Throughout the month of September, the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative is celebrating Hispanic heritage and culture with its 2019 Bookmark and Poster Contests. Students between grades K-5 are encouraged to get creative and submit an original piece of artwork to be made into a bookmark. The library also invites students in grades 6-12 to submit their creative … [Read more...]
Top Causes of Fatal Car Accidents in Florida
According to U.S. News, the 3rd state on the list of states with the highest number of deadly car crashes is Florida. The Sunshine State reported 3,112 fatal wrecks in 2017 alone. The good news is it’s still an improvement from 2016, however small. With more and more states going “hands-free,” authorities are hopeful that fatal car crash statistics will continue to improve, … [Read more...]
For Florida Firefighters, The Cost of Job-Related Cancer Treatment is Zero
What began 2 years ago has finally come to fruition in the state of Florida. A new law gives our everyday heroes a fighting chance against cancer at no cost to them. The bill passed with a unanimous vote in the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, and Governor Ron DeSantis signed it Friday, May 10. Senate Bill 426 recognizes cancer as a risk firefighters are … [Read more...]
New Pedestrian Fatality Statistics Expose the Danger of Walking in Florida
If your feet are on the ground one second then up in the air the next, you’re not alone. Being hit by a car is shocking, dangerous and, unfortunately, more common than you might think—especially in Florida. The Governors Highway Safety Association released a new report earlier this year concerning the number of pedestrian fatalities in 2018. The data reveals a disturbing … [Read more...]
Why Are Florida Car Insurance Premiums So High?
When your car insurance is your biggest monthly expense, something’s off. This is unfortunately the case for many Floridians, who are paying the third highest premiums for car insurance in the country — only residents in Louisiana and Wyoming pay more. The average car insurance premium in 2018 was $2,050. Why? What has caused car insurance premiums in Florida to … [Read more...]
