This article is from the archive of our partner . Sounds pretty strict, right? That's probably why it didn't take long for some news sites to grab onto the idea that someone could get a ticket for ...

South Florida wrapped a windy and wet weekend after a cold front moved into the region. This front has stalled over the region as high pressure to the north con Boat show brings big boost and big ...

You text and eat. You text and hold a conversation. You text and watch TV. But texting and walking? In some instances, it could be punishable by a fine! New York lawmakers are looking at a distracted ...

Distracted walkers are everywhere these days. Take a stroll along any busy street and you’ll see them, checking their phones, sending texts, making a call, and listening to music. Sometimes all at ...

A New Jersey lawmaker wants to make it illegal, with a fine of $50 and/or 15 days in jail, similar to a jaywalking fine. Clearly texting and Facebooking while crossing the street is a growing problem- ...

NEW YORK -- Texting while walking isn't only dangerous, but it could soon be a crime in New York. A new bill introduced by the State Senate would make it illegal for people to cross streets in the ...

You might have been hit by a person busy chatting or texting as he or she walked along the street.

Escambia County Fire Rescue honors members at annual awards ceremony Escambia county fire rescue held their annual award ceremony today!E-c-f-r members were recongized for their courageous actions ...

Over the past several years, we've spilled a fair amount of virtual ink on the subject of distracted driving and its effect on the nation's traffic fatality rate. What we haven't discussed very often ...