News Articles

Region must support trauma center 2/13/06

Patients fare better in trauma centers 1/25/06
Also appeared in Sun-Sentinel, Orlando Sentinel, The Ledger, Bradenton Herald, and Ocala Star Banner

Traffic Safety 10/5/05

Traffic fines increase to fund trauma centers 10/3/05

New state laws take hard line on violators 10/3/05

Red light runners beware 10/2/05

Cost of running a red light more than doubles 10/1/05

Shoot-first law, stiffer fines kick in today 10/1/05

Doubled fine may slow up Florida's red light runners 9/29/05

Cost of running a red light in Florida to hit $125 9/29/05

Stop! Or pay extra $65 fine 9/29/05

Running red light becomes costlier 9/29/05

Cost of red light running going up in Florida 9/28/05
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Gainesville Sun, Miami Herald, Lakeland Ledger, Southwest Florida News Press,
Sarasota Herald Tribune, Tallahassee Democrat and the Jupiter Courier

Running Red 5/11/05

The cost of running a red light doubled Monday in the Florida Senate 5/5/05

Bill would raise penalty for running red lights 5/4/05

Red-light bill moves gains speed 4/19/05

Senate OKs bill to up auto fines to pay for trauma care 4/6/05
Click to see same article at South Florida Business Journal and
Orlando Business Journal

Senate Committee OKs trauma center bills 4/6/05

Trauma centers statewide facing budget shortfall 3/11/05

Bills aim to fund trauma centers 3/11/05

Panel passes red-light bill 3/11/05

Bills work to fund trauma centers 3/11/05
Click to see same article at South Florida Business Journal

Make a difference: Lawmakers should wield their clout to save lives 3/6/05

Red-light runners, cash for sports lead wish list 3/6/05

Cuts to medical programs in works 3/6/05

Traffic tickets may be trauma centers' lifeblood 3/4/05

State must pitch in for trauma care 3/3/05

Surgeon Shortage Hits Crisis 2/10/05

Fine could fund trauma centers 2/9/05

Plan aids trauma centers 2/9/05

Fines to Help Fund Trauma Centers 2/8/05

Health care group pushes for fines on motor vehicle violations 2/7/05

The Price of Life (Ledger Online) 2/4/05

The Price of Life (Gainesville Sun) 2/4/05

Fix the Laws: Lawmakers Have a Responsibility to Make Florida's Roads Safer 1/16/05

Nab Violators
Our Position: Cameras Should Now Be Part of Effort Against Red Light Running 1/12/05

Work It Out: Make Medicaid Leaner and Better 1/1/05

To Good Health and Good Deeds 12/31/04

Motorists who run red lights deserve a much tougher penalty 12/3/04

Trauma centers still seek a cure for their financial ills 11/29/94

Amendment 8 will hurt, doctors say 11/14/04

Wield a Big Stick-It's the Only Way to Curb Red Light Running 11/6/04

Sacred Heart recognized as cardiac center of excellence 10/30/04

Shands to begin operating trauma center 9/30/04

Trauma Notice Extended 07/12/04

Lee not reviving trauma tax plan 05/29/04

Trauma center officials fear veto of bill 05/27/04

Trauma center to stay open-for now 04/30/04

Panel committed to trauma centers 04/08/04

Trauma centers are of upmost importance 03/07/04

Survey good news for trauma centers 02/19/04

Trauma center prognosis better 01/07/04

Fast Fact: The current trauma system network has significant gaps in North Florida and North Central Florida-particularly in Leon, Bay, and their surrounding counties. Injury victims in these underserved areas must be transferred to trauma centers located up to several hours away, diminishing their chance of survival.