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Several guests were forced to evacuate after a fire broke out at a hotel on Miami Beach, Monday morning. Witnesses spotted flames on the roof of the Ithaca hotel at Collins Avenue and Sixth Street. Video shows Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews responding to the fire. About 20 guests who were staying at the hotel were safely evacuated. The area was briefly shut down as crews put the fire under control. No injuries were reported, and guests were allowed back

Thick, black smoke permeated the air Monday evening as crews battled a massive fire that began at a junkyard in Opa-locka. The blaze broke out just after 5 p.m., with Miami-Dade Fire Rescue receiving reports of multiple vehicles on fire at the junkyard located off Cario Lane. Officials said the fire spread to three nearby businesses, and windy conditions were making it difficult for crews to contain the blaze. More than 80 units had responded to the scene by Monday

A Plant City man is facing charges following a deadly crash in which authorities said he hit a 19-year-old pedestrian and then drove several miles before calling 911. M, 27, was arrested Monday for leaving the scene of a crash involving death and violation of probation, though officials said M could soon face more charges. The crash happened around 11:30 p.m. on May 24, near the intersection of South County Road 39 and Tipton Road in Plant City, according to

A motorcyclist is dead after changing lanes in front of a vehicle on the Howard Frankland Bridge Tuesday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash around 4:36 a.m. in the southbound lanes on the Howard Frankland Bridge. A Honda motorcycle, driven by a 64-year-old Tampa man, was traveling southbound on I-275 in the outside center lane when it changed lanes into the path of a Kia Soul, driven by a 48-year-old Lakewood Ranch woman. After changing lanes in

Photo: Arizona’s Family One man has been cited after colliding with a Walton County Sheriff’s Office patrol car. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, on Monday night, a pickup truck was traveling north on Kings Lake Road and turned right along a curve. During that time, a Walton County Deputy was traveling south on the curve in a patrol vehicle. The truck entered the oncoming lane of the deputy and sideswiped the left side of the patrol car. Officials said

Photo: WJXT All lanes of AC Skinner Parkway at Equinox Street are closed due to an accident with injuries on Monday, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office reported the closure around 6:15 p.m. A News4JAX crew on the scene could see an upside-down silver pickup truck surrounded by police tape. JSO said no one was injured in the crash. It’s unclear how long the lanes will remain closed. Seek alternative routes. Understanding Your Rights After a Car

Photo: edcorbo Passengers were rescued after a boat in Boca Grande overturned Monday afternoon, according to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. LCSO says that passengers on board were safely picked up by nearby boaters without any injuries. Legal Help After a Boat Accident InjuryBoat accidents can lead to serious injuries and unexpected legal challenges. At Ovadia Law Group, our personal injury attorneys are experienced in handling boat accident cases and understand the complexities of maritime law. We investigate the incident,

A crash involving a bus has blocked an intersection near Alva on Tuesday morning. According to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, units responded to a crash involving a worker bus at the intersection of Charleston Park Drive and Palm Beach Boulevard just after 6 a.m. The crash shut down the intersection for a period, but all lanes have since reopened. The Florida Highway Patrol said that the bus was traveling north on First Street just south of SR-80. A pickup

The St. Petersburg Police Department said a 15-year-old boy was seriously injured after being hit by a vehicle on Friday morning. The incident happened near the intersection of 9th Avenue North and 25th Street North at around 9:50 a.m. The location provided by SPPD is close to St. Petersburg High School, but it’s unknown if the teen is a student there. Police said a Honda Accord was traveling east on 9th Avenue North when the driver hit the teen, who

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, A two-vehicle crash occurred Friday morning and is causing major traffic delays on the Hathaway Bridge Officials say a truck towing a trailer carrying jet skis was involved in a collision with another vehicle. NewsChannel 7 has a reporter en route. We have reached out to local officials and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Car Accident Injury? We’re Here to HelpA car accident can change your life in an instant. At

A deadly crash has blocked an area of SR-70 in DeSoto County Friday morning. According to the DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office, drivers are advised to avoid the area of SR-70 and Northwest Florida Avenue due to a severe traffic crash. The Florida Highway Patrol website has the crash listed as fatal. 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

An Ocala woman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Walmart, alleging she sustained a severe arm fracture after tripping over a low-lying wooden pallet left in a customer walkway. Attorneys representing T filed the complaint against Walmart Inc. in the Fifth Judicial Circuit Court of Marion County on April 25 The lawsuit stems from an incident that allegedly occurred on December 20, 2024, at the Walmart located at 11012 N Williams Street in Dunnellon. According to the filing, T was