Author Archives: Keith Ronan
Personal health and community health – they go hand in hand in Central Florida
Personal health and community health – they go hand in hand. Central Florida is one of the fastest-growing regions in Florida, and with such rapid growth comes the need for planning for public safety, transportation strategies, and quality of life for residents. Osceola County, the City of St. Cloud, and the City of Kissimmee… Read More »
Draper Law, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Attorneys in Central Florida That Care
As you would expect, it can be difficult for family members to think about a lawsuit immediately after losing a loved one, but it is important not to delay receiving legal advice from an experienced attorney, and one that cares. Not only does a wrongful death action need to be filed within proper deadlines,… Read More »
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted marriages and divorces in Florida, and not in a good way
It’s something most people have heard about since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, divorce rates have been increasing and there’s no sign of that changing anytime soon. Families have been forced to adjust to a very different lifestyle amid a long-term locked down, a period of serious health concern, and general uncertainty in… Read More »
Hit-and-run crash in Orange County leaves one dead, two others injured, FHP says
A recent Orange County Florida hit-and-run crash left one person dead and two injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A Ford pick-up truck was driving south on Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando when the driver tried to make a left turn onto Doss Avenue, driving directly into the path of an Acura traveling… Read More »
Stay fit and stay healthy, enjoy the beauty of a nearby Kissimmee Trail
Over the last year, most of us found ourselves within our homes more than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic had changed our lives in ways we could never have imagined. Social isolation, financial stress, and a lack of exercise were all part of what “staying home” meant. As we continue to move more toward… Read More »
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, Let’s Share the Road – Safely!
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and with the summer months only weeks away, it’s time to remind everyone to be on the alert, and to share the road with motorcyclists – safely! Both motorcyclists and motorists need to be aware of their surroundings. Checking blind spots, mirrors and using turn signals are necessary… Read More »
One dead, Four injured in I-4 crash in Orlando involving semi-truck, police say
A crash on I-4 at Orange Blossom Trail involving a semi-truck overnight Sunday left one dead and four injured, according to the Orlando Police Department. OPD officers arrived at the scene of the crash just before 3 a.m. on Sunday on eastbound Interstate 4 near the Michigan Street exit. Four people were taken to… Read More »
19-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash in Orlando
A teenage motorcyclist is dead following a crash in Orlando. The 19-year-old from Orlando was traveling on Oakridge Road when he was fatally struck by a car that had attempted to turn off Fairlawn Drive, according to authorities. Officials say the front of the motorcycle struck the left side of the car. The teenager… Read More »
New stimulus checks on the way, beware of scammers and identity theft
With another round of stimulus checks making their way to Americans via direct deposit payments or checks that will be mailed out in the coming weeks, there is little doubt that scammers will amp up for another round of attempted fraud. In previous rounds, the Better Business Bureau received multiple reports from people who… Read More »
Distracted driver strikes and injures bicycling Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood
A 20-year-old woman admitted to authorities that she was using her phone to shop on Amazon while driving when she struck Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood with her car while he was biking in Port Orange. Paige Bergman, 20, has been charged with leaving the scene of a crash that caused serious bodily harm…. Read More »
