6.6 Tons of Food Collected for Florida Families by Linda Knight ~ ‘Stuff the Charger’ food drive exceeded goals~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— For the second year in a row, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles helped collect food around the state for Florida families during the upcoming holiday season. Earlier this month, the donated … Read more
Florida Cabinet Recognizes Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Of The Year by Linda Knight ~ Trooper Bradford Wagner receives distinguished award ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL – On December 8, 2015 the Florida Cabinet honored Trooper Bradford Wagner as the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) 2015 Trooper of the Year. Trooper Wagner is assigned to FHP Troop K in … Read more
Florida Highway Patrol Encourages Giving the Gift of A Designated Driver this Holiday by Linda Knight ~ Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL – During this holiday season, the Florida Highway Patrol joins law enforcement across the nation cracking down on impaired driving by sharing the message: Drive Sober or Get … Read more
The Florida Highway Patrol Announces Two New Majors by Linda Knight ~ Two Captains Promoted to Major ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Director Colonel Gene Spaulding announced today that Captains Christopher Dellapietra and Joseph Franza are being promoted to Major. Major Dellapietra will lead Troop E – Miami, and Major Franza will … Read more
The Florida Highway Patrol Announces Three New Majors by Linda Knight ~ Three Captains Promoted to Major ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) Director Colonel Gene Spaulding announced that Captains Derek Barrs, Keith Gaston and Steve Harris are being promoted to Major. Major Barrs will lead FHP Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) operations as Troop J … Read more
Aggressive Drivers Think Twice by Linda Knight ~FHP looking for dangerous driving behavior ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Beginning today, the Florida Highway Patrol’s (FHP) commercial vehicle enforcement troopers will begin another phase of Ticketing Aggressive Cars and Trucks (TACT), a safety campaign aimed at educating motorists about the dangers of aggressive driving around large trucks … Read more
“Stuff the Charger” Thanksgiving Food Drive Begins by Linda Knight ~ DHSMV is driving forward to end hunger~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – This week Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles announced the start of its annual “Stuff the Charger” Thanksgiving food drive. Through November 7, 2015, the Department will be collecting non-perishable food donations … Read more
Halloween Safety Tips For A Happy Haunting by Linda Knight ~ Florida Highway Patrol cracks down on impaired drivers this Halloween weekend ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Saturday October 31, trick-or-treaters will be out haunting Florida neighborhoods. The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) is reminding motorists and pedestrians to use extreme caution and safely share the … Read more
New Specialty Plates to Support Law Enforcement by Linda Knight ~These specialty plates arrive in tax collector offices this week~ The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) is proud to announce two new specialty plates available now for purchase. The Fallen Law Enforcement and Florida Sheriff’s Association plates will be available in … Read more
BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD THIS THANKSGIVING, BUCKLE UP, FLORIDA by Aaron Chern ~ FHP provides extra troopers on the road November 25-29 ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Millions of Floridians are expected to travel Florida roads over this Thanksgiving holiday. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles encourages all drivers to take extra … Read more