July 2016

Wrong way driving crashes occur when a vehicle has not observed posted traffic signs or pavement markings and proceeds in a lane going the wrong direction. Especially at night and during transitional light times such as dawn and dusk, motorists are encouraged to stay in the right lane, when possible, to avoid a crash with…

The mission of Operation Dry Water is to reduce the number of alcohol-related accidents and fatalities through increased recreational boater awareness and by fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use on the water. Operation Dry Water focuses on spreading awareness of the danger of boating under the influence (BUI) to the recreational…

Whether traveling across country or across town, whether it’s summer vacation or a holiday trip to visit family or friends, it is important to keep safety in mind. Whatever the season, whatever the reason, make it a safe and fun trip. Remember to keep an eye on seatbelts. Children often like to lay across the rear…

Update – 4:30 p.m. – At this time, all connectivity issues seem to have been corrected. Thank you for your patience. All offices are now closed. We look forward to serving you on Monday.     All Tax Collector locations are experiencing limited outages due to connectivity issues with the state. All locations are still…

The Florida Supreme Court has ruled drivers can be pulled over for any obstruction of their license plate. This can include large tag frames, trailer hitches, bike racks, handicap lifts, tag lights, wires, or anything that could obscure the reading of the plate. The statute reads “…all letters, numerals, printing, writing, the registration decal, and…

Update 7/21/16 – All connectivity issues have been resolved. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to serving you!   All Tax Collector locations are experiencing limited outages due to connectivity issues with the state. All locations are still open for service. Please check back for further updates.

Rember this holiday weekend to designate a sober driver or call a cab. Drunk driving is a deadly epidemic that takes the lives of more than 10,000 people each year, on average. It is important to remember not to trust yourself when you drink. You may think you aren’t drunk, but law enforcement will know you are….

2:15 p.m. – At this time phone service at all Tax Collector locations seems to be working. Thank you for your patience. We look forward to serving you.     Phone Service at all Tax Collector locations is out due to a widespread communication outage. All locations are still open for service. For more information…