Texas club owners failed to amp up security for a show featuring two rival rap groups and an aspiring emcee was shot in the head, according to reports. The man’s mother alleges the fight could have been expected. The show was on April 9 and according to the Facebook post,…
This week is National Dog Bite Prevention Week, so it is important to note that the cost of dog-bite claims for U.S. insurers reached 16 percent last year due to higher medical expenses and larger settlements to resolve court disputes. The average claim increased to $37,214 in 2015 from $32,072…
The family of a woman who was struck by lightning after exiting a US Airways plane in South Carolina last summer is suing for damages. The 52-year-old died from the injuries sustained on the tarmac at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Last week, her family filed a lawsuit against American Airlines, which…
Three passengers and two flight attendants have been hospitalized after suffering from head injuries after an Allegiant Airlines flight en route to Pittsburgh experienced severe turbulence. According to the FAA, Allegiant 7001, an Airbus A319 aircraft, diverted to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport in Florida after several injuries were reported on…
A 19-year-old Tampa man was killed in a motorcycle accident late Saturday night. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a 2005 BMW was traveling northbound on Reflections Club Drive approaching SR-580 (Hillsborough Ave). The 19-year-old was traveling eastbound on SR-580 in the outside lane approaching Reflections Club Drive on a…
According to police, a city solid waste truck collided with a sports utility vehicle early Thursday in Tallahassee. The SUV’s driver died of his injuries at a hospital. The truck’s driver was not injured. No additional information is available at this time. Homicide investigators are interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence…
A man in a wheelchair died Tuesday morning after he was hit by a box truck in Osceola County. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at about 9:45 a.m. on U.S. 192 at the intersection of International Drive. The 82-year-old Celebration man was travelling southbound in a…
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. The purpose of this initiative by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is to promote safe driving practices. Much of distracted driving centers on cellphone use while driving. Texting and talking on the phone while driving is a huge issue among all age groups,…
Dozens of people have fallen ill after a carbon monoxide leak at a Miami office building. According to Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, high levels of carbon monoxide were found on the second floor Monday afternoon. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue spokeswoman said several people were showing signs of carbon monoxide poisoning. At least…
A 26-year-old man on a scooter suffered serious injuries after a crash Tuesday morning in Clearwater. According to police, the man was riding a scooter that collided with an SUV just before 7 a.m. on Belcher Road just north of Drew Street. The man is in critical condition at Bayfront…