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Published on: May 12, 2026

Eleven People Injured Following Possible Boat Explosion at Haulover Sandbar on Mother’s Day Weekend, authorities say. What to Know.

At least 11 people were transported to the hospital after a boat appeared to have exploded over the weekend at Haulover Sandbar, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The incident occurred on Saturday, May 9, around 12:50 p.m. near Bal Harbour and involved a 40-foot cabin cruiser named “Nauti Nabors,” the newspaper said. The vessel is allegedly from Sherman, Texas.

In videos that surfaced online showing the aftermath, people could be seen jumping from one vessel to another in a supposed effort to reach land. Another video showed the injured being carried away on stretchers with bandages on their legs while other videos blurred out injuries.

Published on: May 11, 2026

Florida Adventure Park Probe Reveals Multiple Violations Following Minor’s Death. What Happened?

By Leesfield & Partners

Authorities recently released their findings following an investigation into the death of a 6-year-old girl at a Port St. Lucie Urban Air Adventure Park in December 2025, according to reporting from national media.

The probe revealed that Emma Riddle, who died in a go-kart crash at the facility, was not old enough or tall enough to be behind the wheel and this is just one of multiple violations, according to ABC News.

The incident happened on Dec. 6, 2025, around 8:40 p.m. while the minor was behind the wheel of a double-seated go-kart. Her mother was in the passenger seat of the kart when they collided with the track barrier as the race began, officials said in the report. Emma was taken to a local hospital and died later than night of blunt force trauma injuries to the torso.

Published on: May 11, 2026

Police in Florida Announce Crackdown on E-bikes. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Police in Martin County, Florida, are shifting from education to an “enforcement phase” after they allege illegal activity and unsafe e-bike riding in the area, according to local media.

“Our Traffic Unit, COP, and Road Patrol deputies have worked to educate riders and parents on the laws governing e-bike use and the importance of safe operation,” officials with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in an online statement Monday, April 27. “Despite those efforts, we continue to receive numerous complaints from residents regarding reckless and unlawful behavior—particularly involving juveniles.”

Police say the complaints have ranged from a disregard for traffic laws and designated areas, riders operating illegal e-bikes, and citizen harassment.

Published on: May 11, 2026

Pack of Dogs Attacked Broward County Dog Owner. Here’s What he Did Next.

By Leesfield & Partners

A pack of dogs attacked a man walking his own pet on the morning of Friday, April 24, in Fort Lauderdale, forcing him to open fire on the animals, according to reporting from local media.

The man, who has not been named as of Monday, April 27, told police that the incident occurred on the 1100 block of Northeast Seventh Street around 9:30 a.m. He was walking with his dog on a leash when at least four other animals approached them and became “aggressive” toward them.

All four animals were hit and two of them died as a result of their injuries. The remaining two dogs were taken to a veterinary hospital. The man’s leashed dog was injured in the attack and was taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment.

Published on: April 24, 2026

Woman Dead After Crash with County Bus in Miami Gardens. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A 22-year-old woman has died following a crash Thursday, April 23, in Miami Gardens involving a county bus, according to reporting from local media.

The woman was heading eastbound on Northwest 199^th Street when she allegedly ran a red light and crashed into the bus as it was turning left onto Northwest Seventh Avenue, police told reporters with NBC 6. The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

At least one passenger aboard the bus was taken to the hospital after reporting feeling pain.

Published on: April 21, 2026

A Teacher at this Miami High School Faces Criminal Charges. What Happened?

By Leesfield & Partners

A Miami Southridge Senior High School teacher was recently charged after police say he had inappropriate conduct with a student, according to local media.

The 53-year-old teacher was charged with four counts of battery and one count of offenses against students by authority figures. He was released on a $14,000 bond and remains under house arrest with ankle monitoring, The Miami herald reported.

The Miami-Dade Schools Police Department were alerted about the “suspected behavior” and began an investigation, school officials told reporters. The student met the teacher in August when they began taking piano lessons.

Published on: April 16, 2026

Five Injured Following Multi-Car Crash in Broward County, officials say.

By Leesfield & Partners

Several people were trapped in their cars over the weekend in Broward County with at least five injuries, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The crash happened just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, near the intersection of State Road 7 and Interstate 595. At least four cars were involved and trapped within their vehicles.

At least two people with serious injuries could not be identified and were taken to the hospital. One person went to Broward Health Medical Center and the other to Memorial Regional Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, the newspaper reported.

Published on: April 16, 2026

South Florida Experiencing Rise in Injuries with Continued E-bike Popularity Surge

By Leesfield & Partners

As Ira Leesfield, Founder and Managing Partner of Leesfield & Partners, continues to sound the alarm on e-bike-related injuries, the trend shows no signs of slowing in South Florida.

“This isn’t about banning innovation, it’s about protecting people,” said the National Board of Trial Advocacy–certified attorney.

Data from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission showed that there were 117,600 injuries from these devices treated in emergency rooms from 2017 to 2021. In that time, 25% of these incidents involved young people from 15 to 24 years old. From 2020 to 2021, the agency found that there was a 66% increase in injuries as the popularity of these devices continued to soar.

Published on: April 10, 2026

Here’s Why Publix Recalled this Bakery Item. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Those who bought Publix’s Garlic Knot Rolls in 12-count packs before Tuesday, March 31, were put on notice after the company announced a labeling error could cause serious health problems.

The product sold before that date does not list egg among its allergens, which could present a serious health concern to those with specific allergies. Those who are allergic to eggs usually begin experiencing symptoms within a few minutes or a few hours after consuming egg products. Common symptoms range from rashes to nasal congestion to digestive issues. Those with more severe allergies could experience anaphylaxis, a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate medical intervention.

An official with the supermarket chain said in a statement that any “potentially impacted product” was removed from store shelves. Anyone who believes they have these rolls in their home may take them back to the store for a full refund, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

Published on: April 3, 2026

Boat in Deadly Biscayne Bay Hit-And-Run Crash Found, police say

By Leesfield & Partners

Police say they have found the boat they believe was involved in a hit-and-run boat crash on Biscayne Bay that killed a father and injured his son last week in Miami, according to local media.

Police did not name the owner of the boat or say who was operating the vessel the night of the deadly crash.

The incident happened on the night of Wednesday, March 25, while the father and son were on a 7-foot dinghy in the Meloy Channel near Indian Creek and Biscayne Point in Biscayne Bay. The two were hit by another vessel, which police later identified as a 20-30-foot boat that is dark blue with black bottom paint.