Florida Highway Patrol

Jayden Aransevia evaded police in a stolen Toyota Tacoma by driving erratically, reversing into a patrol car, and fleeing on foot and by swimming. He was eventually detained after being Tasered and faces charges including grand theft auto and resisting an officer.

Two women in their late 20s or early 30s died after a Tesla crashed into a large truck on South Dixie Highway in Homestead at 3:30 a.m. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes near Southwest 127th Avenue, with the Tesla hitting the truck at about 20 mph. The cause remains under investigation.

A police pursuit starting in Miramar ended in Miami Lakes with a suspect jumping into a lake to evade capture. Witnesses from a birthday party observed the man hiding under a dock before being apprehended by officers. The suspect was charged with fleeing and eluding, though his identity remains undisclosed.

The Florida Highway Patrol released dashcam video showing troopers stopping Ana Cassandra Arreola, 28, for driving the wrong way on I-75 in Lee County. Arreola had a blood-alcohol level of .161 percent and was arrested on DUI charges before being released on a $30,000 bond.

A Miami police officer initially issued a warning to Jose Rivero, who claimed to be a Florida Highway Patrol trooper, but later arrested him after discovering he was no longer employed with FHP. Rivero faced a felony charge for falsely impersonating an officer and had a suspended driver’s license.

Two wildfires in western Miami-Dade County prompted evacuations and road closures, with the Florida Forest Service and local authorities collaborating to manage the situation. Residents were advised to evacuate as flames shifted direction, and Mack’s Fishing Camp was closed due to spreading fires. Officials warned of smoke pollution and reduced visibility affecting roadways.

Activity continues at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention facility in Florida's Everglades after detainees were moved for hurricane safety, with vehicles and supplies still entering the site. Environmental groups criticize the facility's operation on public land, while Florida taxpayers have spent $1.2 million daily, with $58.2 million already reimbursed by FEMA.

Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers were hospitalized after a crash on the Florida Turnpike in Deerfield Beach, leading to the closure of all northbound lanes near Northwest 106th Street. One trooper was airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital, while the other was transported by ground. Authorities have shut down the area for investigation and urged motorists to seek alternate routes.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser crash on the Turnpike near Medley caused a multi-vehicle collision, injuring two people with traumatic injuries who were airlifted to HCA Florida Kendall Hospital. The incident involved a mangled FHP Dodge Charger and a damaged Cadillac SUV, leading to a shutdown of all lanes near Northwest 106th Street.

A Florida man was arrested for driving under the influence after troopers found 34 open alcohol containers in his vehicle during a traffic stop for speeding over 90 mph on Interstate 75 in Pasco County. The driver, Conor William Parady, had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.177, exceeding Florida's legal limit of 0.08.

Two 16-year-olds from St. Petersburg were arrested after a high-speed chase in a stolen SUV, during which they reached speeds up to 120 mph and ran multiple red lights. The pursuit ended in Brandon when troopers used a precision immobilization technique maneuver to stop the vehicle.

Three people were detained after Florida Highway Patrol and Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop in West Miami-Dade. A K-9 unit has been deployed to assist in the ongoing investigation.

A motorcyclist reached speeds over 140 mph during a high-speed chase in Pasco County, Florida, leading to his arrest on charges of fleeing law enforcement and speeding. The suspect, Jeff Freymuller, ran multiple red lights and later claimed he fled because he had medical marijuana in his pocket.

A 19-year-old Miami-Dade woman was arrested after threatening a driver with a firearm following a crash, demanding $50 via Cash App. Authorities used Tesla video footage to locate her near the scene, and she was charged with attempted strong-arm robbery and leaving the scene of a crash.

A 19-year-old Miami-Dade woman, Olivia Rios-Papillo, threatened to shoot a man and demanded $50 via Cash App after a car crash on Kendall Drive, leading to her arrest on charges including strong-armed robbery and aggravated assault. Florida Highway Patrol troopers apprehended her after reviewing Tesla camera footage that captured the incident.

Police are investigating an incident on the southbound Palmetto Expressway near Northwest 122nd Avenue, where law enforcement surrounded a car with a damaged driver side window. The activity has caused traffic delays in the express lanes. Authorities are providing updates through 7News and the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Florida Highway Patrol is responding to a crash on Interstate 75 in Miramar where a car hit a concrete wall in the express lanes and bounced into the median. No life-threatening injuries were reported, and the cause of the crash remains unknown. Traffic cameras showed a damaged sedan and first responders at the scene, with the express lane entrance and left general-purpose lanes blocked.

A fatal crash involving an SUV and a semi occurred on Interstate 75 in Weston, resulting in the death of the SUV's occupant. Southbound lanes were temporarily closed before reopening around 5 a.m., and the cause of the crash is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

A car fire on Interstate 95 in Northwest Miami-Dade caused northbound lane closures near the Northwest 95th Street exit. The driver escaped the blaze, but it is unclear if others were in the vehicle. Authorities shut down three lanes and advised drivers to avoid the area.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed immigration enforcement at the Everglades Detention Center, referred to as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' and promoted his 'Save Our Homes' property tax plan during a stop in Davie. He stated the detention facility is not intended to be permanent and criticized Biden administration immigration policies. Lawmakers are set to begin a special session on the property tax issue.

Florida law enforcement agencies conducted Operation 9, a three-day sweep that arrested 249 illegal immigrants. Officers describe undocumented individuals as 'ghosts' due to lack of records, estimating millions more unaccounted for in the state.

A 26-year-old man with a criminal history was arrested in Miami Gardens after a police chase involving a PIT maneuver and foot chase. He faces charges related to a 2021 jailhouse assault and being an accessory in a 2022 body disposal case. The defendant, currently on probation for the 2022 case, was held on a $18,500 bond pending a division judge hearing.

A Mother's Day crash on Interstate 75 in Broward resulted in four deaths, including a 9-month-old girl, a 73-year-old man, and two women aged 58 and 60. The crash, involving five vehicles, occurred when a driver assisting a family member was on the wrong side of the roadway, leading to charges against the driver, Cira Quinones Lewis, for careless driving and driving with a suspended license.

A Nebraska State Patrol K9 named Gable detected 525 pounds of suspected cocaine and 9.3 grams of heroin during a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of 23-year-old Gurarppan Gill of California. Authorities credited the K9's alert for the discovery, highlighting successful drug interdiction efforts across the U.S.

Dennis Lee Olson, a repeat drunken-driving offender, is accused of killing 21-year-old honors college student Lauryn Akey in a wrong-way crash on Florida's I-75. Olson, with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit, caused the collision that also injured three others. Akey, who had texted her family minutes before the crash, was en route home from a wedding and set to begin her senior year at the University of South Florida.

Luis Merary Peralta-Sevilla, a MS-13 gang member from Honduras, was arrested by ICE officers and local law enforcement in Florida. He is a known suspected terrorist and has been involved in criminal activities. Peralta-Sevilla will be transferred to ICE custody for removal proceedings.

A Florida man, Dalton Hubbert, led police on a high-speed chase reaching 120 mph while wearing a bunny helmet. He was eventually stopped and surrendered to authorities. Hubbert faces charges including reckless driving and felony fleeing.