FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol created an initiative which will provide helpful habits to limit distracted driving.
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FHP advocates safe driving after trooper is hit in crash on the Cape Coral Bridge
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is recovering after being hit while at a crash on the Cape Coral Bridge on Sunday. The driver who hit the trooper didn’t violate move-over laws but was still cited for careless driving. Whether responding to a crash on a bridge or the interstate, every time a trooper gets out […]

‘It’s safe’: County leaders reassure safety at RSW after woman drives onto runway
A Southwest Florida woman faces multiple charges after crashing her car through a secured gate at RSW on Saturday. County leaders say the airport is safe. Police say Alejandra Campuzano crashed through the gate, drove across an active runway, and endangered the lives of hundreds of people on incoming aircraft. MORE: Woman arrested after crashing […]

Driving safely during the holidays
If you are driving this holiday season, be careful: Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day is one of the most dangerous times to be out on the road due to people drinking more, having less sunlight and being more tired while driving. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are considered especially dangerous, with more drunk-driving fatalities than […]

FHP reminds drivers to stay safe & sober this Labor Day Weekend
The Florida Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to exercise caution this Labor Day weekend. The FHP is reminding drivers that the Labor Day weekend means an increase in motorists traveling on the roadways and it is vital to remind drivers to stay safe and sober behind the wheel. “As we head into Labor Day weekend […]
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