Florida lawmakers are discussing a potential law that would make helmets mandatory for motorcycle riders under 21. Sen. Keith Perry’s (R-Gainesville) bill would change the helmet exemption from 16 to 21. Under the change, drivers over 21 must have an insurance policy for at least $10,000 to ride without a…
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…
A 20-year-old Seminole woman visiting Busch Gardens was hit by a stray bullet fired into the air during New Year’s Eve celebrations Wednesday night, according to police. According to Tampa police, the woman was sitting in the Gwazi Pavilion area around 11:50 p.m. when she felt pain in her lower…
A Virginia mother has filed a $1 million lawsuit against Trimper’s Rides and Amusements in Ocean City alleging that a ride left her 2-year-old son with a traumatic brain injury. The woman filed the personal injury claim in U.S. District Court on July 23, and according to the court filing,…
Slip, trip, and fall accidents are a primary cause of injury in the United States for people of all ages and genders. June is National Safety Month, which is why it is important to address these risks, and for all of us in Florida to strive to help prevent future…
A 46-year-old Hudson, Florida man has been charged in a December accident that killed a woman and left a man with serious brain injuries. The driver was allegedly intoxicated when he crashed his 2004 Lincoln sedan into a moped around 9:30 p.m. on Dec. 15. According to Tampabay.com, the impact…