Hit-and-Run Accidents on the Rise in Florida
Early one morning last October, Joyce Sanders and her husband Jim were taking a walk near their home in Sarasota. Because the sprinklers came on, they decided to leave the sidewalk for the bike lane. A pickup truck hit Joyce and then sped away. Joyce died on the...
Proposal to Enhance Penalties for Boating Under the Influence in Florida
Florida is a water lover’s paradise because it is surrounded by water and filled with numerous lakes and rivers. Fishing, swimming, skiing and boating are all popular activities for both tourists and year-round residents. However, any type of water recreation can be...
Teens More Likely to Drive Older, Unsafe Cars
When many teenagers get their driver’s licenses, they find themselves driving second hand cars. Our least experienced drivers are often behind the wheel of smaller, older model vehicles with fewer safety features. A recent study by the Insurance Institute for Highway...