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Florida Senate Committee OKs Flat Fee for EVs, Hybrids

If adopted, the tax would pay for road maintenance and fund grants for charging stations.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. The Florida Senate Committee on Transportation, Tourism and Economic Development passed a new fee on electric and hybrid vehicles, the Tallahassee Democrat reports. The committee also approved a proposal to create a network of electric vehicle charging stations throughout the state.
The fee, which must be approved by two-thirds of the state House and Senate, would levy an additional $135 to register most EVs and $235 for trucks and vehicles weighing more than 10,000 pounds. The funds collected would be go to the state transportation department and local counties to recoup lost gasoline tax revenue. Part of the fee will also fund grants to build charging stations. ....

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Regulating port commerce will encourage economic growth | Commentary

In a guest column, a ships' agent in Key West says limits on the size of cruise ships that can dock in the Keys are just one example why the state should regulate commerce into and out of Florida ports. ....

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Gainesville wants control over roads near University of Florida after student deaths

The city of Gainesville wants to wrest away from the state control over portions of West University Avenue near the University of Florida they believe are dangerous to pedestrians.
Their goal is for the city to move ahead with installing safety features for pedestrians and bicyclists instead of having to wait for the Florida Department of Transportation.
The City Commission on Thursday night voted to ask the transportation agency to allow the city to take control over portions of the road closest to the University of Florida, as well as take on other safety measures.
The latest pedestrian death occurred Saturday night, when 19-year-old Sophia Lambert died at the hospital hours after a crash on West University Avenue. ....

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