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Photo by: nbc-2 Lee County deputies responded to a crash in North Fort Myers that sent one person to the hospital early Wednesday morning. The crash happened on US-41 near Stockton Street, just south of Diplomat Parkway E and north of Pine Island Road, just after midnight. The crash knocked down a light pole. NBC2 crews were on the scene as deputies investigated. The scene is clear so it will not impact your morning drive. NBC2 is working to find

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a two-vehicle crash with serious injuries on SR-29 in Glades County. Troopers say the incident occurred on SR-29 at Chaparral Avenue on Wednesday morning in Moore Haven. SR-29 is closed in both directions as of 7:45 a.m. Troopers ask that drivers seek an alternate route. You can count on NBC2 to provide updates as they are received. Trusted Legal Assistance After a Car AccidentCar accidents can have life-altering consequences, resulting in costly medical bills,

Photo by: winknews A fatal crash occurred late Tuesday on Tamiami Trail, near Vanderbilt Beach Road in Collier County, resulting in the death of a pedestrian. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 8 p.m., and the investigation is being handled by the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP has confirmed the pedestrian involved succumbed to their injuries. This incident is still actively being investigated. Protecting Your Rights After a Pedestrian AccidentPedestrian accidents are often traumatic, leading to significant physical, emotional,

 All lanes are now open on the Selmon Expressway after shutting down due to a vehicle fire. Drivers can still use the Hyde Park/Davis Island exit. This is a developing story. Building a Strong Case in Fire Car AccidentsAt Ovadia Law Group, we approach fire car accident cases with dedication and a comprehensive strategy. Our legal team thoroughly investigates the incident, working with experts to identify the cause of the fire and any potential negligence. We gather and analyze evidence,

Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol Three people died after a pickup truck crashed into a pole and caught fire on I-275 near I-75 in Manatee County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the truck went off the road and hit a utility pole in the median before catching fire shortly after 3:15 a.m. Wednesday at the exit ramp from I-275 southbound to I-75 southbound. The driver and two passengers died at the scene, troopers said. FHP is working to

Photo by: City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue. Residents had to be evacuated as an apartment building caught fire early Wednesday, according to the City of Miami Department of Fire-Rescue. Crews responded just before 2:30 a.m. to the fire at a four-story building at 5501 Northwest 7th Street, where they found heavy smoke and flames, authorities said. Firefighters used ladder devices to get to the roof and evacuated residents. “Within twenty minutes the fire was under control and all residents

he Naples Mayor, Teresa Heitmann, was scheduled for another court appearance Wednesday morning in connection to her DUI arrest in late August. According to police, her blood alcohol level was more than double the legal limit. In a 9-1-1 call, a couple said they were followed home by Heitmann who stopped her car on their grass. When officers arrived, Heitmann agreed to do sobriety test which led to her arrest. Officers said they could smell alcohol on her despite her saying

A Naples man is dead after a crash north of Vanderbilt Beach Road on Tuesday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 62-year-old man was crossing in front of an SUV around 8:05 p.m. The report says the front of the SUV crashed into the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Damage to the driver’s side mirror and front windshield of the SUV. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, two lanes of southbound Tamiami Trail were

Photo by: wear A 27-year-old Pace man is dead after a crash in Santa Rosa County on Tuesday night, according to FHP. Troopers say the crash occurred around 7 p.m. onChumuckla Highway and Smyer Drive when a 35-year-old Milton woman was driving westbound in an SUV on Smyer Drive and failed to yield the right of way. She then entered the intersection and collided into the 27-year-old motorcycle driver that was travelingnorthbound on Chumuckla Highway, according to FHP. Troopers say

Photo by: wsvn Fire crews got the upper hand on flames that erupted at a Hollywood home on Tuesday. Thick black smoke and flames billowed from the home located on 68th and Pershing Street just before 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. 7Skyforce hovered over the scene as thick clouds of black smoke and flames could be seen coming from the back and inside of the home. Firefighters started to dose the fire with water and crews entered the front of the

The U.S. Department of Labor said in a report Tuesday that two contractors could have prevented a crane collapse in Fort Lauderdale that led a worker to fall 30 stories to his death earlier this year. The department said in a news release that the contractors “failed to protect” the 27-year-old rigger from the fatal fall. Investigators said back in April, two workers were installing a section of the tower crane to increase its height when a support cable failed and the

Photo by: wear A stolen vehicle from Alabama was involved in a crash outside of NAS Pensacola Tuesday afternoon, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. Escambia County deputies located the stolen vehicle around 2:30 p.m. They then began to follow the driver. Deputies say the driver was speeding and crashed the vehicle. Deputies had no part in the vehicle’s crash, according to the sheriff’s office. The driver was not injured. No further details have been released at this time.