Tesla settled a lawsuit over a driver’s death in 2019 when the Autopilot system in his Model 3 allegedly failed to avoid a collision with a tractor-trailer crossing a Florida highway.
July 17, 2025Florida News Updates
FMCSA Grants Waiver on Electronic Medical Certificates
The agency is temporarily allowing commercial driver license holders to use paper medical certificate copies since 12 states failed to meet a June mandate for electronic records.
July 15, 2025US to Inflict 17% Tariff on Mexican Tomato Imports
The U.S. government withdrew from a long-standing trade agreement with Mexico governing tomato imports and will push forward with a new tariff of just over 17%.
July 15, 2025Duffy Unveils $275M Truck Parking Program, Slashes Rules
“Truckers keep America running,” the DOT secretary said. “While the country sleeps, truckers grind through the night to help keep shelves stocked, families fed and businesses humming."
June 27, 2025Florida Port Gains $2M State Grant to Boost Truck Traffic
“As Florida continues to attract more domestic and international business, it is critical that we bolster Florida’s ports for greater operations,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
March 19, 2025Florida Officials Celebrate Ice Cream Hub Groundbreaking
Florida officials hosted a kickoff for an ice cream distribution hub to be built along the Gulf Coast near Interstate 10. It's a joint venture between Damian’s Enterprises and ATL Cold Storage.
February 25, 2025Jaxport Finishes Roll-On/Roll-Off Cargo Berth to Add Capacity
The Jacksonville Port Authority has completed half of a $60 million project to increase capacity for vehicle shipments after finishing a project at Blount Island Marine Terminal.
February 19, 2025States Acting to Curb Nuclear Verdicts Across US
Per the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, frivolous lawsuits are estimated to cost the average U.S. household more than $4,000 per year, as measured in tort costs incurred by each state.
December 27, 2024Rising Fuel Taxes to Hit Three States; California Warned
While no specific tax increase is taking effect in California, at least two state lawmakers are raising alarm about a set of regulatory and business circumstances that could send pricing soaring.
December 2, 2024DeSantis Grants SeaPort Manatee $9.5M After Hurricane Milton
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded SeaPort Manatee a $9.5 million grant to help repair berths and infrastructure after the port sustained $225 million in damages from Hurricane Milton.
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