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Oct 29, 2026 at 9:20 AM ET
Officials urge Halloween safety checks for families
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Safety officials are urging Tampa Bay families to take precautions before Halloween trick-or-treating, including checking the registry of registered sexual offenders and predators when planning routes. More than 2,000 registered offenders and predators live in Hillsborough County; officials also warn about traffic risks after dark, especially amid weekend crowds and e-bike and scooter riders.
WHO: Tampa Bay safety officials; families planning to trick-or-treat
WHAT: Safety officials urged families to review the sex offender registry and take precautions when planning Halloween trick-or-treating routes.
WHEN: Oct 31, 2026
WHERE: Hillsborough County, Florida
WHY: Officials urged precautions because children face traffic risks after dark, and families can check registered offenders' locations before choosing routes.
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