As Pinellas County kids get ready to start the new school year, some plan to ride their bikes to and from school. Certainly, there are advantages, from promoting exercise to making parents’ schedules a bit less hectic. That said, it’s important to make sure kids ride...
White sand, clear water, rustling palm trees, laid back style: is it any wonder that the Pinellas beaches are consistently ranked among the best in the nation? People from around the world visit by the thousands every year to experience our beautiful and diverse local...
While walking in Pinellas County can be fun and practical, it can also be dangerous. The Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater area has been named the nation’s second most dangerous place for pedestrians (only the Orlando metro area is more dangerous). As a whole, Florida...
Around west-central Florida, “road rage” is leading to dangerous situations with serious consequences: A man was shot to death in March after three drivers stopped their cars in Palm Harbor and got into a confrontation. The fight turned deadly after one driver used...
It’s proven that distracted drivers are more likely to get in auto accidents. According to the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI), which has observed more than 6 million miles of driving, using an electronic device makes the risk of a crash or near-crash...
Auto accidents are a fact of life, especially in a bustling area like Pinellas County. But there is plenty you can do to reduce the chance your child will be hurt in a wreck, starting by using a quality car seat, and using it correctly. Here are eight things to think...
