‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on ThanksgivingAAA reports that nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving season, with most choosing to drive following recent flight cancellations.
On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to knowAAA says more 4.3 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, a 2.6% increase from last year. How to find live road conditions, help if your car breaks down, and more.
What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black Friday
Read full article: What's open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest -- or prepare -- ahead of Black FridayWith Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again take to the road for holiday gatherings before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
Nearly 82 million expected to travel for Thanksgiving; Florida top destination
Read full article: Nearly 82 million expected to travel for Thanksgiving; Florida top destinationFlorida remains the most popular domestic destination, thanks to its warm weather, theme parks, and cruise ports, which means busy days ahead at MCO.
Gas prices drop 12 cents in Florida amid global supply surplus, AAA says
Read full article: Gas prices drop 12 cents in Florida amid global supply surplus, AAA saysGas prices in Florida declined 12 cents last week, reaching an average of $2.92 per gallon on Sunday, marking the lowest daily average price in the state since May.
AAA launches safe streets campaign in Florida as e-bike, e-scooter injuries rise
Read full article: AAA launches safe streets campaign in Florida as e-bike, e-scooter injuries riseVolusia County teen Hunter Ford is speaking out for the first time since he was hit by a car while riding his e-bike on his way to school, as he tries to encourage safe riding habits in others.
Notice gas prices fluctuating every week? Here’s what it means, and how you can save money
Read full article: Notice gas prices fluctuating every week? Here’s what it means, and how you can save moneyIf you pay attention to the gas prices at your local station, you might have noticed this. On Monday morning, gas prices are less than $3 a gallon. By the afternoon, prices are on their way up again. Then, by the weekend, they’re back down below $3 a gallon. AAA says it’s most likely a gasoline retailer strategy called “price cycling.”
Safety urged as 4.6M Floridians expected to hit the road during Fourth of July weekend
Read full article: Safety urged as 4.6M Floridians expected to hit the road during Fourth of July weekendWith millions of people expected to travel for the Fourth of July, transportation leaders are spreading a message of safety on the roads.
Storms cause delays at Orlando International Airport amid Memorial Day travel surge
Read full article: Storms cause delays at Orlando International Airport amid Memorial Day travel surgeOfficials at the Orlando International Airport said they were expecting nearly a million people to pass through during the six-day Memorial Day travel period – especially with the opening of Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe.
Orlando is the No. 1 Memorial Day destination in the US, AAA says. Here’s why
Read full article: Orlando is the No. 1 Memorial Day destination in the US, AAA says. Here’s whyAAA is out with its 2025 Memorial Day weekend forecast, predicting another year with Orlando at the top of its list for domestic travel destinations.
Could your phone make you a safer driver? AAA research says yes
Read full article: Could your phone make you a safer driver? AAA research says yesNew research from AAA suggests that smartphone apps could play a big role in reducing dangerous driving behaviors while also helping drivers save on car insurance.
Florida gas prices drop below $3 a gallon, lowest in over a year
Read full article: Florida gas prices drop below $3 a gallon, lowest in over a yearAs of Sunday, the state average stood at $2.97 per gallon, which is 2 cents lower than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average since December 2023, according to AAA.
It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travel
Read full article: It's beginning to look like another record for holiday travelDrivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles from home between Saturday and New Year’s Day.
What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black Friday
Read full article: What stores are open on Thanksgiving? Not many since most stay closed to prepare for Black FridayWith Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season, Americans will again be consumed with the annual trifecta of turkey, travel and transactions — lots of them.
Want to be an air traffic controller? This is how much they make
Read full article: Want to be an air traffic controller? This is how much they makeWith nearly 2 million travelers expected to pass through Orlando International Airport for the Thanksgiving holiday, the weather isn’t the only variable that may impact travel times.
Gas prices in Florida fall to lowest level since January
Read full article: Gas prices in Florida fall to lowest level since JanuaryAccording to AAA, the state average for regular gas dropped 13 cents per gallon last week. On Monday, the state average reached $3.01 per gallon, nearly 20 cents below where the average price was this time of year in 2023.
Retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May from April as still high inflation curbs spending
Read full article: Retail sales rise a meager 0.1% in May from April as still high inflation curbs spendingConsumers barely increased spending in May from April as still high inflation and high interest rates curbed spending.
Many Florida residents would ignore hurricane evac warnings. Here’s why
Read full article: Many Florida residents would ignore hurricane evac warnings. Here’s whyA new survey released by AAA documents the top reasons why Florida residents would choose to ignore evacuation warnings during a hurricane.
Orlando is the top Memorial Day destination in the US, AAA says
Read full article: Orlando is the top Memorial Day destination in the US, AAA saysThis Memorial Day holiday will be the second most traveled Memorial Day on record, according to AAA, and the number one destination in the United States is Orlando.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last week
Read full article: ⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last weekThe cost of a gallon of gasoline is down several cents from the week before, marking the second week of a cool down in prices for consumers since the seasonal price uptick began earlier this year.
🛢️ How gas prices have changed in The Villages in the last week
Read full article: 🛢️ How gas prices have changed in The Villages in the last weekThe average cost for a gallon of gasoline is up 6 cents from a month ago but has dropped by about 1 cent over the past week, according to AAA and GasBuddy data.
Central Florida law enforcement seeks to get you home safe from New Year’s celebrations
Read full article: Central Florida law enforcement seeks to get you home safe from New Year’s celebrationsLaw enforcement across Central Florida are warning about the dangers of impaired driving as people are preparing to celebrate the new year.
Gas prices spike as Floridians hit the road during peak holiday travel period
Read full article: Gas prices spike as Floridians hit the road during peak holiday travel periodDrivers are seeing a big spike in gas prices as millions of Floridians are hitting the road over the next week for holiday travel.
Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest Airlines
Read full article: Holiday travel is mostly nice, but with some naughty disruptions again on Southwest AirlinesConditions have been mostly nice for travelers flying ahead of and on Christmas Day, but some naughty disruptions plagued those flying with Southwest Airlines again this year.
2.8M Floridians expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving. Here’s what you can do to travel safely
Read full article: 2.8M Floridians expected to hit the road for Thanksgiving. Here’s what you can do to travel safelyTransportation officials and law enforcement are preparing for busy roads as a near record amount of people are expected to travel for Thanksgiving.
Travel trends: More Floridians booking holiday flights early, AAA says
Read full article: Travel trends: More Floridians booking holiday flights early, AAA saysAs summer winds down to make way for fall, there are many Floridians who aren’t wasting any time in preparation for their next vacation, according to AAA.
Fitch affirms ‘AAA’ rating for Florida after downgrading federal credit rating
Read full article: Fitch affirms ‘AAA’ rating for Florida after downgrading federal credit ratingFlorida was affirmed at the AAA rating due to due to its “history of sound financial management practices, high gap-closing capacity and reserves, and low long-term liability,” Fitch Ratings reports.
Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts say
Read full article: Gas prices are rising (again). The heat and supply cuts impact what you pay at the pump, experts sayU.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.