154th Street. Crews worked to extinguish the blaze and prevent it from spreading to nearby vehicles or structures. Sky 10 flew over the scene, where heavy black smoke was seen rising above

Two lanes are now open on I-4 near Mango Road after a fatal car crash, the Florida Highway Patrol announced. Legal Help After a Car Accident InjuryCar accidents can cause serious injuries and unexpected financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal support to individuals injured in car crashes. Our personal injury attorneys understand the complexities of car accident claims and work diligently to protect your rights. We investigate the incident, gather evidence, and build a strong case

Two drivers were taken to a local hospital after a crash Thursday morning on I-10. Florida Highway Patrol says a 54-year-old man from Mobile driving a tractor-trailer was westbound near mile marker 62 when, for an unknown reason, he crossed the median and hit an oncoming tractor-trailer head-on. The other driver, a 71-year-old man from South Carolina, was also hospitalized with serious injuries. Recovering After a Car Injury with Legal HelpRecovering from a car injury can be a long and

All lanes are blocked on Interstate 295 at Heckscher Drive due to a multi-vehicle crash on Thursday morning, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said. The Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department said it transported two adults with critical injuries. Traffic is now being diverted by Florida Highway Patrol. 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 you file a personal injury claim and

Three people were hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting at an Orlando nightclub on Wednesday morning. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said the incident occurred around 1:40 a.m. at Le Palace nightclub. Deputies said a man shot two men in their 20s. A security guard who witnessed the shooting returned fire, striking the suspect. The suspect and the two victims were all transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries, according to OCSO. Surveillance video captured the sound of gunfire

 Florida Highway Patrol investigating a deadly vehicle vs pedestrian crash in Manatee County. A 27-year-old female driver from Sarasota driving a 2008 Cadillac Escalade colliding with a 43-year-old male pedestrian from Palmetto. The crash happening at the intersection of US 41 & Scale Avenue at around 1:20 a.m. on May 6, 2026. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, while the female driver suffered no injuries. The crash remains under investigation. How Ovadia Law Group Builds Strong Pedestrian Accident

A 59-year-old man is dead and a 38-year-old man suffered serious injuries from a crash on I-75 in Marion County Wednesday morning, state troopers said. Florida Highway Patrol officials said both men are from Monroe County, Georgia. They were driving in a pickup truck just north of the U.S. 27 exit when troopers said the driver made an improper lane change, colliding with two semi-trucks. The 59-year-old man was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the pickup, officials

State troopers say a pickup truck driver has died after colliding with a school bus on a major roadway in Marion County on Wednesday afternoon. Marion County Sheriff’s deputies say Highway 40 was shut down in both directions between Southeast 176th Avenue and Southeast 183rd Avenue Road when a vehicle collided with a bus. State troopers say the bus was headed east on Highway 40 around 3 p.m. and attempted to make a left turn on Southeast 177th Avenue. The

Photo: local10 Miami-Dade Fire Rescue crews responded Wednesday morning to a warehouse fire in Hialeah Gardens that left one person hospitalized, officials confirmed. Sky 10 was over the scene at 11:24 a.m. as firefighters worked to contain the blaze that erupted in the 9600 block of Northwest 79th Avenue. MDFR officials said the initial call came in as a report of an unoccupied vehicle fire. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from a warehouse. Authorities said the fire has