OCALA, FL – George Utley, a 56-year old Army veteran, received $732,000 worth of disability benefits while working for the USPS. The payments began after Utley reported a job-related injury, where he said he sprained his back as he stood up in the break room. He was a mail handler at a Pennsylvania-based USPS facility at…
LEE COUNTY, FL – In 2008, a 13 year old Gianinna Gallardo was stepping off the bus when a truck struck her at a high speed. Immediately, she was medevacked to the closest hospital and her parents were informed that she would be completely dependent on them. The Case Because of the severity of the…
POLK COUNTY, FL – 3 time winner on the PGA Tour, Bart Bryant, was killed in a car accident after making a routine stop in traffic. A construction crew slowed traffic, causing the standstill, when the truck slammed into Bryant’s SUV. When Polk City responders arrived, they found him unresponsive, and he was officially ruled deceased…
FORT MYERS, FL— Khalia Carter, a senior at Fort Myers High School, was only a month from graduating. She enjoyed cheerleader and just finished her final prom. But on April 18th, Khalia’s life changed forever. After hanging out with friends, she was struck by a motorcyclist on Cemetery Road in Buckingham, making her spin into…
OSCEOLA COUNTY, FL – Disney World, “The Happiest Place on Earth,” is a staple in Florida and the United States as a whole. Families save up money for years so they can all stay at a Disney hotel and go to Disney parks. As fun and magical as Disney can be, tragedies happen. With millions…
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL – Evelyn LaPlace died at age 91 on September 11, 2020, at Solon Retirement Village in Iowa City. Unfortunately for Henry Hubor, LaPlace’s nephew and executor, evidence was found that the assisted living facility was not comforting and selfless as once believed. As a result of investigations, Solon Retirement Village, their foundation,…
WALKER COUNTY, GA – Almost every time you hop in the car you can see front seat passengers of other vehicles with their feet up on the dash. Can you blame them? It’s comfortable and relaxing when your legs are free. Unfortunately, that freedom comes with a price as one Georgia woman learned. In 2015,…
BRADFORD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Summer is near and families are migrating outside for sunny days and memorable adventures. In rural areas, ATVs are a popular recreational vehicle in the summer. Despite all the safety equipment created for ATVs and their riders, accidents occur, and can be deadly for users. Sadly, two families in 3 days,…
FORT MYERS – Slip and fall cases are seen as outliers in comparison to many others because of the perception to bystanders and liability disputes. But the reality is that slip falls can happen to anybody, whether you are an entry-level employee or if you are the Mayor of Fort Myers. The Fall Indeed, the Mayor…
ORLANDO, FLORIDA –SeaWorld is opening their first launch roller coaster, the Ice Breaker, that boasts the steepest beyond vertical drop in Florida. While their soft opening began in February, in one week the ride broke more than just ground.. Breaking News A 12-year-old boy was one of the lucky pass members whom previewed the ride….
