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Published on: October 6, 2026

Driver in Fatal E-Motorcycle Crash in Miami Identified. What to Know.

The driver who police say crashed into an electric motorcycle carrying two minors, killing one of them, in Northwest Miami-Dade turned himself in, police say.

The incident occurred on Sept. 9 shortly before 9 p.m. when two minors, 10 and 15 years old, were heading south on Northwest Seventh Avenue, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. As they crossed Northwest 117^th Street, a vehicle at the intersection attempting to make a left turn to go west crashed into them. Both children were ejected from the motorcycle and the driver allegedly drove off, according to police.

Both children were taken to the hospital in critical condition. The 10-year-old tragically died on Sept. 10. As of Tuesday, Sept. 29, the newspaper reported, the boy remains in critical condition.

Published on: October 6, 2026

South Florida Woman Speaks Out After Dog Attack. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

A woman who was attacked by four dogs while on a walk in her neighborhood talked to reporters about her experience after the last of the animals was found and captured.

The attack happened on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 17, near a home on Northwest 145^th Street and 11^th Court, according to reporting from CBS News. Much of the attack was caught on camera and involved four terrier mixes.

The dogs, which allegedly belong to the homeowner’s ex-husband, were staying at the home when they escaped the property with some jumping the fence and at least one going underneath it. The homeowner told CBS News that she tried getting the shelter to pick up the animals but alleged that they “didn’t want to pick up the dogs.”

Published on: July 2, 2026

Boy Climbs out of California Disneyland Ride. What Happened.

By Leesfield & Partners

Videos of a 13-year-old boy allegedly climbing out of a ride at Disneyland and taking the 50-foot plunge have gone viral on the internet for their shock-value.

The boy was taken to the hospital after climbing from a log boat on Sunday at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, formerly known as Splash Mountain. Thankfully, he did not suffer any serious injuries, according to local media. The boy can be seen outside of the log boat just before the famous drop where he takes a frightening fall. The ride was immediately stopped.

The ride was immediately stopped and was allegedly closed for the remainder of the day while an investigation took place.

Published on: June 29, 2026

‘There’s No Maybe:’ Ira Leesfield Speaks Out Following DeSantis’ Veto of E-Bike Safety Bill

By Leesfield & Partners

Leesfield & Partners’ Founder and Managing Partner, Ira Leesfield, sat down with Fox 35 Orlando’s Garrett Wymer to discuss Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to veto Senate Bill 382, a bipartisan e-bike safety bill.

“This is chaos,” Mr. Leesfield said. “If you go into any municipality on a Friday night, you’ll see people doing wheelies, weaving in and out [of traffic]. And neither the governor, no you, nor I … can tell an e-bike operator where to operate his or her e-bike. What is safe?”

If it had been passed, SB 382 would have created a 10 mph speed limit for e-bike riders when within 50 feet of a pedestrian on sidewalks and shared paths and mandate audible signals when passing these individuals. Additionally, the bill outlined requirements for the creation of a task force to monitor crash statistics and data collected by police throughout the state to make future recommendations.

Published on: June 24, 2026

Why Five People Were Hospitalized After Incident at this South Florida Hotel. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

At least five people were taken to the hospital Saturday after strong winds took down a cabana at the Daer Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, according to reporting from ABC News.

The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when a “gazebo-like” structure was suddenly blown into the crowd by the wind, falling on top of or near five people. That portion of the nightclub was allegedly closed while emergency responders addressed injuries.

At the time, the area was under a significant weather advisory with forecasters warning of wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph, according to reporting from The Miami Herald. Historical data published by the National Weather Service shows 25 mph northwest winds with gusts of about 40 mph just before the incident.

Published on: June 23, 2026

‘Understanding the Full Impact of Trauma:’ Leesfield & Partners Honors Victims and Survivors During PTSD Awareness Month

By Leesfield & Partners

Following a multi-car pileup on the highway that left her hospitalized and unsure if she would ever walk again, J.D. is still anxious to get back on the highway.

What was meant to be a long car ride back home, recounting memories made during a family trip, quickly turned into a traumatic experience she would never forget.

Suddenly, her world went from chatting with her little brother from the front passenger seat to the terrifying sounds of scraping metal. Her family’s rental car, which was being driven by her mother, was slammed from behind by a tractor-trailer weighing thousands of pounds. The result was a multi-car crash that changed her life forever.

Published on: May 11, 2026

Police in Florida Announce Crackdown on E-bikes. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

Police in Martin County, Florida, are shifting from education to an “enforcement phase” after they allege illegal activity and unsafe e-bike riding in the area, according to local media.

“Our Traffic Unit, COP, and Road Patrol deputies have worked to educate riders and parents on the laws governing e-bike use and the importance of safe operation,” officials with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said in an online statement Monday, April 27. “Despite those efforts, we continue to receive numerous complaints from residents regarding reckless and unlawful behavior—particularly involving juveniles.”

Police say the complaints have ranged from a disregard for traffic laws and designated areas, riders operating illegal e-bikes, and citizen harassment.

Published on: May 11, 2026

Pack of Dogs Attacked Broward County Dog Owner. Here’s What he Did Next.

By Leesfield & Partners

A pack of dogs attacked a man walking his own pet on the morning of Friday, April 24, in Fort Lauderdale, forcing him to open fire on the animals, according to reporting from local media.

The man, who has not been named as of Monday, April 27, told police that the incident occurred on the 1100 block of Northeast Seventh Street around 9:30 a.m. He was walking with his dog on a leash when at least four other animals approached them and became “aggressive” toward them.

All four animals were hit and two of them died as a result of their injuries. The remaining two dogs were taken to a veterinary hospital. The man’s leashed dog was injured in the attack and was taken to a veterinary hospital for treatment.

Published on: April 16, 2026

Five Injured Following Multi-Car Crash in Broward County, officials say.

By Leesfield & Partners

Several people were trapped in their cars over the weekend in Broward County with at least five injuries, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

The crash happened just after 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, near the intersection of State Road 7 and Interstate 595. At least four cars were involved and trapped within their vehicles.

At least two people with serious injuries could not be identified and were taken to the hospital. One person went to Broward Health Medical Center and the other to Memorial Regional Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center, the newspaper reported.

Published on: April 3, 2026

Boat in Deadly Biscayne Bay Hit-And-Run Crash Found, police say

By Leesfield & Partners

Police say they have found the boat they believe was involved in a hit-and-run boat crash on Biscayne Bay that killed a father and injured his son last week in Miami, according to local media.

Police did not name the owner of the boat or say who was operating the vessel the night of the deadly crash.

The incident happened on the night of Wednesday, March 25, while the father and son were on a 7-foot dinghy in the Meloy Channel near Indian Creek and Biscayne Point in Biscayne Bay. The two were hit by another vessel, which police later identified as a 20-30-foot boat that is dark blue with black bottom paint.