Saturday, February 16, 2013
The Florida Highway Patrol said the new law, which requires international drivers to obtain a $25 permit to drive in Florida, could violate the Geneva Convention.
Some local law enforcement agencies have announced they are not going to enforce a new state law requiring international drivers to obtain a $25 driving permit to drive in Florida. The new law was supposed to go into effect on Jan. 1, but authorities fear the new law violates the Geneva Convention on road traffic. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued a statement Thursday afternoon: "During the 2012 legislative session, the Florida Legislature amended section 322.04, Florida Statutes, to require visitors from outside the United States to have an International Driving Permit in order to drive lawfully in Florida. This change took effect Jan. 1, 2013. It has come to the Department's attention that this …
Thursday, January 31, 2013
While some states are eyeing a switch that would award Electoral College votes based on how a Congressional district votes, Florida’s State House Speaker Will Weatherford says it’s a bad idea. Do you agree?
If all the states eyeing a change in how they award Electoral College votes, plus Florida, had made changes in advance of the 2012 presidential election, Gov. Mitt Romney would be in the White House today and President Barack Obama would be relegated to the pages of history. That, according to the Miami Herald, is a prospect that has some Republicans jumping on the band wagon to alter how states award their Electoral College votes. How it Works Right now, Electoral College votes in most states are awarded based on a winner-takes-all system. The popular vote deems who gets every vote assigned to a state. The proposed changes would make it so Electoral College votes in states considering a switch would be awarded based on how congressional …
Monday, December 10, 2012
Are you in favor of such a law? Do you think it goes too far, or not far enough?
Florida could soon join 39 other states that have banned texting while driving. A bill filed last week by state Rep. Doug Holder, R-Sarasota, would make texting while driving a secondary offense under which a driver can receive a citation, but only after he or she is pulled over for a primary offense such as speeding or reckless driving, TBO.com reports. The bill doesn't prohibit all use of handheld devices while driving, as some state laws do, and cell phone calls would still be permitted. "If you are texting while driving, you are 23 times more likely to have an accident," Holder told TBO. "I think the timing is right. I think we are going to get something passed." Are you in favor of such a law in Florida? Do you think it goes too far, …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Florida Gov. Rick Scott wants the state’s universities to come up with a way to make higher education more affordable. His challenge could save Dunedin households thousands.
Dunedin residents who find themselves scrimping and saving to pay for college might have it a little easier in the years to come if Gov. Rick Scott gets his way. The Republican leader is challenging the state’s 12 public universities to come up with a way to create $10,000 degrees, according to TBO.com. "You should be able to work and go to school and not end up with debt," Scott said in an interview on News Channel 8. "Yet those degrees cost so much money and tuition is so high that that's not going to happen. So I put out this challenge to our state colleges." Scott’s challenge comes on the heels of major budget cuts to the state’s university system. This year alone, Florida’s universities took a $300 million cut in funding, prompting …
Monday, November 26, 2012
Voting takes place Nov. 26 to Dec. 14.
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Monday, November 26, 2012
From the Florida Highway Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: Floridians will get a chance to pick their favorite license plate design in an upcoming Web vote from Nov. 26 through Dec. 14. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles wants to upgrade the basic Florida plate to a design that increases readability and features a seven-character configuration. A committee of more than 20 stakeholders, including state agency personnel, law enforcement, tax collectors and affiliated associations, participated in the development of the final license plate designs. DHSMV’s in-house graphics artist created the designs. Starting Nov. 26, residents can vote www.Vote4FloridaTag.com. To learn more about DHSMV and the services …
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Polls close in Pinellas County at 7 p.m.
Once you have been to your polling location, or otherwise cast your ballot, you may be wondering when voting results will be announced in Pinellas County. It's hard to predict exactly when the Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections will have all of the county votes in and counted, but here's what we do know: The statewide results for Florida might take a bit longer because portions of the panhandle are in the Central Time Zone and polls will close there at 8 p.m. EST.
With 11 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution and six to the Dunedin Charter, a little advanced studying might help you decipher the legal language on the ballot.
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
When voters head to Florida’s polls today, they’ll be faced with a ballot that’s much larger than many are accustomed. With 11 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution and six to the Dunedin Charter alone, a little advanced studying might help speed up the voting process. To help out, Dunedin Patch has created a guide of the amendments and what yes votes on each mean. Review the Florida Amendments here: Review City of Dunedin Charter Amendments here:
Friday, November 2, 2012
The League of Women Voters wants Florida Gov. Rick Scott to extend the early-voting period until Sunday, Nov. 4 to accomodate voters. The League mentions media reports about people waiting in line for up to six hours to vote.
The League of Women Voters of Florida is hoping to convince Florida Gov. Rick Scott to extend the state's early voting period to Sunday, Nov. 4, to accommodate the needs of voters. Early voting is currently scheduled to end at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. On Thursday, the league sent a letter to Scott that mentioned how some people have stood in line for hours waiting to vote. Here in Pinellas County, the Supervisor of Elections website says 24,156 people have participated in early voting as of Thursday afternoon, and 187,675 mail ballots have been submitted. A record-breaking 300,000 mail ballot requests have been submitted in Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Supervisor of Elections website also has a page that gives a real-time estimate …
Friday, October 26, 2012
Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Take a closer look at the proposed amendment to the Florida Constitution before you head to the polls Nov. 6.
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1:07 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013
This kind of thinking just proves the Republican Party is not interested in growing, evolving or changing. It is interested in finding the cheating way around anything they deem not right. I'm not complaining because I want them to continue their current path into oblivion. This makes it crystal clear to the masses to walk away from them. more ›