In addition to losing both his legs, the diver has lost his job and continues to undergo extensive rehabilitation. He is able to continue diving with the use of prosthetics that propel his body through the water.

Following a yearlong investigation of the boating accident by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the State Attorney's Office also filed second-degree misdemeanor charges for allegedly violating navigational rules.

Source: Diver sues after losing legs, WPTV.com, January 22, 2010

The driver who reportedly caused the motor vehicle accident is accused of driving under the influence and causing a car crash. Charges include DUI, two counts of DUI with damage to property or person, DUI causing personal injury, knowingly driving with a suspended or revoked license, and child neglect.

As of Friday afternoon, she was in jail without bail.

Source: Pasco crash caused by impaired driver with toddler in car, FHP says, TampaBay.com, January 22, 2010

The auto accident victim was thrown from his vehicle and passed away at the scene of the accident. The officer's passenger suffered minor injuries, but no other injuries were reported.

The Florida Highway Patrol continues to investigate this deadly car accident.

Source: Lakeland officer killed in crash, ABC Action News, January 19, 2010

The man's passenger, a 40-year-old woman also of Live Oak, died the following day. The cyclist, who was also hospitalized with critical injuries, has been charged with driving with a suspended license resulting in death or serious injury. Prison records show he is also charged with having no driver's license for a motorcycle.

Motorcycle accidents can be especially dangerous, because the rider does not have the protection of a car or bus around them. Serious injuries, such as broken bones, internal bleeding, or head trauma, can result, particularly if the rider is not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident.

Source: Arrest made in fatal motorcycle crash, Sewanee Democrat, January 18, 2010

The surviving spouse has sued the motorcycle's owner, a Palm Beach County resident, and seeks at least $15,000 in damages. The lawsuit claims the owner failed to maintain the motorcycle's brake and rear turning lights, preventing the truck driver from seeing the couple right before impact.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the woman was killed after the motorcycle she was riding in was hit by a pick-up truck in a hit-and-run accident. The woman was ejected from the motorcycle and left by the side of the road.

Source: Wrongful death suit filed in 2007 crash, WPTV.com, December 29, 2009

According to an article in the Miami Herald, many of the doctors dispensing painkillers at South Florida pain clinics do not have special certification in addiction or pain management.

New Jersey requires doctors to be board certified in pain management before they can prescribe painkillers, but Florida doctors are allowed to dispense painkillers provided they have completed an eight-hour training course, have a valid medical license, and have approval from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Many of these doctors have reportedly been disciplined for recklessly prescribing addictive drugs, but they can continue prescribing the drugs after they return from suspension.

Source: South Florida pain-clinic doctors also treat drug addicts, Miami Herald, December 29, 2009

The victim was apparently not wearing a life jacket, though investigators and rescue crews did see personal flotation devices nearby.

The medical examiner will determine the man's cause of death. The boat accident is being investigated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. A Wildlife spokesperson notes that cold temperatures make caution extra important during the winter months.

Source: Oviedo man dies in boating accident, Orlando Sentinel, December 26, 2009

The other victim was taken to the same hospital by ambulance. An Evac ambulance spokesperson said the man was in stable condition.

The auto accident, which occurred around 6:30am, is still being investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Source: Two hurt in crash on State Road 415, News-JournalOnline.com, January 4, 2009

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the United States Coast Guard initially and recovered three men and three dogs, but one of the men was still missing until several hours later, when they found the body of the 51-year-old Fort Myers man.

Officials say the boating accident victim's body showed no signs of trauma, and they plan to perform an autopsy to determine the cause of death.

Source: Man found dead after boating accident, Miami Herald, December 19, 2009

According to investigators, a 2003 Ford Sport Trac was headed east on State Route 54 when the driver failed to slow down for a traffic signal. The Ford struck the Accord while it was stopped at the light and then hit a 2003 Infiniti G35 in the northbound lanes of Seven Springs Boulevard. The impact pushed the Honda into the intersection and it was hit by a 2003 Ford Explorer.

In addition to one fatality, two people were taken to St. Peterburg's Bayfront Medical Center in serious condition and one was listed in critical condition. Another driver was taken to Community Hospital in New Port Richey, where he was listed in serious condition. Several more drivers and passengers also sustained minor injuries in the auto accident.

Source: Troopers: 1 dead in 4-car crash in Pasco, The Suncoast News, December 19, 2009

One of the workers underwent a complete leg amputation when he was pushed along the guardrail. The other suffered severe leg injuries. The two were taken to Pensacola's Sacred Heart Hospital by two LifeFlight helicopters.

The driver of the delivery truck and a third worker, who suffered a head injury, were taken by ambulance to D. W. McMillan Hospital in Brewton.

Source: Four Injured In Flomaton Wreck; One Suffers Amputation (With Photo Gallery), NorthEscambia.com, December 10, 2009

According to police, one of the people sustained serious injuries, but the injuries to the other two people were more minor. They have not released the names and ages of those involved in the auto accident.

Officers are still investigating the motor vehicle crash.

Source: 3 people injured when car jumps curb in South Fla., Miami Herald, December 11, 2009

When the father looked in the backseat, he saw to his horror that his two children had been ejected from the vehicle and were lying on the ground.

The daughter was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident. Her eight-year-old brother remains in the hospital following the motor vehicle accident. Both were wearing their seatbelts, but the impact of the crash ejected them from the vehicle.

Source: Family loses young daughter in crash, WSVN.com, December 3, 2009

The board held him responsible for the incident and upheld allegations that he committed medical malpractice, falsified records, and delegated inappropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel. They chose the strongest possible and permanently revoked his Florida medical license.

However, a local TV station discovered that the doctor has moved to New York state and is now practicing medicine at a clinic in the Bronx. His case was reviewed by a board in New York that decided to allow him to continue treating patients under the supervision of another doctor. He will be on probation for the next two years.

Source: Doc heads to NY after FL license revoked, MyTampaBay.com, November 16, 2009

He had apparently gotten onto the bridge before it opened and hung onto the raising bridge desk for awhile. He eventually let go and fell some 60 feet to the concrete below. Emergency responders transported the man to Hollywood's Memorial Regional Hospital, but he was later pronounced dead at the hospital.

The South Florida Sun Sentinel reports that the operator of the bridge is being cooperative with the police in the investigation of the fatal accident.

Source: Fla. man, 80, dies in drawbridge accident, UPI.com, November 24, 2009