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In 2023, the Florida DMV reported almost 20,000 teen crashes during this time period, with over 3,000 injuries and 83 fatalities.

The Florida Department of Transportation confirmed it plans to install a traffic signal near the Love’s Travel Stop.

Here's how to protect yourself — and your family — in the Florida heat.

A lot of people love their electric scooters. In Gainesville, three companies rent out a fleet of up to 600 of the devices. That’s according to Ride Report data. Escooters are a healthy, economical and sustainable transportation alternative, according to the city’s website. Safety should be a prime concern.

A new program aimed at making downtown Gainesville a safe and welcoming place for residents and visitors has been ongoing for nearly four months. The Gainesville Downtown Ambassador Program provides hospitality, safety and outreach in the Downtown Gainesville Service Area and the West University Corridor Service Area.

Gainesville Police have recently begun enforcing a 2021 city ordinance that prohibits pedestrians from standing, sitting or walking on a median that is 6 feet in width or less. In 2024, several dozen citations were issued, and there have been four cases in 2025 as of Feb. 14.

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