Florida Traffic logo

Florida Department of Transportation Highlights Innovative Safety Measures as Part of Rail Safety Week

Log in
South Florida
Sort by: Featured Most recent
87 results total, viewing 1 - 25
A 64-year-old Sebring woman was killed Tuesday night in a head-on collision on US-27 in Highlands County. A 19-year-old Lake Placid man was transported to a hospital with critical injuries.
Breaking News Overnight: One dead, one critically injured after a head-on crash in Highlands County
A 64-year-old Sebring woman was killed Tuesday night in a head-on collision on US-27 in Highlands County. A 19-year-old Lake Placid man was transported to a hospital with critical injuries. more
|
Photo Caption
Breaking News Overnight: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Highlands County
An unidentified woman was killed early Saturday after being struck by a Honda Civic on U.S. 27 in Avon Park. The Florida Highway Patrol said she was standing in the highway’s southbound right lane when the collision occurred. more
|
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday on U.S. 27 in Hendry County. Investigators believe the vehicle involved may be a dual pickup truck with left front damage, and are seeking the public's help in locating the driver
Breaking News Overnight: Driver sought after fatal hit-and-run kills pedestrian on U.S. 27 in Hendry County
A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday on U.S. 27 in Hendry County. Investigators believe the vehicle involved may be a dually pickup truck with left-front damage and are seeking the public's help in locating the driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Updating Breaking News: One dead, four injured after a three-vehicle collision in Highlands County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle collision in Highlands County last night that resulted in the death of a driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Updating Breaking News: Driver dies after a two-vehicle collision in Glades County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Glades County last night that resulted in the death of a driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Breaking Morning News: Single-vehicle collision in Highlands County kills driver
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision this morning in Highlands County that resulted in the driver's death. more
|
Photo Caption
Breaking News Overnight: 22-year-old woman critically injured after a single-vehicle collision in Highlands County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Highlands County this morning that resulted in the driver suffering critical injuries. more
|
Photo Caption
Updating Breaking News: One dead, one injured after a two-vehicle collision in Highlands County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Highlands County yesterday that resulted in the death of a driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Updating Breaking News: Driver dies after driving into a canal in Glades County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Glades County yesterday that resulted in the death of a driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Updating Breaking News: One dead, one seriously injured after a single-vehicle collision in Highlands County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Highlands County yesterday that resulted in the death of the driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Updating Breaking News: One dead, two seriously injured after a multi-vehicle collision in Glades County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle collision in Glades County yesterday that resulted in the death of a driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Updating Breaking News: Driver dies after a three-vehicle collision in Glades County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle collision in Glades County last night that resulted in the death of a driver. more
|
Photo Caption
Breaking News Overnight: FHP arrests driver on DUI manslaughter charges after fatal collision in DeSoto County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision last night in DeSoto County that resulted in a driver's death, and the arrest of the other. more
|
Breaking Morning News: Driver dies after a single-vehicle collision in Hendry County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle this morning in Hendry County that resulted in the death of the driver. more
|
Updating Breaking News: Driver dies after single-vehicle collision in DeSoto County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision last night in DeSoto County that resulted in the driver's death. more
|
Florida Gas Prices Drift Lower after Reaching a New 2024 High
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. more
|
Florida Highway Patrol Uniform Voted the 8th 'Sexiest' in America, Reveals Survey
“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. more
FHP Troopers Locate Abducted Child, Subject of Amber Alert Issued Sunday
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. more
|
Breaking News this Morning: One dead, one seriously injured after SUV collides with log truck in Glades County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Glades County this morning that resulted in the death of a passenger. more
|
Florida gas prices drop 9 cents
Florida's average gas price is now on a 10-day streak of declines, falling a total of 13 cents per gallon since February 1. more
|
Photo Caption
Florida gas prices move lower after 12 cents jump
Gasoline futures prices dropped 15 cents per gallon. The U.S. price for crude oil declined $5.73 per barrel (-7%) last week. Friday's closing price of $72.28/b was the lowest daily closing price in two weeks.  more
|
AAA Study Examines Characteristics of Fatal Roadside Worker Crashes
"New research reveals that vehicle collisions with roadside workers are not always the result of poor visibility. More often than not, speed, driver distractions, and/or impairment are a factor." - Mark Jenkins, AAA. more
|
Stay at the Scene; a Hit and Run isn’t an Accident; It’s a Crime!
There are penalties for hit and run crashes. They are not 'harmless' and can cause serious injury, property damage, and even death. Those involved should always stay on the scene and remember that driving is a privilege and a responsibility. Here are helpful statistics and accident tips. more
|
Florida gas prices are 16 cents higher than last week
The state average jumped from $2.99 per gallon on Monday to $3.18/g by mid-week. The U.S. price of crude oil settled at $78.01 per barrel. more
|
AAA: Florida Gas Prices are the lowest in a Month
"The state average has plummeted more than 16 cents in the past two weeks," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA. Here's why. … more
|
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 Next »
Currently viewing stories posted within the past 7 years.
For all older stories, please use our advanced search.

© Copyright 2026 Florida Traffic Terms of Use
Powered by Creative Circle Media Solutions