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…
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Construction Worker in Miami Dies Following 20-Foot Fall. What to Know.
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…
Travelers in Miami Can Snooze in Nap Rooms. What to Know.
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…
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,…
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…
Two Infants Attacked by Dogs in Separate, Back-to-Back South Florida Incidents. What to Know.
Two 1-year-olds were taken to the hospital for treatment stemming from two separate dog attack incidents in South Florida over the weekend, according to local media reporting. The first attack happened in Hollandale Beach and involved a child who was with at least one adult when the incident took place…
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…
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…
Two Dead in Broward County Crash Wednesday. What to Know.
At least two drivers were killed Wednesday in a fiery, wrong-way crash on U.S. 27 in Broward County, according to media reporting. The tragic crash occurred around 12:25 a.m. at Mile Marker 37 and involved a white Land Rover Discovery and a white 2013 Nissan Altima, officials with Florida Highway…
Warnings Issued Over ATV Usage. At Least Eight People Dead.
Several warnings have been issued regarding all-terrain vehicles in the U.S. over the last several months following the deaths of at least eight people in recent weeks, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. The warnings were issued in late 2025 and early 2026 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety…