Florida Highway Patrol News

North Carolina Gov. Cooper Issues State of Emergency After Tropical Storm Fred Causes Historic Flooding

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has issued a State of Emergency in response to Tropical Storm Fred, which caused severe flood in the western part of the state. Approximately 30 people are currently in missing in Haywood County and water …

Fatal Crash in Florida Keys Cuts Power, Shuts Down 3 Schools

A fatal car crash in the Florida Keys on Tuesday morning caused traffic delays and caused officials to close three schools. The crash, which happened around 5:30 a.m. in Key Largo, also knocked down some power lines, the Monroe County …

Lawsuit: Teens’ Bodies Misidentified, Switched After Fatal Florida Car Crash

The parents of two teenagers killed in a car crash are suing the Florida Highway Patrol and others, claiming the bodies of their daughters were misidentified and switched. The lawsuits follow a July 29 crash in the Pensacola area involving …

Semitrailer Crashes Into Florida Landmark in Orlando

A semitrailer plowed into a historic inn south of Orlando early Sunday, causing major damage but no apparent injuries. Photos show that the truck ran through the wall of the Desert Inn and a portion of the building collapsed around …

Newly Opened Pothole Damages 30 Cars in Florida

As many as 30 vehicles were damaged when they hit a pothole that opened up in the center lane of Interstate 4 near Orlando on Tuesday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Troopers and officers from other agencies responded to …

Elementary School Bus Crash in Florida Injures 6 Students

Fire rescue officials say a half dozen elementary school students in Florida suffered minor injuries when the school bus they were in was involved in a crash with a car. Orange County Fire Rescue tweeted Monday morning that the six …

Charter Bus Collision in Florida Injures 34

Authorities say two charter buses carrying Florida children with learning disabilities crashed, sending 34 people to a hospital with minor injuries. The Tampa Bay Times reports 91 children and seven adults were traveling in the buses that collided Friday in …

5 Children in Church Van Killed in Fiery Crash on Florida Interstate

A church van packed with children was headed to Walt Disney World when it got caught in a fiery pileup involving two 18-wheelers. Seven people, including five of the youngsters, died in the crash. On Friday, investigators tried to determine …

14 Sent to Hospital with Minor Injuries After Disney World Bus Crashes

A driver of a Walt Disney World bus was ticketed for careless driving after a crash that sent 14 passengers to a hospital with minor injuries. The Florida Highway Patrol says one bus rear-ended another at a parking booth near …

Crash Involving 17 Vehicles Near Orlando Under Investigation

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash involving 17 vehicles near Orlando. Sgt. Kim Montes said in a news release that the crash happened around 6 a.m. Thursday on State Road 520. The road was shut down in both …