TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Attorney General Ashely Moody is set to provide a warning on Thursday about the upcoming “100 Deadly Days of Summer.”

That refers to the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which is nationally considered the most dangerous time for teen drivers.

According to Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, this timeframe typically sees a huge increase in fatal crashes among teen drivers — hence the name.

While Florida’s deadliest month for teen drivers is actually in March — thanks to Spring Break and St. Patrick’s Day — Moody is planning to warn parents about the risks posed to their teens during this 100-day stretch.

FHSMV reports that as of May 5, over 200,000 Florida teens ages 15-19 are driving with a learner’s license.

In a release from Moody’s office, state officials said that Moody will be joined by the following people during her declaration:

• Florida Highway Patrol Col. Gary Howze

• Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue

• Mothers Against Drunk Driving Program Manager Sharon Hall

The news conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. in Land O’ Lakes at the FHP Suncoast Operations Center.

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A riot broke out at a Florida skate rink after the venue called off what was supposed to be a child’s birthday party. Now, the rink owner is speaking out and is set to discuss the incident with law enforcement.

Chris Manganias, owner of Astro Skating Center in Hillsborough County, explained on “Fox & Friends First” that the event was booked as a child’s party from 11:30 p.m. to 2 a.m., but a manager saw the clients were advertising the event online as a teen dance party.

Manganias said the clients violated their contract by advertising the event without approval and failing to hire an off-deputy officer for security, which the rink requires for teen events.

He then decided to cancel the event entirely. 

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“So we exercised our option, called [the client] on Friday, gave her her money back,” he explained. 

“She screamed and cussed, carried on, called us all sorts of filthy names. And then on Saturday started posting on social media platforms to ‘go to the skating rink and give the police and the skating rink a hard time.’ And that’s what they did.”

Police say as many as 400 people showed up, and the situation escalated to a massive brawl.

 “It’s a different world, man. You’ve got 12, 13, 14-year-old kids cussing, screaming, threatening the police. And then the mamas come and say that, ‘Oh they’re just children.’ And I’ve been dealing with children my whole life. What you see on that camera? Those are not children.”

Footage provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office shows dozens of people fist fighting, breaking through windows, and shocking violence. 

Manganias said a crowd gathered outside the rink after being denied entry, but when efforts were made to disperse the large group, violence broke out.

Police ultimately arrested 23 juveniles and six adults.

“The climate has changed dramatically with the teenagers,” he said, adding that many rinks don’t host events on Friday or Saturday nights at all. 

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The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested six adults for trespassing and other charges after a brawl broke out at Astro Skate in Brandon, Florida on May 18, 2024. Pictured top left to right: Lekera Evans, Yazelynn Ramos, Malik Carter. Bottom left to right: Jadyn Sebro, Aliyah Alfonso, Fareed Carter (Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office)

“When the crowd smells like marijuana, when there’s nothing but profanity, all sorts of those words that we’re not allowed to use – that’s my call. And I said, ‘look, we’re done. We’re not going to let any more people in.’”

“They dispersed, but then they went up and down the block attacking people and destroying people’s businesses. So this is the climate right now with that element.”

Manganias said security was on-site when the violence broke out, as his rinks always employ off-duty officers, but the crowd didn’t seem to care. 

“If you look at these videos of these people fighting up and down the street, none of them have roller skates in their hands. None of them have skates on their feet. They came to fight. That’s what they do,” he said. 

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Fox News’ Greg Wehner contributed to this report. 

ORLANDO, Fla. – A large surface high will continue to build in over the eastern seaboard, promoting warmer and drier conditions Wednesday and Thursday across Central Florida.

With a steady onshore flow, a dominant east coast sea breeze is forecast to push inland Wednesday afternoon, keeping a few isolated showers developing inland. Coverage both days stands at 5-10%.

Afternoon temperatures are expected to warm up a bit on Wednesday — into the upper 80s along the coast and the low 90s further inland.

By the Memorial Day holiday weekend, temperatures will soar to near record highs, reaching the upper 90s west of I-95 and the upper 80s along the coast. Heat index values are forecast to run between 97-102 degrees on Friday, and to 100-107 degrees by Monday, nearing heat advisory criteria.

As you prepare and plan for your long holiday weekend festivities, remember to have ways to stay cool. Make sure you take frequent breaks in the water or in other cooler places while remaining hydrated.

Rain chances through the outlook remain low at 10-20%.

Tropical Update

The latest tropical outlook shows no tropical development expected in the next two to seven days. Hurricane season officially begins in 10 days.

On Thursday, NOAA will issue its official 2024 Hurricane Season forecast.