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Tow Truck Driver Honored by FHP and FDOT for Using His Truck to Block Wrong-Way Driver Twice on I-10, Preventing Potentially Fatal Head-On CollisionPENSACOLA, FLORIDA — A Pensacola tow truck driver is being recognized by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Florida Department of Transportation after his quick thinking helped stop a wrong-way driver on Interstate 10 and prevent what could have been a fatal head-on collision. At around 10:30 p.m. on February 18, a wrong-way driver system alert was issued after CCTV footage verified a...0 Comments 0 Shares 624 Views
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7-Vehicle Pileup With 3 Semis on I-75 in Collier County Kills One Amid Smoke-Reduced VisibilityCOLLIER COUNTY, Florida — One man was killed and multiple people were injured early Friday morning in a seven-vehicle crash involving three semi-trucks on Interstate 75, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol The collision happened around 2 a.m. on December 12 near mile marker 96, where smoke in the area had reduced visibility. Troopers say a...0 Comments 0 Shares 2K Views
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Seized Corvette Joins Florida Highway Patrol Fleet — A Caution to Speeding DriversFLORIDA, USA — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) on Tuesday introduced a high-performance addition to its fleet: a 2023 Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray, now officially patrolling state highways. In a Facebook post, FHP shared images of the sleek new sports car, stating it will be used not only for patrol purposes but also for educational outreach events across Florida. The car, which...0 Comments 0 Shares 5K Views
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Semi-Truck Hauling Gravel Overturns on I-10 in Gadsden County and Spills Load as Driver Is InjuredGADSDEN COUNTY, FLORIDA — A semi-truck driver suffered non-life-threatening injuries Monday morning after an 18-wheeler hauling gravel overturned on Interstate 10 in Gadsden County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said the crash happened near mile marker 185 and initially blocked one eastbound lane as emergency crews responded. Troopers said the truck was carrying gravel,...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views
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Six Charged in $7.8M Florida Cargo Theft Ring Accused of Targeting Unattended Trailers, Stealing 51 Trucks and 28 LoadsORLANDO, FLORIDA — Florida officials announced charges against six suspects accused of running an organized cargo theft operation that targeted unattended semi-trailers and commercial trucks parked in commercial areas and distribution corridors across the state. On February 12, the Florida Attorney General’s Office said Grand Theft and Conspiracy to Commit Grand Theft charges were...0 Comments 0 Shares 1K Views
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Two Separate Crashes Reported on I-10 in Florida’s Big Bend RegionBIG BEND, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol responded to two separate crashes on Interstate 10 Sunday afternoon in the Big Bend area, both involving vehicles swerving to avoid stopped traffic. The first incident occurred at 1:50 p.m. near mile marker 267 in Madison County. According to FHP, a 63-year-old truck driver from Marathon sustained minor injuries after losing control of his...0 Comments 0 Shares 5K Views
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UPDATE: 28-Year-Old Parrish Man Dies After Semi Driver Makes Illegal U-Turn on I-75 Near Sun City CenterSUN CITY CENTER, FLORIDA — A 28-year-old man from Parrish has died after a crash on Interstate 75 that troopers say started when a tractor-trailer driver attempted an illegal U-turn near the Hillsborough–Manatee County line. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the wreck happened Monday afternoon as northbound I-75 traffic slowed due to an unrelated vehicle fire near the Sun...0 Comments 0 Shares 861 Views