17FebClearwater, FL (August 19th, 2025) – Clearwater residents are urged to stop using ESR HaloLock wireless power banks. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ESR recalled more than 30,000 magnetic wireless power banks after reports of fires, overheating, and even explosions tied to defective lithium-ion batteries.
17FebFlorida coffee drinkers are urged to check their pantries after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a nationwide recall of Clover Valley Instant Coffee. The recall of the instant coffee was prompted after a consumer reported finding glass fragments in a jar of the product.
17FebClearwater, FL (August 11th, 2025) – In August 2025, a passenger aboard Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas suffered a serious laceration when a water slide shattered mid-ride. Witnesses described hearing a loud crack, followed by the sight of jagged acrylic breaking apart. The ship’s crew closed the slide immediately, but the incident left guests shaken and sparked questions about how such a failure could happen on the world’s largest cruise ship.
17FebClearwater, FL (August 6th, 2025) – A growing number of Florida families are facing unexpected medical crises after consuming raw milk. As of August 4, 2025, 21 people, many of them children, have fallen ill after drinking unpasteurized milk linked to a single farm in the northeast/central Florida region. According to state health officials, seven individuals were hospitalized, and two are dealing with life-threatening complications because of the tainted raw milk. This outbreak is a stark reminder that raw milk, though gaining popularity in wellness circles, poses serious, and preventable, health risks.
17FebMiami, FL (August 4th, 2025) – A federal jury in Miami recently awarded more than $300 million in damages after a fatal autopilot crash involving a Tesla Model S. While the driver was assigned the majority of the fault, jurors also found Tesla responsible for its role in designing, marketing, and failing to properly restrict the use of its driver-assist technology.
17FebClearwater, FL (July 31st, 2025) – High Noon is recalling select 12-packs of its Beach Variety vodka seltzer after a serious labeling error resulted in some cans being mislabeled as Celsius Astro Vibe Sparkling Blue Razz energy drinks. The mislabeled alcoholic beverages were shipped to several states, including Florida. The mix-up could lead to accidental alcohol consumption by unsuspecting consumers, raising product liability concerns under Florida law.
