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photo by NBC2 Lee County deputies are investigating after a single-vehicle crash into a telephone pole on Pondella Road in North Fort Myers. Deputies responded to the scene on Pondella Road, near Travis Avenue, around 5:50 a.m. on Wednesday. NBC2 crews on the scene said multiple LCSO deputies responded to the scene, along with a Lee County Electric Cooperative truck. It is unclear if anyone was injured at this time. NBC2 is working to learn further information surrounding the incident.

Two men were wounded and a third may be involved in a shooting during an apparent drug deal on Tuesday afternoon in Tampa, police said. Officers were dispatched to the 3200 block of E Wilder Ave. where, according to police, they found two men with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The men were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Soon after, another man arrived at the hospital also suffering from a gunshot wound, though it is unknown if the injuries were

A wreck on State Road 121 in Levy County caused one death and blocked all roadways. The wreck, which left one dead, involved a pickup truck and van. After the 41-year-old male driver of the pickup truck lost control driving north on State Road 121, he crossed over the center line and struck a van, which was traveling south. The truck driver wasn’t wearing a seatbelt and was pronounced dead on scene, while the van’s driver was transported to a

Authorities are investigating a hit-and-run in Cooper City that killed a woman who was riding a bicycle. The incident happened around 11:40 p.m. Sunday in the 9500 block of Sheridan Street. Broward Sheriff’s Office officials said W C was riding her bicycle westbound on Sheridan Street on the outside edge of the roadway as the driver of a 2020 Acura TLX approached from behind. As the driver approached, he failed to move over and hit C with the front passenger

Photo by WJXT News4JAX A family was displaced after a fire broke out on Woodglen Drive in Orange Park Tuesday afternoon, according to Clay County Fire Rescue. According to officials, the fire was caused by Christmas tree lights The family which included four adults, one child and a pet, were all at home when the fire broke out and managed to escape unharmed, according to officials. However, the family was displaced due to the significant damage to the home. If

Two Leesburg women were arrested for battery after getting into an alleged altercation that ended with them fighting on the ground. A deputy to a battery at 11707 Fairmont Ave., Leesburg, around 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Dispatch advised that one of the women involved in the altercation left the residence.  Upon arrival, the officer met with 33-year-old R N H and a male victim/suspect who stated 32-year-old C

A Miami-Dade man was arrested early Monday morning following a domestic dispute with his ex-wife that escalated when he forcibly took her cellphone and threatened to take her life, authorities confirmed Tuesday. Miami-Dade police said officers responded to a domestic-related robbery call at around 5:30 a.m. near the 20800 block of San Simeon Way. The suspect, who police identified in an arrest report as 44-year-old R G, fled the scene but returned shortly after, and was taken into custody. According

A man was hospitalized after a shooting in Miami on Monday night, according to police. The victim, a man in his 40s, was shot in the area of Northwest 22nd Court and Northwest 28th Street at around 9:15 p.m., authorities said. He was taken to Ryder Trauma Center at Jackson Memorial Hospital in critical condition. Police did not say what may have led to the gunfire, or if any suspects are in custody. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the

A person was injured in a shooting in Sarasota on Monday. Sarasota police were called to the intersection of 24th Street and North Osprey Avenue shortly before 7 p.m. An adult victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department at (941) 316-1199. You can also report information anonymously with CrimeStoppers of Sarasota County at 941-366-8477 or submit a tip online at Sarasota CrimeStoppers. Information that leads to an arrest is eligible for a cash reward.

Photo by: fox13news A crash leaving a vehicle overturned backed up traffic along a busy stretch of I-275 in Tampa, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Crews responded around 6 a.m. Tuesday on the southbound side of the interstate near Sligh Ave. The right lane was blocked southbound, with backups stretching past Fletcher Ave. during the morning rush as crews removed the vehicle and investigated the crash. No further details on the crash have been released. This is a developing story. If you’ve

A 30-year-old man is charged for a shooting in Escambia County Tuesday morning. C B was booked into Escambia County Jail Tuesday afternoon on charges of aggravated battery, weapon possession by convicted felon, firing weapon in public. Deputies responded to the 4400 block of Florelle Way at 5:40 a.m. and found a man with a gunshot wound to the leg. His injuries are non-life threatening, according to deputies. B is being held in Escambia County Jail without bond. No further

Photo by: (SLCFD) A truck crashed into a garage at a home in Port St. Lucie, leading to the driver being hospitalized and prompting a response from firefighters. The St. Lucie County Fire District (SLCFD) stated that at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday morning they had responded to a home in the 1500 block of southwest Hunnicut Avenue. According to SLCFD their Special Operations teams secured the structure to make sure there were no more emergencies. Officials stated that the driver