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Hit-and-Run in Gulfport Leaves Two Critically Injured: Legal Options for Victims and Families
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

Two people were left in critical condition after a hit-and-run crash in Gulfport, Florida, on November 28. According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), 61-year-old Michael Lynch and 42-year-old Kristen Lynch were riding an electric scooter along Gulfport Boulevard when an older-model SUV struck them from behind and fled the scene. Multiple 911 callers…

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Tampa Woman Arrested for DUI After Rollover Crash on I-275, According to FHP
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A late-night crash on Interstate 275 in Tampa has led to a DUI arrest, according to a report from the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The incident occurred Thursday night and involved a rollover collision that temporarily disrupted traffic near the junction with Interstate 4. According to FHP, 29-year-old Emily Frances Diaz was driving a Honda…

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Stabbing at Sunny Isles Lounge Leaves One Hospitalized, Suspect Arrested: Legal Options for Victim
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A violent incident at a Sunny Isles lounge left one man hospitalized Sunday evening, prompting an arrest and raising serious concerns about security and violence prevention at Miami-Dade nightlife establishments. According to NBC6, police arrested Bagrat Vlaadimirovi Garamov, 46, after he allegedly stabbed another man inside a lounge located on the 100 block of Sunny…

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1 Dead, 3 Hospitalized After Overnight Three-Car Crash in Miami-Dade County
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A tragic three-vehicle crash in Miami-Dade County late Friday night left one driver dead and three others hospitalized, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO). Deputies responded to the collision around 11:11 p.m. near the intersection of Northwest 62nd Avenue and 12th Street, where multiple heavily damaged vehicles and injured victims were located. When first…

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Toddler Tragically Drowns in Pembroke Pines Amid Record Number of Child Drowning Deaths in Florida
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A heartbreaking tragedy occurred in Pembroke Pines on Sunday when a 1-and-a-half-year-old child was found unresponsive near Southwest 118th Avenue and Southwest 7th Street, according to Pembroke Pines Fire Rescue. The toddler was rushed to Memorial Hospital West, where—despite extensive lifesaving efforts—the child was pronounced dead. Police have stated that there is currently no indication…

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Man Killed, Another Hospitalized After Motorcycle Crash Near Dolphin Expressway
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A tragic motorcycle crash near the Dolphin Expressway left one man dead and another hospitalized on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP). The collision occurred on the ramp to eastbound State Road 836 (Dolphin Expressway) from the southbound Florida Turnpike. FHP investigators reported that two motorcyclists were riding together when one rider failed…

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Fatal Head-On Crash in Clay County Leaves One Dead: Legal Options for Families After Tragic Collisions in Florida
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A tragic collision in Clay County early Sunday morning claimed the life of a 34-year-old man from Starke. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 4:30 a.m. on State Road 21, near the intersection of Santa Clara Avenue. The violent, head-on impact left one vehicle overturned on its side and another resting…

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South Florida Pastor Killed in Motorcycle Crash Near Atlantis
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

The South Florida community is mourning the tragic loss of Pastor Joshua R. Rene, 39, who was killed on November 25th in a devastating motorcycle collision near Atlantis. According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Pastor Rene — an executive pastor at Journey Church, which has multiple locations throughout Palm Beach County — died…

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2 Dead, 3 Hospitalized After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Lakeland
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

On Saturday afternoon, a devastating four-vehicle crash on Kathleen Road in Lakeland left two people dead and three others hospitalized. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO), the collision occurred around 5:47 p.m. in front of Nick and Moe’s gas station and shut down the roadway for nearly six hours. This tragic event has…

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Three Killed in Catamaran Accident on the Caloosahatchee River: What Families Need to Know About Their Legal Options
Michael T. Flanagan, Esq.

A devastating boating accident on the Caloosahatchee River claimed the lives of three people on November 29, 2025, leaving one survivor in critical condition and an entire community in shock. According to the Lee County Marine Emergency Response Team, the 4 p.m. incident occurred near the Cape Coral Yacht Club when a catamaran carrying four…

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