Florida's Turnpike

Rick Nelson a 23 year veteran of operations at Florida's Turnpike has been suddenly laid off. Last week he got words to the effect "Your services are no longer needed, effective immediately." Nelson was not given any reason for the dismissal. He tells us he doesn't know and doesn't think it useful to speculate, or even to dwell privately on why he might have been put off.

Florida's Turnpike toll collectors have long been famous for their loud beach shirts, sporting sketchy little multi-color scenes of various cities (Miami, Orlando), various beach scenes, palms, and most important some toll facilities around the state - Alligator Alley, Sunshine Skyway, the Turnpike of course, and Yeehaw Junction.