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Published on: April 21, 2026

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

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.

Published on: March 27, 2026

Police Search for Boater in Deadly Biscayne Bay Hit-And-Run. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A father has died and his son remained injured after the two were hit by a boat Wednesday night in Biscayne Bay, according to local media.

The two, who have not been identified as of Thursday afternoon, were on a seven-foot-dinghy when they were struck by another vessel and ejected upon impact, officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told The Miami Herald. The other vessel is described as dark blue and is about 20 to 30 feet long with two outboard motors.

Emergency responders took both to the hospital where the father tragically died. No additional details on the son’s condition have been released as of Thursday afternoon.

Published on: March 27, 2026

Construction Worker in Miami Dies Following 20-Foot Fall. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A construction worker died after a horrific fall onto Biscayne Boulevard on Monday, March 23, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

No name has been released as of Wednesday, March 25. Officials with Florida Highway Patrol told reporters that the incident happened just before 4 a.m. The man fell about 20 feet from the overpass on Interstate 395, landing on the street.

He died at the scene, and the area was closed as officials and emergency responders investigated the incident.

Published on: March 17, 2026

Third Child Hospitalized in South Florida Dog Attack Incident. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A child was taken to the hospital following a dog attack in South Florida, marking the third such incident in the last month.

The child, a 2-year-old boy, was attacked in his family’s Miami Gardens backyard Tuesday night. The dog at the center of the attack is the family’s pit bull, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The boy was airlifted to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, and was later transferred to Jackson Memorial Hospital because of the “seriousness of his injuries,” the newspaper reported.

Published on: March 17, 2026

Travelers in Miami Can Snooze in Nap Rooms. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Anyone who has set foot in an airport has seen the lengths that weary travelers will go to get some good shuteye.

Somnolent passengers spread out across chairs, drape jackets over their heads and even stretch out on the floor in desperate attempts to sleep while they wait in bustling airport terminals. For those visiting the Miami airport, this struggle will be a thing of the past, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

At least 15 rooms with beds were opened earlier this month in the north terminal, near Gate D15 near the Admirals Club, the newspaper reported. These rooms, operated by Wait n’ Rest, will be available to passengers 24/7.

Published on: March 9, 2026

Fire Rages at North Miami-Dade Warehouse. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A fire that broke out at a warehouse on the morning of Thursday, March 5, made the building too dangerous for crews to enter and could burn for days, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The blaze continued to rage Friday morning at the 20600 NW 47th Ave warehouse, which is twice the size of a Costco, the newspaper reported. It started shortly after 11 a.m. Thursday and firefighters determined that the flames had “take possession of the whole building,” and it would be too dangerous to send in their team.

Emergency services sent out public safety alerts to surrounding areas as far as urban Broward County to warn of smoke being carried by shifting winds.