Car accidents are the number one cause of fatalities among teenagers in the United States. As new drivers, they have less experience on the road. There are a number of things that contribute to the high rate of motor vehicle accident fatalities among young people,...
Month: November 2010
ICE Secure Communities Program Draws Fire
Last month U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said a record number of foreign nationals were deported in the 12-month period ending September 30. She credits the federal program, Secure Communities, in part, for the record number of immigrant removals....
Beachgoers are Being Run Over in Florida
Most people go the beach to relax, soak up some sun, and enjoy quality time with family and friends. But being on a beach does not necessarily mean peace and calm. Often beachgoers need to stay on the lookout for flying Frisbees, footballs, and children running with...
Suspect Kills Florida Man, Flees Scene of Pedestrian Accident
The death of a loved one is difficult for anyone, especially if the death was unexpected. For the family of a Florida man who was killed in a pedestrian accident, their grief was burdened by the knowledge that someone had hit him with a car and then left him lying in...
Florida Immigration Bill to be Introduced in May
Earlier this week, this blog reported on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling regarding Arizona's immigration law. Florida is not controlled under the 9th Circuit. Now the TC Palm reports that a proposed Florida immigration bill has received backing from the...
Can a State Enact a Law to Enforce Federal Immigration Law?
A federal appeals court heard argument today on the controversial Arizona immigration law signed into effect earlier this year. After Arizona placed the law on its books, other states, including Florida have considered similar measures. The law would allow state...
Fatal Florida Train Accident Kills Woman and Injures Child
A typical Saturday morning turned into a nightmare for several people who witnessed a tragic train accident in Daytona Beach, FL. A woman and a child were hit by a freight train. The woman died at the scene of the accident, but the injured child was taken to a local...