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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Four people are now dead after a crash Sunday night in Frostproof. Around 10:15 p.m., a 29-year-old Avon Park man is believed to have lost control of his Dodge sedan on southbound U.S. 27 between County Road 630-A and U.S. 98, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The Dodge…
An 8-year-old boy was seriously harmed after being struck by car while riding his bicycle, according to Tampa police. The crash occurred at about 2:15 p.m. at the intersection of Linebaugh and Taliaferro avenues. Police believe the boy was riding his bicycle north on Taliaferro Avenue when he rode into…
Orlando Eye officials have confirmed that the ride was officially re-opened, almost 24 hours after it was shut down. Officials said that after conducting a thorough inspection, technicians were able to resolve the default that monitors the wheel’s position. According to reports, some passengers were stuck on board the Orlando…
Fireworks are definitely dangerous, but they are not the only dangers to avoid this Fourth of July weekend. The roadways are especially hazardous during the summer holidays. When you are traveling to or from an Independence Day party this year, please remember to be on the look out for reckless…