Florida slow to halt texting drivers

After failing for two years, proponents of a state texting-while-driving ban are optimistic a measure will pass this year.

TALLAHASSEE -- Steve Augello's daughter died in a 2008 car accident shortly after sending a text message from her cellphone.

Months later, the Spring Hill resident came to Tallahassee, like many grieving parents before him, asking for a law to banish what led to the grief. For him, it's text messaging while driving.

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