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Do Your Part To STOP Text Spam

Mobile text spam is illegal. Two federal laws outlaw unauthorized spam text messages. The Can Spam Act and the TCPA (Telephone Consumer Protection Act) both provide consumers protection against…

By Ed Normand

/ 29 Sep 2012

Family of Electrocuted Girl Files Suit against Time Share

The family of an 11-year-old girl who was electrocuted to death at Orange Lakes Resort in Orlando has filed a wrongful death suit, according to sources. The girl was on vacation with her family,…

By Council Wooten

/ 26 Sep 2012

Recent Parasailing Death Stirs Painful Memories for One Family

The recent parasailing accident fatality of Kathleen Miskell in Florida has caught the national media’s attention and has forced one family to relive some painful memories, according to the…

By Orman Kimbrough

/ 12 Sep 2012

STOP Labor Day (and Everyday) SPAM Text Messages

My guess is that many of us had a friendly spam message interrupt your Labor Day festivities. In between flipping burgers you heard your phone chime that you got a text message. You put down the…

By Ed Normand

/ 3 Sep 2012

Text Spam Messages: How You Can STOP them.

Email Inboxes full of unwanted, virus filled, spam. Wasted time, employee resources and software money spent just to filter out trash from emails. You unsubscribe and unwittingly spammers know…

By Ed Normand

/ 29 Aug 2012

Are Intersection Cameras Just a Cash Grab?

Red light cameras have been popping up at intersections across the country over the last several years, and most drivers at least notice them, even if they have not been photographed running a…

By Ed Normand

/ 29 Aug 2012

Oklahoma Company's Negligence Being Used to Push Tort Reform

This KOAM-TV segment (clicking on the image above opens the video in a new window) from July 18, 2012, discusses the “documentary” that was recently filmed at a factory in Miami,…

By Orman Kimbrough

/ 1 Aug 2012

Excessive Force at Universal Studios

What is the deal with cops and security guards breaking peoples’ arms at Universal City Walk? If you have any information about these or other incidents, contact us immediately to let us…

By Michael Damaso

/ 2 Jul 2012

Grill Safety During the Fourth of July and All the Time

Burns are some of the most severe injuries a person can suffer. According to the American Burn Association, across the U.S. in 2011 there were 450,000 burn victims receiving medical…

By Michael Damaso

/ 30 Jun 2012

The Dangers of Amusement Parks

The Dangers of Amusement Parks Central Florida is known around the world for its wide array of amusement rides and theme parks. While most patrons will enjoy the rides and return home safely,…

By Thomas Dennis

/ 25 Jun 2012

Amusement Park Accident Caught on Tape

Here is a case of how things can go wrong on an amusement park ride. Last week on the El Tutuki Splash ride at PortAventura Theme Park in Salou, Catalonia, Spain, a boat derailed and was…

By Jason Herrera

/ 15 Jun 2012

HEADS UP to Concussion Awareness

Many parents encourage their children to participate in sports with the idea that it will teach them discipline, sportsmanship, and give them some structure. Unfortunately, most parents do not…

By Michael Damaso

/ 13 Jun 2012