Halloween Mischief

Trick, Treat, or Jail Time: From Halloween Fun to Property Damage Every October, the streets of Clearwater come alive with ghouls, witches, and adorable monsters of all ages and sizes. Halloween is a time for candy, costumes, and communal joy. The chilling decor, the laughter of trick-or-treaters, and the camaraderie...

Florida and Sexting Laws

Sexting in the digital age has grown in popularity. The transmission of sexually explicit images or videos over text messages or other electronic devices is not uncommon, and while some may mean it as an innocent act or a joke. There are legal consequences for committing this act. Florida Sexting...

Is Your Teen Driving Safely?

The state of Florida has more than 400,000 registered teen drivers. Of that, it is estimated that 20% will be involved in an accident during their first year of driving. From that 20%, an estimated 3,000 teens will die in traffic accidents. Parents spend years raising their children, doing everything...

Spring Break Safety

Spring Break in Florida is well underway and will continue into the beginning of May. With Florida being well known for its beautiful weather and plentiful beaches, many tourists venture here for their spring break vacation. While the practice of Spring Break existed in Europe since the late 1800s, the...

Keep Your Kids Safe In A Digital Age

Parental Control Apps There is a great deal for your children to discover on the Internet. The internet offers them a wide variety of interesting and fun features. There is, however, a downside to discovering everything. The online environment can be a hostile environment full of cyberbullying from peers and...

Kids and Online Dangers

Keep Your Kids Safe in the Digital Age: Safeguarding App Use The internet offers advantages for critical learning and skills development opportunities. As society advances, computer and internet skills are essential for success. As adults, friends, parents, relatives, or even older siblings, we must help teach children how to navigate...

New Year, Crimes of 2022

As the clock struck midnight and the fireworks filled the sky, many welcomed in 2023 excited for the change the year will bring about. This year presents many opportunities to accomplish ambitious tasks above the previous year. The history of setting New Year’s Resolutions has deep roots. Whether the resolutions...