In Florida, March is the deadliest month for teen drivers. Here’s why

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March 3, 2025

In Florida, March is the deadliest month for teen drivers. Here’s why

ORLANDO, Fla. – The month of March is statistically the deadliest time for teen drivers in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

With spring break and St. Patrick’s Day, March typically sees a higher number of fatal or serious crashes involving teen drivers, the department said.

According to the FDHSMV, teen drivers have been cited for speeding more than any other infraction since 2015.

Per the most recent state data, here are the top 10 most common citations among teen drivers:

Unlawful speed
Careless driving
Operating a vehicle without proof of insurance
Operating a vehicle without a driver’s license
Learner license violation
Failure to observe stop sign
Failure to display driver’s license
Failure to obey traffic control device
Operating vehicle with defaced, obscured or no tag
Seat belt violation

Shortly after March, the “100 Deadly Days of Summer” begins, officials said.

Data shows that the stretch from Memorial Day to Labor Day is the most dangerous time for teen drivers in the U.S., according to AAA and The Florida Safe Teen Driving Coalition.

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Florida No Kings protests planned for Stuart, Fort Pierce

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11 hours ago

March 10, 2026

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Florida No Kings protests planned for Stuart, Fort Pierce

There are two No Kings protests planned for the Treasure Coast; one in Stuart and one in Fort Pierce.

No Kings Day protests are scheduled for March 28, with over a thousand protests planned across the United States.

Organizers say the No Kings events will challenge President Donald Trump as he escalates “his attempts to control us.” Dozens of protests are planned across Florida, including two on the Treasure Coast.

Here’s what to know about the protests.

What is a No Kings protest?

No Kings is a nationwide protest organized in response to President Donald Trump and his administration.

“It is on us, the people, to show that we will fight to protect one another and our country,” according to the nokings.org website. “If he believes we will roll over and allow him to take our freedoms, he is mistaken.”

One core principle of No Kings is a commitment to nonviolent action. The organization’s website states participants should seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with dissenters and act lawfully.

No Kings protest in Stuart

No Kings protest in Fort Pierce

No Kings protests in Florida

There are dozens of protests planned across Florida, including two on the Treasure Coast, with one in Stuart and one in Fort Pierce. Find a protest near you.

Olivia Franklin is TCPalm’s trending reporter. You can contact her at olivia.franklin@tcpalm.com, 317-627-8048 or follow her on X @Livvvvv_5.

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Severe storms, near-record heat: Big weather swings ahead for South Florida

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23 hours ago

March 9, 2026

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Severe storms, near-record heat: Big weather swings ahead for South Florida

From tornado threats in the Central U.S. to a surge of unseasonable warmth in South Florida, meteorologist Dave Warren breaks down the week’s weather changes. Expect near-record high temperatures by Thursday, followed by a slight cool-down and a chance for scattered showers. Track all the latest with NEXT Weather.

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Our leaders look to the past, but it's not a pretty picture

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March 9, 2026

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Our leaders look to the past, but it's not a pretty picture

Tired of Black people thinking their lives matter? Sick of hearing Spanish every time you’re in a Miami restaurant? Annoyed by uppity women asserting their so-called rights, gay types flaunting themselves by getting married and taking out mortgages, unwashed tree-huggers trying to stop righteous sprawl, and Marxist high school teachers making kids study pornographic Shakespeare […]

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