Florida Department of Transportation
Coverage of Florida Department of Transportation in the Nexus archive.
- Crews remove semi-truck that became stuck in Opa-locka sinkhole caused by water main break; driver OK
A semi-truck became stuck in a sinkhole in Opa-locka caused by a water main rupture, which was attributed to a Florida Department of Transportation contractor's directional drilling. No injuries were reported, and city officials are working to repair the damage and restore water services to affected businesses.
- Florida joins several states in conducting Operation Southern Slow Down, an anti-speeding campaign
Florida is participating in Operation Southern Slow Down, a multi-state anti-speeding campaign led by the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida Highway Patrol. The initiative, active from Monday through Saturday, aims to reduce speed-related fatalities through increased enforcement and public education, with fines up to $1,000 and jail time for repeat offenders.
- Some lanes of I-95 South closed in Miami-Dade after multi-vehicle crash near Miami Gardens Drive
Some southbound lanes of I-95 in Miami-Dade County were closed following a multi-vehicle crash near Miami Gardens Drive. Road Rangers are on scene, and two lanes have since reopened, though details about injuries or the crash cause remain unavailable.
- Small plane crash lands near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines
A small plane crashed near North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines, with two occupants reported conscious and breathing. The Cessna C172P crash-landed on the grounds of South Florida State Hospital, and the FAA is investigating the cause.