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Safety Tips For Teen Drivers Returning To School

Children standing with their parents waiting for the bus on the first day of school is a familiar scene throughout America. As the children get older, a different first day of school scene occurs as…

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hurricane season

How To Prepare For The Busiest Hurricane Season On Record

This spring’s annual prediction of storm activity was released in May by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It should have people throughout Florida preparing for a busy hurricane season. NOAA predicts 2024 to be one…

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4th of july safety

4 Tips For 4th of July Safety

There’s something special about the 4th of July that people look forward to with anticipation regardless of your plans for the day. You may enjoy relaxing on a sandy beach in Tampa Bay, barbecuing hot…

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ride to work

National Ride To Work Day, June 11, 2024

A car does not need to be your go-to means of transportation for the daily commute to work. Two national events remind us each year of alternative ways to accomplish daily commutes or errands around…

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florida pedestrian laws

Florida Pedestrian Laws: Making Streets Safer

If you’re wondering why we put together a comprehensive explanation of Florida pedestrian laws, there are 10,281 reasons. There were 10,281 pedestrian accidents in the Sunshine State with 782 deaths and 8,125 people suffering injuries.…

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rainy season

April Showers, May Accidents: Tips for Safe Driving in Rainy Season

Tampa may not receive as much rainfall as other parts of the state, but it still experiences wet weather. The rainy season in Hillsborough County starts in May and continues through early October. Precipitation doesn’t…

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distracted driving

Stay Focused and Save Lives During National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Tampa is 14th on a list of the top cities in America with the most fatal accidents involving distracted motorists. Distracted driving causes 53,596 crashes on Florida roads that leave 268 people dead and cause…

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How To Stay Safe While On A Ladder

Look around, and chances are you’ll see a ladder. They are everywhere, from construction sites to a closet or garage in the average home. If you don’t own one, you’ll probably buy one as soon…

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car seat

The Death Seat: Is There A Seat To Avoid In A Car?

According to a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, forward collision warning and automatic braking systems developed by automotive engineers reduced rear-end collisions by 50%. As much as these and other crash-avoidance technologies…

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traumatic brain injury

Common Causes of Traumatic Brain Injuries

Traumatic brain injuries, or TBIs, affect how the brain functions. According to the most recently available data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, TBIs claimed the lives of 69,000 people in 2021, with…

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seat belts

National Seat Belt Day – How Important Are Seat Belts In An Accident?

“Seat belts save lives” is more than merely a catchy slogan. When properly used, they the risk of death and serious injuries in a car crash by 50%. You might think that saving lives and…

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post-accident trauma mental health

Can Post-Accident Trauma Affect Your Mental Health?

Broken bones, head injuries, lacerations, and other physical injuries are what typically come to mind when you hear about someone being injured in a car accident. Less frequently considered is the effect of a car…

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self-driving cars

What We Now Know About Self-Driving Cars

Imagine reading a book while a self-driving car effortlessly navigates busy Tampa streets—it's closer to reality than you'd imagine. Tesla, Google, and Uber are only a few corporations heavily invested in and committed to developing…

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Improvements in Tampa Bay

Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa are set to receive federal grants totaling $39.7 million to make their streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. The accident statistics from a year ago explain why safety…

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campus safety

Keeping Our Students Safe: The Importance of Campus Safety Awareness

Providing an open and welcoming campus that people expect at colleges and universities presents a challenge. Administrators and security officials must develop ways to keep students, faculty, and other campus visitors safe. The challenge becomes…

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