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FHP arrests suspect charged with vehicular homicide after fatal collision in Charlotte County
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested the driver of the Ford, Mason Gregory Jeter, age 20, of Arcadia, for Vehicular Homicide and booked him into the Charlotte County Jail. more
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Florida Gas Prices Sink to New 2023 Low
"About 35% of Florida gas stations now have fuel below $3 a gallon. Nearly 10% of retailers have prices in the low $2.70s," per Mark Jenkins of AAA. See where the lowest price for gas is near you. more
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Floridians will Travel in Record Numbers for Christmas, New Year’s
Check out the best times to travel this holiday season. The Auto Club Group expects nearly 218,000 (3.4%) more Florida travelers than last year (the previous record high), which does not include visitors from out of state. more
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Updating Breaking News: Motorcyclist dies after collision with pickup in Charlotte County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Charlotte County yesterday, resulting in a motorcyclist's death. more
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Florida gas prices are declining again after rising 16 cents last week
"Florida gas prices seem to be moving down again almost as quickly as they shot up," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA. Find your region's best gas prices here. more
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AAA Will Rescue More Than 360,000 Stranded Drivers During Thanksgiving Holiday
AAA expects nearly 2.8 million Floridians to take a Thanksgiving road trip. The Auto Club Group urges them to have their vehicle inspected before leaving home, in effort to prevent roadside issues before they happen. more
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Florida Gas Prices are Falling Again after Rising 8 Cents
"The jump at the pump was short lived and those gains were mostly erased by the weekend. Oil prices are now at multi-month lows, which should help keep gas prices low through the holidays." Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA more
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Florida Department of Transportation Recognizes Roadside Heroes During Crash Responder Safety Week
Providing free highway assistance to disabled vehicles and motorists during traffic incidents for over 20 years, FDOT’s Road Ranger program is a vital component to the overall safety of Florida’s extensive roadway system. more
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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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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: Bicyclist hit and killed by pickup truck in Charlotte County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision in Charlotte County last night that resulted in the death of a bicyclist. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Pedestrian hit and killed by SUV in Charlotte County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision in Charlotte Couty last night that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. 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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Florida Highway Patrol arrests Arcadia man on DUI/Manslaughter charges in 2022 fatal collision
The Florida Highway Patrol filed charges against Garret Cole Edwards, and booked him into the Desoto County Jail for multiple charges, including DUI Manslaughter. more
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Updating Breaking News: Driver dies after single-vehicle collision in Hardee County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Hardee County yesterday that resulted in the death of the driver. more
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Breaking News Overnight: One dead, four seriously injured after head-on 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 four others seriously injured. 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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ICYMI: Top 12 Finalists Compete for Coveted America’s Transportation Awards
With 81 nominations submitted by 36 state DOTs throughout the competition, the Top 12 finalists—which were all the top scoring projects through the regional contests— now vie for the Grand Prize and the People’s Choice Award. Vote for FDOT here... 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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