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FHP cracking down on drivers who have illegally customized licensed plates
Read full article: FHP cracking down on drivers who have illegally customized licensed platesHave one of those fancy licensed plates that aren’t state-approved? The Florida Highway Patrol is cracking down on drivers who customize licensed plates with airbrushed and vinyl wrap, citing them with tickets or removing their plates, leaving drivers to purchase a new license plate.
9-year-old struck by car on way to bus stop brought ‘back to life’ by bus driver who performed CPR, mom says
Read full article: 9-year-old struck by car on way to bus stop brought ‘back to life’ by bus driver who performed CPR, mom saysA 9-year-old child was struck by a car when the child walked on the road in front of the vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Flagler County man, 81, dies after car strikes him while crossing the road: FHP
Read full article: Flagler County man, 81, dies after car strikes him while crossing the road: FHPA Palm Coast man, 81, died Saturday morning after he was hit by a vehicle while walking across the street, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Suspect arrested after leading troopers on chase that ended in multi-vehicle crash in Arlington
Read full article: Suspect arrested after leading troopers on chase that ended in multi-vehicle crash in ArlingtonA suspect was arrested after leading FHP troopers on a chase that ended in a multi-vehicle crash in Arlington Wednesday morning, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused in Jacksonville hit-and-run death of 15-year-old on I-95 arrested in Orlando
Read full article: Man accused in Jacksonville hit-and-run death of 15-year-old on I-95 arrested in OrlandoA man who is accused in a Jacksonville hit-and-run crash that killed a 15-year-old on Interstate 95 early this month was arrested in Central Florida.
44-year-old man killed after going through fence, crashing into tree in Clay County: FHP
Read full article: 44-year-old man killed after going through fence, crashing into tree in Clay County: FHPA 44-year-old man from Starke died in a crash in Clay County early Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Former 14-year veteran FHP trooper serving sentence for armed robbery facing additional 10 years on illegal gun charges
Read full article: Former 14-year veteran FHP trooper serving sentence for armed robbery facing additional 10 years on illegal gun chargesA 47-year-old former Florida Highway Patrol trooper who is serving time for a string of pharmacy robberies was found guilty of possession of illegal firearms, according to the Federal Bureau Investigations (FBI).
25-year-old woman, 3-year-old die in wrong-way crash on I-95; 3 other children in same SUV critically hurt
Read full article: 25-year-old woman, 3-year-old die in wrong-way crash on I-95; 3 other children in same SUV critically hurtA 25-year-old Jacksonville woman and a 3-year-old girl died early Sunday morning in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 95, according to FHP.
All southbound lanes of Buckman Bridge shut down due to police activity
Read full article: All southbound lanes of Buckman Bridge shut down due to police activityAll southbound lanes of the Buckman Bridge were shut down due to police activity Monday afternoon, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Burglary suspect dies in crash following pursuit in Clay County, deputies say
Read full article: Burglary suspect dies in crash following pursuit in Clay County, deputies sayA 33-year-old man was killed in a crash after leading Clay County deputies on a pursuit that ended on County Road 209 Friday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
Jacksonville 20-year-old killed in crash after driving into coned-off scene on First Coast Expressway: FHP
Read full article: Jacksonville 20-year-old killed in crash after driving into coned-off scene on First Coast Expressway: FHPA 20-year-old man from Jacksonville died in a crash on State Road 23, also known as First Coast Expressway, Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP locates vehicle suspected in deadly Jacksonville hit-and-run crash on I-95
Read full article: FHP locates vehicle suspected in deadly Jacksonville hit-and-run crash on I-95The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver in a hit-and-run crash that happened early Thursday on Interstate 95 in Jacksonville.
Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run on State Road 100 in Clay County
Read full article: Woman seriously injured in hit-and-run on State Road 100 in Clay CountyA woman was transported to a hospital with serious injuries after she was struck by a vehicle while walking on State Road 100 in Clay County Saturday night, according to the Floria Highway Patrol.
Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to school
Read full article: Safety analyst urges drivers to watch for children after crash seriously injures 15-year-old boy biking to schoolA 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
15-year-old bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County
Read full article: 15-year-old bicyclist seriously injured in crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay CountyA 15-year-old boy was seriously injured in a crash on Blanding Boulevard in Clay County early Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man who was walking on I-95 following crash dies after being struck by van, tractor-trailer: FHP
Read full article: Man who was walking on I-95 following crash dies after being struck by van, tractor-trailer: FHPAn 84-year-old man who was walking on Interstate 95 after he crashed into a guardrail died early Friday morning when he was struck by two vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic moving slowly after lanes reopen on I-95 in St. Johns County following 8-vehicle crash
Read full article: Traffic moving slowly after lanes reopen on I-95 in St. Johns County following 8-vehicle crashTraffic is blocked after an eight-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 95 near State Road 207 in St. Johns County.
‘We will keep our streets safe’: JSO makes 5 arrests, writes 70+ tickets in operation targeting illegal street racers
Read full article: ‘We will keep our streets safe’: JSO makes 5 arrests, writes 70+ tickets in operation targeting illegal street racersJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters shared details Wednesday about a large-scale operation that led to multiple arrests and citations involving suspected street racers.
38-year-old truck driver dies after overturning on entrance ramp to First Coast Expressway
Read full article: 38-year-old truck driver dies after overturning on entrance ramp to First Coast ExpresswayA 38-year-old driver died Saturday afternoon after losing control of his truck as he entered the southbound ramp to First Coast Expressway (State Road 23), according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Good Samaritan killed in hit-and-run after stopping to help victim of previous crash on I-10 near McDuff Ave.
Read full article: Good Samaritan killed in hit-and-run after stopping to help victim of previous crash on I-10 near McDuff Ave.A 23-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash after he stopped to help a driver who was involved in a previous crash, and who also died, early Saturday on Interstate 10 west of McDuff Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Tractor-trailer toppled on Dames Point Bridge, power knocked out at Duval schools as strong storms move through area
Read full article: Tractor-trailer toppled on Dames Point Bridge, power knocked out at Duval schools as strong storms move through areaDuval County Public Schools said many of its schools were experiencing weather-related power and telephone outages on Friday morning.
LIVE: Jacksonville sheriff, mayor highlight K9s For Warriors during Mental Health Awareness Month news conference
Read full article: LIVE: Jacksonville sheriff, mayor highlight K9s For Warriors during Mental Health Awareness Month news conferenceJacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters, Mayor Donna Deegan and K9s For Warriors are set to hold a joint press conference Tuesday morning recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month.
1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-295, south of Old St. Augustine Rd.
Read full article: 1 dead in multi-vehicle crash on I-295, south of Old St. Augustine Rd.A 61-year-old woman is dead after a crash involving five vehicles on Interstate 295 south of Old St. Augustine Road, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
18-year-old dies after being hit by semi-truck on I-95 in St. Johns County
Read full article: 18-year-old dies after being hit by semi-truck on I-95 in St. Johns CountyAn 18-year-old man died Saturday night after he was struck by a semi-truck southbound on Interstate 95 in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dies after car collides with tractor-trailer on I-295 near Old St. Augustine Road; speed a possible factor: FHP
Read full article: Man dies after car collides with tractor-trailer on I-295 near Old St. Augustine Road; speed a possible factor: FHPA man died early Thursday morning in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 295.
Gov. DeSantis sending additional 76 FHP troopers, 50 National Guard personnel to southern border
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis sending additional 76 FHP troopers, 50 National Guard personnel to southern borderGov. Ron DeSantis on Friday morning is set to hold a news conference with law enforcement officials from across Florida.
Jacksonville person dead after colliding with SR 9B southbound overpass at I-95 south ramp
Read full article: Jacksonville person dead after colliding with SR 9B southbound overpass at I-95 south rampA person is dead after colliding with the State Road 9B southbound overpass at the Interstate-95 south ramp just before 5 p.m. Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
45-year-old woman critically injured after being hit while walking across Blanding Boulevard
Read full article: 45-year-old woman critically injured after being hit while walking across Blanding BoulevardA Jacksonville woman was transported to a hospital with critical injuries after a car struck her while crossing the street on Blanding Boulevard early Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
21-year-old Lake Butler woman dies in head-on collision with semi in Union County
Read full article: 21-year-old Lake Butler woman dies in head-on collision with semi in Union CountyA 21-year-old Lake Butler woman died in a head-on collision with a semi-truck in Union County on Wednesday at 5:17 a.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP trooper killed in crash on I-95 while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie County
Read full article: FHP trooper killed in crash on I-95 while trying to detain a fleeing felon in St. Lucie CountyA Florida Highway Patrol trooper was killed Friday morning in a crash on Interstate 95 near Port St. Lucie, officials said. FHP Trooper Zachary Fink died in a wreck with a semitrailer on I-95 north at Crosstown Parkway near Port St. Lucie, according to authorities.
