Florida is home to some of the most popular theme parks in the United States. The Orlando area alone has more than 95 amusement parks, attractions and other interesting features that draw in millions of tourists each year. Disney World is quite a popular destination for many residents and travelers…
A 43-year-old Miami man was killed Saturday while boating in Key Largo with his girlfriend. Autopsy reports are pending at this time. The girlfriend claims the man jumped into the water to cool off, but the current began sweeping him away. He apparently grabbed onto a fishing line they had…
A State Island justice recently threw out the million-dollar lawsuit of a young judo student, whose ankle was broken three years ago while he was trying to block an adult student’s takedown maneuver at a martial arts academy. A State Supreme Court Justice ruled that participants, even as young as…
A woman died last month after falling from a 14-story roller coaster at the Six Flags Over Texas amusement park in Arlington. The woman was riding the Texas Giant roller coaster ride at the park when the accident occurred, according to reports. When the Texas Giant ride opened in 1990…
According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, one person is dead after being struck by a train Tuesday. The driver of an Amtrak travelling northbound saw the person lying on the tracks, blew the whistle and tried to stop but could not avoid the collision, according to an Osceola County…
At least nine employees of the Blue Rhino gas plant in Tavares were injured late Monday night in a series of propane explosions. At this time, no fatalities have been reported. There were nearly 53,000 propane tanks where the blasts took place. Residents of the area say the explosions were…
A 30-year-old man was killed after being electrocuted Monday morning while walking on the tracks near the Broadway G train stop. Another man, 26, was shocked and sustained serious injuries. The deceased and his friend were walking north on the southbound side of the subway, near Union Avenue, when the…
The number of people killed in motorcycle crashes throughout the state of Florida and nationwide is on the rise. While the number of motorcycle fatalities nationwide dropped to about 4,200 in 2009, the number of deadly crashes in 2011 increased to just less than 5,000. Preliminary data shows that nearly…
Most people enjoy celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with a fireworks show or two. With Independence Day right around the corner, it is important to understand that if these devices are not used properly you could wind up with some pretty devastating injuries. Catastrophic burn injuries and fatalities arise…
Anytime you are walking anywhere, you should always err on the side of caution and pay close attention to your surroundings when crossing the street. But, did you know that some roads are inherently more dangerous than others? The most dangerous road for pedestrians in the tri-state area is the…