Out of Office Notification: Barbara Kelleher Retires
It was Friday, February 1, 1985, when Barbara Sarff Kelleher first walked into work and assumed the duties as the Public Information Officer for District Four at the Florida Department […]
Performance Evaluations
The end of the annual performance evaluation period for the 2018-19 fiscal year occurs on June 30, 2019. To meet the Department’s deadline, employees in established positions are required […]
FLHSMV releases new Driver’s Licenses and ID Cards
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is releasing a modified Florida driver license and ID card with enhanced security features. Modifications include the removal of the […]
FDOT Introduces New Safety Measures for 95 Express
FDOT and the Florida Highway Patrol held a press conference on June 2, 2016 to introduce proposed safety measures on I-95 in Miami-Dade County. The plan includes construction of dedicated emergency/ enforcement pull-off zones as well as enhanced law enforcement to reduce dangerous driver behavior.
Road Ranger Saves Baby on I-75
Matthieu Widner was on routine patrol when he came upon what he “thought was a disabled vehicle.” When he approached the vehicle he noticed the male driver, leaning into the back seat and trying to grab his child.
U.S. 1: Florida’s All-American Road
As part of the Florida Scenic Highway Program, the U.S. 1 Corridor from Key West to Key Largo is the only nationally designated All-American Road in Florida. This year the Alliance is celebrating its 18th year as a designated scenic highway and seven years as a nationally designated corridor.
Put it Down Campaign Wins Radiance Award
At the annual the Public Relations Society of America’s Sunshine District conference, FDOT’s Put it Down campaign was awarded the Radiance Award in Public Service, the highest award in the category.
Leadership Academy 2016
The FDOT Safety Office, along with our wonderful partners, presented the Florida Teen Safe Driving Coalition’s fourth annual Leadership Academy. Teens from all over the state learned how to educate their peers and community leaders on safe driving issues.
District Secretary Gus Pego Celebrates Retirement
On April 20, a retirement celebration was held in honor of FDOT District Six Secretary, Gus Pego, honoring his 37 years of service to the department.
Manatee Operations Center
Manatee Operations Center staff celebrated moving into a new state of the art, energy efficient operations center in Manatee County. The $19.3 million complex replaced the old Sarasota Operations Center originally built in 1957.
Work Zone Awareness Week 2016
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) took part in National Work Zone Awareness Week during April 11-15. To raise awareness and educate citizens on work zone safety, FDOT partnered with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) and local law enforcement.
