Marijuana possession has been illegal under federal law and state law for decades. However, many state legislatures have enacted laws legalizing use for medical purposes. And, in some cases, for recreational use by adults. Federal…
Water activities offer a way to beat the heat of summer in Tampa, Florida. What better way to cool off than swimming, boating or just dipping your toes in a kiddie pool? Perhaps while enjoying…
The City of Tampa boasts more than 130 miles of roadways to accommodate bicycle riders. It also tops the nation for bicycle-friendly businesses. Before dusting off the two-wheeler to head out for a ride around…
While many parts of the country only experience hot, humid weather during July and August, Tampa, Florida, residents learn to live with summer-like weather throughout most of the year. That may be ideal for outdoor…
The ongoing conflict between Florida pedestrians and motorists seems to have taken a deadly turn with 444 walkers killed in the Sunshine State in 2021. According to a recently released report from the Governors Highway…
Whether the incentive is health, cost savings, or just fun in the great outdoors, more and more people are taking to the road on two wheels. Riding a bike has a number of important benefits,…
When they were first introduced by the pharmaceutical companies that invented them, the new class of opioid pain medications was touted as game-changers. Drugs that were powerful, effective, long-lasting, and most importantly non-addictive. Over time,…
When it comes to the use of opioids, including illegal drugs like heroin and legal ones like the powerful new class of painkillers, many people focus on the immediate risks, namely the dangers of a…
As exhilarating and enjoyable as driving a motorcycle may be, crash statistics prove that it's also a dangerous activity. Of the total number of fatalities from traffic accidents, 14% of them involved a motorcycle. A…
The most recent survey by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) puts the dog population in the United States at 76.8 million with more than 38% of households having at least one dog. Dogs become…
Tampa, with it's fantastic weather and interesting places to visit, should be the perfect place to take a walk. However, its status as the eighth most dangerous place in the country for pedestrians says otherwise.…
More children between the ages of 3-14 die from motor vehicle accidents than from any other cause. Crash data proves that the use of child seats reduces the risk of injury by up to 82%…
During the course of an average day, all of us become pedestrians at one point or another. As children head back to school, this is an excellent time for parents to share safety tips for…
Movies and TV shows rely on an actor wearing a cervical collar and complaining of whiplash to get a laugh about someone faking an injury. For the three million people diagnosed with a whiplash injury…
An abundance of inland waterways and limitless access to the ocean offer many boating opportunities to Floridians. Boating is possible year round in the Sunshine State, but the summer months are when its popularity soars.…
