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“American travelers are forecast to surpass pre-pandemic levels, making this the busiest Memorial Day holiday weekend in nearly two decades," Debbie Haas of AAA. Here's why.
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From AAA
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5/16/24
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The state average has since declined 3 cents per gallon. Sunday's state average was $3.61 per gallon. That's only 3 cents more than what drivers paid this time last year.
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From AAA
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5/6/24
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Last year's high was $3.85 per gallon. Sunday's price of $3.58 per gallon is 2 cents higher than a month ago, yet 14 cents less than this time last year.
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4/22/24
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On May 20, 2006, the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash with injuries and roadblock on Interstate 4 (I-4). Here's what happened next.
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From the Department of Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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4/18/24
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"Pump prices are once again below year-ago levels, but upward pressure has moved back into the market," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA. However, they could surge again with new oil highs.
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From AAA
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4/8/24
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Launched last year, drivers utilizing Florida-based toll transponders (including SunPass and other Florida-based transponders) and having 35 or more qualifying toll transactions monthly will receive a 50 percent credit to their account.
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From FDOT
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4/2/24
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Despite the recent increase, pump prices are following a similar trend to what drivers saw last spring. Sunday's state average of $3.59/g is 11 cents more than what drivers paid this time last year. However...
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From AAA
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4/2/24
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During the inventory of the BMW, a large amount of cash, totaling over $10,000, was found on the floorboard, among other items. For full charges, read on.
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From FLHSMV
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4/2/24
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Preliminary numbers indicate that in 2023, nearly 300 people in Florida died due to distracted driving, up 23 deaths from 2022.
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From Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
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4/2/24
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The graduating class of 13 lateral recruits consisted of four members with previous military experience (Marine Corps, U.S. Coast Guard, Airforce) and three who moved to Florida from out of state (Alabama, Wisconsin, Missouri).
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3/24/24
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From among four finalists, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP)Trooper Steven Turner was selected as the winner. Trooper Turner was nominated for his heroic response to an incident that occurred in February 2023.
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From the FHSMV
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3/18/24
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"The jump at the pump may not be over yet," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA. "Drivers may be in line for another round of rising prices, after gasoline and crude oil futures rose to new 2024 highs..."
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From AAA
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3/18/24
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In February, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and 50 industry partners hosted the state’s first transportation industry hiring event in Jacksonville. The event, named Road to …
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From Florida Dept. of Transportation
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3/12/24
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Driving impaired has real consequences, negatively impacting thousands of Floridians and visitors yearly. Here's what to do to avoid an accident and save people's lives, including your own..
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From FLHSMV
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3/12/24
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“This study should be a wakeup call for drivers to not underestimate the dangers of drowsy driving,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA.
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From AAA
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3/12/24
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"Gasoline and oil futures moved lower late last week, reportedly due to uncertainty about whether the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates later this year. This could temporarily cause the gas price hike to stall." - Mark Jenkins, AAA
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From AAA
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3/12/24
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According to the survey, the most popular times to travel are from March through July. For many travelers, their first vacation of the year will be during spring break.
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From AAA
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3/11/24
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With growing commuter, tourist, and freight traffic along I-4 in this area the interstate is in great need of addressing capacity and operations upgrades to improve mobility through the area, increase safety, enhance the quality of life.
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3/6/24
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A search of the vehicle revealed multiple stolen credit cards, counterfeited credit cards, credit card skimmers, and a small amount of marijuana. The driver and passenger were both arrested on multiple charges.
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From Florida Highway Patrol and
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3/6/24
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"...On a national level, there were 4,392 drivers involved in fatal crashes over the five-year period who were changing lanes at the time.”- Richard Suzuki
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From Suzuki Law Offices
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3/6/24
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The Trooper verified the speed to be approximately 100 mph and attempted to pull the vehicle over using emergency lights and sirens.
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From Florida Highway Patrol
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2/28/24
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“Our testing resulted in collisions with mock vehicles and pedestrians. So, drivers should remain alert and not become overly reliant on the technology,” said Mark Jenkins, AAA.
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From AAA
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2/28/24
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Two weeks ago, the state average jumped 21 cents per gallon. Then last week, the state average fell 5 cents before jumping another 8 cents.
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From AAA
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2/28/24
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“In the end, it's not just about the uniforms but the people who wear them with honor and style. As one survey respondent aptly put it, 'These uniforms are more than fabric and threads; they're the embodiment of the states they represent and the officers who wear them with pride,'" says Michael Dinich from Wealth of Geeks.
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2/28/24
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The Trooper, who had recently received a Be-On-The-Lookout (BOLO) identifying a location in his area for the suspect vehicle, a 2019 BMW 440I with Georgia Tag TBZ4664, positioned himself in a manner that would allow him to see if the vehicle crossed his path.
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From Florida Highway Patrol
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2/28/24
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