Home & Family

Stories focused on safety, family well-being, and consumer protection—helping Orlando-area families stay informed about risks, rights, and resources.

2013 Orlando Theme Park Injury Totals

For the 2013 season, we independently obtained the following information via consumer and employee feedback for theme parks in the Orlando, Florida area: Universal Studios Orlando, Orlando, Florida.

By Jason Herrera

/ 19 Jun 2014

Future of Florida Nursing Homes Looks Bleak Due to State and Federal Budget Cuts

Former Kansas Governor Mark Parkinson paints a bleak picture when it comes to the future of Florida nursing homes.

By Council Wooten

/ 25 Aug 2011

Nursing Home Problems in the Orlando Area

In September 2009, state inspectors investigated Emeritus at Crossing Pointe, an assisted-living facility in the Orlando area, and found a total collapse in the delivery of care to the residents.

By Ed Normand

/ 15 Jan 2010

Alleged Abuse at Pathways to Care in Casselberry

The Channel 9 Eyewitness News website is reporting allegations that an employee of Pathways to Care in Casselberry has been using illegal drugs and abusing patients.

By Michael Damaso

/ 29 Feb 2008

Shocking Nursing Home Abuse

Right here in Central Florida, we have another example of inhumane treatment at a nursing home. The list of alleged abuses is sickening.

By Ed Normand

/ 1 Sep 2007

Nursing Home Faces Manslaughter Charges

If Julia McCauley,74, had been wearing the monitoring bracelet prescribed by her doctor, authorities believe the elderly resident of Life Care Center would not have plummeted to her death down a stairwell.

By Michael Damaso

/ 25 Jun 2007