In Florida, boating is more than a seasonal pastime, it’s a year-round way of life. With our warm climate, extensive waterways, inlets, lakes, and coastal access, thousands of residents and visitors take to the water every single day. Whether enjoying a relaxing fishing trip, cruising with family, or taking friends out for a weekend ride,
In 2018, 51 children died from being left in a hot vehicle according to noheatstroke.org. This is the highest number of vehicular heatstroke deaths in 21 years. Excluding car crashes, heatstroke is the leading cause of death in vehicles for children aged 14 and under and an average of 38 children have died each
In an update from Miami Air, a maintenance check was completed on the Boeing 737 two days before skidding off the runway at NAS Jax. In 2013, the aircraft had an extensive maintenance check, but the last documentation of major maintenance is from 2014. According to the Aviation Safety website, this is the 17th
More than a week after Miami Air Flight 293 crashed into the St. John’s River at NAS Jax and passengers still do not have answers. If you checked a bag before your flight, your possessions are most likely ruined; or even worse, your pet was below in the checked luggage department and unfortunately is
On May 3, 2018 a Miami Air Boeing 737 carrying 143 people, crashed into the St. John’s River after sliding off the runway at NAS Jax. The aircraft was arriving from Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Nearly two dozen passengers went to area hospitals. It has now been one week since the accident and
Let’s say you get into a car accident and the at-fault driver is uninsured or has only purchased the state minimum automobile insurance. Who pays for your injuries? If you purchased uninsured motorist insurance (UM Coverage) as part of your auto insurance policy, it takes the place of the missing bodily injury coverage and
Over the holidays, we ran a fundraiser for the Tesori Family Foundation but in case you forgot who they are and what they do: Paul Tesori is a former PGA Tour player and currently Webb Simpson’s caddie. Paul and his wife started The Tesori Family Foundation in 2009 to give back to those in
Recognizing the threat of distracted driving, Florida has enacted specific statutes addressing this issue. Understanding Florida laws about texting while driving is essential for every driver in the state. Statute § 316.305 — “Florida Ban on Texting While Driving” Effective July 1, 2019, statute 316.305 makes it illegal for drivers to manually type or
Paul Tesori, former PGA TOUR Player and current PGA TOUR caddie and his wife, Michelle, founded the Tesori Family Foundation in 2009. After the arrival of baby Isaiah, the foundation expanded from Northeast Florida to all of the United States adding programs for children with all types of special needs. Having always had support
You’ve heard the buzz, you’ve seen the headlines, but surprisingly few people truly understand Florida laws about vaping marijuana. Walk down any street, sit at a beach bar, or stroll through a park, and you’ll undoubtedly see someone casually using an e-cigarette or vape device. These devices are so common that they barely draw attention.
