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A woman and her grandchild were hit by a vehicle on Friday while crossing the street in North Lauderdale, authorities said. The crash happened shortly after 8:30 a.m. at Marill Terrace and Boulevard of Champions in North Lauderdale, the Broward County Sherriff’s Office said. The driver of the landscaping vehicle that hit them, a large pickup towing a trailer, spoke to NBC6 at the scene. He said both he and the pedestrians stopped at the stop sign, but when he went to

Photo: USCG Two boaters were rescued by U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) aircrews on Sunday during Hurricane Debby after their 34-foot sailing vessel lost its sail and drifted 73 miles off Boca Grande. The rescue operation was initiated after a friend of the boaters contacted Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg watch standers on Saturday at around 5 p.m., according to the USCG. The friend reportedly raised the alarm after the boaters failed to check in while on their journey from Key

A Fort Myers woman is dead after a two-vehicle crash in Charlotte County on Friday afternoon. The Florida Highway Patrol says a 59-year-old woman was pronounced dead on the scene after a crash at the SR-31 and Bermont Road intersection just north of Babcock Ranch. Troopers say the woman was driving west on Bermont Rd, approaching the intersection at SR-31. At the same time, a pickup truck towing a trailer was traveling north toward the same intersection. The woman reportedly

Photo by: UC Breaking News The Florida Highway Patrol says one person is dead after a motorcycle crash on the Cape Coral Bridge Friday evening. Troopers responded to reports of a crash around 10:28 p.m. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old male from Fort Myers, was reportedly driving east on the Cape Coral Bridge in front of an SUV. Troopers say the front of the SUV collided with the back of the motorcycle causing the driver to be ejected. Troopers say the

A lethal accident has taken place on US Highway 41 between a pickup truck and a sedan. State Troopers say a pickup truck and a sedan collided just before five in the unincorporated community of Romeo. They say the truck lost control and hit the sedan which was heading in the opposite direction. Marion County Fire Rescue was assigned to the crash at 4:55 p.m. and reported on the scene at 5:04 p.m. MCFR reported that one passenger has died

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly crash involving a vehicle and a motor scooter in the Loxahatchee area Monday morning. Officials say the crash happened around 3:11 a.m. on the eastbound lanes of Southern Boulevard between the Deer Run and Arden communities. The person riding the scooter was pronounced dead on the scene. The person driving the car was taken to Palms West Hospital. Their condition is unknown at this time. As of 6:30 a.m., eastbound

Photo by: wesh A burst of strong winds caused five trailers to overturn in Cocoa as Tropical Storm Debby moved into Florida’s Big Bend region on Sunday, according to the Brevard County Fire Rescue. Fire and rescue officials said the incident occurred at 660 Tucker Lane in Cocoa and injured one person. At the time of the incidents, winds were reportedly 50 mph. The BCFR said the National Hurricane Center is aware of the incident and that they are working together to

A tractor-trailer crash on I-95 North in Lake Worth Beach is causing traffic delays on Monday morning. Florida 511 reported that at 5:02 a.m., a tractor-trailer crash occurred just before Exit 64, 10th Avenue North, on I-95 North, In Florida 511’s latest update at 5:19 a.m., it was reported that the three lanes on the left were blocked.  As of 8 a.m., crews were able to reopen one of those lanes remains blocked and rush hour traffic is being delayed.

Photo by: wsvn A driver crashed his car into a building’s fountain in Miami’s Brickell section. The crash occurred Friday morning at the Brickell Arch along Brickell Avenue and Southeast 13th Street. The front of the car sustained heavy damage. It is unclear whether or not anyone was hurt. Car accidents can be life-altering, resulting in severe injuries, emotional distress, and financial burdens. At Ovadia Law Group, we understand the complexities of car accident claims and are dedicated to providing

Photo by: wsvn A fiery wreck involving two tractor-trailers along Interstate 595 in Davie sent one of the drivers to the hospital and caused hours-long lane closures. Davie Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash along the eastbound lanes near Davie Road, west of 27th Avenue, just after 9 a.m. on Saturday. Officials said the tractor-trailers collided, igniting a fire in one of the trucks. Incredibly, the flames did not reach the gas tank. Paramedics transported the

Photo by: wsvn Rescue crews took a child to the hospital after the victim was struck by a car in Pompano Beach, authorities said. Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue units responded to the scene of the crash near Military Trace and West Sample Road, just after 12:15 p.m., Saturday, Paramedics transported the juvenile pedestrian to a local hospital with injuries listed as not-life threatening. Detectives said the driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating