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AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' for St. Patrick’s Day
AAA is activating ‘Tow to Go’ in select states for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend, in hopes that partygoers do not press their luck by driving impaired. more
High Stakes: How Cannabis Consumers View Driving While High
With the rise in cannabis use, this form of impaired driving has become more common, leading to a heightened risk of crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Here's what this study found. more
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Florida gas prices decline 3 cents
Florida gas prices were $3.10 last week, $3.07 per gallon a month ago, and $3.35 per gallon this time last year.   more
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Impaired Driving: Drive Sober or Game Over
In 2024, over 10% of impaired driving crashes occurred in March, making it the month with the highest number of impaired driving crashes. more
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FHP arrests Texas Fugitive, known as "Garfield", wanted for Murder, Child Sex Contact, and Possession with Intent to Promote Child Pornography
On February 20th just after 1:00 PM, a trooper patrolling Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley) located a pedestrian traveling northbound near mile marker 84 in Collier County, Florida. more
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Florida gas prices fall 14 cents
Sunday's state average was $3.03 per gallon. That's the lowest daily average price since December, and 2 cents less than the previous 2025 low (recorded in early January).  more
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Florida Highway Patrol Arrests Suspect Following Attempt to Lure 12-Year-Old from Bus Stop
The pedestrian, a resident of the apartment complex, informed the Trooper that his 12-year-old daughter had missed her bus and was followed by a large male on foot who repeatedly tried to engage her in conversation as she made her way back to their residence. more
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Dark City Roads are Deadliest for Pedestrians at Night
After reaching a historic low in 2009, pedestrian deaths have risen by over 80% in the past 15 years. more
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Should I Stay or Should I Go? The Fear Factor Behind Hit-and-Run Crashes
Hit-and-run crashes often occur during dawn, dusk, low light, or inclement weather. Pedestrians and cyclists represent the highest number of fatalities. Here's how to help. more
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Florida gas prices fell 15 cent less than last week
"The discount at the pump came as a result of a decline in the price of crude oil," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA - The Auto Club Group. more
Traffic Stop on I-75 Leads to Arrest of Tampa Duo with Credit Card Skimming Devices and Fraudulent Cards
Yesterday, while conducting interdiction efforts on Interstate 75 (I-75) in Sumter County, Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a black 2019 Range Rover after witnessing multiple traffic violations. more
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Record 19 million Americans Projected to Cruise This Year
For the first time ever, AAA is releasing a cruise forecast for the year ahead. It examines the number of U.S. residents that will take an ocean cruise from a U.S. or international port. more
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Florida gas prices rose 3 cents last week
Florida's state average has mostly hovered between $2.99 and $3.15 since early September. However, during the past two weeks, the state average exceeded $3.20 per gallon. more
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"Our key message is 'connection,'"
The keystone of the campaign is a new website, www.TransitConnectsFlorida.com, which will enable residents to “Find Your Ride” through a transit system matching tool. more
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FHP Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Arrests for Stolen Vehicle, Drug Possession, and Child Neglect in Polk County
Yesterday, while conducting traffic enforcement in Polk County, Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol observed a grey Chrysler Pacifica westbound on Ernie Caldwell Boulevard.  The Pacifica had New York license plates and had been reported stolen. more
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It's Your Move: FLHSMV Urges the Public to Take Proactive Steps for Safety During January's 'Move Over' Public Safety Campaign
Moving over for ANY disabled vehicle on the side of the road, including law enforcement, emergency responders, and other service vehicles, is crucial for maintaining safety on Florida’s roadways. more
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Florida gas prices in 2024 averaged 12 cents less than 2023
"Although the daily average price is slightly more expensive, Florida gas prices remain within the same range they've been in for the past four months," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA. more
Suicidal 18-Year-Old Driver Flees from FHP and Intentionally Crashes into FHP Patrol Car, Arrested
Around 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) trooper was traveling northbound on Interstate 95 (I-95) near mile marker 290 in pursuit of a vehicle with a BOLO (Be on the Lookout) alert due to the driver of the vehicle making suicidal threats. more
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AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' in Florida for Year-End Holidays
AAA will work to help stranded motorists while also keeping impaired drivers off the road this holiday season. Read on to learn more. more
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FHP Celebrates the Graduation of 17 Troopers from Lateral Recruit Class 19
"The successful graduation of these new State Troopers highlights a commitment by them and their loved ones to serve and protect Florida's residents and visitors courteously." - FHP Colonel Gary Howze II more
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AAA Uses GPS Alerts to Reduce Roadside Deaths in Florida
Every year, AAA responds to over 30 million calls for roadside assistance across the country, which is one call every two seconds. Tragically, two emergency responders are killed every month. This includes AAA roadside technicians. more
AAA: Florida's average gas price briefly dips below $3 a gallon
Gas prices typically move lower through the winter months, because of colder weather, lower demand, and gasoline supply gains. more
AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' for Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend
The program is available in Florida and other select states (see below), offering a safe ride for would-be impaired drivers and their vehicles. more
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Florida gas prices rise as 4.1 million Floridians prepare for a Thanksgiving road trip
"While higher oil prices should cause an uptick in prices at the pump, it's unlikely to be significant enough to cause people to cancel travel plans." - Mark Jenkins, AAA more
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Florida gas prices decline after 15 cent hike
The state average peaked mid-week at $3.15 per gallon, then moved lower through the weekend.  more
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