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Florida leaders hopeful gas supply fully returns by weekend May 13, 2021 at 6:16 PM EDT - Updated May 13 at 6:16 PM Panic buying continues to put a strain on the gas supply in some parts of the Sunshine State. While Florida s shortages are largely self-inflicted, experts hope the Florida gets about 95 percent of its gas from seaports, meaning the recent cyberattackon the line, and subsequent shutdown, shouldn t have had a major impact. But panic buying and hoarding by Floridians continue to push demand beyond typical supply levels. Not that long ago something similar happened with toilet paper, said Nathanael Read, a Tallahassee resident struggling to fill up. It s like, Wow, it hasn’t been that long and here we go again with gas. ....
There is no need to panic : Florida leaders urge end to gasoline hoarding Weâre hoping in the next couple of days that ll settle out, AAA spokesman says 30% of Florida gas stations were dry on gas. But when can we expect things to normalize? and last updated 2021-05-13 18:59:11-04 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. â Panic buying continues to put a strain on the gas supply in some parts of the Sunshine State. While Florida s shortages are largely self-inflicted, experts hope the Florida gets about 95 percent of its gas from seaports, meaning the recent cyberattackon the line, and subsequent shutdown, shouldn t have had a major impact. But panic buying and hoarding by Floridians continue to push demand beyond typical supply levels. ....
Suncoast residents dealing with lack of available fuel at local stations Many gas stations on the Suncoast are having supply issues (Source: WWSB) By Rick Adams | May 13, 2021 at 10:32 PM EDT - Updated May 14 at 6:11 AM SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Many gas stations on the Suncoast are still having supply issues even though about 90% of the gas in Florida comes through the ports, not pipelines, so there should be no problems. ”I just feel like it’s people freaking out when they shouldn’t,” said James Haag, a Sarasota resident. That’s the main reason we are seeing a lot of gas stations without any fuel. People are panicking and stocking up on gas, leaving not enough for others. ....
FLHSMV reminds drivers to share the road Posted on TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Temperatures are increasing and so are the number of commuters on Florida’s roadways – especially vulnerable road users. This month, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is teaming up with transportation and law enforcement organizations across the state to remind motorists of their responsibility to Share the Road properly with bicyclists, motorcyclists, commercial drivers, and all other road users in between, to keep our roads safe. “On average last year, there were nearly 280 crashes per week involving a motorcycle or bicycle in Florida, which truly underscores the importance of staying vigilant for all road users,” said FLHSMV Executive Director Terry L. Rhodes.“While their mode of transportation may differ from a typical vehicle, motorcyclists and bicyclists still have the right to share our roadways and the right to make it to their destination safel ....
by: FLHSMV Office of Communications In 2020, there were 746 fatalities from crashes involving alcohol, drugs, or a combination of both in Florida a decrease of more than 33% from 2019. Even though impaired-driving fatalities decreased last year, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is not letting off the gas for impaired-driving education and prevention efforts in 2021. Throughout the month of March, when Florida traditionally sees an increase in travel and visitors due to spring break, FLHSMV and its division of the Florida Highway Patrol are leading the Never Drive Impaired campaign in partnership with state agencies and safety organizations across Florida to remind motorists that there is never an excuse to drive impaired. The campaign aims to reduce impaired-driving crashes and fatalities through education and prevention messaging, including creative graphic elements that squash the common misconceptions and rationalizations that many motor ....