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3 million Floridians Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving Weekend
This year’s forecast is the second highest on record (2005), with an expected 87,000 (3%) more holiday travelers than last year. more
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Florida gas prices fall to new 2023 low
"About 20% of Florida gas stations now have gasoline priced below $3 a gallon. Even more are likely to follow, this week." - Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA more
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From Highway to Holiday, Arrive Alive This Holiday Season
As Fall brings cooler weather and the holiday season approaches, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its Division of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), and our public … more
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Breaking News Overnight: Driver dies after single-vehicle collision in Alachua County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision this morning in Alachua County that resulted in the death of the driver. more
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Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise Wins 2023 IBTTA Toll Excellence Award
The award recognizes the agencies’ efforts to identify less costly solutions for drivers, create stronger customer support services and embrace technology to accomplish this milestone program. more
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FLHSMV, FHP Launch Annual ‘Stuff The Charger’ Food Drive to Help Feed Floridians in Need
“Help make a difference in your community this holiday season by donating to our annual ‘Stuff the Charger’ food drive,” said FHP Colonel Gary Howze II. “We greatly appreciate your donations as they are critical in providing food to families in need.” more
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Breaking News Overnight: FHP responds to two fatal collisions in Dixie County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a hit-and-run collision last night and a single-vehicle collision this morning in Dixie County. more
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Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies after collision with SUV in Putnam County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Putnam County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. more
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FHP and Partner Agencies Recover Fentanyl, Liquid Cocaine and Methamphetamine Concealed in Cleaning Supplies During Weeklong Operation
The ongoing operational focus of the strike force is the enforcement of violations including but not limited to human trafficking, human smuggling, fugitives from justice, and transportation of illegal/stolen contraband (narcotics, weapons, vehicles, etc.). more
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‘Take the First Step’ Towards Pedestrian Safety During National Pedestrian Safety Month
Florida is known for its desirable weather, tourism, and beaches, all of which encourage activities such as walking. However, each year we see an increase in pedestrian crashes. In 2021, there were 9,569 pedestrian-involved crashes, and this year, the number has risen to 10,013. more
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FDOT Releases Construction Timelines for Moving Florida Forward Projects
The announcement on improvements included expected construction timelines for the following projects: I-275 from 38th Ave. to 4th St., I-75 at Fruitville Rd. Interchange, and S.R. 70 from Bourdside Blvd. to Waterbury Rd.  more
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Florida gas prices falling fast
The state average has now declined 20 cents per gallon, through the past two weeks. Sunday's state average was $3.49 per gallon. That's the lowest daily average price since late July. more
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Breaking News this morning: Multi-vehicle collision in Union County injures five
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle collision this morning in Union County that resulted in injuries to passengers and drivers. more
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Florida gas prices fell 8 cents last week
Sunday's state average was $3.61 per gallon. That's 14 cents less than a month ago, 24 cents less than this year's high of $3.85 – recorded on August 17th.  more
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Your Auto’s Safety Net: The Lifesaving Potential of Driving Assistance Technology
"The full safety benefits of ADAS [advanced driver assistance systems] will not be realized unless they are fully understood by the consumer, used properly, and widely adopted.” more
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Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle collision in Union County kills driver
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Union County that resulted in the death of a driver. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Motorcyclist and passenger in critical condition after collision in Putnam County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Putnam County that left a motorcyclist and passenger with critical injuries. more
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ICYMI-‘Everybody in that tunnel was trapped’: Driver caught in street takeover, as reckless racing continues to roar across South Florida
It’s one thing to watch this reckless behavior caught on camera. But it’s an entirely different story to be an innocent driver literally caught in the middle of one of these street takeovers. more
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Don’t be asleep at the Wheel, FLHSMV Raises Awareness of the Dangers of Driving Drowsy
While the campaign spans a month, the first week was dedicated to the memory of Ronshay Dugans, who in 2008 was killed while on a school bus when a drowsy driver hit it. See tips for safe driving when you're drowsy, more
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Florida Gas Prices Fell 17 Cents in Two Weeks
On Monday, the state average price for regular gasoline was $3.70 per gallon. That was almost 20 cents more than what drivers paid on Labor Day, last year.  more
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FHP reminds you to 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over'
Historically, this time of year sees a spike in impaired driving fatalities, and the goal of this campaign is to increase awareness and enforcement efforts to reduce these numbers. Penalties for DUI listed in article. more
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Travelers Mark Unofficial End of Summer over Labor Day Weekend
“Labor Day weekend will be the big sendoff to what has been an extremely busy summer travel season,” - see tips and strategies for your Labor Day plans. more
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Florida gas prices drop 15 cents in 10 days
"The price of oil fell to its lowest level in a month, further reducing the cost of producing gasoline," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. Find out why, and what's up with Tampa Bay Port's tainted gas. more
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Safety and insurance tips to help residents prepare for Tropical Storm Idalia
“Now is the time to gather supplies, fortify your home and document your belongings,” said Jennifer Pintacuda, President of AAA’s Florida-based insurance providers. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Single-vehicle collision in Columbia County kills driver
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle crash in Columbia County last night that resulted in the death of the driver. more
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