TAMPA, Fla. —
- Firefighters in Tampa Bay are warning that e-bikes and e-scooters powered by lithium-ion batteries pose a serious fire risk if damaged or improperly charged, urging owners to take safety precautions.
- Tampa Bay 28 Reporter Susan El Khoury advises buying e-bikes approved by a nationally recognized testing lab, avoiding overcharging, keeping chargers away from combustible materials, and repairing damaged batteries immediately.
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Challenges over Florida's school bus and school speed zone camera face setbacks as legal battles continue
Cameras catching drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses or speed through school zones are generating millions of citations across Florida — and a growing wave of legal challenges.
Legal challenges over school bus and school speed zone cameras hit roadblocks
