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Photo by: Walton County Fire Rescue  A neighbor’s quick call and a coordinated response from multiple agencies helped firefighters contain a fast-moving mobile home fire in Walton County’s Villa Tasso community on Monday morning. At 7:44 a.m., Walton County Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to a residence on Magnolia Street after a neighbor reported seeing thick black smoke rising from a nearby single-wide mobile home, according to officials. Walton County Sheriff’s Office deputies say they arrived first and found flames

Authorities with the Boynton Beach Police Department and Boynton Beach Fire Rescue are investigating a helicopter crash Monday afternoon in Boynton Beach. It happened near the Monterey Community, near the 3800 block of Congress Avenue. Motorists are urged to avoid the area at this time. Boynton Beach Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Matt Oxendine said during a press conference on Monday afternoon that it along with the police department received a call about the crash at 12:24 p.m. When the got

Authorities are searching for a driver after a woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in West Park early Monday, officials said. Deputies responded to the incident around 6:45 a.m. in the area of Barry Road and West Hallandale Beach Boulevard, Broward Sheriff’s Office officials said. When deputies arrived, they found the woman lying in the roadway. She was taken to Memorial Regional Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Officials haven’t released the woman’s identity. Traffic Homicide detectives are

Three crashes across Northeast Florida on Sunday left two 19-year-old women and a 64-year-old bicyclist dead, according to reports from the Florida Highway Patrol. The first crash was reported just before 1 p.m. in Flagler County. Troopers said a 64-year-old bicyclist from Ormond Beach died after he was struck by a pick-up truck on U.S. 1 at the Flagler-Volusia County line. Hours later, a crash at 6:30 p.m. on I-295 south on the Buckman Bridge killed a 19-year-old woman from

One man is dead after a crash between a Honda motorcycle and a Toyota Corolla in Haines City on Saturday morning, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO). Both drivers were traveling westbound on Polk City Road around 8 a.m. in slow-moving traffic. Reynaldo Diaz, 37 of Haines City, was driving the motorcycle when he began to pass multiple vehicles at a high rate of speed in the eastbound lane, according to a news release. PCSO said the driver

A fatal crash in Ocklawaha has resulted in a road closure. According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, Southeast 95th Street Road and 170th Avenue in Ocklawaha are closed. The Florida Highway Patrol is also on scene. Officials are asking that drivers use alternate routes until further notice. Acting Quickly Can Protect Your Claim Time is a critical factor after a car accident. Evidence can disappear, memories fade, and legal deadlines may apply. Ovadia Law Group encourages accident victims to

Photo by: wsvn  A woman was hospitalized after deputies from the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office found her suffering from gunshot wounds in Northwest Miami-Dade. The incident took place near Northwest 83rd Street and 5th Avenue Saturday. The woman was taken to a nearby hospital, and is now in stable condition. Police are currently investigating. Experience That Makes a Difference Experience matters when handling personal injury claims, especially when significant damages are involved. Ovadia Law Group brings knowledge, preparation, and dedication to

Photo by:  (FDOT) A crash on the southbound Turnpike in Palm Beach County has closed all lanes on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported the crash at Exit 93, Lake Worth Road, at 5:18 a.m. In the latest update at 6:41 a.m., officials said that all lanes have been blocked. The Florida Highway Patrol reported that the crash involved injuries. Personalized Legal Strategies That Work Every car accident case is unique, and a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works. Ovadia Law Group develops

Photo by: (7News) A 26-year-old on a scooter succumbed to his injuries after being rear-ended by an SUV on Southern Blvd. Thursday night. According to a crash report from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, a scooter traveling eastbound on Southern Blvd. was rear-ended by an SUV near the 5600 block at 10:41 p.m. on Thursday. The crash reportedly ejected the scooter driver, Christian Cagle of Loxahatchee, resulting in serious injuries. Cagle was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center and

Photo by: wsvn  Rescue crews took one person to the hospital after a dump truck hit a box truck on the Sawgrass Expressway in Tamarac, causing the box truck to overturn. Tamarac Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the wreck along the northbound lanes, about a half mile south of Atlantic Boulevard, Monday morning. Officials said the crash took place at around 8 a.m., causing northbound lanes to be shut down while crews cleaned up the scene. 7Skyforce

UPDATED at 7 a.m. with additional details confirming crash happening late Sunday. A bicyclist was killed in a crash with an SUV early late Sunday night on Lockwood Ridge Road, the Florida Highway Patrol reported. The incident happened about 11:30 p.m., near the intersection of Lockwood Ridge and Gocio Road. AN SUV driven by a 56-year-old Sarasota man was heading south on Lockwood Ridge when a man on a bicycle tried to cross the road and rode into the path

UPDATE: as of 7:56 a.m. all lanes are now open. A crash involving multiple vehicles has closed two lanes of northbound I-75 at Jacaranda Boulevard/MM-193. Traffic is backed over 5 miles, with a 35 to 40 minute delay. Morning commuters should consider an alternate, such as US-41, to avoid delays. Your Advocate When It Matters Most When you’re injured in a car accident, having the right legal advocate can bring clarity during a confusing time. Ovadia Law Group is committed