The walking man is important, yes, but for a reason that might not meet the eye. Besides giving pedestrians the thumps-up to cross, it’s a carrot to persuade walkers to press the button on the ...

Daniella Abreu was taking her dog, Blu, on their usual evening walk in their Stuart neighborhood Aug. 7, 2023, when Blu lunged at a rabbit, changing the then 23-year-old Abreu's life in mere minutes.