Florida e-bike injuries rising | Local attorney says he’s seeing cases daily

Legislation moving through the Florida Capitol would create new guardrails for electric bike riders, including a sidewalk speed limit, potential age restrictions and a new licensing requirement for the fastest models. The proposal, House Bill 243, advanced in the Legislature and was unanimously approved by the House Transportation Committee. This comes as Wolfson Children’s Hospital reported 19 cases in January alone involving children injured while riding e-bikes. Reporter Tiffany Salameh has the latest.