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Photo Csb12 A crash is blocking all southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike in St. Lucie County Wednesday morning. The crash happened before mile marker 140, according to Florida 511. According to Florida Highway Patrol, there are injuries associated with the crash. Helping You Navigate Car Accident ClaimsNavigating a car accident claim can be difficult without the right legal support. Ovadia Law Group helps clients understand the process and make informed decisions. Our personal injury attorneys guide you through each step,

Photo: WPLG A man was killed early Wednesday after being struck by a driver in Fort Lauderdale, police said. Fort Lauderdale police said officers responded at about 5:03 a.m. to a crash involving a pedestrian in the 2100 block of Northwest 21st Avenue. Officers said they found a man at the scene and began life-saving measures. They said Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue personnel later pronounced him dead at the scene. Authorities said the driver remained at the scene, and FLPD’s

A 45-year-old woman was taken to the hospital after a pickup truck careened into the storefront of a convenience store in Northwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place at a Kwik Stop at Northwest 111st Street and Seventh Avenue on Tuesday night. Surveillance video obtained by 7News captures the truck smashing through the front of the building, which had at least five people inside at the moment of impact, knocking shelves to the ground. “And goes all the way. All the

A Panama City Beach man is dead following a crash on County Road 392 and Apalachee Street. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 7:12 p.m. Tuesday. The 25-year-old man was struck by an SUV heading west on County Road 392 while crossing the street in a marked pedestrian crosswalk. Personalized Legal Strategies for Pedestrian Accident CasesEvery pedestrian accident case is unique, which is why Ovadia Law Group offers personalized legal strategies. Our attorneys take the time to

A man in Charlotte County was arrested after deputies say he knocked someone who was riding their bicycle into the ground and threatened to kill them. According to an arrest report, deputies with the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the area of Pellam Boulevard and Cochran Boulevard in reference to an assault. When deputies arrived, they spoke with the victim, who told them that while he was riding his bicycle, he saw an unknown man walking toward him. The

Firefighters extinguished a garage fire on Somers Drive in Bonita Springs on Tuesday. According to the Bonita Springs Fire Control and Rescue District, there were no injuries reported and the only damage was in the garage. The fire district said the fire may have started from an antique Corvette, which was damaged. Dedicated Advocacy for Fire Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we provide dedicated advocacy for fire accident victims seeking justice and recovery. Our attorneys understand the difficulties that can

A hit-and-run crash in Lehigh Acres left a car in the bushes early Wednesday morning. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers responded to reports of a hit-and-run crash on Gunnery Road South at 18th Street Southwest just after midnight. Gulf Coast News crews at the scene saw a car lodged in bushes. A tow truck arrived and removed the car from the bushes. FHP said the crash is under investigation, and they expect to be able to provide more

A major crash is blocking two right lanes on I-95 south in Martin County. According to Florida 511, the crash is at mile marker 89. Photos from Florida 511 show a long line of slow-moving traffic on the I-95 southbound lanes. A Road Ranger is at the scene. Drivers should slow down, move over when possible, and expect delays. Legal Support for Car Accident Injury ClaimsCar accidents can result in serious injuries and unexpected challenges, making it important to have

Smoke poured from the second floor of a parking garage at Florida Gulf Coast University on Tuesday after a car caught fire, damaging several vehicles and prompting students to evacuate the area. San Carlos Park and Estero firefighters responded to Parking Garage Two shortly before noon. Crews saw flames coming from a vehicle’s engine compartment, and the fire spread to a neighboring vehicle, the San Carlos Park Fire Protection & Rescue Service District said. The university said four cars were

Photo: Nbc6 An investigation was underway in Tamiami Tuesday morning after a pedestrian was fatally struck by a pickup truck, authorities said. The Florida Highway Patrol said the incident happened around 5:25 a.m. in the westbound lanes of Southwest 8th Street just east of Southwest 137th Avenue. According to FHP, the pickup truck was traveling west on Southwest 8th Street when it collided with the pedestrian who was walking on the roadway. The pedestrian died at the scene, while the

A St. Lucie District Schools bus carrying Centennial High School students veered off the roadway and struck a utility pole in Port St. Lucie. Officers with the Port St. Lucie Police Department said the bus was carrying several students when it left the roadway and hit the pole. There are no reported injuries, according to the school district. The incident remains active and ongoing, and police said information is limited and subject to change. FPL has been contacted because of

The Florida Highway Patrol is at the scene of a deadly incident. According to FHP, the crash was reported on Monday, Oct. 5, at 4:35 p.m. near the intersection of State Road A1A and Regatta Drive in Vero Beach. A Florida Highway Patrol spokesperson provided additional details on the crash on Monday night. A Freightliner roll-off truck that was operated by a 25-year-old man from Fort Pierce was traveling south on A1A, approaching Regatta Drive and slowing for traffic ahead.