/tags/texting texting en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:28:57 GMT /news/2022-04-13/who-doesnt-text-in-2022-most-state-medicaid-programs Though the majority of Medicaid recipients have smartphones, most states will rely on snail mail and email to tell people their coverage is at risk with the end of the COVID public health emergency. Wed, 13 Apr 2022 13:28:57 GMT /news/2022-04-13/who-doesnt-text-in-2022-most-state-medicaid-programs Phil Galewitz /2021-12-02/debt-collectors-can-now-text-email-and-dm-you-on-social-media Officials say the new rules are a necessary update to an outdated law, but consumer advocates worry that borrowers risk missing key information or falling prey to scammers. Thu, 02 Dec 2021 12:10:59 GMT /2021-12-02/debt-collectors-can-now-text-email-and-dm-you-on-social-media Joe Hernandez /news/2020-02-13/defendants-parents-and-media-can-get-text-notifications-for-florida-criminal-court-hearings A new tool has been rolled out across Florida’s entire court system that for the first time offers text and email alerts to people who want to track local… Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:39:45 GMT /news/2020-02-13/defendants-parents-and-media-can-get-text-notifications-for-florida-criminal-court-hearings Daniel Rivero /news/2019-04-24/house-backs-tougher-texting-and-driving-ban-in-floridas-roads Law-enforcement officers could pull over motorists they see texting and driving, under a measure approved Tuesday by the House despite concerns the change… Wed, 24 Apr 2019 11:46:59 GMT /news/2019-04-24/house-backs-tougher-texting-and-driving-ban-in-floridas-roads News service of Florida /news/2018-11-26/florida-legislature-to-consider-another-bill-to-ban-handheld-cell-phone-use-while-driving A proposal that would allow law enforcement officers to pull over motorists for using cell phones while driving will be back before lawmakers in 2019.Sen.… Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:12:01 GMT /news/2018-11-26/florida-legislature-to-consider-another-bill-to-ban-handheld-cell-phone-use-while-driving News Service of Florida /2017-04-27/textalyzer-aims-to-curb-distracted-driving-but-what-about-privacy Police may soon have technology to tell if a driver involved in an accident had been using a mobile device behind the wheel. Privacy advocates worry about letting police snoop on people's phones. Thu, 27 Apr 2017 11:21:00 GMT /2017-04-27/textalyzer-aims-to-curb-distracted-driving-but-what-about-privacy David Schaper /news/2013-10-02/local-police-gear-up-to-enforce-floridas-new-texting-while-driving-ban As Florida's texting while driving ban goes into effect, local police officers are still figuring out the best way to enforce the new law."This is… Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:44:48 GMT /news/2013-10-02/local-police-gear-up-to-enforce-floridas-new-texting-while-driving-ban Wilson Sayre /politics/2013-10-01/floridas-texting-while-driving-ban-takes-effect-amid-new-effort-to-strengthen-it Florida's new law banning texting while driving went into effect on October 1.Governor Rick Scott signed SB 52 into law back in May, making Florida the… Tue, 01 Oct 2013 10:00:00 GMT /politics/2013-10-01/floridas-texting-while-driving-ban-takes-effect-amid-new-effort-to-strengthen-it /news/2013-09-30/floridas-new-texting-while-driving-ban-takes-effect-oct-1 It's official. No more texting and driving in the state of Florida.Gov. Rick Scott was in South Florida on Tuesday to sign SB 52, legislation championed… Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:50:10 GMT /news/2013-09-30/floridas-new-texting-while-driving-ban-takes-effect-oct-1 /news/2013-05-31/this-weeks-florida-roundup-hurricanes-texting-and-driving-and-education-policy Texting while driving is soon to be illegal in Florida. But does the new law actually have enough teeth to make a difference? What about those red light… Fri, 31 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT /news/2013-05-31/this-weeks-florida-roundup-hurricanes-texting-and-driving-and-education-policy