What if someone you love lost their lives on the road? It's hard to imagine the horror and sadness that descend immediately when you learn of a loss like that. There are other emotions as well, including rage, which must be controlled. Although there is no way to make up for a death, there are ways of protecting a family in an uncertain future.
Pedestrian death is Lee County's 22nd traffic fatality this year
Drivers are licensed in Florida because they take a lot of responsibility in their hands when they drive vehicles in public. They are also made to understand the risks and hazards related to driving. But pedestrians do not always have this knowledge and rarely have the responsibility.
Protect your pet, limit distraction by restraining dogs in cars
Most people who have dogs love taking their pets with them wherever they can. Even if it is just for a short trip to run a drive-thru errand, many Florida residents will load up the dog in the car to go along for the ride. Of course, with the many outdoor activities around Fort Walton, dogs are often in vehicles for longer periods of time as drivers travel toward their destinations.
U.S. Senate hears arguments for, against teen trucker bill
Federal lawmakers recently convened a hearing to learn more about a proposed bill that would allow commercial truck drivers under the age of 21 to operate on interstate routes through Florida and elsewhere. Right now, young commercial drivers are only allowed to operate on intrastate routes in 49 states.
