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Breaking News Overnight: Driver dies after two-vehicle collision in Polk County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision this morning in Polk County that resulted in the death of a driver. more
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FHP looking for hit-and-run driver that collided with an ambulance in Hillsborough County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision last night in Hillsborough County between a hit-and-run vehicle and an ambulance. more
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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
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Florida gas prices are down 8 cents from last week
"Florida gas prices continue bouncing above and below $3 a gallon," said Mark Jenkins, spokesman, AAA. Here's why. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Pedestrian hit and killed by vehicle in Hernando County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a collision between a pedestrian and vehicle last night in Hernando County that resulted in the death of the pedestrian. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Motorcyclist hit and killed by Jeep after head-on collision in Pasco County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a two-vehicle collision in Pasco County last night that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. more
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Breaking News Overnight: Motorcyclist dies after three-vehicle collision in Hernando County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a three-vehicle collision this morning in Hernando County that resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. more
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New Year New Law: Florida Activates AAA's 'Move over for me' law
"The roadside is a dangerous place for anyone, whether it’s a first responder or a daily commuter. We hope this enhancement to the current law will save lives..." more
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Breaking News Overnight: Pedestrian hit and killed by SUV in Manatee County
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a pedestrian hit by two vehicles and killed last night in Manatee County. more
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Florida gas prices sink to 2-year lows
Florida gas prices have been on a free fall, declining 31 cents in the past 17 days. As of Sunday, 88% of Florida gas stations have pump prices below $3 a gallon. 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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Developing Story: FHP looking for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol are asking the public for help in locating a hit-and-run driver who hit and killed a pedestrian in Pinellas County last month. 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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Updating Breaking News: Hernando deputies arrest fleeing suspect in fatal collision on DUI-Manslaughter charges
Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a single-vehicle collision in Hernando County yesterday that resulted in a passenger's death and the arrest of the fleeing driver. 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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