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

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,…

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Vacation in Florida: What Happens if You’re Injured While Traveling?

Bustling city events, hotels, ocean excursions, and/or theme parks are likely the most-searched topics when researching Florida vacations. As tourists prepare their itineraries and packing lists, the potential for injuries may not come to mind. In fact, it is likely the farthest thing from their minds when they think about…

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Pastor Accused of Sexually Abusing Minor at Miami Church. How Leesfield & Partners has Represented Victims and Survivors for 50 Years.

A pastor at a church in Northwest Miami-Dade County is facing charges after police say he sexually abused a 15-year-old member of the congregation. Elco Vallier, 50, of Loxahatchee, Florida, was charged with lewd and lascivious molestation and lewd and lascivious conduct with a minor. At around 8:30 p.m. on…

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One Month of Self-Driving Taxis in Miami. What to Know.

Just over a month after Waymo’s autonomous ride-hailing service was launched in Miami, the company is already facing dubious safety concerns. Videos of one of the company’s autonomous vehicles stopped on the Venetian Causeway Bridge and causing a traffic backup went viral online last month. The incident sparked conversations online…

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Florida Home’s Possible Carbon Monoxide Leak Kills Four, Including Children. What to Know.

Police are citing carbon monoxide poisoning as a possible cause of death for four people, including two children, who were found inside a Marion County home Friday, Feb. 6. The bodies were found Friday night after police were called out to the home on Banyan Track Way for a wellness…

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‘One Moment of Inattention’ Has Severe Consequences: Leesfield & Partners Files Lawsuit on Behalf of a Severely Injured Monroe County Bicyclist

Leesfield & Partners filed a lawsuit this week on behalf of a man who was ejected from his bike following a crash on Stock Island with a commercial truck driver. “This driver’s one moment of inattention has left my client with life-altering injuries,” said Bernardo Pimentel II, a Trial Attorney…

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‘We are Asking the Community to Pray:’ Police Investigating After Child Dies in Drowning at Miami-Dade County Pool

Police are investigating the death of a 3-year-old girl who allegedly wandered into the backyard pool of a home and drowned over the weekend. Police were called shortly before 6 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10 to a home near Southwest 132nd Avenue and 119th Street, according to reporting from The Miami…

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‘He’s so Young:’ Family of Boy Injured in New Year’s Day ATV Crash in Miami Expects Months-Long Recovery.

The family of a 14-year-old boy who sustained a head injury after a crash on his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on New Year’s Day does not expect him to return to school this year, according to reporting from WSVN. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. near Southwest 220th Street and…

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Family’s Call to Action After Uber Driver Injured in ‘Senseless Attack’ in Miami. What to Know.

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 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…

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