Fort Myers Beach might be one of the most exciting places to visit in town, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. There are a number of factors to be concerned with while visiting the soft sands of Southwest Florida. Some of these dangers include riptides, lightning…
A teen from Collier County is in critical condition after a recent ATV accident. According to FOX4, the teen was driving northbound on NW 19th Street when he says that a dog ran out in front of his ATV. He says that he swerved to avoid hitting the dog, lost…
Two people riding on a motorcycle were injured in a recent motorcycle accident in San Carlos Park. It happened when a mattress flew off a truck and stuck them, according to Naples News. The two motorcyclists, in their mid-50s, were heading east on Alico Road at roughly 2:00 p.m. They…
A Florida Senate committee is taking The first steps in getting drivers to put down the text messaging devices behind the wheel. It’s yet another attempt at an anti-texting law. A Florida father has made this ban his personal crusade, reports My Fox Tampa Bay. His name is Steve Augello.…
If you hate driving at night — you’re not alone. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, 70 percent of drivers in the U.S. say that they fear driving at night because they can’t see as well. About 40 percent of drivers say that they worry about hitting someone or even…
It’s bad enough to get into an accident. But it’s even worse when you’re involved in an accident with a hit-and-run driver. According to officials with the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV), law enforcement officers throughout the state are teaming up and working to help raise…
Six children were recently injured in a Cape Coral traffic collision after their car left the road and struck a tree. It happened just after 6:00 p.m. along Southwest 18th Street in Cape Coral. The woman was heading south on Nott Road traveling at 45 miles per hour with a…
The average number of motorcycle accidents has increased steadily over the past 20 years. According to Consumer Reports, the rate of injury for our older riders is on the rise, too. As a matter of fact, they’re about three times more likely to be seriously injured, when compared to younger…
If you’ve been paying attention out there, you may have noticed the “3 Feet Please – It’s The Law” signs. They’re on county buses and vehicles and even on some of our local bicyclists. According to The News-Press, it’s a way to remind drivers of the law here in Florida…
Officials with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety are breaking down accident statistics across the country for 2011 and they’re taking a deeper look into where we need to improve to help to save lives on the road. Still, car accidents continue to be the number one cause of death…