Boca Raton—A 22-year-old New Hampshire woman, Lindsey Partridge, was vacationing in Florida with her boyfriend when her day turned dark. The couple rented a 23-foot boat to venture onto the Atlantic Ocean, however, they travelled further offshore than recommended at 150 yards. Apparently a Small Craft Advisory was in effect due to adverse weather, per Boca Post. Soon…
AVENTURA, FL—On Monday afternoon, Amy Charal was driving her Nissan Altima before being stopped by the driver ahead. Ms. Charal’s sightline was blocked by the bushes, but she saw a green light. After no movement, she began honking until the other driver seemed to be waving her around. So with that in mind, she pulled…
As the construction industry zooms ahead, workplace fatalities and injuries rise. NATIONAL—According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics 937 construction workers were killed in 2015. That marked the most fatalities of any industry sector – almost three times more than in manufacturing – and the deadliest year for construction since 2008. Construction-related fatalities accounted for…
The wind. The freedom. The excitement of being part of the environment rather than being in a metal and glass box passing through it. While a car is an extension of your house or your office, a motorcycle is an extension of you. But with that euphoric freedom comes risk. According to the most recent…
PASCO COUNTY – According to the Florida Highway Patrol, a Toyota collided with a semi-tractor trailer on SR-54, east of Mitchell Ranch Road in Trinity / New Port Richey. The driver of the Toyota traveled across the center median into the path of the semi-tractor-trailer. The driver of the Toyota died from the impact of…
Federal investigators say there was no electronic recorder on a truck that crossed the median and killed the truck driver and 10 others. A National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) spokesman said, “along with lacking a recorder, the manual log kept by the driver was destroyed in the fire caused by the crash.” The manual log…
