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Tag Archives: Texting
In the News: tutoring profits, eyeball wars, Alachua Co. texting rules, phone/cable tax overhaul, pope resigns
By Dana Edwards on February 11th, 2013 | Last updated: February 18, 2013 at 9:29 am
With millions at stake, tutoring lobby goes into action – Every year for nearly a decade, private tutoring companies have made millions in Florida because the federal government required school districts to hire them. That was in danger of changing [...]
Majority admit to cellphone use while driving, think others doing same are a threat
By Chip Skambis on January 25th, 2013 | Last updated: February 1, 2013 at 12:12 am
In a recent study published by AAA, drivers reported to using cellphones in the car despite knowing of the safety risks involved. Florida is one of the few states that does not ban texting and driving and a AAA director said drivers are often overconfident in their texting and driving habits.
More laws on texting and driving needed?
By Nickelle Smith on June 8th, 2012 | Last updated: March 29, 2013 at 3:06 pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports more than half of surveyed high school seniors admit to texting while driving. After distracted driving laws led to a vehicular homicide convicion, even the national government is noticing this isse. Florida’s [...]
