The flight, bound for Virginia, made an emergency return to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport after "a passenger ...

A Florida state map displaying the broadcast coverage areas of the FPREN stations. Right now, Wright’s top priority is launching BEACON for FPREN stations before the peak of the 2025 hurricane season.

For years, Florida has struggled with this problem. Though they make up a small portion of all accidents, wrong-way collisions can cause more serious injuries and deaths, according to the Florida ...

Road rage is becoming a serious problem in Central Florida, and State Attorney Monique Worrell is urging drivers to stay calm behind the wheel.

Its capabilities can extend to tornadoes, wildfires and major highway incidents. “Since Florida is the first state in the country, to our knowledge, that has implemented this type of technology ...

Martin County Fire Rescue is issuing a renewed warning about water safety, after three young children drowned in less than a ...

Black bear encounters in Florida have increased over the past decade, but attacks are still extremely rare. News. ... Only 2% of the calls were about public safety incidents.

The Fort Myers Police Department saw a 29% decrease, reporting 70 incidents in 2023 and 50 in 2024. Meanwhile, the Cape Coral Police Department experienced the most notable decline, with a 42% ...

Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) officials warn of a potential public safety crisis due to insufficient funding in the proposed state budget. FHP trooper salaries remain low compared to other law ...

While the benefits of public safety technology are clear, cities often face barriers to implementation. Cities need to move beyond short-term budget considerations and embrace a long-term perspective.

The first-ever public safety messaging system that uses AI to generate real-time updates in English and Spanish during emergencies is live in Florida. The BEACON system uses artificial ...