Investigators have revealed the possible cause for a Memorial Day boat explosion on the Intracoastal waters near the Lauderdale Yacht Club that killed one person — the igniting of fuel vapors. The possible cause was revealed to reporters with WSVN by investigators in an article relaying the recorded 911 calls…
A string of South Florida shootings that made headlines over the weekend raise alarms about safety and security at grocery stores and shopping centers. The first of the three shootings took place in a Pembroke Pines shopping plaza Saturday morning. It began with a verbal argument at the Pembroke Gardens…
While June 3 is meant to commemorate “World Bicycle Day” and the longevity of this two-wheel transportation device, at Leesfield & Partners we choose to celebrate differently, noting the seriousness of this activity and safety tips everyone should follow to avoid injury. As a personal injury law firm with decades…
At least 11 people were injured when a boat exploded on Memorial Day with 15 people on board, according to reporting from local media. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told reporters Tuesday that the vessel was a 39-foot Sea Ray. The incident happened in the Intracoastal Waterway around…
A seemingly mundane trip to the grocery store or a tiring commute home after a long day’s work can quickly turn into a driver’s worst nightmare. About 400,000 car accident victims discover this annually in Florida with many suffering severe and permanent injuries. As a personal injury law firm with…
A family has lost their 13-year-old son after he hit a metal cable in a “freak accident” while riding his e-bike through the neighborhood, according to local media. Emiliano Munoz, of Everett, Washington, was playing with friends at a neighborhood field on May 2. As he left on his e-bike,…
More than 30 people were rescued Saturday from the waters off Miami Beach after a multi-million-dollar yacht began taking on water, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. Emergency responders were called around 5 p.m. near Monument Island, and 32 people were rescued, according to a news release from the…
A 71-year-old golf cart driver died following a crash at a senior living community in which another driver took the red light, according to officials with the Florida Highway Patrol. The woman died from her injuries around 8 a.m. Wednesday near Sun City Center, a 55+ community with chains in…
A 72-year-old from Rhode Island has been accused of sexually abusing a child in a lazy river at an Orlando, Florida, resort, according to reporting from the Miami Herald. William Francis Chatel faces charges of lewd and lascivious molestation of a victim under 12 years of age. The first incident…
A small plane crash-landed in an emergency at a field near an elementary school in Miramar Wednesday, according to WSVN in Miami. The incident happened just after 1 p.m. near Coconut Palm Elementary School. Two people were on board but were not injured. While the plane did sustain some damage,…