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Miami’s Liberty City community is mourning the devastating loss of 76-year-old Koritza Ortiz, who was struck and killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 8:09 a.m. at NW 7th Avenue and NW 60th Street, just steps away from Ortiz’s home. Miami Police and Fire Rescue responded to the scene, where…

A heartbreaking and violent incident in Miami Gardens has left one man dead and a woman critically injured, following a shooting that ended with a vehicle crashing into a townhome in the Mallorca Isles neighborhood. The tragedy occurred just after 12:30 a.m. Friday, when a white Range Rover plowed through a gate and struck a…

A devastating construction site accident occurred Wednesday afternoon on Florida’s Space Coast, claiming the lives of two workers in Merritt Island. According to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, the workers were fatally injured when a crane collapsed at a job site just before 2 p.m. Both victims were transported to a nearby hospital, where they…

A serious multi-vehicle crash on Sunday evening, June 1, 2025, sent four individuals to the hospital and prompted a prolonged road closure in Fort Lauderdale, according to local fire officials. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m. at the busy intersection of West Broward Boulevard and 7th Avenue, an area known for its high traffic…

A horrific and senseless act of violence took place in the early hours of May 28, 2025, at a luxury apartment complex in Sunrise, Florida. Hailey Hosford, a beloved 27-year-old hairstylist and yoga instructor, was stabbed to death in the parking garage of The Retreat at Sawgrass Village by a knife-wielding resident who reportedly told…

A tragic hit-and-run crash in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood claimed the life of 41-year-old Katherine Kipnis in the early hours of Friday morning. According to Miami police, the crash occurred just before 1:15 a.m. near the intersection of Southwest 22nd Avenue and Seventh Street. Authorities say Kipnis was struck and killed by a speeding 2019…

Losing a loved one unexpectedly due to someone else’s negligence is one of the most traumatic events a family can experience. In Florida, the law allows surviving family members to pursue justice through a wrongful death claim, but only certain people are legally allowed to be compensated, and not all survivors are automatically entitled to…

Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct is a devastating experience. While no legal action can undo the pain of losing someone, filing a wrongful death lawsuit can provide financial relief for the surviving family members and hold the responsible party accountable. In Florida, wrongful death claims are governed by specific…

In a landmark shift that could dramatically expand legal rights for grieving families, Florida lawmakers have voted to repeal one of the state’s most controversial medical malpractice laws—often referred to by critics as the “Free Kill” law. The legislation, officially known as House Bill 6017 (HB 6017), now awaits final approval from Governor Ron DeSantis.…

A devastating motorcycle accident in Hollywood, Florida, claimed the life of one man and left two others hospitalized on Tuesday night. The collision, which occurred around 8:15 p.m. at the intersection of Sheridan Street and 66th Avenue, involved a motorcycle and a sedan and resulted in a fiery explosion that drew emergency responders from both…