Electrocution Accident Occurs in Jupiter
202311.07
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Electrocution Accident Occurs in Jupiter

Several children and adults were injured on October 22nd in a freak electrocution accident at the Harbourside Place shopping center in Jupiter. According to first responders at the scene, a child was playing in a fountain that features “no swimming” and “no climbing” signs when the child and several bystanders who had come to the…

Trucking Accident and Fire on I-595 Halted Traffic For Eight Hours
202311.01
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Trucking Accident and Fire on I-595 Halted Traffic For Eight Hours

Recently, a truck crashed and burst into flames on westbound I-595 in Davie, Broward County. The truck accident brought westbound traffic to a standstill for over eight hours while first responders cleared the scene. According to a local NBC news affiliate’s report, the truck, carrying cooking oil, experienced a tire failure, which led to the…

Hit and Run Incidents in Florida: Legislation Proposes Mandatory Accident Reports
202310.17
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Hit and Run Incidents in Florida: Legislation Proposes Mandatory Accident Reports

In a surprising response to hit and run incidents in Florida, legislators have introduced a proposal for the upcoming legislative session. Introduced by State Senator Jon Gruters of Sarasota, the proposed law would make it mandatory for auto repair shops to either request or complete crash reports before repairing vehicles damaged in accidents. According to…

Florida Train Accident: Tragedy in Plant City
202309.27
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Florida Train Accident: Tragedy in Plant City

A deadly train accident occurred in Plant City in central Florida near Tampa late last week, claiming six lives, including children, and leaving one other victim in critical condition.  An SUV, approaching an intersection equipped with both a stop sign and a railroad crossing sign, ventured onto the tracks, colliding with an oncoming freight train….

Electric Scooter Safety in Florida: What You Need to Know
202309.11
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Electric Scooter Safety in Florida: What You Need to Know

According to an article from the New York Times, Paris recently became the first major city in the world to completely ban rented electric scooters from its streets after a referendum in which Parisians voted overwhelmingly to approve such a ban. 89 percent of those who voted were in favor of the ban, but many…

Tractor-Trailer Incident in Ocala: Rock-Form Sulfur Spill and the Dangers of Negligence
202309.06
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Tractor-Trailer Incident in Ocala: Rock-Form Sulfur Spill and the Dangers of Negligence

A recent incident in central Florida’s Ocala area involved a tractor-trailer transporting rock-form sulfur, a common ingredient in agricultural chemicals and fertilizers. This event unfolded with the tractor-trailer merging into a passenger vehicle, causing damage to an I-75 ramp, and eventually spilling its entire load onto the roadway. According to a local media report on…