Your Florida Daily: Bill to deter left-lane drivers advances in Tallahassee, AAA reports increased demand for cruises

ORLANDO, Fla. – A bill to penalize drivers who don’t move to the right is ready to be heard by the full Florida Senate.

The measure passed its final committee on Thursday.

It would apply to highways with at least two lanes in each direction and speed limits of 65 mph or higher. Drivers would be prohibited from using the left lane unless they’re passing other vehicles.

The bill’s sponsor says his goal is to prevent people from using the right lane to pass slower traffic.

“In 2023 alone, there were 4,027 violations as a direct violation of passing on the right,” State Sen. Keith Perry, (R) Gainesville, said.

If the bill becomes law, violators would face a $158 fine.

A similar measure is ready for a full vote in the state House of Representatives.

Florida cruise industry on track for another record-breaking year

The cruise industry is off to a strong start in 2024.

Demand is red hot — including at Port Canaveral, according to AAA.

A new report from the auto club shows cruise lines saw record numbers of bookings last year with that trend carrying into 2024.

It might be a good idea to go soon if you’re planning one. AAA says the first three months of the year is the best time to take a cruise with larger discounts offered during what cruise lines call “wave season.”

And if you need to get a passport, you should allow at least eight weeks for processing.

Escaped kangaroo caught near pool at Florida apartment complex

A rare sight in a Florida neighborhood is making national news.

A kangaroo went wild in a Tampa apartment complex pool deck, a video from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shows.