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In March of 2024, David Hull was arrested for the murder of Emmanuel Torres. Hull pleaded not guilty at the time, and is now filing for dismissal on the basis of the “stand your ground” law. On March 20 police were dispatched to the Port Charlotte Barber shop after getting calls about shots fired in the area, One of the callers being Hull. Hull explained that he has been attacked, choked, and had his head smashed by Torres, and he

photo by: (Credit: Hillsborough County Fire Rescue) Firefighters battled a large blaze that engulfed a mobile home in Lithia early Friday morning. Crews were dispatched to the home on Nichols Road after receiving multiple 911 calls reporting heavy smoke and flames in the area, according to Hillsborough County Fire Rescue. The first unit arrived at the mobile home within 10 minutes of the first call. By that time, firefighters said the structure was already engulfed by flames. Crews were able

One man has been shot after a fight with his roommate, the St. Petersburg Police Department announced. According to SPPD, officers were called at 8:11 a.m. to an apartment at 1701 Central Avenue regarding a report of a person shot. Officers arrived at the apartment and learned two men, who were roommates, got into a fight. The roommate stayed on scene for officers and was detained, SPPD said. The victim was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Expert Legal

photo by: wfla A man suffered “unknown injuries” in a Pasco County deputy-involved shooting, according to the sheriff’s office. The shooting happened along Little Road in New Port Richey. The southbound lanes of Little Road are shut down between Citizens Drive and Massachusetts Ave. while authorities investigate the incident. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office did not provide any additional information.  Compassionate Legal Support Facing the aftermath of a shooting can be overwhelming. At Ovadia Law Group, we offer compassionate legal

A pedestrian died after he was hit and run over Thursday night on Jacksonville’s southside. The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said the incident happened around 8:15 p.m. when a man in his 40s was not using the crosswalk to cross Atlantic Boulevard near Southside Boulevard. “The pedestrian didn’t yield to oncoming traffic. He was not in a crosswalk. And it’s in a dark area,” JSO said. A man in his mid-20s was driving west in a Hyundai when he did not

A 14-year-old boy was critically injured late Thursday night when he was thrown out of a car in a rollover crash on I-95 in Jacksonville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash was reported at 11:40 p.m. at the I-95 exit ramp to U.S. 1. Troopers said the car ran off the road for unknown reasons on the exit ramp, flipped and hit a tree. The 14-year-old driver, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown from the

photo by:  (MCFR) Martin County Fire Rescue (MCFR) battled a garage fire that was sparked by a plugged-in golf cart on Thursday. MCFR says its crews responded to the fire just before 2 p.m. near SW San Antonio Drive in Palm City. Upon arrival, firefighters found a home with a three-car garage in flames. Firefighters were able to knock down the fire and stop it from spreading into other parts of the home. The homeowner told MCFR that they were

Northbound lanes on I-75 and Fruitville Road are shut down due to a crash that involves a semi-trailer, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office announced. All three northbound lanes are closed at this time. The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office advises drivers to use alternative routes at this time. Expert Legal Representation At Ovadia Law Group, we specialize in providing expert legal representation for victims of car accidents. Our experienced attorneys understand the complexities of these cases and are dedicated to securing

Photo by: WFTS A fire burned through a Tampa-area home early Friday morning. Flames and heavy smoke could be seen pouring out of the home as Action Air One flew over the scene. Hillsborough County Fire and Rescue said the home, located on the 3800 block of North 58th Street, was 50% consumed by fire when their crews arrived on the scene. This breaking news story will be updated as more information becomes available. Comprehensive Legal Services At Ovadia Law

photo by: (WFTV staff) A man died following a shooting Thursday night in an Orlando-area neighborhood, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said. Around 10:30 p.m., deputies responded to Chesham Drive, not far from Dean and McCulloch roads. OCSO said on arrival, deputies located a man who had been shot. He died at the scene, the agency said. OCSO added that the age of the victim is unclear and the investigation is in its early stages. As of 7 a.m., deputies

A man was found shot “several times” early Friday in Miami, authorities said. City of Miami police said they responded at around 2:18 a.m. to a ShotSpotter alert of several rounds of gunfire at 5950 NE Biscayne Boulevard. The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial in critical condition. NBC6 is working to learn more about a search for a suspect, and what may have led to the shooting. Expert Legal Representation

Photo by: Naples Fire A construction worker fell from the third story of a home in Naples on Thursday morning, Naples Fire Department and North Collier Fire rescued the worker from the roof. Deputy Chief C A of the Naples Fire Department explained that the call came in around 10 a.m. Thursday. The worker, who was on the roof of a private home, lost his footing and fell from the third story to the second. Unfortunately, he sustained leg injuries