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Florida Recognizes National Pedestrian Safety Month

~ Safety Starts With You ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.~ The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol recognize October as National Pedestrian Safety Month, […]


Florida Secures $13.6 Million in Federal Funding to Expand Immigration Enforcement

~ Federal investment enhances Florida’s law enforcement capabilities and reinforces public safety through expanded immigration enforcement.~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Last week, it was announced that the Florida Department of Highway […]


ILLEGAL U-TURN TRUCK DRIVER ARRESTED FOR VEHICULAR HOMICIDE

~ Issued Immigration Detainer ~ St. Lucie County – On August 12, 2025, State Troopers responded to a crash on Florida’s Turnpike occurring in St. Lucie County. The crash involved […]


Florida Highway Patrol Rescues Kidnapped Infant from Armed Fleeing Suspect

~ The suspect was stopped via PIT maneuver ~ Bristol, Fla. – On August 3, 2025, at approximately 4:00 p.m., the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) was alerted to a kidnapping […]


Florida Highway Patrol Celebrates Graduation of 32 New Recruits

TALLAHASSEE, FL: Today, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) celebrated the graduation of 32 new recruits. The recruits consist of 20 recruits from the 154th Basic Recruit Class (BRC) and 12 […]


Florida Highway Patrol Three-Peats in America’s Best Looking Cruiser Contest!

~ Every vote counted in the extremely close finish as competing states vied for the win ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the American Association of State Troopers (AAST) announced the […]


FHP Launches Campaign to Win 2025 Best-Looking Cruiser

~ Back-to-Back Defending Champions Florida Highway Patrol Aim for Three-peat with Miami Skyline Photo ~   TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) has officially entered the 2025 American Association […]


When Sharing the Road, We Share Responsibility

~ All road users must work together to foster safety on Florida’s roadways. ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), its division of […]


State Leaders Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Hot Cars

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) Executive Director Dave Kerner, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Secretary Taylor Hatch, State Surgeon General Dr. […]


Florida Highway Patrol K-9 Academy Graduates Four New Teams

~ FHP K-9 teams patrol the interstate system and other highways to interdict drug couriers and other criminal activity ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.- Today, four K-9 teams graduated from the Florida […]