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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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…
Over a Dozen Confirmed Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease in Orange County, officials say.
At least 14 suspected and confirmed cases of Legionnaires’ disease allegedly stemming from the same Orlando gym have been reported to the Florida Department of Health, according to local media. While the Florida Department of Health has not released the name of the gym at the center of the outbreak,…
Police: Elderly Man in Wheelchair Dies Following Florida City Crash. What to Know.
A man in a wheelchair died Thursday morning in Florida City after being hit by a tanker truck, according to reporting from Local 10 News. The name of the man has not been released, but authorities told reporters that the pedestrian was an elderly man. The incident happened around 4:37…
Boy, 7, Hospitalized After Dog Attack in Fort Lauderdale. What to Know.
A dog that attacked a 7-year-old boy playing with friends in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood has since been euthanized, according to local media. The incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 18, around 3:45 p.m. near 1812 Northwest 15th Court. After he was bitten, the boy ran to a neighbor’s home for…
Leesfield & Partners Files Lawsuit After Boating Accident That Nearly Cost 11-Year-Old Her Leg
Leesfield & Partners recently filed a lawsuit following the gruesome and permanent injury of 11-year-old Catherine Viteri, a camper at the Coconut Grove Sailing Club’s summer camp. The case is being handled by Partner Justin B. Shapiro and Trial Attorney Eric Shane. On July 10, 2025, Catherine and children were…
Teen Hit and Killed Walking to Florida School Bus Stop. What to Know.
A high schooler was on her way to her school’s bus stop when she was hit and killed by a 60-year-old driver this week in Ocala, Florida, according to police. The Ocala Police Department announced the death of Forest High School Student Shannon Rushing via a news release Monday. She…
Those Who Scream for Ice Cream Might Say Differently Following this Florida Recall.
A “serious or life-threatening” mistake resulted in Publix voluntarily recalling ice cream in Florida and five other states this week. One lot of Publix Rich & Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream half-gallon containers with a June 19, 2026, sell-by date — UPC 41415 03043 — was recalled this week after it…
Driverless Car in California Commits Traffic Infraction. Who is Responsible?
Police in California say they witnessed an illegal U-turn while on patrol for drunk drivers but couldn’t issue a citation to the driverless vehicle. The incident happened over the weekend in San Bruno, California, and involved a car from Waymo, an autonomous driving technology company that operates a public robotaxi…