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New Florida law requires teens to take driver's ed before getting their learner's permit

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TAMPA, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new law stating that teenage drivers need to complete a driver's education course before receiving their learner's permit.

The law previously stated that students only needed to complete a traffic law and substance abuse course before receiving their permit.

The addition is only for students at least 15 years of age. Anyone who is 18 years old or older does not need to complete the course.

The law is set to go into effect on July 1, 2025.

Homeowner loses decade-long legal battle against St. Pete over unrecorded water pipelines

An Odessa man lost his legal battle against the city of St. Petersburg today after a jury ruled that two massive water mains buried under his property can remain.

Homeowner loses decade-long legal battle against St. Petersburg over unrecorded water pipelines