Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that is generally caused by asbestos exposure. Asbestos is a group of minerals that form naturally in the environment as bundles of fibers that are resistant to heat, fire and chemicals. Unfortunately, inhaling or swallowing just one of these fibers can cause the malignant…
A 22-year-old Tampa bicyclist was rushed to the hospital Wednesday night after sustaining critical injuries in a collision with a car. The man was riding his bike around 11:15 p.m. when he apparently rode into the path of a Honda driven by a 23-year-old Tampa woman. The Honda hit the…
For many Americans, the Fourth of July holiday means grabbing friends and family members and barbecuing on the grill. While cooking out is essentially a rite of summer, most people fail to realize the budding dangers for serious burns and other injuries right in your back yard. According to the…
U.S. transportation safety regulators shut down 26 bus companies last month operating curbside bus routes primarily on the I-95 corridor, Florida and the East Coast for alleged safety violations. This action is the result of a larger investigation into crashes in New York and New Jersey last year that killed…
Two unrelated incidents off Fort De Soto Park at the end of April spotlight the hazards the public can face as warm spring weather moves in and people return to the water. A 50-year-old paddle boarder has been missing since April 28 when his board was found near the north…
A 53-year-old nurse’s assistant at a nursing home in St. Johns County was arrested April 13 and charged with elderly abuse after he apparently held a pillow over the face of an 81-year-old female patient. A co-worker allegedly overheard the woman screaming outside the room at 2:30 a.m. After opening…
State inspectors Wednesday were looking into an International Drive go-kart attraction that apparently sent an 11-year-old girl and a man to hospitals. The chief of the Florida Bureau of Fair Rides Inspection claims the collision impact, which happened around 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, caused a corner of the track to fall…
A Davie, Florida woman is recovering from a burn injury after reaching her hand inside a mailbox where police believe an acid bomb exploded. Police responded to a residence around 9 a.m. and treated the woman for a minor injury. The woman told police she heard a loud noise Tuesday…
A 22-year-old motorcyclist remained in critical condition Tuesday afternoon after being involved in a collision with a 100-year-old driver. The Florida Highway Patrol claims a 2003 Buick Century made a left turn into the motorcyclist’s path. The 22-year-old was ejected from his motorcycle and taken to Tampa General Hospital. The…
One person is dead after a diving accident that occurred Saturday afternoon at the Weeki Wachee State Park. Hernando County sheriff’s deputies are investigating the accident. Authorities believe the accident took place between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Police claim the accident was not related to a performance at the…