Florida residents contemplating surgery might be interested to hear that there are certain times when the risk of surgical errors might be greater. While modern experts do not exactly advise when to have surgeries based upon lunar cycles, some do say that timing might...
The personal stories behind the backers of immigration reform
Most people in Florida are familiar with the name of Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been championing the cause for immigration reform along with several other elected officials for these past few months. For him, immigration reform carries with it a personal story. For...
Man taken into custody regarding fatal crash
A 26-year-old man has been taken into police custody regarding a crash at a Coral Cables intersection that killed two and injured the driver himself. The accused driver was allegedly speeding and intoxicated when he struck a Toyota Corolla from behind. The Toyota...
Supreme Court says illegal to require voters to prove citizenship
Some residents here in Florida may be familiar with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993. For those who may not be familiar with this act, it was established to make registration and voting easier for all Americans. But several states have challenged this...
Is the immigration reform bill really that politically charged?
Whether you use the term illegal immigrants, undocumented immigrants or unauthorized migrants, you're more than likely referring to the group of 1.6 million people who are currently considered to be here without permission by the government. And if you're like this...
Misdiagnoses and Malpractice Data
Failure to diagnose a condition correctly is more common than operating on the wrong side of the body. In 2009, 583 cases were misdiagnosed and resulted in death or serious injuries. The problem is severe and was recently discussed at an international conference....
Immigrant minors being detained longer than allowed, study shows
Back in April, we tackled the surprising behavior that is occurring in immigration court rooms across the nation. As we discussed in the post, minors, some even barely old enough to talk, are facing deportation proceedings without assistance from legal counsel. And...
Florida hazing death prompts wrongful death lawsuit
A Bethune-Cockman University student died in a car accident last year. His mother has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the school and a national fraternity. The lawsuit claims that hazing was the cause of his death and that neither the school nor the fraternity...
