Recent Blog Posts
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As of January 1, texting while driving is officially illegal in the state of Florida. Texting while driving is now considered a primary offense, meaning police officers can pull drivers over for the behavior, or for suspecting the behavior. A first-time offense is a $30 fine, with second-time offenders receiving a $60 fine and three… Read More »
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The U.S. Department of Labor recently released the numbers for construction fatality accidents from 2018. The DOL reported 101 fatalities for that year in Florida, an increase from 78 in 2017 and 2016, 68 in 2015 and 63 in 2014. In 2011 there were just 42 construction fatalities, meaning fatality rates for the construction industry… Read More »
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Manatee County and the Florida Department of Transportation are slated to spend more than $227 million on a variety of road projects over the course of the next decade as they work in conjunction to address regional transportation needs. Projects will include widening and adding roadways, as well as improvements at intersections to improve traffic… Read More »