A customer is suing Outback Steakhouse of Florida LLC for allegedly taking insufficient measures to prevent injuries. The woman filed a complaint on June 29 in the Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida – Pinellas County, alleging that Outback failed to maintain its floors in a reasonably safe condition. According to…
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3 Pinellas Teens in Stolen Car Die in Violent Crash: Why You Need UM Coverage
Florida authorities said three teenagers – one 14-year-old and two 16-year-olds – stole a sport utility vehicle, sped away from officers and died in a fiery, violent crash early Sunday morning. The 4:30 a.m. crash happened in Pinellas County. A fourth teen in the SUV, who is 14, survived and…
1 Dead, 1 Injured in Palm Harbor Crash with Pedestrians
One person was killed and another injured after a crash early Monday in Palm Harbor involving pedestrians. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, northbound US 19 was closed at Alderman Road for several hours early Monday. The roadway was reopened just after 7 a.m. Troopers said a 2016 Honda Civic…
24-Year-Old Man Killed After Losing Control of Car
A 24-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash overnight in Hillsborough County. Officials said the man was traveling eastbound on West Waters Avenue, approaching Pinehurst Drive, and lost control of his Toyota Corolla. After losing control, the vehicle rotated and struck the center median curb with the front passenger…
1 Killed, 1 Injured in Boating Accident Near Courtney Campbell Causeway
A man was killed and a woman hospitalized after a Sunday afternoon incident at the Courtney Campbell Causeway boat ramp. According to Tampa Fire Rescue, two people were in a boat that hit something in the water. No further information was immediately available. Even if you are operating your boat…
Gibsonton Woman Intentionally Hit By Driver Following Argument
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a 27-year-old Gibsonton woman early Tuesday after she intentionally struck another woman with her car following an argument over parking. Investigators said at around 3:40 a.m. on July 11, a 27-year-old woman and a 38-year-old woman got into a verbal altercation over “parking concerns” near…
Two Bitten by Loose Dogs in St. Petersburg
Two people were injured, one severely, when they were bitten by a group of five pit bulls running loose near a St. Petersburg home. Officials said officers were called to the home on July 3 after the dogs were reported loose. A 52-year-old woman was bitten on the leg while…
Boat Safety For Fourth of July
Fourth of July weekend is here! This is a holiday that brings thousands of boaters to the water. More boaters means more boats and people on the water, more alcohol, and an increased risk of accidents and arrests for Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Keep in mind that police will…
Brother And Sister Drown at Tampa Hotel Pool
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is currently investigating a double drowning of two siblings at a Tampa hotel on Sunday. Two siblings — a 12-year-old male and 17-year-old female — were pulled from the hotel swimming pool, both unresponsive around 3:30 p.m. Sunday. The brother and sister had traveled with…
25-Year-Old Woman Killed in St. Pete Motorcycle Crash
A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a motorcycle collision Thursday night in St. Petersburg. The crash occurred around 6:15 p.m. at 6th Avenue South and 28th Street South. Police said a Ford Focus, driven by a 52-year-old woman was traveling northbound on 28th Street S. and made a left westbound…