A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday evening in a crash, and according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, charges could be filed against the driver who slammed into the biker. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. HCSO believes the biker was operating a motorcycle on Boyette Road when he drove…
A 64-year-old moped driver who was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Orange County last week has died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened at 4:40 a.m. at the intersection of Colonial Drive and Forsyth Road. According to troopers, the moped driver was stopped at the intersection…
Biketoberfest has been bringing bikers together from all over the world in Daytona Beach since 1992. Biketoberfest is a celebration of Florida’s bike culture that involves trade shows, concerts and other special events. It also involves three days of rides throughout Volusia County. While this will surely be a fun…
Samsung wants everyone to turn off their Galaxy Note 7 even if they have received a replacement. This comes right after the company said it was halting production of the smartphone. Samsung Electronics says it is stopping production of its Galaxy Note 7 smartphones, a day after it put an…
The United States Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against a Lakeland mobile home park for racial discrimination. The DOJ said it investigated the mobile home park last year to see if it was complying with the Fair Housing Act. Their reports found that African-American potential buyers were treated…
Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed an executive order declaring a state of emergency for all of Florida as Hurricane Matthew threatened to wreak havoc on the East Coast later in the week. Hurricane Matthew was southeast of Jamaica on Monday but was predicted to head north and likely produce…
Police have reported that a teenage girl riding a Universal Orlando amusement park ride suffered burns after an electronic cigarette belonging to another rider exploded and shot a fireball at her. Police believe that the 14-year-old girl from Tennessee was riding the Hogwarts Express train Saturday with her family when…
South Florida cities are amping up their efforts to prevent fatal alligator attacks like the one that occurred in Orlando’s Walt Disney World when an alligator emerged from a lagoon, grabbed a toddler wading in ankle-deep water and killed him. From Oakland Park to Delray Beach, cities have begun replacing…
The final report on Hurricane Hermine is in. Heavy rainfall caused more flooding and strong winds brought down trees and powerlines. Here are the final numbers: Storm Surge Cedar Key 7.5 feet Clearwater Beach 4.41 feet McKay Bay (Tampa Bay) 4.09 feet St. Petersburg 3.58 feet Port Manatee 3.21 feet…
Florida residents know the risks of property damage from hurricanes and tropical storms. Hurricanes and storms can leave behind devastating damages, and the reality is that filing insurance claims to cover repairs and destruction can be a long battle. Fortunately, our Alachua County Hurricane & Storm Damage Claims Attorneys at…