7DecClearwater, FL (November 19th, 2025) – Tampa has been ranked the worst city in the U.S. for holiday traffic, according to a recent Consumer Affairs report, and Clearwater drivers are directly in the danger zone. The study found that Tampa experiences a 36% increase in congestion during the holiday season, approximately 21 fatal crashes per 1 million people, and an average of 4 hours and 24 minutes of daily congestion during the holidays.
7DecClearwater, FL (November 14th, 2025) – A fatal U-turn accident on US 19 recently claimed the life of a 27-year-old motorcyclist when an 85-year-old driver ignored a red traffic signal and turned directly into oncoming traffic. The collision at Beach Boulevard in Hudson represents a pattern seen across Florida. U-turn accidents consistently produce catastrophic injuries and deaths, while often establishing clear legal fault against the turning driver.
7DecMiami, FL (October 21st, 2025) – A South Florida family has initiated legal action against the Coconut Grove Sailing Club following a tragic summer camp incident that left their 11-year-old daughter with severe, life-altering injuries. The $10 million negligence lawsuit alleges inadequate supervision by camp staff, which resulted in the child getting struck by a boat propeller.
7DecOrlando, FL (October 6th, 2025) – Universal Orlando’s highly anticipated Stardust Racers roller coaster recently reopened, just weeks after a fatal accident that claimed a rider’s life. The decision has sparked outrage among safety advocates and renewed scrutiny of the park’s legal responsibilities under Florida law.
7DecClearwater, 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.
7DecMiami, 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.