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This year, AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home during the holiday season. That’s more drivers than any other year before. If you are planning to hit the road to visit loved ones or go on vacation, your safety and the safety of others is paramount. Here’s your Holiday […]

Halloween is just around the corner, and we all know what that means—costumes, candy, and a whole lot of spooky fun! Across the Treasure Coast, as adults and children gear up for Halloween weekend and night, staying safe this Halloween is everyone’s responsibility. Whether you’re taking your child trick-or-treating, going out with friends, or hosting […]

Kia and Hyundai among millions of vehicles recalled for issues that could spark a fire when the vehicle is in park or driving The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall on September 27, 2023, for more than 3.4 million vehicles, including more than 1.7 million Kias and 1.6 million Hyundais for issues […]

With the new school year about to begin on the Treasure Coast, it’s the perfect time to review this Back-to-School Safety Checklist for St. Lucie, Indian River, and Okeechobee Counties. It’s the final days of summer on the Treasure Coast. In a few weeks, school will be back in session, which means the return of […]

Oftentimes, there aren’t loud splashes or screams. It’s silent. And you won’t hear a call for help. Even more troubling? It’s quick. It can happen within seconds. Child drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death in children between the ages of 1 and 4 on the Treasure Coast. With summer in full swing, […]

There’s no doubt that we live in a digital world and as our children become more and more tech savvy in this digital age, it’s important that parents maintain a vigilant sense of security when it comes to our children’s online presence. While having the ability to be instantaneously connected to the world around you […]

Phones can be a valuable tool in an emergency. If you are involved in an auto accident or are having a medical emergency and unable to communicate, you want those closest to you to know what’s going on and to have a way for first responders to quickly locate vital information about you. Fortunately, most […]

South Florida has the highest rate of lightning injuries and deaths in the country. Learning these five lesser-known tips could help keep you safe as summer storms roll-in. August on the Treasure Coast means back to school, the start of football season, and severe afternoon thunderstorms. With hot temperatures and high humidity, August is the […]

Apple AirTags are being used to track people in South Florida. Find out how to know if an Apple AirTag is following you.

One of the most unsettling feelings is the sneaking suspicion that someone may be following you. If you’re driving and think someone is following you, here are some tips to help you stay safe and deal with the situation. Here’s how to tell if someone is following you If you suspect someone is tailing you […]