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Travel should be safe, but accidents and negligence can turn trips into tragedies. Our coverage examines transportation safety, accidents, and legal actions that impact travelers worldwide.

Cruise Ship Injuries and Passenger Rights

With Port Tampa Bay serving as a major departure point, cruises are a popular way for Florida residents and tourists to travel. A cruise promises relaxation, entertainment, and adventure. But

By Chris Borzell

/ 29 Sep 2025

Aerial view of the nose of a large cruise ship at port.

Skyrocketing Cases of Unruly Airline Passengers Mean Stricter Penalties

On July 6, American Airlines flight 1774 departed from Dallas-Fort Worth, heading for Charlotte, North Carolina. It appeared to be a normal flight. But when a passenger attempted to open

By Katy Boose

/ 28 Jul 2021

Passengers seated inside the cabin of an airplane.

Vacation rental dispute raises Constitutional questions

Carol and Jerard Muszik are making a federal case out of their dispute with their Florida beach community, Redington Shores, over the town’s short-term vacation rental regulations. In mid-December,

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 20 Jan 2021

Computer screen showing travel bookings, including hotel and flight reservations.

Facial recognition software flawed, as government use increases

Facial recognition software, often used by law enforcement to identify and track criminals and terrorists, is seriously flawed — just ask Michael Oliver of Detroit, one of several people who have

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 8 Jan 2021

Facial recognition software interface displaying a person’s face and identification data.

Rideshare lawsuits a new specialty on the rise

Rideshare vehicles, such as those run by Uber and Lyft, have completed more than 11 billion trips since they began transporting passengers 10 years ago. This societal change has prompted

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 30 Dec 2020

Airport pickup area with designated spot for ride-sharing companies Lyft and Uber.

With some holdouts, states overwhelmingly require masks

This article was updated Feb. 5, 2021 President-elect Joe Biden plans to ask all Americans to wear masks for 100 days to slow the spread of COVID-19. This would be

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 9 Dec 2020

Close-up of a ‘No Mask No Entry’ sign taped to a storefront in Queens, New York.

Thinking of emigrating after the election? You’re not alone.

President Donald J. Trump’s musing this month that he might “leave the country” if he loses his reelection bid mirrors the real actions thousands of people took after he

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 28 Oct 2020

Passport and Visa document shown in close-up view.

Adoptions slow as pandemic throws roadblocks

As the coronavirus shutters courtrooms around the world, international adoptions have dramatically slowed since March.

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 1 Sep 2020

Adult hand resting on a baby's stomach as the baby holds onto it.

Black, deaf Americans face extra obstacles when dealing with police

Black, deaf Americans face an extra layer of obstacles when interacting with police.

By Carly Stern

/ 26 Aug 2020

Joseph C. Hill signing the ASL word for 'black'.

Florida criminalizes fake emotional support animal ownership

On July 1, it became a crime in Florida to falsely declare a pet as an emotional support animal. If convicted, the pet owner can be jailed for two months

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 21 Jul 2020

Dachshund with travel items on airplane.

Distracted driving laws mean fewer crashes, fewer deaths, study says

A recent study by the American Academy of Pediatrics makes a direct correlation between distracted driving laws and fewer fatal crashes among all age groups. That includes drivers 16 to

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 13 Jul 2020

Short-term rentals can be a legal quagmire

Homeowners tempted to join the sharing economy should carefully research their local laws and regulations before renting out a room or their whole house for a weekend.

By Sheila Mullane Estrada

/ 16 Jun 2020