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Florida's average gas price is 3 cents more than last week
"Last week, the state average briefly dipped below $3 a gallon for the first time since December. However, the state average rebounded to its current price, which is within the same range that gas prices have been in through most of this year."
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.
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.
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.  
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.
Central FL
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision this morning in Sumter County that resulted in the death of a passenger in a golf cart.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision in Lake County this morning that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
North Central Florida

Updating Breaking News: Driver dies after a single-vehicle collision in Gilchrist County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Gilchrist County last night that resulted in the death of the driver.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision yesterday in Dixie County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision this morning in Levy County that resulted in the death of a driver.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision this morning in Levy County that resulted in the death of the driver.
Northeast Florida

Breaking Morning News: Motor-scooter driver dies after collision with truck in Clay County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Clay County this morning that resulted in the death of a driver.

Breaking News Overnight: Pedestrian hit and killed by pickup truck in Columbia County

Pedestrian Fatality

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision in Columbia County this morning that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

Breaking Morning News: Driver dies after a single-vehicle collision in Clay County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision this morning in Clay County that resulted in the death of the driver.

Updating Breaking News: One dead, one critically injured after a single-vehicle collision in Duval County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Duval County yesterday that resulted in the death of a passenger.

Updating Breaking News: Two-vehicle collision in Clay County leaves one dead, one seriously injured

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle collision yesterday in Clay County that resulted in the death of a driver.

Northwest Florida

Florida Highway Patrol Criminal Interdiction Unit Conducts Traffic Stop Leading to 91 Felony Charges and Four Misdemeanors

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.
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.
"...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
The Trooper verified the speed to be approximately 100 mph and attempted to pull the vehicle over using emergency lights and sirens.
Panhandle

Updating Breaking News: FHP arrests shooter on Interstate 10 in Holmes County

Florida Highway Patrol Troopers responded to a report of an active shooter in Holmes County.  The suspect was reportedly a female who had recently checked out of a local hotel and told the staff she was going on a shooting spree directed by “God” in relation to the solar eclipse.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
South Florida

Breaking News Overnight: Labelle man dies after a single-vehicle collision in Hendry County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single vehicle last night in Hendry County that resulted in the death of the driver.

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.

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.

Southeast Florida

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. 
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a multi-vehicle collision in Brevard County last night that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.
"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.
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.
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.
"The state average has plummeted more than 16 cents in the past two weeks," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA. Here's why. …
Southwest Florida

Updating Breaking News: 14-year-old bicyclist hit and killed by SUV in Collier County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision yesterday in Collier County that resulted in the death of a bicyclist.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle collision this morning in Lee County that resulted in the death of a passenger.
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.
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle collision in Charlotte County last night, resulting in a motorcyclist's death.
Tampa Bay

Updating Breaking News: 90-year-old driver dies after a two-vehicle collision in Manatee County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision yesterday in Manatee County that resulted in the death of a driver.

Breaking News Overnight: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Hillsborough County

Pedestrian Fatality

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision last night in Hillsborough County that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.

Breaking News Overnight: Motorcyclist hit and killed by vehicle in Manatee County

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision last night in Manatee County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist.

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