Overcoming Obstacles in Life
A Manatee County woman met her future husband while waiting for a heart transplant. Angela Horan was 36 years old and had three children. She had congestive heart failure and was diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. She said her heart was pumping at 8%. “They said that I probably had a virus that you get all the […]
Tiger Woods in surgery after suffering leg injuries in major rollover car crash
Golf superstar Tiger Woods was in surgery Tuesday after suffering multiple leg injuries when an SUV he was driving crashed and rolled over in Los Angeles, authorities and his agent said. Woods, who was the only person in the vehicle, was “extricated from the wreck with the ‘jaws of life’ by Los Angeles County firefighters […]
Long-Distance Riding 101
The open road is a theme that calls out to many motorcycle riders, new and old. On the seat of a motorcycle is a truly special way to see and explore a new destination or route. With a motorcycle, you can even sometimes access backroads and paths that cars cannot. Long-distance riding can also be as challenging […]
Motorcyclist dies in crash in Dania Beach
A motorcyclist who died in a two-vehicle crash Thursday has been identified by Broward Sheriff’s Office. Homicide detectives said that Dante Brovillette, 41, of Pompano Beach, was killed while driving westbound along Griffin Road. The accident happened around 1 p.m. According to investigators, Jonathan Ross Lubert, 38, of Homestead, was traveling eastbound on Griffin Road […]
A Starter Guide to Motorcycle Gear: Part 2
In Part 1 of the starter guide for safety gear, we discussed the basics of the most common types of styles and materials for helmets, jackets, and pants made for motorcycle riders. These items will cover the majority of your body and offer you protection from abrasion and the elements. However, special considerations need to […]
A Starter Guide to Motorcycle Gear: Part 1
When you are driving a car, the vehicle itself already comes ready with most of the safety features you will need. However, on a motorcycle, you are more exposed and vulnerable without being walled in by metal and airbags. Because of this, it is paramount (and often the law) to wear proper safety attire while […]
Road Rash and How to Treat It
Road rash is one of the most common injuries for motorcycle riders who get into an accident. It is also a type of injury that is mostly unique to motorcyclists and other people who operate vehicles that are not enclosed. This type of abrasion can range from a minor injury that will heal on its own to severe cases […]
Motorcyclist killed in crash on Poinciana Boulevard
CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH. LOOK TWICE, SAVE A LIFE. As drivers on the roadway we should always take precautions to look twice ensuring no motorcycles are coming before making left-hand turns or changing lanes, as a motorcyclist can be riding in your blind spot. Yesterday, a 52-year-old man was killed after Florida Highway Patrol troopers […]
Girl Injured in Crash Involving Chiefs Coach Britt Reid Is Out of Coma
Ariel, a 5-year-old girl who was critically injured in a car crash involving Kansas City Chiefs outside linebackers coach Britt Reid, is out of her coma. Tiffany Verhulst, the organizer of a GoFundMe page for Ariel’s family, posted the update late Monday night, writing, “Ariel is awake.” Ariel was one of two children injured in the Feb. 4 […]
2 people dead after crash on I-95 near Miami Gardens Drive exit
Authorities have said that two people were killed in the wreck. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash occurred in the southbound express lanes near the exit for Miami Gardens Drive. The accident involved a Dodge pickup truck and a Saturn sedan, troopers said. Two occupants who were inside the Saturn died at the scene, […]
