Trenton’s Law, which went into effect across Florida on Wednesday, increases the maximum prison sentence for repeat DUI offenders from 15 to 30 years. It also makes it a criminal offense to refuse a breathalyzer or blood test.
A bill named after 18-year-old Creekside High grad Trenton Stewart, who was struck and killed by a reckless and impaired driver in 2023, is waiting for the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Trenton's Law" would increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders.
In St. Johns County, the community is uniting to honor the legacy of Trenton Stewart, a freshman football player at Stetson University who tragically lost his life in 2023.
More than a dozen student-athletes from Northeast Florida now have college scholarships, thanks to the Trenton Stewart Foundation.
A St. Johns County family grieving the loss of their son killed in a head-on crash earlier this year is hoping to help and inspire others through a foundation in his name.
