Author Archives: Keith Ronan
FDOT’s Alert Today Florida Shares Commitment to Transportation Alternatives
On Saturday, October 30, 2021 more than 400 riders and volunteers will participate in all or portions of the 28-mile ride with comfortable trails, bike routes and low-traffic roads through Casselberry, Orlando, Winter Park, Eatonville and Maitland. For the fourth year, Alert Today Florida, a program of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is… Read More »
St. Cloud woman dead after being ejected from SUV, run over by oncoming car
A St. Cloud woman is dead after losing control of her SUV on US 192 near 1-4 causing her to hit a curb and become ejected from her vehicle. The woman was then run over by an oncoming car. According to authorities, the 42-year-old St. Cloud woman was driving her SUV Eastbound on U.S…. Read More »
Osceola Students Named Semifinalists In The National Merit Scholarship Program
Eight academically-talented students in Osceola County have been named as Semifinalists in the 67th annual 2022 National Merit Scholarship Program, and have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $30 million that will be offered in the spring: • Evan Halperin – Celebration High • Nicolas Riveros –… Read More »
KPD to monitor rail crossings as part of nationwide railroad safety effort, “Operation Clear Track”
Nearly 2000 serious injuries and deaths occur each year in the U.S. around railroad tracks and trains, and the Kissimmee Police Department is joining with other law enforcement agencies nationally in rail safety initiative “Operation Clear Track” which takes place September 20-26. Coordinated by Amtrak and Operation Lifesaver Inc., the operation’s focus is to… Read More »
Tesla driver crashes into FHP patrol car and disabled vehicle, claims autopilot feature was on
A disabled Mercedes SUV and a stopped Florida Highway patrol car were both struck by a Tesla on I-4 in downtown Orlando recently. After the collision, the Tesla driver told troopers her autopilot feature was on and must have malfunctioned. When a Tesla’s autopilot is on it is designed to stay in its lane,… Read More »
More than 2.8 million drivers ran red lights in 2020, it has to stop!
Red lights can be frustrating. At times it seems like traffic lights know you’re getting close and so they change to yellow and then quickly to red just to frustrate you. And of course, it typically happens when you are running late. Are you someone who races through a yellow light even though you… Read More »
Let’s Drive Safer Than Ever… Our Kids Heading Back to School Are Counting On Us!
With schools all over Osceola County opening their doors to students Thursday morning, Draper Law Office would like to remind everyone to watch out for those precious kiddos that will be crossing at intersections, riding their bikes near or on our roadways, being dropped off at schools, or riding in our county school buses…. Read More »
Operation Best Foot Forward partners with law enforcement ahead of upcoming school year
Bike Walk Central Florida’s Operation Best Foot Forward was recently out with law enforcement in 16 locations ahead of the upcoming school year. Their goal was to increase driver awareness of pedestrians and bicyclists that share the intersections and roadways with them, and to remind drivers that schools will be back in session soon,… Read More »
St. Cloud and Kissimmee Police join pedestrian crosswalk crackdown, it’s time to save lives together
Officers with the Kissimmee and St. Cloud Police Departments have once again joined forces with law enforcement across Orange and Seminole Counties to crack down on drivers who fail to yield and stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, specifically at locations where schools will soon reopen. Local roads will become busier when Osceola, Orange, and… Read More »
July 4th, a day to celebrate our nation’s birthday, just remember to do it safely!
July 4th… it’s a time of celebration, family, friends, reflection about our nation’s independence, and is synonymous with barbecues, parades, and fireworks. The safest way for everyone to enjoy fireworks is at public displays conducted by professionals, and to not use any fireworks at home. They may be legal but they are still not… Read More »
