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13-Year-Old Boy Suffers Minor Injuries After Being Struck by Car In Tampa

A 13-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Tuesday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while riding his bike in Tampa. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the crash occurred shortly after 8 a.m. at the intersection of West Waters Avenue and Riverwood Boulevard. Deputies believe the boy was…

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Manatee County Considering Removing Golf Carts from Roadways

County commissioners are looking at the possibility of cracking down on golf carts on some roads in Manatee County. More specifically, county commissioners are considering an ordinance to remove them from Whitefield Avenue in Sarasota, Tara Boulevard in East Bradenton and El Conquistador Parkway in West Bradenton. This decision will…

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Three Killed in Separate Motor Vehicle Crashes in Polk County

A Winter Haven man became the third person to die in a vehicle crash in Polk County over the weekend after a pickup truck turned in front of his motorcycle Saturday night, according to authorities. The 56-year-old man and his 54-year-old wife were riding a Honda south on Spirit Lake…

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Mother Killed, 2 Children Injured in Plant City Crash

A young mother was killed and her two young children were injured Sunday morning when the woman crashed her minivan into a utility pole off Wilder Road. The 25-year-old died at the scene. A 4-year-old and 1-year-old was ejected from the van and taken to Tampa General Hospital with minor…

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Driver Smashes into Clearwater Bakery, No One Injured

There were no injuries Saturday morning after a car crashed into Manos Bakery at 1975 Drew Street in Clearwater. According to police, a westbound Honda Civic on Drew Street ran a red light and collided with another car, resulting in the Honda crashing through the front of the bakery. The…

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Stay Safe this Labor Day Weekend

For most, Labor Day weekend symbolizes the unofficial end of summer. As a three-day weekend, this gives many Americans the chance to celebrate with friends and family one more time before fall comes around and the weather gets cooler. Whether you plan on taking one last road trip for a…

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Motorcyclist Killed in Brandon Collision

A 33-year-old Plant City motorcyclist was killed in a crash near Brandon early Tuesday. The motorcyclist lost control of his Yamaha around 3:15 a.m. while making a right turn from E Adamo Drive onto northbound U.S. 301, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The motorcycle hit the raised center median,…

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Woman, Boy Drown in Separate Swimming Pool Accidents in Tampa Bay

A 49-year-old woman has drowned in a family swimming pool in Clearwater, according to authorities. The woman’s mother found her floating in the backyard pool around 5:30 p.m. Monday, according to reports. Police believe the mother unsuccessfully tried to pull her daughter from the pool. She called 911 and paramedics…

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Fourth of July Safety Tips

The Tampa Bay Injury Lawyers at Whittel & Melton would like to wish everyone throughout Tampa and the state of Florida a very happy Fourth of July! During this summer holiday period, many of us celebrate the time with friends and family. As with many other holidays, risks of accidents…

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Pinellas County Deputy Injured in Weather-Related Crash on I-275

A Pinellas County Sheriff’s deputy was involved in a weather-related collision on Sunday morning, according to reports. The single-vehicle crash occurred on Interstate-275 just before the exit to 38th Avenue North at around 10 a.m. on Sunday. According to the sheriff’s office, the deputy was traveling southbound on Interstate 275…

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