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Published on: June 29, 2026

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

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.

Published on: March 27, 2026

Police Search for Boater in Deadly Biscayne Bay Hit-And-Run. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

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 upon impact, officials with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission told The Miami Herald. The other vessel is described as dark blue and is about 20 to 30 feet long with two outboard motors.

Emergency responders took both to the hospital where the father tragically died. No additional details on the son’s condition have been released as of Thursday afternoon.

Published on: March 27, 2026

Construction Worker in Miami Dies Following 20-Foot Fall. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

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 about 20 feet from the overpass on Interstate 395, landing on the street.

He died at the scene, and the area was closed as officials and emergency responders investigated the incident.

Published on: March 17, 2026

Travelers in Miami Can Snooze in Nap Rooms. What to Know.

By Leesfield & Partners

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 airport terminals. For those visiting the Miami airport, this struggle will be a thing of the past, according to reporting from The Miami Herald.

At least 15 rooms with beds were opened earlier this month in the north terminal, near Gate D15 near the Admirals Club, the newspaper reported. These rooms, operated by Wait n’ Rest, will be available to passengers 24/7.