On March 25, the Florida House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1220, which would raise the speed limit on certain sections of state highways to 80 mph (129 km/h)—10 mph (16 km/h) higher than the current limit on Interstates. Currently, the speed limit on highways such as I-95 is 70 mph (113 km/h).
The bill received broad support with 87 votes in favor and 23 against, while seven representatives did not vote. It then returned to the Senate for a vote on the amendment and is expected to be signed by the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis. The law would then take effect on July 1, 2026.
On March 27, it was Tiger Woods’ turn to pick up speed in the headlines after he rear-ended a trailer and his Land Rover rolled over on Jupiter Island, near his home in Florida. He was charged with driving under the influence.
The following day, Saturday, March 28, the third ‘No Kings’ protest shifted into high gear, being described as one of the largest demonstrations in U.S. history. Organizers estimate that more than eight million people participated nationwide and worldwide (The Guardian). South Florida also saw a strong turnout, with thousands of protesters from Palm Beach Gardens to Key West.
More than 2,000 protesters gathered at the Fort Lauderdale site. They were protesting against the Trump administration.
On March 29 on ABC News, Iranian-American U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) stated that President Trump must act with lightning speed to find a resolution to the current conflict between the United States and Iran.
In a recent poll conducted by Fox News, 58% of registered voters said they opposed the conflict. And according to a March poll, support for military intervention in Iran is split in the Sunshine State: 54% of Floridians oppose it, compared to 39% who support it.
Florida Today reports that while Republicans generally support this intervention, many Floridians are concerned about its implications for stability and security.
Let’s hope this war ends as quickly as possible.
