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OAI: Florida Insurance Case Highlights Teen-Driver Problem

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Jan. 30, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- A recently decided Florida appeals court case that originated with "an accident involving four teenagers and some horseplay" highlights the ...

Greg Dawson: Altamonte man shuns rat race for happier life

At 48, after a potpourri of jobs including movie ticket-taker, restaurant server and car stereo installer, Bob Schmerling now works full time in a call center of a major retailer. He lives in a studio apartment, does not have cable TV, pays for his own health insurance and drives a 9-year-old Ford Escort.

Why your teen does not want to drive

Is your teen always on Facebook or Xbox LIVE? Constantly texting? You just might be thankful when his or her 16 th birthday rolls around. Teenagers no longer look to the family car as a

Greg Dawson: Man shuns rat race for happier life | Video

At 48, after a potpourri of jobs including movie ticket-taker, restaurant server and car stereo installer, Bob Schmerling now works full time in a call center of a major retailer. He lives in a studio apartment, does not have cable TV, pays for his own health insurance and drives a 9-year-old Ford Escort.

Teen drivers: A parent's guide

Your insurance will spike when your youngster gets a license, no question. But your kid's grades, the type of car, driver training and other factors affect what you'll pay.

News Cut: You should meet Dick Bancroft

Dick Bancroft of Sunfish Lake is a self-taught photographer who says his art informs "the washed" about the victims who are left behind.

The 10 Best First Cars For Drivers On A Budget

While kids often dream of having a Mustang, Porsche, or an Audi for their first car , the truth is that these are often not viable candidates.

In car-dependent South Florida, fewer people are getting driver's licenses

Licensed drivers decline statewide since 2009 In Broward and Palm Beach counties, the number of licensed drivers has dropped. The struggling economy is having a significant impact on young people, who are responsible for most of the decrease in licensed drivers, according to state statistics.

Fewer people getting driver's licenses in South Florida

Licensed drivers decline statewide since 2009 Driving seems essential in car-dependent South Florida. But for an increasing number of people, maybe it isn't so necessary. Since 2009, the number of licensed drivers in South Florida, as well as the whole state, has steadily declined.