Prosecutors have decided not to file any charges in the May 13 death of a 16-month-old girl who was found unresponsive after spending most of the day locked in her father’s car. The Columbia County Sheriff’s Office reported that the father forgot to take the child to daycare Tuesday morning…
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Biker Crashes into Tree in Weston
A motorcyclist was flown to a hospital Friday evening after he crashed into a tree in Weston, according to Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue. According to police, the crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. near the intersection of Royal Palm Boulevard and Town Center Boulevard. Broward Sheriff’s Office Air Rescue landed on…
Carnival Cruise Employee Charged with Molesting Teen Passenger
A Carnival Cruise Lines employee was arrested in Florida on Saturday for allegedly sexually abusing a male teenage passenger. According to the Brevard County police, the 46-year-old steward on the Carnival Valor, was arrested when the ship docked at Port Canaveral, east of Orlando. He has been charged with sexual…
Man Falls 3 Stories in Construction Site Accident
A man fell about three stories at a construction site on International Drive Thursday afternoon. According to an Orange County spokeswoman, the man was conscious when firefighters reached him. The man, in his 40s, was taken by helicopter to Orlando Regional Medical Center, according to reports. The construction site is…
What Jeep & Chrysler Owners Need to Know About Fiat Chrysler Enforcement Action
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently issued a press release regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Fiat Chrysler Enforcement Action. Fiat Chrysler has acknowledged violations of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and admitted to failing to handle the required repairs on vehicles with safety defects. They have agreed to…
This Week is National Stop on Red Week
Since 2001, the first full week of August has been dedicated to National Stop on Red Week. This year, National Stop on Red Week is August 2-8. The purpose of this week is to promote safe driving practices, which include always stopping at a red light. Red light running is…
Carnival Cruise Lines in Hot Water over ADA Compliance
The U.S. Justice Department announced Thursday that Cruise giant Carnival Corp. will pay more than $400,000 in penalties and damages as part of a settlement over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The parent company of Carnival, Princess and Holland America also has agreed to make changes to…
Court Agrees to Hear Appeal in Hospital PIP Lawsuit
A federal court has agreed to hear an appeal on whether drivers in Palm Beach County and across Florida should be granted class-action status in their claim that HCA hospitals, including JFK Medical Center in Atlantis, are severely overcharging for services under the state’s car insurance system. The U.S. Court…
Voluntary Recalls & What They Mean
When the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission finds fault or a potential for danger in a certain product, they have the authority to request a product recall. A product recall is a government issued request to return a defective product to the maker. While these product recalls can be costly…
Boy Drowns at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort
A 3-year-old boy drowned Tuesday night at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, according to deputies. The call came in around 8 p.m. to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies claim the boy got separated from his parents and drowned in the pool. He was transported to Celebration Hospital, where he…