Category: Accident News

Clearwater, FL — Court Allows Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against AI Platform, Rejects Free Speech Defense

10Jul
Clearwater, FL (May 22nd, 2025) – In a pivotal legal development, a Florida federal judge has ruled that a wrongful death lawsuit against AI platform, Character.AI and Google, can proceed. The decision rejects the companies' arguments that AI-generated chatbot responses are protected under the First Amendment. The decision arises from the tragic case of a 14-year-old boy, whose mother alleges that an AI chatbot contributed to her son's suicide by fostering an emotionally and sexually abusive relationship.
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Clearwater, FL — Clearwater Ferry Crash Sparks Calls for Action, Safety Concerns

10Jul
Clearwater, FL (May 15th, 2025) – Public calls for justice continue following a tragic boating accident that occurred in Clearwater, Florida, last month. A 37-foot recreational vessel collided with a Clearwater Ferry carrying approximately 45 passengers. The ferry crash resulted in the death of a 41-year-old man and injured ten others. At this time, no charges have been filed against the recreational boater or ferry operator.
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Orlando, FL — FDA Warning: Tuna Recalled Over Faulty Lids, Botulism Risk

10Jul
Orlando, FL (February 13th, 2025) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of select cans of tuna distributed by Tri-Union Seafoods LLC. The affected products sold, under the Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B, and Trader Joe’s brands, were voluntarily recalled due to possible contamination that could pose health risks to consumers

North Miami Beach, FL: Brightline Train Collision Leaves One Hospitalized

10Jul
North Miami Beach, FL (January 8th, 2025) – Authorities confirmed that one person has been hospitalized after a Brightline train collided with their car early Wednesday morning in North Miami Beach. The accident occurred around 10 a.m. at a railway crossing near Northeast 165th Terrace and Biscayne Boulevard. According to Local 10 News, a video shows the passenger car running a red light shortly before the crash occurred, while the crossing arms were down.