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Editor’s note: The Times recently published a column on how the Tampa Bay area is dangerous for pedestrians and what to do about it. The reader response was robust, measured by the number of letters to the editor. Below are some of those letters. You can read the column by clicking here. Too many deathsThe number of pedestrian deaths in Hillsborough and Pinellas Counties is truly appalling – about 500 in the past five years. Concerned citizens should support all the measures recommended in the recent Tampa Bay Times column. I also suggest adding a unit to the state’s high…

Cape Coral, Fla. (WFLA) — A woman has been arrested after scattering multiple dogs at a dog park, the Cape Coral Police Department said. At about 8:41am on April 12, officers answered the call by calling a woman in her 60s walking outside the Rotary Park Dog Park and spraying something on multiple dogs. The caller told officers that one of the dogs had to wash their eyes off of what was sprayed on their face, police said. When officers arrived at the dog park, they spoke with an eyewitness who pointed out Charlene Tedesco, 67, who sprayed multiple dogs…

Starting at the market on Friday night, peaking with the Songklans of Sunday celebrations, people celebrating the Laos New Year can see, see and taste what to do, see and taste the beautiful colorful Watt Navalam Buddhist Temple (2381 Narcissus Ave.) in Sanford. Promoter Marvin Latpadky has seen the celebration grow in his time at the festival. It brings vendors, art, live music, dance and lots of food to the mix, with tradition and fun front and center. There are plenty of cultural activities during the Lao New Year Fest, including music and many traditional dancers. (Photo courtesy of Joe…

The New York City Chief Medical Inspector’s Office has announced that the 39-year-old has died of complications from diabetes.The Chief Medical Inspector’s Office in New York City (CME) announced that actress Michelle Tratchtenberg’s death was natural, saying she died from complications of diabetes.Prosecutors said in an email to NTD on April 16 that they revised the cause and death method after confirming the results of the clinical test.Trachtenberg was found out by his mother “unconsciously unresponsive” in his gorgeous Manhattan apartment on the Upper West Side around 8am on February 26th.The 39-year-old family refused to perform an autopsy on her…

Last week we published a lengthy column on how the Tampa Bay Area is one of the most dangerous places for pedestrians. Every year we kill a horrible number of pedestrians and runners. This column outlined ways to resolve chronic problems, or at least reduce pedestrian violence. I wrote it now with my retired colleague Jim Barhurst. We defended a combination of solutions from better road designs to more roundabouts and camera speeds. It also focused on how driving culture must change and how more political will must be convened.Many of you agreed. How can I know that? An avalanche…

Electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles use Florida’s highway systems without paying highway fuel tax. Although electricity purchases collect consumption tax, they do not directly contribute to the State Transportation and Communications Trust Fund. With the growing popularity of electric and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, policymakers are encouraged to consider how market share affects states’ ability to invest in transportation infrastructure.The latest report from the 2023 Florida Tax Watch Show found that Florida had nearly 255,000 registered EVs and 57,000 registered PHEVs.EV and PHEV fees do not contribute taxes to the State Transportation and Communications Fund (STTF). Gallon of gasoline…

TALHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) – For many years, lawmakers have speculated that state universities and universities run leaders have been given these positions based on political loyalty to the governor. The new State Capitol bill aims to repeal current laws and make these agencies’ paths more transparent to the president. But Gov. Ron DeSantis is very clear that he does not support the law. “Hope Florida” contribution debate continues inventory slides along Trump’s trade war and trade war with China Trump reverses Biden rules that limit water usage in shower heads and other home appliances Lawmakers plan to make the process…

Universal Orlando is confirming that the Universal Helios Grand Hotel, adjacent to the future epic Universe theme park, is open to guests. The 500-room resort’s debut is in the current preview phase and may appear to have come early as the opening is being promoted, similar to the opening of Epic, which will be officially released on May 22nd. The Mediterranean styling of Helios Grand is seen from inside the theme park standing in the distance in the Heavenly Park area. The hotel has its own dedicated entrance to the epic, sandwiched between the Dark Universe and the magical world…

The bill would be subject to more stringent interests and disclosure rules for these employees. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has announced a new law that places Elon Musk and other “special government officials” (SGES) on the same ethical rules as other federal employees. Warren said the law was spurred by Mask’s close advice to President Donald Trump, coupled with the fact that mask companies have been billions of companies in government contracts and subsidies for over a decade.Her proposed law aims to prevent conflicts of interest by preventing SGE from communicating with government agencies that overlap with the interests of…

“The best way to combat disinformation is free speech,” the Secretary of State says.On April 16th, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the closure of the Department of State’s office.Written by Federalist Enforcer, Rubio denounced the counter’s foreign information manipulation and intervention office, formerly known as the Global Engagement Centre (GEC), and staff using taxpayer dollars to carry out censorship, particularly online conservative voices.He also addressed the news in an interview that was live streamed on the department’s website, saying, “We have ended government-sponsored censorship in the United States through the State Department.”Originally established in 2007 as a counterterrorism communications…