Recent Articles (page 15)
Fire Hydrant Shortage Could Endanger Lee County Residents
Tapping into the water supply is critical for fighting fires, and some Cape Coral residents are up in arms about the coverage of the city’s...
- Staff
- fort-myers
- Dec 2, 2016
Pensacola Fire Causes Range From the Mundane to the Insane
Fires are a grave concern throughout the year, and one many Pensacolans might not think about until the moment it’s happening to them. Fires can...
- Staff
- pensacola
- Dec 1, 2016
Osceola Nonprofit Pawsitive Action Breaks Down Misconceptions About Service Dogs, Invisible Disabilities
An Osceola County nonprofit that breeds and trains service dogs for people with disabilities is taking on a new challenge: changing the community’s concept of...
- Staff
- kissimmee
- Dec 1, 2016
Did You Know Asbestos Was Never Banned in the US? That Could Change
The use of asbestos, a known carcinogen, has never been banned in the U.S., but that may change soon. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on...
- Staff
- Dec 1, 2016
Why Bad Atlanta Roads Are Costing You Money
Recently, a hole left from utility work on Kingsboro Road led to a flat tire for an Atlanta driver, according to NBC 11Alive. The flat...
- Staff
- atlanta
- Nov 30, 2016
What is Tennessee Doing to Combat the Rise of Distracted Driving?
Distracted Driving is a growing epidemic that is sweeping the nation. More and more drivers are using cell phones, eating, reading and grooming behind the...
- Staff
- memphis
- Nov 30, 2016
Tallahassee Traffic Light Install More Difficult Than You Might Think
A new traffic signal and some road alterations at a Tallahassee intersection are helping some residents breathe a little easier on the road. However, the...
- Staff
- tallahassee
- Nov 30, 2016
What Kissimmee Restaurant Employees Can Learn From Steak N Shake Overtime Lawsuit
A former employee is suing Steak N Shake in Kissimmee over alleged unpaid overtime wages and other reported violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act....
- Staff
- kissimmee
- Nov 30, 2016
4 Safety Tips for Driving on Flooded Atlanta Roadways
On Nov. 28, Atlanta finally received rainfall for the first time in more than a month. The heavy rain caused flooding and standing water on...
- Staff
- atlanta
- Nov 30, 2016
Another Accident in Tampa Claims Life of First Responder: Tow Truck Community Wants Change
On Sunday, Nov. 27, a tow truck driver was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while pulled over to assist a motorist. This...
- Staff
- tampa
- Nov 29, 2016
New Federal Guidelines Try to Get Drivers to Put Down Their Phones
People who like to check their phones while driving may no longer be able to, if a new regulation is adopted by car manufacturers and...
- Staff
- Nov 29, 2016
Gated Communities Could be Coming to Jackson, But Expectations Are Mixed
Jackson’s communities simmer over adding gates to neighborhoods, with residents and authorities trading support and doubt over the project, presided over by a city council...
- Staff
- jackson
- Nov 29, 2016
One Daytona Improves Tourism Draw, Promises Jobs
GameTime is coming to the One Daytona entertainment complex, bringing with it a whole lot of fun, and some much-needed jobs. The International Speedway Corporation,...
- Staff
- daytona-beach
- Nov 28, 2016
Firefighters Have Some of the Highest Occupational Cancer Rates: Lakeland Fire Department Is Fighting to Change That
Lakeland is fighting occupational cancer with new protective gear. The Lakeland Fire Department is the first department in the state to use halo hoods, which...
- Staff
- lakeland
- Nov 28, 2016
What Safety Regulations Are In Place for Memphis School Bus Drivers to Keep Your Kids Safe?
On Nov. 21, a school bus crash in Chattanooga injured 12 people and killed 5 children, according to The Tennessean. The bus driver was speeding...
- Staff
- memphis
- Nov 24, 2016