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Holiday travelers are starting their final sprint.

Depending on the day you choose to travel for Thanksgiving could make all the difference in how much traffic you see on the highway.

AAA expects nearly 210,000 Floridians to fly for the holiday, which is up six percent from last year.

The program will provide safe rides home starting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, through 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27.

As nearly 2.8 million Floridians prepare to take a Thanksgiving road trip, Florida gas prices have fallen to new 2023 lows, according to AAA.

The holiday travel season officially starts Friday and 3 million Floridians are expected to hit the road or head to the airport over the next week.

AAA expects to rescue over 360,000 stranded motorists nationwide over Thanksgiving weekend. The three most common reasons expected for service calls are flat tires, dead batteries, and lockouts.

Florida gas prices have plummeted to their lowest levels of the year, according to the American Automobile Association (AAA).

U.S. gas prices are continuing to rise — giving drivers across the country another headache at the pump.

Drivers are in for another headache at the pump as U.S. gas prices continue to rise.

The state average reached $3.67 per gallon on Friday, the highest daily average price since mid-April. But that's still below the 2023 high of $3.72 per gallon.

Travelers, considered a bellwether for the insurance industry due to its size, said catastrophe losses doubled in its most recent quarter and the company swung to a loss as severe wind and hail storms in a number of regions led to rising coverage claims.

AAA has tips for drivers to make sure cars are in great shape during these dangerously high temperatures.

AAA says it won’t renew a small percentage of homeowner and auto insurance policies in hurricane-wracked Florida, joining other insurers in limiting their exposure in the Sunshine State.

AAA Insurance will be issuing non-renewals for a select number of homeowners in Florida, the company told News4JAX sister station WKMG on Thursday.

Florida gas prices suddenly increased an average of 20 cents per gallon last week. The increase snapped a 22-day streak of declines, that sent the state average to $3.26 per gallon - the lowest daily average price since March.

As people continue to celebrate Independence Day, officials are warning people to drink responsibly. The National Safety Council predicts 600 people will die in a crash during the July 4th holiday period.

FHP DUI Wolfpack was out at the beaches with the Jacksonville Beach Police and Neptune Beach Police to crack down on people drinking behind the wheel.

Travel safety for July 4th

Drivers using an electric vehicle will have a new tool to help them get around during what AAA is predicting will be a record travel weekend.

AAA is preparing to rescue more than 393,000 drivers nationwide with car trouble this Fourth of July weekend, the auto group also unfortunately expects there to be impaired drivers on the road.

Friday is expected to be the busiest travel day ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. AAA predicts over 4,000,000 people will catch a flight this weekend, which is an 11% increase from last year.

AAA expects to rescue more than 393,000 drivers over the Fourth of July weekend. The group also predicts that Friday will be the busiest day on the road.

Floridians will travel in record numbers this year for the Fourth of July holiday.

Florida gas prices are on the decline once again, according to AAA.

Florida gas prices jumped an average of 10 cents per gallon last week, according to AAA. Sunday’s state average of $3.46 per gallon was the most expensive daily average price since mid-May.

As hurricane season approaches, it’s important to start thinking about your family’s evacuation plan and stocking up on hurricane supplies. AAA has released new findings from its annual hurricane season survey to help you start thinking about the potential for a big storm to hit your neighborhood.

Florida gas prices increased slightly last week as an estimated 2.1 million Floridians were forecast to take a road trip for Memorial Day weekend.

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer and a dangerous time of year for young drivers. Traffic crashes are the leading cause of death for teens ages 16-19, according to AAA.

It's the busiest travel weekend of the year. Scammers are trying to get your money.

Memorial Day is supposed to be about mourning the nation’s fallen service members.

More than 2.1 million Floridians are expected to take a road trip for Memorial Day, according to AAA. Unfortunately, it means thousands of them will experience car trouble, AAA said.

AAA will provide a free towing service called, ‘Tow to Go’ in an effort to keep impaired drivers off the road this Memorial Day weekend.

