LARGO – According to Bay News 9, Largo police are searching for a hit-and-run driver they say hit a pedestrian. The incident occurred near East Bay Drive and Seacrest Drive in Largo. Witnesses said, a car hit an unidentified person, and initially stopped before speeding off — running a red light. A BayFlight helicopter flew the…
SEMINOLE — A vehicle drive by a 69-year old woman hit a student from Osceola Middle School after she attempted to pass a stopped school bus, according to officials. The school bus was at a complete stop with the stop arm out, stop sign, and lights activated when the incident occurred. According to the Florida…
NATIONAL – According to USA Today (1/25, Healey) reports, “Toyota says it knew there were problems with accelerator-pedal assemblies from supplier CTS late last year, but not enough to warrant a recall. The automaker says it hurriedly announced last Thursday a planned recall of 2.3 million Toyotas, back to 2005 models, because the defect trend…
NATIONAL – Lifetime Brands has recalled fruit and vegetable choppers because of a laceration hazard. Pedrini Pro Chop Professional Multipurpose Choppers were sold at Sam’s Club locations nationwide from October 2009 through December 2009 for about $25. According to the recall notice, pieces of the chopper’s metal blades can break off during use and fall…
NATIONAL – ABC World News (1/21, lead story, 3:10, Sawyer) reported, “Breaking news this evening. Toyota is recalling 2.3 million cars and trucks tonight, trying to tackle the frightening problem of cars suddenly speeding out of control.” The CBS Evening News (1/21, story 8, 0:20, Couric) noted that “late last year Toyota recalled more than…
ORLANDO – According to the AP, a fine issued to Walt Disney World by a federal workplace safety agency (OSHA) for a serious violation that contributed to the death of a worker during a summer monorail accident has been reduced by 20 percent. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Walt Disney World signed…
NATIONAL – The AP (1/19) reported, “Chrysler Group LLC is recalling 24,177 vehicles because of a defect that could result in brake failure. The recall includes 2010 models of the Chrysler Sebring, Dodge Avenger, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Commander, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Liberty, 2009-10 Dodge Ram pickup.” Chrysler “said the problem was discovered during routine quality…
NATIONAL – In a story appearing on at least 177 news websites, the AP (1/19) reported, “A Barbados-based company on Tuesday recalled about 635,000 cribs sold by Kmart, Sears, Wal-Mart and other stores after the death of a 6-month-old boy and multiple reports of injuries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 20…
STATEWIDE – The AP (1/14) reported, “The Florida Supreme Court says hospitals must warn patients about a state law that bars malpractice lawsuits for birth-related neurological injuries.” Patients who receive proper notification “cannot sue but receive limited no-fault compensation if something goes wrong.” But, “the justices Thursday ruled hospitals that fail to do so can…
SEMINOLE — Officials said, at least three people were injured in a crash on 113th Street N near the Seminole Post Office. According the the PCSO, two (2) drivers and a pedestrian were injured when an SUV and a truck pulling a trailer collided on 113th Street. One of the vehicles was attempting to turn into…