A Kissimmee biker was ejected from his motorcycle and killed in a hit-and-run crash Tuesday morning that shut down eastbound Interstate 4 for almost four hours, resulting in a traffic backup of at least five miles. Law-enforcement officers are currently looking for the motorist that fled the scene of the…
A 6-year-old boy, who was on a four-day Caribbean cruise on the Carnival Victory, drowned in one of the ship’s pools Sunday, according to Carnival Cruise Lines. The boy was apparently in the pool area with other members of his family when the accident occurred. Carnival released the following statement:…
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Jacoby Jones suffered a head injury early Monday morning after he was apparently struck over the head with a champagne bottle by a stripper named Sweet Pea on a party bus. According to TMZ.com, Jones was partying on the bus in D.C. celebrating Bryant McKinnie’s 34th…
This week is National Child Passenger Safety Week, which serves as a reminder to us all just how important it is to make sure our children are secured properly in their car or booster seats. Failing to do so could be the difference between life and death if your child…
Florida is home to some of the most popular theme parks in the United States. The Orlando area alone has more than 95 amusement parks, attractions and other interesting features that draw in millions of tourists each year. Disney World is quite a popular destination for many residents and travelers…
A woman died last month after falling from a 14-story roller coaster at the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park in Arlington. The woman was riding the Texas Giant roller coaster ride at the park when the accident occurred, according to reports. When the Texas Giant ride opened in 1990…
The number of people killed in motorcycle crashes throughout the state of Florida and nationwide is on the rise. While the number of motorcycle fatalities nationwide dropped to about 4,200 in 2009, the number of deadly crashes in 2011 increased to just less than 5,000. Preliminary data shows that nearly…
Most people enjoy celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a fireworks show or two. With Independence Day right around the corner, it is important to understand that if these devices are not used properly you could wind up with some pretty devastating injuries. Catastrophic burn injuries and fatalities arise…
In 2010 more heat stroke-related deaths were documented than any other year from kids being left inside hot cars for too long. Now, Florida health and law enforcement officials say that we are heading for another devastating year, with 15 such deaths already reported nationwide so far. Four Florida children,…
A Miami deck collapse at Shuckers Bar and Grill, a popular restaurant in North Bay Village, left 33 people injured Thursday night. Two of the 33 injured are reportedly in serious condition. About 100 people were on an outdoor deck at Shuckers Bar and Grill watching the Miami Heat play…