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Photo by: (WJXT) Two people were killed and two others were injured in a Thursday night crash on Beach Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at the intersection of San Pablo Road around 7:25 p.m. According to FHP, a 44-year-old man was driving a pickup truck eastbound on Beach Blvd, approaching Washburn Road. At the same time, two motorcycles were traveling westbound approaching Washburn. Troopers said the pickup truck then tried to turn left in the

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Wesley Chapel that occurred early Friday morning. The intersection of Bruce B Downs Boulevard and Aronwood Boulevard is blocked at this time. This is a developing story.  Understanding Your Rights as a Car Accident Victim If you’ve been a victim of a car accident, understanding your rights is crucial for navigating the aftermath. The Ovadia Law Group specializes in personal injury law and is here to provide the guidance you need.

The accident happened Thursday night in the northbound lanes near NW 74 Street. Two people were taken to the hospital. Comprehensive Legal Representation for Car Accident Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we believe that victims of car accidents deserve comprehensive legal representation. Our experienced attorneys will thoroughly investigate the circumstances surrounding your accident to build a strong case on your behalf. We will gather essential evidence, such as police reports, medical records, and witness testimonies, to establish liability and demonstrate

The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says one person was arrested after crashing into a motorcyclist while under the influence. Deputies identified the driver as William Bell, 20, of Cape Coral – who was arrested and is facing charges multiple DUI charges. The crash happened on Bayshore Road, near the I-75 ramp in North Fort Myers early Friday morning. LCSO says the motorcyclist was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Compassionate Support for DUI Victims At Ovadia Law Group, we

Fire crews say 14 people were involved in a crash that sent five to the hospital in Tice on Thursday evening. NBC2 is working to find out how more than a dozen people are doing after they were involved in a head-on collision. The crash was on Ortiz Avenue at Luckett Road, between Palm Beach Boulevard and I-75, north of SR-82 in Tice around 10 p.m. Tice Fire and Rescue says 14 people in total were involved, and five of

A person was rescued by a good Samaritan after they had fallen off a boat on Thursday. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue (PBCFR) says at around 6:10 p.m., crews responded to Bryant Park boat ramp in Lake Worth Beach where they found a person waiting by a boat ramp. There rescue crews learned that the person had been brought to the ramp by the Good Samaritan on a jet ski. The Samaritan explained they had seen the person fall from

Over one dozen crews battled an apartment fire in Orlando on Thursday night. Around 7:30 p.m., The Orlando Fire Department responded to a two-alarm fire at the Marina Landing Apartments at 6245 Westgate Drive. When crews arrived, they saw heavy fire and smoke and quickly began to apply water to the fire. The fire was contained in two apartments and has been extinguished by firefighters. According to fire officials, no one was injured, and one cat was saved unharmed. Four

A South Florida man is opening up and sharing his story days after, police said, he was struck while riding a scooter by a driver who kept on going. City of Miami Police and Fire Rescue responded to the scene of the hit-and-run near the intersection of Delaware Parkway and 20th Street, Sunday evening. Surveillance video captured startled neighbors rushing to the aid of Gilberis Lopez-Hernandez moments after, detectives said, he was hit by a red car that blew a

A 63-year-old man from Spring Hill died in a motorcycle accident on US-19 on Thursday afternoon. The crash occurred around 1:05 PM north of Briar Oaks Drive. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Kawasaki motorcycle, operated by the 63-year-old man, was traveling southbound on US-19. The motorcycle crossed the median and collided with a northbound Ford Edge. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Ford Edge, a 34-year-old woman from Crystal River, and a

Photo by: WEAR A homicide investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed Wednesday night in Escambia County, according to the sheriff’s office. The family identified the victim as Walter Lee McQueen-Dukes. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. in the 3400 block of John Street off of Old Fairfield Drive. McQueen-Dukes was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The sheriff’s office says they have no suspect as of right now. An investigation is

A woman is dead after she was shot during a domestic disturbance in Edgewater on Thursday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the incident was reported at around 5:10 p.m. at a home off Liza Clinton Road. The man accused of shooting the victim to death received treatment at the scene for a minor injury, according to deputies. Detectives will be interviewing him for further information. Neighbors near the incident scene said the home is usually quiet.

A gay couple told police officers that they were expecting a new lover after connecting with a user on Grindr, a dating app mostly used by gay and bisexual men. A gunman showed up instead. Police officers responded to a report of a shooting shortly before 7:30 p.m., on Aug. 26, at the gay couple’s apartment in a two-story building in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood. The gay couple told police officers they had been the victims of catfishing, when a