DeSantis Approves Budget: 10.38% Pay Increase
Governor Ron DeSantis approved a $109.9 billion state budget bill that includes pay raises for state workers and law enforcement, as well …
Read More DeSantis Proposes “Historic” Pay Increases
Governor Ron DeSantis proposed sweeping pay increases for Florida Highway Patrol troopers and other state law enforcement officers during an…
Read More FRS Reform Dies: First Responders Receive $1,000 Bonus as Session Adjourns
Bolstered by billions in federal relief money, the Florida Legislature passed a record $101.5 billion state budget, marking the end of a 60-…
Read More FRS in Legislative Cross-Hairs
Legislation that would force new FRS employees – including troopers and other special risk class members – into the investment p…
Read More Florida Troopers Honored
Four Florida Highway Patrol troopers were honored for courageous and heroic actions taken during the course of their duties. Governor Ron De…
Read More 2020 Greetings from the Chairman
Happy New Year to everyone! 2020 is upon us and with a decidedly divided country and a presidential election looming, it promises to be inte…
Read More Legislature Approves $22.8 Million for Pay Raises
The Florida Legislature is poised to approve a $22.8 million package for much-needed pay increases for troopers and other state law enforcem…
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Gene Spaulding Named FHP Colonel
Gene Spaulding – a 22-year veteran of the Florida Highway Patrol – was named the division’s 14th colonel by DHSMV Executive Director T…
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Florida Highway Patrol Reaches Milestone Anniversary
Well, it’s now official: Happy 75th (Diamond) Anniversary to the Florida Highway Patrol! The Patrol was created in 1939 by an act of the F…
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