Driver, passenger killed in crash involving log truck on US 301 in Bradford County
Read full article: Driver, passenger killed in crash involving log truck on US 301 in Bradford CountyThe driver and passenger of a pickup truck were killed Thursday morning after crashing with a log truck on US 301 in Bradford County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FHP Trooper who carries weight of seeing DUI death will work to keep drivers safe during New Year’s celebrations
Read full article: FHP Trooper who carries weight of seeing DUI death will work to keep drivers safe during New Year’s celebrationsThe Florida Highway Patrol is preparing for a busy New Year’s Eve weekend.
Indicted Nassau detective’s involvement in drug raid spurs state to drop charges against woman who shot JSO officer
Read full article: Indicted Nassau detective’s involvement in drug raid spurs state to drop charges against woman who shot JSO officerThe charges against a Jacksonville woman who was accused of shooting a police officer during a high-risk search warrant in 2020 have been dropped because the case involved a Nassau County detective who has since been indicted on drug charges.
Woman shot by FHP in Palm Coast accused of speeding toward trooper, faces 8 total charges
Read full article: Woman shot by FHP in Palm Coast accused of speeding toward trooper, faces 8 total chargesThe Florida Highway Patrol said the woman who was shot by a trooper after she accelerated her vehicle toward the trooper last week in Flagler County was arrested Thursday and faces multiple charges related to the incident.
19-year-old dies after being struck by SUV while walking on I-95: FHP
Read full article: 19-year-old dies after being struck by SUV while walking on I-95: FHPA 19-year-old man died early Thursday morning after he was struck by an SUV while he was walking on Interstate 95 on the Northside, according to FHP.
20-year-old diver falls asleep, crashes U-Haul truck on I-95 in St. Johns County: FHP
Read full article: 20-year-old diver falls asleep, crashes U-Haul truck on I-95 in St. Johns County: FHPA crash that happened after the driver of a U-Haul truck fell asleep shut down multiple lanes on Interstate 95 south in St. Johns County on Thursday afternoon.
Suspect captured after high-speed chase, 6-hour manhunt in woods near I-10 in Baker County
Read full article: Suspect captured after high-speed chase, 6-hour manhunt in woods near I-10 in Baker CountyWhat started as a reckless driver traffic stop turned into a six-hour manhunt Thursday in Baker County.
Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI crash on Westside sentenced to 5 years in prison
Read full article: Woman who pleaded guilty in fatal DUI crash on Westside sentenced to 5 years in prisonA woman who was accused of driving under the influence in a fatal 2020 crash on the Westside pleaded guilty and was sentenced on Tuesday to five years in prison.
Nassau County deputy responding to call, woman seriously injured in crash
Read full article: Nassau County deputy responding to call, woman seriously injured in crashA Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputy was seriously injured Sunday night during a crash that happened while he was responding to a call.
Suspected mobile meth lab forces Florida Welcome Center on I-95 to shut down, evacuate
Read full article: Suspected mobile meth lab forces Florida Welcome Center on I-95 to shut down, evacuateThe Florida Welcome Center on Interstate 95 was shut down and evacuated on Thursday afternoon after the Florida Highway Patrol discovered what is believed to be a mobile meth lab.
Troopers chase 18-year-old accused of stealing SUV, crashing on I-95 near Bowden Road
Read full article: Troopers chase 18-year-old accused of stealing SUV, crashing on I-95 near Bowden RoadAn 18-year-old is accused of stealing a sports utility vehicle Monday morning and leading the Florida Highway Patrol on a chase along Interstate 95.
