Safety
10
Jul
Motorists in Florida started July with a new state law that makes texting while driving a primary offense. Previously, the infraction was a secondary offense. Florida is one of the last states to handle this specific form of distracted driving as a primary offense. What you need to know about the new law While the […]
30
Jul
It’s the middle of Florida’s ridiculously hot summer months, and there have been several national stories of children being forgotten in cars while the temperature climbs. According to CNN, more than 36 children die in hot cars each year — and July is usually the deadliest month. While many people are misinformed or believe they […]
23
May
When my dad was in his 50s, he fulfilled a long-time dream of buying a motorcycle. Although I didn’t understand his drive (pun intended) to ride the shiny black and silver Honda, I appreciated that he did it safely. May is National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. For many, riding a motorcycle is a preferred method […]
11
Apr
Spring is in the air, which means, if you have a high schooler in your house, like I do, it’s also the season of corsages, tuxedos, caps and gowns. With prom around the corner and graduation not long after that, I’m reminded of two things: time flies…and safety is still paramount. Yesterday’s focus on child […]
26
Jan
It’s a nightmare scenario: A loved one has been involved in a fatal car crash, but you aren’t alerted until hours later. Law enforcement officers are unable to contact you, and consequently your child, spouse, parent, etc. passes away without you knowing. This is what happened to Bradenton resident Christine Olson in 2005. Her 22-year-old […]
25
Oct
Halloween is next week, which will bring an abundance of little costumed creatures out to trick-or-treat into the dark evening hours. Awareness is key to keep the spooky night a safe, fun event for all. Kids should dress appropriately and follow basic safety rules while navigating their neighborhoods through Manatee and Sarasota counties. Motorists should […]
06
Sep
As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida with an uncertain path, residents are doing their best to prepare for the storm. For some, this means evacuating ahead of the high winds and potentially heavy rains. For others, this means joining the long lines at grocery stores and gas stations to stock up on water and fuel before […]
03
Apr
Rainy Day Driving and Rainy season is upon us, my friends. Right now, in fact, the sun is a hot commodity in Tampa Bay. If my house had solar panels, I would surely be out of luck. Every year about this time, when the news is slow and television networks have to fill empty slots, […]