Tag: AAA
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Most parents say a properly buckled child is the first thing on their minds before any trip. A new AAA study suggests many are getting it wrong without knowing it. The study, based on more than 100,000 car seat inspections nationwide, found that most children are not buckled up correctly. In Florida, AAA spokesman Mark…
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Typically, gasoline prices ease as summer driving demand fades. That seasonal break did not arrive this year. As of September 3, AAA put the national average for regular gasoline at $4.14 a gallon, up from $3.19 at the same point in 2025 — a jump of roughly 30 percent. The national average has never before…
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A new industry survey finds that more than a quarter of Florida dog owners let their pets ride loose in the car, even though nearly all of them say they know better — a gap that AAA is using National Dog Day to spotlight, without calling for any government mandate to close it. According to…
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More Americans are expected to travel during the Independence Day holiday than ever before, according to a new forecast from AAA. The organization projects that 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home during the extended July Fourth travel period, which runs from June 27 through July 5. That would surpass last…
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Florida drivers are paying less at the pump, with gas prices falling below the $4-a-gallon mark for the first time in weeks as summer travel season ramps up. The statewide average stood at $3.65 per gallon as of Sunday, down from roughly $3.96 the previous week, according to AAA spokesman Mark Jenkins. The decline marks…
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Gas prices across Florida have dropped sharply in recent days, offering drivers some relief after months of steep increases tied to the ongoing U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran. The price of crude oil has largely declined over the past two weeks, falling from $108.66 per barrel down to $87.36 on Friday. The drop has translated…
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Florida travelers should brace for heavy traffic as this Memorial Day weekend gets underway. AAA projects nearly 2.7 million Floridians will travel over the five-day holiday period beginning Thursday — an increase of roughly 200,000 people compared to last year. The majority of those travelers are expected to drive to their destinations, while the remainder…
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Florida drivers are paying significantly more at the pump after gas prices surged sharply over the past week, reaching their highest level in nearly four years. The statewide average climbed 40 cents per gallon — from $3.94 on Monday to $4.34 on Sunday — marking the highest daily average price recorded in Florida since July…
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Florida drivers are paying significantly more at the pump after a rapid spike in gas prices over the past two weeks. The state average climbed 84 cents over just 12 days, reaching $3.72 per gallon as of Sunday — the highest daily average since August 2023, according to AAA. That increase translates to roughly $12…
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Gas prices across the state of Florida have declined in recent weeks, but the trend is not expected to continue, according to AAA. The state average dropped 19 cents per gallon over the past two weeks, reaching $2.92 per gallon on Sunday. That price is 10 cents lower than the previous week, three cents higher…
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Flights, hotels, and rental cars are less expensive this Labor Day compared with last year, but many Americans are still scaling back their holiday plans. A survey of 1,000 U.S. adults for Retrospec’s Labor Day Report found that rising living costs and inflation are pushing 20% of Americans to cut back, cancel or shorten their…
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Florida drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices fell 20 cents ahead of Labor Day, according to AAA. As of Sunday, the statewide average was $2.93 per gallon. “Gas prices are moving lower as the unofficial end of the summer travel season approaches,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The…
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Florida drivers are seeing the cheapest gas prices in two months, according to AAA. As of Sunday, the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded was $2.94—a drop of 19 cents over the past 10 days. “Florida drivers may feel some relief from the recent downturn at the pump, but that break may not…
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As Memorial Day weekend approaches, gas prices across the state of Florida have dropped, just in time for what AAA expects to be a record-breaking travel period. According to AAA’s holiday forecast, an estimated 2.6 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles, with 2.3 million of them hitting the road. “With so many motorists…
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With hurricane season just weeks away, a new AAA survey reveals that over a quarter of Florida residents are more concerned about the upcoming storms than they were last year. The heightened concern follows a punishing 2024 season that brought three hurricanes ashore along Florida’s Gulf Coast. According to the survey, 28% of respondents said…
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Florida motorists are seeing some relief at the pump, as gas prices statewide have dipped to $3.11 per gallon, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA). This marks the lowest daily average in two weeks. AAA officials noted that while prices rose slightly early last week, climbing by 2 cents, they have since plunged by…
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Gas prices across the state of Florida have hit their lowest point since December 2023, according to AAA. As of Sunday, the state’s average gas price was $2.97 per gallon—two cents below the previous 2024 low and the lowest daily average in more than a year. This marks a 13-cent drop from both last week…
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As spring break approaches, Tampa Bay area prepares for an influx of visitors. The Sunshine State has several popular destinations, with Tampa ranking No. 8 on AAA’s list of top domestic spring break locations. Other Florida hotspots include Orlando (No. 1), Fort Lauderdale, and Miami. A recent survey highlights theme parks as the second most…
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U.S. drivers are experiencing welcome relief at the gas pump, with the national average for regular gasoline dropping to $3.01 per gallon—the lowest level in three years. AAA and GasBuddy report the price is on the cusp of falling below $3, with some regions already seeing sub-$3 rates. Oklahoma, Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas, and Kansas are…
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With heavy holiday traffic anticipated, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is ramping up its presence on highways this Thanksgiving weekend to ensure road safety. FHP troopers will focus on cracking down on speeding, seat belt violations, and impaired driving, whether caused by drugs or alcohol. “We’re out in full force to enforce traffic laws,” said…
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Amid Rising Gas Prices, AAA Predicts 4.1 Million Floridians Will Still Hit the Road for Thanksgiving
AAA projects that over 4.5 million Floridians will travel this Thanksgiving week, with 4.1 million opting for road trips. Drivers should anticipate higher costs at the pump this year. Florida’s average gas price rose to $3.12 on Sunday, up from an average of $3.01 per gallon last week. AAA reports that crude oil prices increased…
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The holiday travel season is here, and this year, Thanksgiving travel is poised to break records. According to AAA, nearly 80 million Americans are expected to travel nationwide this week, including approximately 4.5 million Floridians. “There’s going to be a lot of people out there on the roadways leading up to Thanksgiving and, of course,…
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A record number of Floridians are set to hit the road this Thanksgiving, according to AAA, with travel numbers expected to surpass all previous years. Over 4.5 million Floridians are projected to travel 50 miles or more this holiday season, marking an all-time high. This represents an increase of nearly 112,000 travelers compared to last…
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Average gas prices in Florida have risen by 3.2 cents per gallon over the past week, according to a GasBuddy survey. This, was just after a recent drop, when the average price at the pump dropped modestly below $3 per gallon. The survey, which included 8,237 gas stations across Florida, reported an average price of…
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The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that gas prices in Florida are trending lower after a 15-cent increase. Last week, Florida’s average gas price nearly fell below the $3 per gallon mark, according to a new AAA report. The average dropped to $3.01 per gallon last Monday before rising by an average of 14 cents.…
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