- 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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Florida brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal
A West Palm Beach man battling an aggressive brain tumor was denied insurance coverage for the surgery he needed to remove it, only to see his insurer reverse course in a dramatic turn that unfolded inside his hospital room while our investigative team was there interviewing him about the denial.
FL brain tumor patient denied insurance coverage for surgery gets full reversal