safety

Digging in sand might seem innocent, but if the hole is deep enough and collapses on a person, it is extremely difficult to escape. Research suggests more people die from sand burial suffocation than shark attacks.

The auto club wants drivers to know that starting at 6 p.m. Friday drivers can call for a free tow if they’ve been drinking or using substances.

The system says metal detectors had been in the works for months but expedited the installation after a woman was charged with killing her terminally ill husband at a nearby hospital.

Dollar General is facing another $1.68 million in fines after government safety inspectors found violations at four of the chain’s stores in Florida, Alabama and Georgia, federal regulators announced.

Less than a month after one of their drivers was killed by a passenger, the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority is installing safety barriers on…

Parents worried about their kids’ safety this Halloween can download a free mobile app that will tell them if there are any sexual predators living in...

A school bus safety bill is now heading to Governor Rick Scott, after passing the Senate this week. But, it not only received bipartisan support, but...

An Orlando woman died from injuries to her neck and head caused by a car collision and an exploding air bag, according to an autopsy report released...

Frostbite isn't on most people's health worry lists. But this week it's a concern for millions of people who live in places that don't usually contend with serious risk of cold injuries. Extremities can be affected by frostbite even when bundled up.