The family of a 61-year-old Uber driver who was suddenly attacked by a passenger during a ride has called for the company to do more to protect drivers. “Please share this,” Nelson Carinao’s son wrote on his social media page following the attack. “I don’t wish this upon any parent.…
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Authorities Warn Against this Dangerous ‘Tradition’ During New Year’s Eve. What to Know to Stay Safe.
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office issued a recent warning, urging people across South Florida against celebratory gun fire this New Year’s Eve, according to reporting from WSVN. Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz, along with others from the sheriff’s office, discussed the dangers at a recent press conference. “We have felt this pain here…
Bicyclist Injured in Crash Near Coconut Grove Over the Weekend, police say
A bicyclist was left critically injured after being hit by a car Sunday morning, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. The incident happened around 9 a.m. near the 3000 block of Southwest First Avenue near Coconut Grove. The bicyclist, a 53-year-old man, had head injuries and was taken to…
Sheriff’s Office Deputy Hit by Car in Miami-Dade. What to Know.
Drivers on the Turnpike experienced significant delays over the weekend due to closures following a crash that caused serious injuries to a Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputy. All northbound lanes on the Turnpike were closed from Northwest 41st Street to 74th Street for at least seven hours after the crash, according to…
Authorities Investigating Fire at Florida Junkyard. What to Know.
Authorities are investigating after a fire broke out Monday night at a junkyard in Opa-Locka, according to reporting from local media. Firefighters were called out to the property near Northwest 32nd Avenue and 135th Street around 10:20 p.m. Monday. Heavy smoke and flames billowed out from a pile of debris…
Florida Towing Company Employee Accused of Driving Off With Someone in the Backseat. Can They Be Held Liable?
A Florida tow truck driver faces criminal charges after authorities say he hooked a car up to his vehicle and drove away while a 4-year-old girl was still inside, according to reporting from local media. The 34-year-old tow truck driver was charged with one count of child neglect without great…
Miami Home Destroyed After This Common Appliance Exploded, officials say. What Happened?
A fire broke out after an e-bike exploded, severely burning a home in Northwest Miami-Dade over the weekend, according to reporting from WSVN. Josue Paz, the son of the homeowner, told reporters that he was asleep when an e-bike, which was given to him as a birthday gift, exploded around…
Car Driving Down Florida Highway Hit by Plane. What to Know.
A woman was in for a shock this week when the vehicle she was in was hit by a plane attempting a crash landing. The incident happened around 5:45 p.m. in Brevard County on Monday, Dec. 8, on I-95, according to reporting from WSVN. The 27-year-old pilot was attempting to…
Mother and Daughter Get Surprise in Their Waymo Taxi. What Did They Find?
A woman in Los Angeles was surprised when she and her daughter ordered a Waymo driverless taxi in the Westlake District and found a man hiding in the backseat. The video, which has gone viral online with millions of views, shows the woman immediately questioning the man who claims that…
Archdiocese Agrees to Mediation for Victims and Survivors of Sexual Abuse. What to Know.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York will allegedly raise more than $300 million to compensate over 1,300 people who said they suffered sexual abuse as children at the hands of priests and church staff, according to a letter published this week. The letter, which was published on Monday, Dec.…