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A Woman Enters A No Contest Plea For An Accident That Killed Two Teenagers In 2018

Whenever someone is charged with a crime, they usually enter a plea of guilty or not guilty, and there is a trial.  However, in some cases, where there is enough evidence for prosecutors to convict a case, a defendant will enter a plea of no contest.  With such a plea, the defendant is not admitting to guilt or claiming evidence but chooses not to go through a more lengthy trial … Read More »

Two People Are In The Hospital After A Head-On Collision With A Truck In Fiesta Key

Head-on collisions are one of the most dangerous and violent types of accidents, especially if the head-on collision is part of a multi-vehicle crash. Such a dangerous head-on collision occurred near the Channel 2 Bridge on Tuesday. Τhe accident has sent at least two people to the hospital. One of the injured passengers currently in the hospital is a child. The Miami Herald reported on its website that the crash … Read More »

A Man Is Looking For The Good Samaritan That Saved His Life

A man who survived a horrific crash last month is looking for the Good Samaritan who kept him from bleeding to death until help arrived. Local 10 reported on its website that on Monday, June 8th, at approximately 4:00 p.m.,  Navy veteran Jay Santana was driving his vehicle along University Drive when he collided with a white van that was making a left turn onto Johnson Street. From his hospital … Read More »

A Driver Is Placed On A $15,000 Bond For a DUI Accident That Killed Someone Earlier This Year

Everyone knows that it’s never a good idea to drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.  While someone might be lucky enough not to get caught, getting into an accident while intoxicated means having to face dire consequences – especially if someone loses their life as a result. A South Florida woman suspected of causing a deadly accident in March turned herself over to the authorities in Hialeah … Read More »

The Driver Of A Jeep Involved In A Hit-And-Run Accident Has Been Apprehended By Police

Hit-and-run incidents can be frightening and dangerous, especially for victims left behind.  Fort Lauderdale Police have arrested a suspected hit-and-run driver after a pursuit and a rollover crash in Fort Lauderdale last week.  NBC Miami reports that at approximately 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9th, Fort Lauderdale Police dispatchers received a call about a collision between a Jeep and a golf cart. The person driving the Jeep was reported to … Read More »

Investigators Look For Evidence Of A Mechanical Failure Claimed To be Responsible For A Plane Crash

A flight instructor is blaming engine failure as the cause of a fatal plane crash that occurred in Miramar last month. Federal investigators, however, haven’t found any evidence to back up the claim. The Sun-Sentinel reports that investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)  and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been looking into a plane crash that happened on Tuesday, May 12th, at approximately 8:00 a.m. Onboard the … Read More »

A Man Died After A Hit-And-Run, DUI Boating Accident

Almost everyone knows that it’s a bad idea to be driving while under the influence of alcohol. The rules about operating a motor vehicle on Florida’s roadways are equally applicable when on the water as well. WSVN in Miami reported that Miami Beach authorities have arrested a man in connection to a fatal DUI hit and run crash that happened near Star Island on Tuesday, May 12th.  On Friday, officers … Read More »

Police May Have Been Involved In A Hit-And-Run, Six Officers Suspended

Six officers have been suspended due to their potential involvement with a hit-and-run accident last May. The Miami New Times reports. Miami’s Internal Affairs division has reason to believe that the suspended officers were chasing a vehicle against regulations before it was involved in the hit-and-run accident. The speeding vehicle T-boned an SUV, ejecting and killing the driver at the scene. Two others in that vehicle were taken to the … Read More »

FIU Bridge To Be Rebuilt

After the tragic collapse of the Florida International University Bridge that killed six people in March of 2018, the Florida Department of Transportation has recently announced plans to build another bridge in its place. NBC Miami reports that FDOT and Florida International University announced on Wednesday, May 6, that the pedestrian bridge would be rebuilt with the lessons from the previous bridge collapse kept well in mind.  Officials say that … Read More »

Deputies Rescued Three Men After Their Boat Capsized Tuesday Night

The state of Florida is one of the most popular places to enjoy almost every kind of boating imaginable. Our state has some of the country’s most beautiful beaches, bays, and vast expanses of open water to enjoy fishing. Though the scenery may be breathtaking, it poses different risks to fishermen and people who enjoy boating. Turbulent weather can become dangerous, and the situation can escalate to life-threatening proportions. A … Read More »

Police Apprehend Suspects Possibly Looking To Burglarize A Neighborhood

 It is important for residents in neighborhoods to be vigilant in reporting suspicious behaviors. Police officers have arrested a man in Miami Beach after he was observed casing homes along the Venetian Causeway last week.  The CBS Local station in Miami reported that the incident happened at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 21st when officers observed a vehicle in the residential neighborhood well after curfew. Officers believed that the … Read More »

Road Projects Are Projected To Be Completed Earlier Due To Shelter-In-Place Orders

Officials in Tallahassee say that the massive project along Interstate 4 in Central Florida is moving at an accelerated pace due to less traffic on the roads. According to the story which appeared on the website of Miami’s CBS Local station,  because there is much less traffic on Florida’s roads due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the project might be able to be completed a little sooner than expected. Governor Ron … Read More »

Drinking While Working Has Increased With Stay-At-Home Orders In Effect

Most workplaces have a policy of forbidding their workers from drinking alcohol while on the job or coming to work while clearly inebriated. Such policies are put in place to ensure that the workplace is safe for all employees and reduce the chance of an on-the-job accident or other mishaps which can cause an injury. According to a recent report appearing on the NBC Miami website on Tuesday, April 14th, … Read More »

A Double Motorcycle Crash Results In One Dead. Charges Have Not Yet Been Filed.

A tragic crash involving two motorcyclists has ended in the death of one man and the injury of another late last month in Pembroke Pines. CBS Local in Miami reports that the incident happened in the early morning hours of Tuesday, March 24th, when 22-year-old Daniel Sanchez Aguillar was riding his motorcycle. He was heading eastbound on Sheridan Street when, suddenly,  Aguilar’s motorcycle collided with that of 19-year-old Jamal Corleto. … Read More »