A lawsuit has been filed by 18 passengers who were aboard an American Airlines aircraft that caught fire last month on the tarmac of Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport after an engine failed. The lawsuit was filed Monday in Cook County Circuit Court and targets American aircraft manufacturer Boeing Inc. and…
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Child Killed In Polk County ATV Accident
A 5-year-old boy was killed in an ATV accident in Polk County Saturday. Deputies said a 32-year-old father and his son, 5, were riding in an area near the 3700 block of West Socrum Loop Road. The child was sitting in front of his father on the ATV, wearing a…
Motorcyclist Killed In Polk County Crash With Motor Home
A motorcyclist was killed Saturday afternoon in a Polk County crash, according to deputies. A 1988 motor home driven by a 67-year-old Illinois man was traveling northbound on County Road 557, according to reports. The motor home turned left onto the on-ramp for Interstate 4 westbound. A portion of the…
Florida Roadways More Dangerous On Election Day – Stay Safe Today!
Today, November 8, 2016 is an important day for all U.S. citizens, but the focus today is not just on who to vote for. It is important to highlight that roads today are more dangerous than usual as the distractions and emotions run high today! According to a 2008 study…
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash In Hillsborough County
A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening in a crash, and according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, charges could be filed against the driver who slammed into the biker. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. HCSO believes the biker was operating a motorcycle on Boyette Road when he drove…
Moped Driver Dies A Week After Orange County Hit-And-Run Crash
A 64-year-old moped driver who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Orange County last week has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 4:40 a.m. at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Forsyth Road. According to troopers, the moped driver was stopped at the intersection…
Biketoberfest Is Here: Look Twice For Motorcycles in Daytona Beach
Biketoberfest has been bringing bikers together from all over the world in Daytona Beach since 1992. Biketoberfest is a celebration of Florida’s bike culture that involves trade shows, concerts and other special events. It also involves three days of rides throughout Volusia County. While this will surely be a fun…
Samsung Stops Production of Galaxy Note 7 After Reports of Fire in Replacement Phones
Samsung wants everyone to turn off their Galaxy Note 7 even if they have received a replacement. This comes right after the company said it was halting production of the smartphone. Samsung Electronics says it is stopping production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, a day after it put an…
Lakeland Mobile Home Park Accused Of Housing Discrimination
The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against a Lakeland mobile home park for racial discrimination. The DOJ said it investigated the mobile home park last year to see if it was complying with the Fair Housing Act. Their reports found that African-American potential buyers were treated…
Be Prepared for Hurricane Matthew
Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for all of Florida as Hurricane Matthew threatened to wreak havoc on the East Coast later in the week. Hurricane Matthew was southeast of Jamaica on Monday but was predicted to head north and likely produce…