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Benjamin Fottler, 49, faces charge of leaving crash scene without rendering aid CASSELBERRY, Fla. – A Winter Park High School teacher has been arrested months after a hit-and-run was reported in Casselberry, according to the police department. In an affidavit, police said that the incident was first reported on Dec. 11 along Parkside Court, where the victim’s mother claimed his back had been broken after being struck. But later that day, the teacher — identified as Benjamin Hendricks Fottler, 49 —

DUNNELLON, Fla. (WCJB) – A 76-year-old man is dead and two others are injured after a three-vehicle crash in Dunnellon Wednesday night. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the 76-year-old was traveling south on State Road 200 just after 7:30 p.m. A 37-year-old woman was traveling north on State Road 200 and an 85-year-old man was traveling just behind her. The 76-year-old veered into the northbound lanes and hit the 37-year-old, causing both vehicles to spin out, and the 37-year-old’s vehicle

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) – A man is dead after being hit by a vehicle in Alachua County early Thursday morning. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say a 43-year-old woman from Trenton was traveling eastbound on County Road 232 east of Northwest 97th Boulevard just before 1:30 a.m. when she hit a man that was walking in the roadway. The man died at the scene, and troopers say the identity of the man is unknown at this time. Troopers say County Road

Officials responded to a rollover crash with injuries on southbound Interstate 95 at Hallandale Beach Boulevard on Thursday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said troopers arrived at the scene at around 5:47 a.m. The crash happened in the express lanes, but some regular lanes were also blocked as emergency crews responded. Information about the possible victims was not immediately provided. Video showed people standing outside the car on its roof, talking to first responders. Authorities were working

MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A Martin County Sheriff’s deputy is facing charges following a reported altercation with his 15-year-old daughter. Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek said that Corporal Emmanuel Perez, who lives in Port St. Lucie, is facing two charges, including a felony, after a physical confrontation with his daughter. “I’m disappointed that we’re having to deal with this,” said Budensiek. According to Sheriff Budensiek, Perez initially called police this morning, reporting that his daughter was not going to school

MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. — A man was hospitalized early Thursday morning after being repeatedly stabbed in the back by a woman in southwest Miami-Dade, authorities said. According to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, the incident was reported at about 12:25 a.m. in the area of Southwest 119th Avenue and 151st Street. Deputies said the woman stabbed the man multiple times with an “edged weapon.” They did not immediately confirm whether she has been taken into custody. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue transported the victim toHCA

MIAMI — Two people were injured Thursday morning in a crash involving a car and a motor bike in Miami, police confirmed. According to Miami police, the crash was reported at 2:49 a.m. in the area of Biscayne Boulevard and Northeast 82nd Street. A Local 10 News crew was at the scene as the motor bike was lying on its side on the sidewalk as a silver Chevy was stopped in the middle of the street. Police confirmed that two people

MIAMI SHORES, FLA. (WSVN) – Several people were hurt after a crash between a bus and car in Miami Shores. Miami Shores Police and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the area of Northeast Second Avenue and 91st Street on Wednesday evening. According to paramedics, six people suffered injuries that were non-life threatening. A car accident can change your life in seconds, leaving you with injuries and unexpected challenges. Ovadia Law Group is dedicated to supporting accident victims by offering

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA)— One child is dead and another critically injured after a hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said. Detectives are looking for the person responsible for hitting two children outside of their church on Wednesday night. According to deputies, an 8-year-old child died from his injuries, and a 10-year-old is hospitalized in critical condition. The 10-year-old is hospitalized with a broken leg, broken arm, and a skull fracture. The kids, who are not

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. — A man was arrested after he was accused of punching a delivery driver in Bonita Springs Tuesday. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office’s arrest report, Derrick Michael Elmore, 38, was accused of stopping a delivery driver while he was on his bike, then punching the door, window and driver before holding the vehicle, a blue Honda Odyssey, around 5 p.m. Deputies said the incident happened on Southern Pines Drive. They reviewed the 911 audio, and

COLLIER COUNTY, Fla. — A Collier County deputy was involved in a crash on Davis Boulevard Wednesday night. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, the crash involved two vehicles near US-41. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, there were minor injuries in the crash. This is a developing story and will be updated. Experienced Legal Support After a Pedestrian Accident Pedestrian accidents often leave victims facing serious injuries, financial challenges, and emotional trauma. Ovadia Law Group provides the experienced

NAPLES MANOR, Fla. — An SUV crashed into a wall of a house in Naples Manor Wednesday night. This happened on Georgia Avenue. According to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, there were no injuries. Experienced Legal Support After a Pedestrian Accident Pedestrian accidents often leave victims facing serious injuries, financial challenges, and emotional trauma. Ovadia Law Group provides the experienced legal support needed to navigate this difficult time and pursue the compensation you deserve. Their skilled pedestrian accident lawyers investigate