Certainly, texting while you’re driving makes no sense. How can you pay attention to the road when you’re staring at the phone screen? As of Oct. 1, it isn’t just a bad idea – it’s also illegal. The state of Florida has prohibited the practice. The only exception is...
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...
LARGO, Fla. (August 6, 2013) — Food banks across the Tampa Bay area have been struggling to keep their shelves full. In an effort to help address the shortage of desperately needed goods, Sunstar Paramedics has partnered with the RCS Food Bank and Family...
