Key takeaways: Spirit Airlines apologized after mistakenly putting an unaccompanied child on the wrong flight. The airline is conducting an internal investigation to determine how…
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On Monday afternoon in Fort Myers, Florida, a 3-year-old driving a golf cart struck and killed his 7-year-old brother. The 3-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt or helmet at the time of the accident, which happened on private property. This serves as a reminder of the importance of safety when operating a golf cart, and our thoughts are with the family of the victim.
A 23-year-old man was hospitalized after suffering a severe arm injury in an alligator attack behind Banditos Bar in Port Charlotte, Florida. The man was transported by helicopter to a hospital in Fort Myers, where he lost his arm as a result of the attack. Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and it is unclear what provoked the attack or if the alligator will be removed from the area.
Justin Turner, third baseman for the Boston Red Sox, was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game on March 6th. He required 16 stitches and is being monitored for a concussion, but is expected to make a full recovery. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of wearing protective gear while playing baseball.
This article discusses allegations of sexual harassment against freshman Congressman George Santos, R-N.Y. by former volunteer Derek Myers, who has requested an investigation into the incident. Myers has filed a police report and House ethics complaint in addition to a letter posted to Twitter. Santos has yet to comment on the allegations and the House Ethics Committee has not yet responded.
Nearly four months after Hurricane Ian hit Florida, the body of James “Denny” Hurst, 72, has been found in a sunken sailboat off Fort Myers Beach. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office found the boat, named "Good Girl," in Matanzas Pass and said Hurst was last known to have been on board when the storm hit. He was the last known person still missing in Lee County after the Category 4 hurricane, and the Sheriff's Office is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.