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…
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…
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…
You may be wondering why golf carts now carry people through the streets of Tampa. It’s the latest effort by local officials to make it easier and, hopefully, safer for residents and visitors to make…
Hot and humid is the best way to describe Tampa this summer. On July 4, the area experienced a scorching 97 degrees, setting a new record temperature. However, for the Sunshine State, blistering heat has…
A car accident is a sudden, unexpected event that happens often enough that you need to be prepared in advance to know what to do if it happens to you. According to the Florida Department…
An extremely popular retirement community in Florida has approximately 120,000 residents. It also has 60,000 golf carts. Vehicles made to transport golfers during a round of golf have become commonplace on roadways throughout Florida. Counting…
As teenagers grow up and start to explore the world on their own, it’s typical for their parents to be concerned about their safety. Parents can feel more at ease by teaching their teens how…
Most people in Florida, about 15 million out of a total population of approximately 20 million, reside in coastal areas of the state. This puts them at peril from the damaging effects of hurricanes and…
If you suffer an injury or illness related to your job, you may be eligible for benefits through workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation system has been created in every state, including Florida. The purpose of…
According to the Florida Department of Health, stress reduction, increased energy, and improved concentration are only some of the benefits of incorporating physical activity into your lifestyle. Whether you participate in golf, tennis, and other…
April is “National Alcohol Awareness Month,” but before you scoff at the notion of an entire month dedicated to reflecting on the effects of alcohol consumption of people’s lives, consider that 65% of Americans ages…
Let's explore a possible concussion care scenario. You’re stuck in traffic when the driver behind you crashes into the rear of your car. You did not hit your head, so you ignore the slight headache…
What better time than National Senior Independence Month to call attention to the organizations and services available to make it safer and more enjoyable for Florida seniors in Tampa and other communities? It’s also a…
Three to seven seconds may not seem like much time, but it could be the difference between making it safely across the street or becoming an accident statistic. Extending the walk signal time so that…