Texting while driving has been illegal in Florida for years as a secondary offense. Meaning officers could only conduct a traffic stop if they observed another traffic violation and subsequent to that violation also observed you texting and driving. Additional Info...

Congratulations go to Mayor Gary Smith, Vice-Mayor Mary Hoss, and Councilmember Lois Paritsky on their unopposed re-election to the Ponce Inlet Town Council for another 2 years!