Peter SchorschApril 21, 2019
11min413
However you celebrate this springtime, take a moment to enjoy the long weekend.
Tag: AAARodney Guttman, image via University of West Florida.
Peter SchorschApril 21, 2019
Drew WilsonMarch 29, 2019
4min556
"a simple, common sense safety measure that will save countless lives.”
Staff ReportsDecember 31, 2018
2min341
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the ‘Tow to Go’ program, a partnership between AAA and Anheuser-Busch – the maker of Budweiser – to prevent impaired drivers from getting behind the wheel. It’s a ride to a safe location within 10 miles of pickup in a AAA tow truck, which takes the vehicle and driver […]
Staff ReportsJuly 30, 2018
3min145
Gasoline prices in Florida declined 2 cents last week, but face upward pressure heading into Monday, AAA-The Auto Club Group said in its Sunday night email. Florida gas prices averaged $2.74 per gallon on Sunday. The state average is 2 cents less than a week ago, 3 cents more than last month, and 45 cents […]
Staff ReportsJuly 23, 20184min265
Gasoline prices declined for the ninth consecutive day on Sunday, the AAA reported Monday. Gas prices in Florida dropped 5 cents during the past week. The average price for gasoline in Florida is averaging $2.75 per gallon. Sunday’s state average is 3.5 cents more than a month ago, and 55 cents more than this time […]
Peter SchorschJuly 4, 2018
12min487
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
3min220
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
9min329
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
3min441
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, 20175min196
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 […]