DUI, BUI and Labor Day Weekend

Staying Safe on the Roads and Waters: Driving, Boating and Drinking Laws This Labor Day Labor Day, a beacon of relaxation and end-of-summer festivities, brings with it a surge of enthusiasm and celebrations. Yet, amidst the barbecue grills and fireworks, there lurks an often-underestimated concern: the risks associated with impaired...

Fireworks, July 4th, Do You Know the Laws?

Have you stocked up for your 4th of July celebration? Ready to light up some fireworks? Do you know the laws in Florida about lighting fireworks? Spending time in the Pinellas County Jail may not be in your plans, but it could happen if you’re not careful. Fireworks were discovered...

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...

Avoid Online Scams

Online shopping for the holidays is fast, easy, and convenient. Stores offer excellent opportunities for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Christmas Doorbusters to help you locate the perfect gift for the Holiday season. However, there are times when deals are too good to be true. Avoid online scams this holiday...