Daytona Beach residents say speeding drivers are crashing into homes in their neighborhood
Video: Daytona Beach residents say speeding drivers are crashing into homes in their neighborhood Residents said changes need to be made to protect their properties and their families. (WFTV)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — People living in a Daytona Beach neighborhood are in fear of drivers smashing into their homes. There have been several crashes and neighbors are blaming speeding drivers for all the damage. Photos: Daytona Beach residents say speeding drivers are crashing into homes in their neighborhoodExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 14 Daytona Beach residents say speeding drivers are crashing into homes in their neighborhoodHomeowners said drivers are speeding down Caroline Street and Magnolia Avenue. Some neighbors told Chanel 9 they will not let their children play in the front yard because of cars speeding through that have crashed into homes.
wftv.com🔒 Here are all the vanity plates deemed too much for Florida
Every year, drivers lobby the state of Florida to see if they can get a custom license plate; some combination of seven numbers and letters that can help a person to express themselves as they drive the Sunshine State's highways and byways.
Column: New Chicago tourism slogan: ‘Please excuse our violence. We certainly do!’ At least it would be honest.
Two Chicago students from Simeon Career Academy High School were shot and killed within hours of each other. Perhaps Chicago should start marketing its violence so the whole city can share in the pain.
chicagotribune.comDutch court: Uber drivers covered by taxi labor agreement
A court in Amsterdam ruled Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 that Uber drivers fall under the Dutch taxi drivers' collective labor agreement — meaning they are entitled to the same employment benefits as taxi drivers. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File) (Nam Y. Huh)THE HAGUE, Netherlands — (AP) — A court in Amsterdam ruled Monday that Uber drivers fall under the Dutch taxi drivers' collective labor agreement — meaning they are entitled to the same employment benefits as taxi drivers. The court ordered Uber to pay the FNV 50,000 euros ($59,000) in damages for not adhering to the collective labor agreement. FNV said the ruling means Uber drivers are entitled to more pay and have more rights if they are ill or have their employment terminated. The Dutch court decision follows a similar ruling by Britain's High Court in February that said Uber drivers are "workers" and not self-employed.
wftv.comMassive winter storm causes gas prices to soar in Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Drivers in Florida are paying more to fill up their gas tanks following last week’s massive winter storm in Texas. According to new numbers released Monday by AAA, gas prices in the state jumped 15 cents per gallon last week. Officials with AAA say that is the highest daily gas price average since July 2019. According to AAA, the spike in prices is similar to what is seen following a hurricane. The average price for gasoline nationwide is $2.63 per gallon.
Storm dumps more than 18 inches of snow in West Ridge, Oak Park, less than half that at O’Hare, forecasters say
“As always, we’re advising drivers to slow down, because a lot of these crashes could be avoided,” Williams said. “You also need to increase your following distance, and move over if you see a car at the side of the road, and stranded motorists. The roads are bad, and you need to give driving all your attention if you’re out there. But if you don’t have to be, as always, the best thing is to stay home.”
chicagotribune.comAdvisory issued to drivers in Marion County due to 1,130-acre prescribed burn
An advisory was issued to drivers in Marion County due to a 1,130-acre prescribed burn, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. MARION COUNTY, Fla. – An advisory was issued to drivers in Marion County due to a 1,130-acre prescribed burn, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the prescribed burn is in the area of State Road 121 and County Road 337. Officials said this could impact visibility Wednesday night and Thursday morning. [TRENDING: How to get a vaccine in Fla. | Wanted: Man accused of shooting at detective | Cops: Fla. man decapitated hamster]Troopers asked drivers to travel slower in this area and to utilize low beam headlights in order to adapt to the change in weather conditions.
I-4 reopens after crash near Lake Mary rest stop
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers taking part in the morning commute found themselves at a standstill on I-4 Wednesday morning. The delay was due to a crash on eastbound I-4 near Lake Mary Boulevard in Seminole County. [TRENDING: Video shows officer slamming student | Man shoots at ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend 94 times | These men are paying $55M to go to space station]Traffic cameras showed multiple lanes blocked and several emergency crew vehicles at the scene. Trooper Steve said heavy equipment was brought in to clean up the mess. Details about the crash have not been released.
Illinois closing driver services offices from Tuesday until Dec. 7 because of COVID-19
Drivers who are eligible to renew their licenses online will receive a letter from the secretary of state’s office with instructions. Licenses expiring between Feb. 1, 2020, and Jan. 31, 2021, who are eligible for online renewal are expected to receive letters in December or January. Licenses expiring in February 2021 and later are due to receive their letters roughly 90 days before their license expiration.
chicagotribune.comOsceola Parkway tolls increase by $1 for some drivers
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. Drivers without a prepaid toll transponder will have to pay a little more to use Osceola Parkway. Starting Wednesday, rates increased by $1 at the Shingle Creek and Poinciana Boulevard toll plazas. Drivers who have a SunPass or E-Pass wont see an increase. The rate increase only applies to drivers who pay-by-plate and are billed each time they pass through a toll plaza.
Need some income as pandemic continues to unfold? Here are jobs that are more in-demand than ever
There are many jobs that are high in demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which, at the very least, can be a short-term Band-Aid to the financial worries people have. Here are some jobs in which people can make some cash, right now:Delivery driversYou could drive for a number of companies right now. With the pandemic further driving online retail sales, employees who can deliver those increased orders for companies are like gold right now. Grocery store helpThis isn’t much of a revelation, especially for those who have waited in long lines and seen empty shelves at grocery stores in recent weeks. Did we miss any other jobs that have grown in demand in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic?
AAA: Seniors not as bad at driving as many think
AAA: Seniors not as bad at driving as many think Statistics published by AAA refute the perception that elderly drivers are prone to crashes. A survey also reveals that a majority of elderly drivers support undergoing medical screenings before getting their license renewed. Jeff Pegues reports.
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