More than 2.1 million Floridians are expected to take a road trip for Memorial Day, according to AAA. Unfortunately, it means thousands of them will experience car trouble, AAA said.

According to AAA’s 2023 Memorial Day Travel Forecast, nearly 2.4 million Floridians will journey 50 miles or more, which is 172,000 more than last year and 96,000 more than before the pandemic, in 2019.

More than half of Floridians plan to take a summer vacation, according to AAA, so if you haven’t booked your summer travel plans yet, you should do it soon.

Florida gas prices have continued to decrease for the second week in a row, according to AAA. The state average declined 9 cents per gallon last week, and Florida’s state average has now declined a total of 16 cents, since setting a new 2023 high of $3.72 per gallon on April 21st, AAA said.

Florida gas prices are lowering now that the fuel supplies have largely recovered from the record flooding that caused widespread outages in South Florida, according to AAA.

Florida gas prices spiked across most of the state last week, as historic flooding in South Florida caused widespread gasoline outages, prompting the reallocation of fuel supplies from other regions, according to AAA.

Florida gas prices dropped a couple cents last week, but could get more expensive soon, as global supply concerns caused oil prices to rise again last week, according to AAA data.

International trips are a lot more popular in 2023. According to AAA booking data, international travel is up more than 200% compared to 2022.

It’s a double whammy for food trucks because not only do they have to fill their big tanks to get around the area – when they stop – they run on gas-powered generators.

On Monday, the state average was $3.58 per gallon. That’s tied with the highest price of 2023, which was initially set in late January, according to data from AAA.

Florida gas prices increased 10 cents per gallon last week and prices are expected to keep rising after Saudi Arabia unexpectedly announced plans to cut oil production, causing oil prices to rise overnight.

On Sunday, the state average for regular unleaded was $3.46 per gallon. That’s 12 cents less than this year’s high of $3.58 per gallon.

AAA’s ‘Tow to Go’ program has removed more than 25,000 impaired drivers from the road and will continue these efforts this weekend during the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

AAA is working with Florida schools to prevent prom and graduation season from turning deadly on the road. The Auto Club Group is launching its annual AAA PROMise program designed to help teens avoid substance-impaired driving, as well as distracted driving.

AAA survey said 83% of Floridians plan to travel this year. That’s significantly higher than the 61% in 2022.

Florida gas prices are moving lower again after a slight increase last week.

Florida gas prices dropped another 9 cents per gallon last week, according to AAA. The state average has now declined for three consecutive weeks, falling a total of 28 cents per gallon since late January.

Florida gas prices drooped 7 cents per gallon last week, according to AAA. On Sunday, the state average was $3.50 per gallon. That’s 8 cents below the 2023 high and only 3 cents more than this time last year.

Florida gas prices are inching lower after another week of increasing, according to AAA. The state average rose 17 cents per gallon last week, reaching a 2-month high of $3.58 per gallon on Thursday.

The prices got higher for a second consecutive week due to rising oil prices.

AAA said don’t expect numbers to fall down immediately, but that the price is expected to continue dropping.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said from Christmas to New Year's Day there were 209 drunk driving related deaths nationwide in 2020.

AAA projects nearly 113 million people will travel from December 23 to January 2, closing in on pre-pandemic numbers.

There may be nearly 6 million people on Florida roads during the holidays -- that’s 108,000 more drivers than this time last year, so you can expect congestion, traffic and long lines in many places.

A once-in-a-generation arctic blast is bringing snow, rain, ice, wind and frigid temperatures that are disrupting air travel plans nationwide and causing thousands of cancellations and delays.

A recent report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shows more than half of people involved in serious or deadly crashes had drugs or alcohol in their system.

If you’re at a holiday get together and down too many drinks, you can call a ride sharing service, or AAA.

AAA estimates 5.8 million people will be driving to their holiday destinations this year, and lower gas prices are an early present for drivers.

