Monthly Archives: July 2024
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Fl Digital ID Update
Florida has abruptly removed its digital driver’s license application from the iOS and Android app stores, forcing digital ID holders to rely on physical cards for the time being.
Florida has removed its Florida Smart ID app from the iOS App Store
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) has ended support for its current digital driver’s license app, known as Florida Smart ID. The agency announced on its website that it is removing its application from the iOS App Store and Google Play Store on Android, and has instructed users to delete the current Florida Smart ID app from their devices as it will no longer be functional.
The sudden and unexpected removal of the Florida DHSMV’s application is the result of a vendor-related issue. According to the FLHSMV website, the Florida Smart ID app will be updated and improved by an entirely new vendor.
As first reported by 9to5mac, The FLHSMV plans to have a new version of the app developed by early 2025. The agency has instructed users to send an email to FloridaSmartID@flhsmv.gov to receive notifications once the new-and-improved application becomes available.
The FLHSMV provided a short statement to users of the digital ID app.
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is working to enhance services to its customers. The agency will be revising the Florida Smart ID application. Once a new vendor is selected, improvements will be made to the Florida Smart ID application.
At this time, FLHSMV is removing the current Florida Smart ID application from app stores. If you have downloaded the app, please delete it from your device, as it will no longer be functional. Please note, your data remains secure with the Department.
We expect the new app to be developed by early 2025 and will notify you by email at that time.
Florida’s Smart ID application was originally introduced in early November of 2021, and became fully functional later a month later in December 2021. Unlike other US states, which support Digital IDs in Apple’s Wallet app for iOS, Florida had a standalone application for digital driver’s licenses.
While Apple’s Wallet application lets users input and save digital IDs and driver’s licenses, you can only add your license to the app in four US states: Arizona, Colorado, Georgia and Maryland. As mentioned previously, Florida had its own dedicated app for digital driver’s licenses, meaning that they could not be added to the Apple Wallet app, despite claiming Apple was working with the state previously.
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Gator Volleyball schedule Released
Florida Gators’ 2024 volleyball schedule:
- Aug 24 (Sat): Home vs Georgia Southern University
- Aug 30 (Fri): At Colorado State University
- Aug 31 (Sat): At University of Northern Colorado
- Sep 1 (Sun): At Michigan State University
- Sep 6 (Fri): Home vs University of South Florida
- Sep 7 (Sat): Home vs Southern Indiana
- Sep 8 (Sun): Home vs Ohio State University
- Sep 11 (Wed): At Georgia Tech
- Sep 12 (Thu): At Alabama State University
- Sep 17 (Tue): Home vs Florida State University
- Sep 20 (Fri): Home vs University of North Texas
- Sep 22 (Sun): Home vs Buffalo
- Sep 26 (Thu): At University of Oklahoma
- Sep 29 (Sun): Home vs University of Kentucky
- Oct 6 (Sun): Home vs University of Texas
- Oct 9 (Wed): Home vs Mississippi State University
- Oct 13 (Sun): Home vs University of South Carolina
- Oct 18 (Fri): At Texas A&M University
- Oct 20 (Sun): At Louisiana State University
- Oct 25 (Fri): Home vs University of Tennessee
- Oct 30 (Wed): At University of Arkansas
- Nov 3 (Sun): Home vs University of Mississippi
- Nov 8 (Fri): Home vs Auburn University
- Nov 10 (Sun): Home vs University of Alabama
- Nov 15 (Fri): At University of Missouri
- Nov 20 (Wed): At Auburn University
- Nov 23 (Sat): Home vs University of Central Florida
- Nov 27 (Wed): At University of South Carolina
- Nov 30 (Sat): At University of Georgia
Beryl Update # 36
Tropical Storm Beryl Discussion Number 36 NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL022024 1000 AM CDT Sun Jul 07 2024 Beryl has become better organized this morning. Satellite images show deep convection becoming more symmetric around the center, and Brownsville radar has been showing an eyewall forming, although still open on the northwest side. An Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunter aircraft recently reported maximum flight-level winds of 62 kt with the central pressure falling to 992 mb, so the initial wind speed is raised to 55 kt. Further intensification is likely as Beryl moves over very warm waters within light shear conditions. Rapid intensification is a distinct possibility if the core can become isolated from the dry air that has been inhibiting intensification during the last day or so. While there are no changes to the intensity forecast based on the latest guidance, we are expecting Beryl to be intensifying up until landfall early Monday, and people should be preparing for the possibility of a category 2 hurricane landfall. Beryl continues to move northwestward at 9 kt. The storm should turn north-northwest this afternoon and make landfall along the middle Texas coast early on Monday. The new forecast is very close to the previous one, just a shade to the east. After Beryl moves inland, the latest guidance still shows the system accelerating farther northeastward and become a post-tropical cyclone. This should bring the threat of flash flooding well into Missouri. Key Messages: 1. There is a danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation along the coast of Texas from the north entrance to the Padre Island National Seashore to Sabine Pass, including Matagorda Bay and Galveston Bay. Residents in those areas should follow any advice given by local officials and follow evacuation orders. 2. Beryl is forecast to bring damaging hurricane-force winds to portions of the Texas coast tonight and early Monday. A Hurricane Warning is in effect from Baffin Bay to San Luis Pass. Preparations should be rushed to completion before tropical storm conditions begin late today. 3. Flash and urban flooding, some of which may be locally considerable, is expected across portions of the middle and upper Texas Gulf Coast and eastern Texas today through Monday night. River flooding is also expected. 4. Rip currents will cause life-threatening beach conditions through Monday across much of the Gulf Coast. Beachgoers should heed warning flags and the advice of lifeguards and local officials before venturing into the water. FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS INIT 07/1500Z 25.9N 95.1W 55 KT 65 MPH 12H 08/0000Z 27.1N 95.7W 65 KT 75 MPH 24H 08/1200Z 29.2N 96.2W 75 KT 85 MPH...INLAND 36H 09/0000Z 31.4N 95.7W 35 KT 40 MPH...INLAND 48H 09/1200Z 33.6N 94.2W 25 KT 30 MPH...INLAND 60H 10/0000Z 36.2N 91.7W 25 KT 30 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND 72H 10/1200Z 38.6N 89.2W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND 96H 11/1200Z 42.8N 83.6W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND 120H 12/1200Z 46.0N 79.0W 20 KT 25 MPH...POST-TROP/INLAND $$