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FHP Launches Campaign to Win 2024 Best-Looking Cruiser
"As defending champions, we are once again calling on our fellow Floridians to stand with us and vote for our cruiser as the best-looking in the nation." more
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AAA Activates 'Tow to Go' in Florida for Independence Day Holiday Period
The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program 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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32 Arrested: FHP Puts the Brakes on Street Racing During Multi-Agency Operation Focused on Tampa Area Bridges
On Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), in collaboration with the Tampa Police Department (TPD), Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), Clearwater Police Department (CPD), Pinellas … more
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Independence Day gas prices are likely to remain higher than last year
Sunday's state average was $3.38 per gallon. That's 12 cents per gallon more than what holiday travelers paid on Independence Day in 2023. more
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Florida Trucking Association - 2024 Florida Truck Driving Championships winners announced
Drivers participated in three areas of assessment with 11 classes, including a new class this year for FDOT Straight Truck. The top three winners were announced in each class with additional awards for Written Test, Pre-Trip, and Rookie of the Year. more
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AAA will rescue nearly 800,000 stranded drivers around the 4th of July holiday weekend
The most common problems AAA expects stranded motorists to have are dead batteries, flat tires, and lockouts. Here are some tips to help drivers over the holiday week and weekend. more
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4.5 million Floridians will travel during July 4th week
AAA projects Independence Day travelers will set new records both nationwide and in Florida. More than 70.9 million people around the U.S. are expected to travel 50 miles or more away from home. … more
Florida gas prices rebound from multi-month lows
Sunday's state average was $3.35 per gallon. That's 10 cents more than a week ago. The price hike ended a 26-day streak of declines, which delivered a 33 cent discount.  more
Florida gas prices are the lowest since February
At first, gas prices gradually declined about 1-cent per day for about a week. Then discounts accelerated, dropping 19 cents in the past nine days. Here's why and what's expected this summer. more
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Florida Toll Relief Program saves commuters $42 million in its first month
Under the year-long program, customers with at least 35 monthly toll transactions receive a 50 percent credit to their account applied automatically. more
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Drive safe and stay cool: Tips for safe travel this summer
With additional vehicles on the road, drivers face an increased risk, especially those unfamiliar with Florida's weather or road conditions. more
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Gas prices move lower as the summer travel season begins
"While gasoline prices are usually volatile through the summer months, recent futures prices suggest the state average could move lower this week," said Mark Jenkins, PR Manager for AAA. more
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House destroyed by the passage of a hurricane in Florida
Survey: 1-in-4 Floridians would ignore hurricane evacuation warnings; 64% would leave for a Cat 3 or stronger
“Staying in the path of a potentially deadly storm is just not worth the risk,” said Mark Jenkins, AAA. “Take steps now to develop an evacuation plan for your family and pets." more
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Suspect in Road Rage Shooting Arrested by FHP
In early May, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) responded to a call from a black Toyota Tundra driver (victim) with a U-Haul trailer. more
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A Record-Setting 2.5 million Floridians will Travel for Memorial Day Weekend
“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. more
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Florida gas prices jump to 2024 highs; relief may be in sight
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. more
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Florida Gas Prices Rise 13 Cents; Set New 2024 High
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. more
Justice Served: After 18 Years, Suspect Who Dodged Prosecution for DUI Crash with Serious Injury Finally Arrested and Charged
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. more
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Florida Gas Prices Dropped 12 Cents Last Week
"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. more
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$450 Million for a Second Consecutive Year of Toll Relief for Florida’s Families
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. more
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Florida Gas Prices Jump 12 Cents; Set New 2024 High
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... more
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FHP Makes Easter Sunday Felony Arrest of Serial Reckless Driver; Drugs, Firearm and Cash Recovered
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. more
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Life Takes a Turn Every 44 Seconds on Florida's Roadways
Preliminary numbers indicate that in 2023, nearly 300 people in Florida died due to distracted driving, up 23 deaths from 2022. more
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FHP Announces Graduation of Lateral Recruit Class 18
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). more
Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Steven Turner Takes Home International Association of Chiefs of Police 2023 Trooper of the Year
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. more
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