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Summer in Florida is always accompanied by plenty of sunshine and humidity, which can give way to sudden rainstorms during the hot months. Driving in these intense conditions can increase the likelihood of a dangerous situation for you and anyone else on the road.  Below are five tips to help you stay safe on rainy […]

2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday May 31 through June 6, 2019 Download the entire document here. The 2019 Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday begins on Friday, May 31, 2019, and ends on Thursday, June 6, 2019. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax. The sales […]

Taking Steps for Pedestrian Safety Walking is good for your health and better for the environment. Cities around the world are striving to be more walkable communities, but, pedestrians—people who travel by foot, wheelchair, stroller, or similar means—are among the most vulnerable users of the road. Every day, 430 pedestrians will be treated in an […]

Tampa Bay is a car-dependent region. And while great strides are being made to make our cities more pedestrian, bike, and public transit-friendly, most of us still get behind the wheel multiple times a day. With the new year approaching, there is no better time to commit to breaking some common bad driving habits. Let’s […]

It’s back to school time, which means many relatively new and inexperienced teens will be driving to their school campuses or using a car to get to other activities. According to the CDC, driver inexperience is the main cause for teen driving deaths every year. Before the school year gets fully underway, you should talk […]

September is Courteous Driving Month making NOW the time to focus on your good driving manners. It is not just about being nice when you drive, but about driving in a way that values the people who live in or visit our Tampa Bay community. Courteous driving will put you in a better mood for […]

Summer is here and while that brings plenty of sunshine to the “Sunshine State” it also brings sudden, intense rainstorms, tropical storms or depressions, and the possibility of hurricanes. Driving in heavy rain or wind conditions can increase the potential for a dangerous situation for you, your family, and others on the road. According to […]

Summer is officially here – kids are off from school, the sun is out for hours, and there is no better time to pack the family in a car and set off for a road trip adventure. But a dream vacation can quickly turn into a nightmare without proper planning. Below are 10 helpful tips […]

By its very nature, driving a vehicle is a risky activity. You can be the most conscientious driver in the world, and that still does not guarantee in any way that you can steer clear of road mishaps. Now imagine a person who carries with him or her a lot of bad driving habits. It […]

Summer break is officially upon us and the picturesque streets and warm weather of the Tampa Bay area are begging to be enjoyed. But with children currently out of school enjoying the long days and cool nights of summer, it is important for everyone on the road to be extra cautious. The U.S. Department of […]