The Supreme Court of Florida approved Ira H. Leesfield’s appointment to the 11th Judicial District Circuit Unlicensed Practice of Law Committee. The UPL committee is a program within the Florida Bar’s Disciplinary branch and was developed to protect the public from harm caused by individuals attempting to practice law without…
With 48 years of experience in personal injury law, Leesfield & Partners has successfully represented victims in medical malpractice cases that could easily fuel anyone’s iatrophobia. From negligent cruise ship doctors who searched the internet for what to do after they ignored a black box warning label medicine administered to…
Two women have a harrowing tale of how they spent their 2024 Christmas holiday after falling 50 feet into a Citrus County, Florida, golf course quarry. The women, who have not been named, fell into the cavernous quarry on Christmas Day and were found Thursday morning. Both were in stable…
Footage of a boat explosion that killed one man and injured five others has gone viral online, with witnesses telling reporters the vessel exploded while it was refueled. The incident happened Monday, just days before the holidays, around 6 p.m. at the Lauderdale marina, according to reporting from the Miami…
Nuna Baby Essentials is recalling over 600,000 child car seats after fears that the harness adjuster may loosen, possibly preventing the seats from restraining children, the company’s Product Development Vice President announced last week. The announcement comes after An October probe from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration after a…
Police have found the man they say is responsible for the stabbing of an Amazon driver earlier this month in Fort Lauderdale. Curtis Gardner, 33, was charged Monday with attempted murder, armed carjacking and burglary with battery. The incident happened on Dec. 7 around 7:30 p.m. while the delivery driver’s…
Police charge man Monday who they say threatened multiple people with a knife at a Hialeah gas station. Joel Medina, 54, was charged Monday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The incident happened around 10:30 a.m. at a Wawa gas station, 2901 W 16th Ave in Hialeah. Witnesses reported…
At least 12 people were found dead in an Indian restaurant at s Georgian ski resort Saturday, according to Georgia officials. The bodies of 11 foreigners and one Georgian national were found on the second floor of a restaurant at the Gudauri ski resort, a retreat located on the south-facing…
Seven elementary school classrooms in Pinellas County, Florida, were vacated this month after a beloved teacher died from Legionnaires’ Disease. Katherine Pennington, a kindergarten teacher employed by the Pinellas County School District, died on Nov. 24 after testing positive for Legionella bacteria. As of Wednesday morning, it is unclear where…
Soon, kids under 14 years old will be barred from having social media accounts in Florida, according to reporting from the Miami Herald. Starting Jan. 1, all platforms with adult content, or “material that is harmful to minors,” on their sites will be compelled to verify whether users are 18…