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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.
Hillsborough County deputies eventually surrounded the kangaroo and safely captured it.
It’s now back home after making sure the owner had proper permits but so far no one’s explained how it got loose or why they own a kangaroo.
Random Florida Fact
Here’s one for all you aviation buffs out there.
At the Epic Flight Academy in New Smyrna Beach exists a decommissioned DC-7 plane
It’s an old American Airlines passenger plane that could fly nonstop coast-to-coast in eight hours.
The DC-7 was built in response to a mandate that flight crews were restricted to only working eight hours in-flight within a 24-hour period.
Few of these planes remain today – less than 400 were built.
This aviation relic is open to the public for viewing as long as you call Epic Flight Academy for an escort.
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A Florida woman confessed to stabbing her 76-year-old roommate to death before covering his body with a tarp, stealing his truck and driving away from the scene, according to authorities.
The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Shannon R. Giblin, 48.
Shannon R. Giblin (Photo: Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office)
In a news release, the sheriff’s office said deputies were dispatched to a home on Sunday after they received a report about a person who was not breathing. When they arrived at the home, they found a man, later identified as Paul De Wayne Bradley, who was dead.
Police said they tracked Giblin down in Bradley’s truck, which was missing from the driveway, in Sarasota County.
“As Charlotte County detectives questioned Giblin, she provided a confession to stabbing Bradley following an argument,” Sheriff Bill Prummell said in the release.
“After realizing that the victim was beyond help, Giblin then covered Bradley with a tarp and left the scene in the victim’s pickup truck,” Prummell added.
Online jail records show Giblin was charged with second-degree murder, as well as grand theft of a motor vehicle.
“I want to recognize my Major Crimes detectives who worked this case through the night and identified the suspect quickly,” Prummell said. “They truly show a dedication to their craft and the results are irrefutable. I also want to thank the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office for their quick actions in locating and detaining her based on the intelligence my team was able to share. As I have always said, Southwest Florida is fortunate to have law enforcement who work together so effectively for the people we serve.”
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Giblin is being held without bond, according to the release.
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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