St. Petersburg, Fla. -- As Republican candidates for President debate for the 13^th time, Florida voters face lots of questions. Three civic groups filed suit Thursday against the state's new voting laws in federal court.

The lawsuit follows a week of protests over the tough restrictions making it more difficult for thousands of Floridians to register to vote and cast their ballots. Protestors marched outside the Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections Office to get lawmakers' attention.

Earl Lennard, Hillsborough County Supervisor of Elections, wants to remind the public that Tuesday, Jan. 3, is the registration deadline for voters who wish to cast a ballot in the upcoming Presidential Preference Primary.

New voter and change of party registrations must be postmarked by Jan. 3, or delivered to any elections office by 5 p.m. on Jan. 3, 2012.

As a "closed primary" state, voters must be registered members of a political party to vote for that party's candidate.

Tampa, FL-- The HOT 101.5 high school football player of the week, is Plant senior kicker Grant Van Aman.

In last week's state semifinal win over Neptune Beach Fletcher HS, Van Aman kicked 4 field goals... 3 of them from 40 yards out or better.

"I knew once we got to the 30 yard line... The 35... We were in range for me," Grant Van Aman told 10 News.  "When I heard coach call my name, call field goal... I saw Trey go out there, I was ready... It was time to get focused on the kick, and do it like I did in practice."