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Pensacola man killed in motorcycle crash in Escambia County

A 36-year-old Pensacola man died during a motorcycle crash on Sunday, according to FHP. FHP says the crash occurred around 4:27 p.m. at the intersection of Rock Island Pl and SR 296 Beverly Pkwy, involving a black Audi sedan and a silver Triumph motorcycle. Troopers say the 36-year-old man was driving west on SR 296 when the Audi driven by a 40-year-old Pensacola man with a59-year-old Pensacola woman as a passenger failed to yield and entered the roadway into the

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FHP: Semi-truck driver dies in Santa Rosa County crash

Photo by: weartv A 65-year-old Texas man driving a semi-truck has died after crashing into the woods, causing the truck to become engulfed in flames on Sunday afternoon, according to FHP. The crash occurred about 7 miles east of the Highway 87 exit in the eastbound lane on Interstate 10. Troopers say they believe the driver was trapped inside the truck. The interstate was closed down for smoke and the safety of the Emercy workers, according to FHP. The Florida

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Man dead after car crashes into Naples canal

A 69-year-old man is dead after crashing into a canal in Naples on Saturday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, around 8 p.m., the man was speeding while driving a sedan along a dead-end 12th Avenue NE. FHP says the car was launched into the canal and submerged. The report states the driver sustained critical injuries and was taken to the hospital. He was later pronounced dead. This is a breaking news story. When you’re involved in a car

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DUI crash kills one and injures three others

 A man was arrested for crashing into a car under the influence, killing one person and hurting three more. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say 54-year-old William Hibshman was driving along Highway 441 just south of Belleview Friday night. They say his truck t-boned another car, with four passengers. One 72-year-old woman was killed, and three other passengers were seriously injured. Hibshman was arrested on DUI manslaughter charges. Car accidents can lead to serious injuries, financial hardships, and emotional distress. At

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Motorcyclist seriously injured after reckless driving leads to crash: PSLPD

Photo by: Port St. Lucie police A man driving recklessly on a motorcycle was left with serious injuries and in need of an airlift to a hospital after crashing into a car, Port St. Lucie police said. The Port St. Lucie Police Department stated that on Sunday at around 7:00 p.m., they had responded to Southwest Bayshore Boulevard and Southwest Holden Terrace near Bayshore Tire and Service Center regarding a crash involving a motorcycle and car. Detectives learned through their

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I-75 southbound in Sarasota closed after fatal crash

The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office and Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a crash on I-75. One person has passed away, the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said. Southbound I-75 at mile marker 188 will be closed until further notice due to an investigation. All southbound traffic is being diverted at River Road, exit 191 until the investigation is complete. This is a developing story. After a car accident, victims often feel overwhelmed by medical bills, vehicle repairs, and insurance claims. Ovadia

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2 men shot at outside Orange County bar; 1 taken to hospital

Two men outside an Orange County bar were shot at early Monday, sending one of the men to the hospital, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The shooting happened around 2:15 a.m. outside of O’Shucks Karaoke Bar along International Drive. According to the sheriff’s office, gunfire erupted and shots were fired toward the men, striking one of them. The man, whose name and age have not been released, was taken to the hospital. “It’s very early in the investigation

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Truck carrying recycled products catches fire in Fort Lauderdale; no injuries reported

Photo by: wsvn There was truck trouble in Fort Lauderdale when a tractor-trailer loaded with recycled products caught fire. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the blaze at a facility on West Commercial Boulevard and Powerline Road, at around 5:15 p.m. on Sunday. Firefighters arrived to find the vehicle engulfed in flames. Officials said the fire proved challenging to extinguish due to the nature of the recycled materials, but crews were able to knock down the flames

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Driver, passenger OK after car goes into pond in Miramar

Photo by: wsvn A driver and his passenger were able to get out of a sinking situation in Miramar after the car they were in ended up in a pond. Miramar Police responded to the scene of the crash on Miramar Parkway, near Southwest 148th Avenue, Sunday afternoon. Investigators said the driver was traveling eastbound on Miramar Parkway when he veered off the road and went into the pond from the south side of the roadway, Both victims were able

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Power line fire that wiped out power in SW Miami-Dade neighborhood apparently sparked after Tesla slams into pole

An overnight power pole fire that knocked out electricity to some homes in a Southwest Miami-Dade neighborhood for hours was apparently sparked by a driver who slammed into a power pole. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the blaze along Southwest 94th Street, bear 87th Avenue, early Sunday morning. The fire ignited after a Tesla sedan smashed into the power pole at around 2 a.m., causing it to fall down and light up the brush surrounding it.

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Deputies investigating after man found shot at Orlando apartment complex

Deputies are investigating after a man was found with gunshot wounds at an Orlando apartment complex Saturday night. The incident was reported at the Beacon at Seminole Lakes apartment complex, located at 7120 Forest City Road. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, they received the call at 8:30 p.m. Upon arrival, deputies found a man in his 30s who had been shot. The victim was transported to a hospital and is in stable condition, according to deputies. Numerous law

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Police in Leesburg are looking for three suspects in a shooting

The Leesburg Police Department is looking for three suspects in a shooting on Saturday afternoon. According to officers, the shooting happened near the Quik Mart on West Main Street. The victim of the shooting was undergoing surgery, according to LPD. The shooting is an active and ongoing investigation. If you or a loved one has been a victim of a shooting, Ovadia Law Group is here to help. Our experienced attorneys are skilled in handling shooting cases, ensuring that victims

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