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The northbound lanes of Interstate 75 are shut down in central Florida after a semi truck overturned in the roadway. The crash happened at around 5 a.m. near mile-marker 335 at the Sumter-Marion County line, which is near The Villages. The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver, identified as a 29-year-old man from Jacksonville, was hauling a load of pallets when he fell asleep and lost control of the truck. The driver suffered minor injuries, but did not go to

Photo: wfla Five people suffered minor injuries while trying to break up a fight between two dogs inside of a Pinellas County Walmart store. Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to the Walmart on US-19 in Palm Harbor at around 12:48 p.m. The two dogs involved in the fight were identified as a “terrier mix” and a “Chihuahua mix.” Three store employees and the two dog owners suffered minor injuries while trying to separate them. One person was taken

Photo: Florida Highway Patrol The Florida Highway Patrol said the 20-year-old driver had been traveling at a “high rate of speed” shortly before the crash, which happened just south of Republic Drive in Pinellas County. The driver was thrown from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries, according to officials. There was no further word on his condition as of Tuesday night. No other injuries were reported. Seeking Justice After a Car AccidentRecovering from a car accident injury is challenging, but

Photo: WJXT News4JAX The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 South near MM 329 that has blocked three lanes. Compassionate Legal Support for Car Accident VictimsAt Ovadia Law Group, we believe car accident victims deserve compassionate and effective legal representation. Our personal injury attorneys understand the physical pain and emotional trauma these accidents can cause. We work closely with medical professionals and investigators to build a strong case and pursue

There was a large deputy presence on Metro Parkway in Lee County on Tuesday. Crime scene tape was up, and multiple deputy cruisers were seen in the area. This is near East Pine Parkway. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a business in the area for a person acting erratically. When deputies arrived, LCSO said the suspect began attacking deputies and was taken into custody. The sheriff’s office said at least two deputies were being

A man was arrested after a road rage incident escalated in a business parking lot in Fort Myers. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, officers responded to a report of an assault in the 2300 block of Cleveland Avenue (US-41) at approximately 11:10 p.m. Monday. The victim reportedly told officers that he was struck in the face after a traffic-related dispute. FMPD said the victim displayed visible injuries that were consistent with being hit. Officers gathered witness statements and

Greenacres Fire Rescue responded to a report of a fire on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred in the 1600 block of 16th Lane. When Fire Rescue personnel arrived at the scene, it discovered a fire in the patio area. The fire did not spread into the main home. Fire Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA fire accident can change your life in an instant. At Ovadia Law Group, we provide expert legal representation to victims of fire-related personal injuries. Our attorneys

Two bicyclists competing in the BillBone Olympic Triathlon were hospitalized after a crash with a vehicle, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office said Sunday night. The triathlon, which took place in the morning, included a 40-kilometer bike ride, as well as swimming and running events at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach. It was run by Bill Bone, who co-founded BillBone Law Group The two bicyclists were injured while competing along the route, PBSO spokeswoman Teri Barbera told WPBF. Ashleigh

Three Wildwood women have been arrested for their involvement in a seat dispute at Waffle House that erupted in a brawl, ultimately sending a customer to the hospital. Four women, three of whom have been identified as 21-year-old A.G, 20-year-old B.R and 20-year-old J, walked into Waffle House, located at 7954 NE Eighth Way, Wildwood, around 2:05 a.m., March 9, according to an arrest report from the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office. The group came in with raised voices and shouted

A 73-year-old man was killed in a violent and unusual crash while mowing his lawn.  truck lost control and hit him in front of his home, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The backstory: Investigators said the driver came around a curve before crashing into the man from behind, sending him and the mower over a fence. The impact proved fatal at the scene.  A teenage family member witnessed the crash, which officials described as a sudden and traumatic event.

A 16-year-old boy is facing attempted manslaughter and possession of a firearm charges after a 15-year-old was shot in the chest and rushed to the hospital on Saturday, the Maitland Police Department said. The shooting happened inside a vehicle at the Grand Reserve at Maitland Park apartments, police said. The victim was in critical condition on Monday morning. Police said the suspect and victim were inside a black Honda Civic vehicle with two other people when the suspect pointed a

A man was hospitalized Monday evening after a two-alarm house fire in a Seminole County neighborhood, fire officials said. Crews with the Seminole County Fire Department responded to a home on the 1400 block of Tanner Drive just after 5 p.m. following reports that at least one person was trapped inside. When firefighters arrived, they encountered heavy fire conditions and a partial roof collapse, which complicated their efforts. “We did search the structure. We found one and we have confirmed