FHP, other law enforcement agencies crack down on drunk driving during Fourth of July weekend
Read full article: FHP, other law enforcement agencies crack down on drunk driving during Fourth of July weekendFHP DUI Wolfpack was out at the beaches with the Jacksonville Beach Police and Neptune Beach Police to crack down on people drinking behind the wheel.
1 motorcyclist dead, another motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into bus on Philips Highway
Read full article: 1 motorcyclist dead, another motorcyclist seriously injured after crashing into bus on Philips HighwayA 46-year-old man, who was driving a motorcycle, is dead, and a woman, who was also driving a motorcycle, has been seriously injured after crashing into a JTA bus on Philips Highway on Wednesday night, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Friends hold vigil to remember motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Beach Boulevard
Read full article: Friends hold vigil to remember motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash on Beach BoulevardA vigil was held just one day after a motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Beach Boulevard.
VIDEO: Man involved in deadly hit-and-run crash on Beach Boulevard arrested, FHP says
Read full article: VIDEO: Man involved in deadly hit-and-run crash on Beach Boulevard arrested, FHP saysThe Florida Highway Patrol arrested the driver of an SUV accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash Thursday on Beach Boulevard, the agency said.
I-TEAM: Arrest of former DEA task force officer has possible ties to the arrest of FHP trooper
Read full article: I-TEAM: Arrest of former DEA task force officer has possible ties to the arrest of FHP trooperThe I-TEAM has been digging into the allegations against a former Nassau County Sergeant, who was also a DEA task force officer, and found possible ties to another drug investigation resulting in the arrest of a longtime Florida Highway Patrol trooper.
CR 214 overpass at I-95 reopens to traffic with makeshift stoplights
Read full article: CR 214 overpass at I-95 reopens to traffic with makeshift stoplightsThe County Road 214 overpass that crosses I-95 reopened to traffic Thursday — earlier than anticipated — but photos shared by the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office show makeshift stoplights are in place while crews continue to work on the damage.
Dump truck damages CR 214 bridge over I-95; overpass will be closed for days
Read full article: Dump truck damages CR 214 bridge over I-95; overpass will be closed for daysThe overpass bridge for County Road 214 across I-95 was struck by a dump truck Wednesday morning and damaged, according to St. Johns County deputies.
Pilot shares his videos after making emergency landing at Anastasia State Park beach
Read full article: Pilot shares his videos after making emergency landing at Anastasia State Park beachIt was quite the sight on Monday as beachgoers watched the pilot of a small plane make an emergency landing at Anastasia State Park’s beach and then flip over.
Strong wind gust causes semi to overturn on Dames Point Bridge, blocks all lanes
Read full article: Strong wind gust causes semi to overturn on Dames Point Bridge, blocks all lanesA crash involving a semi-truck closed northbound lanes Thursday morning on the Dames Point Bridge, according to Florida 511.
237 pounds of illegal marijuana seized in Florida, Georgia traffic stops
Read full article: 237 pounds of illegal marijuana seized in Florida, Georgia traffic stopsMultiple law enforcement agencies combined recently to seize more than 230 pounds of illegal marijuana during two separate traffic stops in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
Fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian closes lanes on Blanding Blvd. for hours
Read full article: Fatal hit-and-run involving pedestrian closes lanes on Blanding Blvd. for hoursA fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian had all southbound lanes of Blanding Boulevard blocked, for nearly three hours Sunday morning.
Police: Illegal passing attempt leads to death of 2 children
Read full article: Police: Illegal passing attempt leads to death of 2 childrenA 20-year-old Florida man passing a car in a no passing zone caused an accident that killed two young children in his vehicle and injured eight people, The Florida Highway Patrol said the man crossed a double yellow line in Lake County Saturday and a pickup truck heading in the opposite direction swerved to avoid him.
HERO ALERT: Florida Highway Patrol Trooper bravely puts herself in harm’s way to protect runners in Tampa 10K
Read full article: HERO ALERT: Florida Highway Patrol Trooper bravely puts herself in harm’s way to protect runners in Tampa 10KOfficials say a 52-year-old woman drove her BMW nearly head-on into a Florida Highway Patrol trooper after failing to stop for multiple road closure signs that were in place for a 10K race over the Sunshine Skyway bridge.