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Tire Blowout Claims One Life, Injures Another in North Port

According to Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, one person was killed and a second person seriously injured in an I-75 accident on Sunday evening in North Port. The 2001 Ford SUV involved in the accident was traveling southbound, approximately two miles west of North Sumter Blvd. in

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Bradenton Bicyclist Killed After Being Struck By Car

According to Palmetto Police reports, a Bradenton man died after being hit by a car and falling into the Manatee River. At approximately 4:20 a.m. on Sunday, Adon Newsone, 44, was riding a bicycle southbound across the DeSoto Bridge. Newsone was struck from behind, by a southbound

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Honda Civic and Acura MDX Added to Airbag Recall

On February 6, 2012, we reported a recall by American Honda Motor Co., involving the Crosstour and Accord, due to faulty side curtain airbags. Today, Honda announced that they are adding certain model year 2012 Honda Civic and Acura MDX vehicles to the recall. The reason for

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Subaru Recalls 2012 Legacy and Outback Vehicles Due to Faulty Airbags

Subaru of America, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2012 Legacy and Outback vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured from December 1, 2011 to December 23, 2011. The recalled vehicles may be equipped with side curtain airbags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the air bag initiator

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Nissan Recalls 2012 Altima and Versa Vehicles Due to Air Bag Problems

Nissan North America, Inc. has issued a recall of certain 2012 Altima and Versa vehicles. The recalled vehicles may be equipped with side curtain airbags that contain an incorrect propellant mixture for the airbag initiator. This incorrect mixture can lead to an insufficient output of compressed gas.

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Crest / Arm & Hammer Spinbrush Linked to Serious Injuries

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has begun to notify dental care practices, parents and consumers about reported serious injuries and potential hazards associated with all models of the Church & Dwight Co., Inc. manufactured Spinbrush. The incident reports indicate that while powered on, the head

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Playground Slides Recalled Following Injury Reports

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Landscape Structures Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of the Slalom Glider. The Slalom Glider is found on playgrounds and lacks a transition platform on at the top and sides of the chute. The Slalom Glider is

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Stihl Recalls MS 391 Chainsaws Due to Injury Risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with Stihl Inc., has announced a voluntary recall of certain Stihl MS 391 Chainsaws. According to the recall report, the flywheel on the chainsaw may crack. This can cause the flywheel parts to separate from the chainsaw and

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Two Car Accident in Bradenton Injures Five

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports show a two car accident in Bradenton, at approximately 7:05 p.m. last night, injured five people. According t the FHP report, a white Ford Explorer was on 14th Street West and headed southbound with no headlights on. A black Chevy Malibu, exiting

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5 Year Old Bicyclist Hit by Dump Truck in Sarasota

A 5 year old child is listed in critical condition after being hit by a dump truck on University Parkway in Sarasota. According to media reports and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) reports, Isaiah Jackson of Sarasota was riding his bicycle alone southbound along Lockwood Ridge Road at

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