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FLHSMV, FHP launch annual ‘Stuff The Charger’ food drive to help feed Floridians in need
Help support Florida families in need this holiday season by donating non-perishable foods. more
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Lake Placid man killed in single-vehicle crash
DESOTO COUNTY -- A Lake Placid driver was killed and a passenger seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on SR 70 ... more
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USPS, Inspection Service continues campaign to crack down on postal crimes
On Oct. 26, the U.S Postal Service (USPS) and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (Inspection Service) provided an update... more
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Arcadia man charged with DUI manslaughter
After an exhaustive criminal investigation into a June 28, 2023, single vehicle crash on State Road 70 … more
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FWC patrols and protects Florida’s waterways over Labor Day weekend
The main objective when FWC officers are on water patrol is to keep boaters safe. more
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FLHSMV raises awareness of the dangers of driving drowsy
On Sept. 1, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) launched its annual Drowsy Driving Prevention campaign. more
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FHP reminds you to drive sober or get pulled over
Aug. 18 marked the beginning of the 2023 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. more
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The American Association of State Troopers announced the winner of the 2023 Best Looking Cruiser Competition on their website, Monday July 31, 2023.
FHP cracks down on fake parking permits
On Aug. 11 , the Florida Highway Patrol (FHannounced the arrest of seven individuals on charges related to the fraudulent … more
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Okeechobee teen injured in shooting in Lake Placid
Cameron Lee Rios, 19, of Hardee County, was arrested Aug. 8 in DeSoto County and charged with two counts of attempted homicide … more
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FLHSMV Prioritizes Education and Awareness of Child Safety This August
As children travel to and from school, motorists must ensure they arrive safely... more
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Report shows full-size trucks have highest theft rate
With July traditionally being the month with the highest vehicle theft rate, NICB joined... more
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Some out-of-state driver’s licenses now invalid in Florida
On July 5, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)... more
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FWC promotes Operation Dry Water this weekend, July 1-3
Operation Dry Water is a year-round Boating Under the Influence awareness campaign that facilitates a national weekend of BUI detection... more
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Arcadia man dies in SR 70 crash in Highlands County
A 27-year-old Arcadia man died Wednesday night in a State Road 70 crash in Highlands County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol report. more
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FDOT takes bold action to save lives with innovative campaign
Every day, approximately 8 people die and 49 more are seriously injured... more
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FLHSMV & FHP is promoting summer safety tips during heavy travel months
FLHSMV, FHP and our campaign partners will be promoting safety messages covering buckling up, driving patiently during months... more
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FLHSMV educating how to safely ‘Share The Road’
Whether you’re walking, riding a motorcycle or bicycle, or driving a vehicle with any number of wheels... more
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Division of Forestry and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue firefighters battled a 30-acre blaze in Fort Drum on April 11.
Brush fire burns 30 acres in Fort Drum
Florida Forest Service and Okeechobee County Fire Rescue firefighters battled a blaze in Fort Drum ... more
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Burn ban in effect
Building or maintaining fires on South Florida Water Management  District lands in seven counties is prohibited until further notice ... more
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FHP Criminal Interdiction Unit seized over $110M in contraband in 2022
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) and the Florida Highway Patrol are... more
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