Dangerous driving behaviors are on the rise, according to a new AAA report. The increase comes after three years of steady declines.

On Sunday, the state average was $3.28 per gallon. That’s the lowest daily average price since the state’s gas tax holiday was in effect on October 31.

As families head home from their Thanksgiving plans, AAA predicts a busy travel weekend.

The holiday travel rush is already on, and it could spread out over more days than usual this year.

The Auto Club Group is activating its Tow to Go program, which provides transportation for the would-be impaired driver and their vehicle.

2.7 million Florida travelers will drive to their Thanksgiving destination. That’s about 91 percent, but it couldn’t come at a better time.

Nearly 55 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles this Thanksgiving. That includes 3 million Floridians. That's the most people since 2005.

Gas prices in Florida rose by 12 cents per gallon last week, according to AAA.

The state average increased 17 cents per gallon last week; rising from $3.29 on October 31st to $3.46 per gallon on Sunday, AAA reported. The price fluctuations varied by region.

Gas prices in Florida fell last week but are set to rise this week when the state gas tax holiday expires Tuesday, AAA said Monday.

Gas prices in Florida fell last week but are set to rise this week when the state gas tax holiday expires Tuesday, AAA said Monday.

Gas prices in Florida fell last week but are set to rise this week when the state gas tax holiday expires Tuesday, AAA said Monday.

Oil companies brought in staggering profits once again as consumers worldwide struggled with high gasoline and energy prices.

Florida gas prices rose seven cents per gallon last week, according to AAA.

Florida gas prices are back up.

The damage caused by Hurricane Ian is highlighting another crisis: homeowners insurance. As people file claims after Hurricane Ian, experts with Moody Analytics warn it could push some insurance companies into insolvency, making it harder for people to collect.

Gas prices in Florida have declined as Hurricane Ian tracks toward the state, AAA said Monday.

The state average declined 9 cents last week, falling to $3.45 per gallon on Sunday.

Gas prices in Florida declined during the past week and through the Labor Day weekend, according to AAA.

The Jacksonville International Airport is expecting over 10,000 passengers to travel through the airport ahead of Labor Day weekend.

Georgia’s governor is extending the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax through mid-October.

Labor Day weekend marks the unofficial end to summer with millions planning on one final road trip. According to AAA, Thursday and Friday afternoons are expected to be the worst times to hit the road.

Florida gas prices have declined for nine weeks in a row, AAA said Monday.

Jacksonville is now the sixth deadliest city in the United States for pedestrians, according to Smart Growth America, which is a nonprofit aiming to make city streets safer.

The roads are about to get more crowded and dangerous as millions of students and teachers return to school.

Florida gas prices fell for the eighth week in a row, AAA said Monday.

With children heading back to school, the highways and byways will become more crowded with buses, bicyclists and pedestrians filling the roads during the morning and afternoon hours.

Do you have a plan in the event of an emergency? Would you be ready to pack up and leave home at the drop of a hat if an incoming storm triggered an evacuation order?

The national average, according to AAA, is $4.52.

Florida drivers have been getting a pleasant surprise at the pump over the past few weeks.

Gas prices in Florida declined over the Fourth of July weekend, AAA said Wednesday.

To celebrate Independence Day, fireworks will be lighting up the sky throughout the Jacksonville area on Monday night.

AAA will be activating its “Tow to Go” program over the Fourth of July weekend in an effort to keep impaired drivers off the roads.

Cars can overheat, and that can leave drivers with a big problem, but AAA and a local mechanic shared some advice on how drivers can protect their vehicles from the summer heat.

AAA has tips on how drivers can protect their vehicles from the summer heat.

Gas prices are hitting $5 a gallon, and they're showing no signs of letting up.

AAA said it responded to 200,000 out-of-gas calls from January to April. That is 150,000 more than the same time last year.

For the first time, the national average for a gallon of gas now tops $5.

The nationwide average price for a gallon of gasoline has topped $5 for the first time ever.