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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.

“You know, it might just be time we take a look if HOAs are really even necessary.
Maybe we should just do away with homeowner associations as a whole.”

South Florida lawmaker Rep. Juan Carlos Porras (R-Miami) says it may be time to do away with homeowners associations altogether, as more Floridians speak out about rising fees, costly lawsuits, and even arrests tied to HOA disputes. He said this week that he is considering filing legislation in the next session that would abolish HOAs statewide.

Lawmaker looks to ban HOAs