In 1920, Tampa, FL was the center of the booming cigar industry. Immigrants flocked to the city, transforming the area into a melting pot.
About 22% of the city was foreign-born. 8% came from the West Indies (mostly Cuba), and 5% each were from Spain and Italy.
Florida now gives most negligence-based injury cases just two years to be filed. Waiting too long after a crash, fall, or other serious injury can mean losing the right to bring a claim altogether. Don’t give up ground when it comes to your rights. We have been relentlessly fighting for the rights of injured Floridians for nearly half a century. #StatuteOfLimitations #FloridaLaw #InjuryClaims #KnowYourRights
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🚧 Tampa Bay Landmark Renamed to Honor Local Legal Leaders
The Bayside Bridge has officially been renamed the Dillinger McCabe Bayside Bridge, recognizing longtime attorneys Bob Dillinger and Bernie McCabe for decades of service to the Tampa Bay community and Florida’s justice system.
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E-Bike Safety Debate in Tampa Bay
Electric bikes have grown in popularity across Tampa Bay — but so have injuries and fatalities involving e-bikes and scooters. Local officials are now considering a crackdown on dangerous rider behavior to reduce crashes and protect pedestrians and motorists.
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Tampa man killed in crash with semi on I‑75
A 19-year-old Tampa man was killed after his vehicle entered the emergency shoulder on I-75 and struck a stopped semi in Sumter County, according to FHP.
Early-morning driving is especially dangerous due to fatigue, low visibility, and slower reaction times.
If a vehicle is stopped on the shoulder, move over, slow down, and stay alert.
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After a car accident in Florida, what you do next matters.
This checklist covers the key steps to protect your health and your rights.
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Tampa Bay: deadly crash in Howard Frankland Bridge construction zone
FOX 13 reports a deadly crash in the Howard Frankland Bridge construction zone that also injured construction workers. Work zones demand full attention. Slow down, keep space, and expect lane shifts and stopped traffic. Move over for responders when you can. #HowardFrankland #WorkZoneSafety #tampabayfreaks
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Broward: FedEx truck and multiple vehicles crash on I-95
NBC Miami reports a crash involving a tractor trailer and multiple vehicles, including a FedEx truck, near an I-95 off ramp in Broward. Off ramps and merges are where sudden braking happens. Leave room, signal early, and avoid cutting in front of large trucks. #I95 #Broward #TruckCrash #FloridaTraffic
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February Begins: Hit and Run Awareness Month in Florida
February is Hit-and-Run Awareness Month in Florida. If you are involved in a crash, stop, stay at the scene, and report it. Leaving the scene can turn a bad situation into a life changing legal problem and puts injured people at greater risk. #HitAndRun #FloridaLaw #TrafficSafety
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February begins: Hit and Run Awareness Month in Florida
February is Hit and Run Awareness Month in Florida. If you’re ever involved in a crash, stop, stay, and report it. Leaving the scene can turn a bad moment into a life-changing legal problem, and it hurts the people who need help most. #HitAndRun #FloridaLaw #drivesafe https://t.co/MgaWodzpyW
Sarasota: large truck flips on I-75 in heavy fog
MySuncoast reports a large truck flipped on I-75 near Fruitville Road in heavy fog. Visibility changes fast in Florida, especially early mornings. If you cannot see the taillights ahead, slow down, increase spacing, and avoid abrupt moves around big rigs. #Sarasota #I75 #TruckAccident #FloridaWeather
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