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Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2018

Whether it’s lighting up the grill or some bottle rockets, Floridians are expected to bring some weekend flair to a mid-week Fourth of July. AAA – The Auto Club Group forecasts a record-breaking 46.9 million Americans will hit the road between Tuesday and Sunday to celebrate Independence Day, and Orlando once again tops the list […]

Staff ReportsMay 29, 2018

Motorists should soon catch a break from rising gas prices, the AAA reported, as oil and gasoline futures prices plunged after Russia and Saudi Arabia expressed interest in raising oil supply. “This news couldn’t come at a better time, as motorists roll into the summer driving season,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA-The Auto Club Group. “The drop […]

Drew WilsonMay 28, 2018

Summertime is here — well, almost. While Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who died while serving in the country’s armed forces, the holiday also marks the unofficial start to summer. And for many people, that means it’s time to start thinking about summer vacation. Nearly 42 million Americans are hitting the road for the long weekend […]

Staff ReportsJanuary 2, 2018

January is “Move Over” month in Florida, according to a Tuesday press release from AAA-The Auto Club Group. A new law requires passing motorists to give adequate space to law enforcement, tow truck drivers, utility service vehicles and other first responders that are stopped on the side of the road. “This law is in place […]

Staff ReportsNovember 20, 2017

Florida gas prices dropped by an average of 3 cents during the last four days, AAA–The Auto Club Group said in a news release. And gas prices “should decline 5-10 cents through Thanksgiving weekend,” said Mark Jenkins, AAA spokesman. “Although gasoline demand will be high this week, it will be cheaper for gas stations to purchase their fuel than […]

Staff ReportsOctober 9, 2017

Florida gasoline prices “have been on a steep slide for the last three weeks and should drift even lower this week,” AAA reported early Monday. “The state average declined for the 24th consecutive day on Sunday, falling a total of 19 cents during that time,” the auto club said in a press release. All average retail […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 11, 2017

As the remnants of Hurricane Irma move out of Florida, work is underway to resupply the state with gasoline, the AAA said Monday. Florida gas prices are averaging $2.72 per gallon today. The state average is 8 cents more than this time last week. Irma “caused a huge spike in gasoline demand as residents evacuated, topped off their […]

Staff ReportsJuly 17, 2017

Gas prices “have held relatively steady for the past two weeks, but now face upward pressure,” according to a recent advisory from the AAA. The national average for one gallon of regular unleaded is $2.25—that’s a penny less than a week ago, but three 3 cents more than this time last year, a news release […]

Florence SnyderNovember 24, 2016

No matter how often the trained professional experts at the American Psychological Association tell us that the human brain was not designed for heavy-duty multitasking, we keep stockpiling toys that tempt our drivers to distraction, and sometimes death. Just in time for the holidays, Neal Boudette of The New York Times reminds us that American […]

Melissa RossJanuary 22, 2016

Child safety advocates are slamming legislation they say would endanger children and weaken Florida’s newly passed child passenger safety law, on the books only a year. SB 1394, filed by Sen. Jeff Brandes, officially defines the terms “service patrol vehicle” and “driver-assistive truck platooning technology.” However, it’s the language referring to children that’s sparking outraged […]

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