The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about a recent text message scam claiming the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket.

Legal immigrants in Florida will now need to renew their driver’s licenses annually, according to new guidance issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday is set to hold a news conference with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner in Tallahassee.

The president of Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios has died when the small plane he was piloting crashed on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Changes will be coming to Florida driver’s licenses starting on July 31, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

You may want to think twice before speeding. Law enforcement across Florida, Georgia, and three other neighboring states - are cracking down on speeders – as a part of Operation Southern Slow Down.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the Miami Beach Convention Center. He will be joined by FDLE Commissioner Mark Glass and FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner.

Floridians who are transgender can no longer change their driver’s licenses to match their current gender identity because of a new policy by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Florida leads the nation in bicycle deaths, with injuries also topping the list nationwide.

A Jacksonville man says he was left in the lurch after the used car dealership where he bought his pickup truck suddenly shut down — leaving him with a broken engine.

Halloween is historically one of the deadliest nights for pedestrians, according to state data.

A law office in South Florida took a look at data from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, collected between 2017 to 2021, and came up with the most dangerous days and times to hit the road.

Historically, the month of March has a higher propensity for DUIs in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

Some members of the Florida Highway Patrol took a moment off from Hurricane Ian relief efforts to play basketball with residents of Arcadia, in west-central Florida.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about the dangers of driving while tired.

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The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles demanded Carvana submit all of its title applications for any sale the company made prior to Dec. 1, 2021, by Monday.

The News4JAX I-TEAM has uncovered more complaints against Carvana involving people who have purchased a used car from the company.

There’s an update to a News4JAX I-TEAM investigation into the car company, Carvana.

Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is reporting its website is operational, but experiencing outages and intermittent issues.

Since 2012, speeding violations issued for going 50 mph or more above the speed limit have increased each year. Last month, it reached an all-time high.

Loved ones are mourning the loss of an Orange Park tow truck driver who was killed while stopping to help a motorist on Interstate 295 over the weekend.

FLHSMV said last year there were 746 fatalities, a decline from the previous year due to less people driving during the pandemic. The total number of impaired-driving crashes decreased by more than 16%, impaired-driving fatalities from crashes decreased by more than 33%, and impaired-driving injuries from crashes decreased by more than 26%, the department said. “Keep our roads, loved ones, and yourself safe by pledging to Never Drive Impaired. “As law enforcement, we are charged with ensuring the public operates safely on our waterways.”AdVisit FLHSMV’s website for more information and resources for the Never Drive Impaired campaign. FHP will be engaging in increased enforcement of impaired driving throughout the month, and the public is encouraged to report dangerous and impaired drivers by dialing *FHP (*347).

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Even as the total number of hit-and-run crashes in Florida fell last year, the number of deaths resulting from those crashes rose by over 18 percent, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. As part of an effort to reduce the number of hit-and-run crashes and help close open cases, the state agency has launched a “Stay at the Scene” campaign for February, which is Hit-and-Run Awareness Month. In Florida, a driver is required to stop immediately at the scene of a crash resulting in property damage, injury or death. It’s not only the right thing to do, it’s the law.”AdAccording to figures provided by the state, most hit-and-run crashes happen either at night or during low-light conditions. These crashes are particularly dangerous for cyclists and pedestrians, who made up more than half of the hit-and-run deaths in 2020.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Most city offices in Jacksonville were scheduled to reopen Monday morning for the first time since shutting down for the pandemic in March. But City Hall, the Ed Ball building, JEA offices and the Tax Collector’s Office downtown did not reopen Monday or Tuesday after weekend protests shook the city. On Wednesday, City Hall reopened but left some offices closed to the public, including the City Council Chambers and the offices of City Council members. People entering City Hall will be screened by an infrared thermometer. Jacksonville City Hall reopened Wednesday morning but not all offices are open to the public.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has fired two employees over racist comments, the department said Tuesday. According to the FLHSMV, the employees recently made hateful, racist and threatening remarks" aimed at protesters -- one on social media and the other through text messages. This conduct is not in any way reflective of the troopers and employees of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has fired two employees for hateful, racist, and threatening remarks. pic.twitter.com/loiF6M9bdo FLHSMV (@FLHSMV) June 2, 2020The termination of the employees comes as more demonstrations take place across the country in the wake of the death of George Floyd while in custody of Minneapolis police.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. To the rejoice of Floridians throughout the state, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles will begin reopening some of its offices. Due to COVID-19, The FLHSMV closed its offices, extended expiring drivers license requirements, and relaxed motor vehicle registrations as well all in an effort to eliminate the need for in-person services. The department announced beginning June 3, it would begin reopening offices to serve the public by appointment only. INFORMATION ON APPOINTMENTS: Appointments can be made online here. Through Gorenew.com, drivers can replace or renew a Florida drivers license or ID card, replace or renew registration for a motor vehicle, vessel or mobile home, and obtain a paper title.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville University students and alumni have a nifty new way to take their school spirit on the road. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is rolling out an updated version of specialty plates for JU faithful featuring the school’s name, redesigned logo and classic color scheme. The redesigned specialty plates are available now at tax collector and other government offices across Florida, and the state says more than 1,000 people have registered theirs as of October. Drivers will have to pay a $25 specialty plate fee on top of the standard costs associated with plate registrations. To see a complete list of available plates, visit the department’s website.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - National Teen Driver Safety Week is Oct. 20-26 and law enforcement agencies are reminding new drivers to focus on the road. According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, there were 47,583 crashes involving teen drivers last year, resulting in 90 teen driver fatalities. To prevent future accidents, several state agencies are teaming up to urge teen drivers to be safe behind the wheel. Law enforcement officials are also encouraging parents to talk to their kids about the major responsibility of sharing the road with other drivers. Troopers are reminding teens to follow the posted speed limit, focus on the road and put down the phone.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff Thursday to honor Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Tracy Vickers, who died Friday in an on-duty crash in Orlando. DeSantis directed flags to be flown at half-staff at the state Capitol, the Florida Highway Patrol headquarters in Tallahassee, the Florida Highway Patrol regional office in Orlando, the Orange County Courthouse and Orlando City Hall. A memorial service for Vickers will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 South John Young Parkway in Orlando, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, which includes the Highway Patrol. News Service of Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Officials are issuing tips that warn consumers about tag renewal scams. Tag renewal scams most commonly involve companies trying to charge fees for services already provided by the FLHSMV, officials said. "I am excited to partner with FLHSMV to help prevent tag renewal scams and raise awareness about other schemes targeting Florida drivers through our #SteerClearOfFraudOAG campaign." Here are some tips officials provided for consumers to avoid tag renewal scams:Research state fees in advance. Anyone who experiences a tag renewal scam is encouraged to report it to the FLHSMV or the Florida Attorney General's Office.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning people to delete any personal information stored in your car before you sell it. John Harkless, Store Manager and Internet Director at Orange Park Auto Mall, told News4Jax many people forget to delete the information before they sell or trade-in their car. In fact, he said personal information is still in the car 75-80% of the time. If you need more information on how to clear the data, you can look in your cars manual. Before you sell or trade-in your car, dont forget to also clear the glove box.