NEWS RELEASES

This Hurricane Season, Include FL511 in Your Plan

 TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Atlantic hurricane season starts June 1 and residents are encouraged to include the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (FL511) in their hurricane plans.  The hurricane…

Explore Florida in Great Outdoors Month with FL511!

 TALLAHASSEE, FL – June is Great Outdoors Month across the nation and a great time to plan an outdoor adventure in the Sunshine State! Florida is known for its many…

FL511 Now Distributes Purple Alerts

 TALLAHASSEE, FL – In July 2021, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an important bill into law to help protect mentally and physically disadvantaged adults in Florida. The bill established Purple Alerts,…

FL511 Supports National Work Zone Awareness Week

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (FL511) recognize a vital motor traffic safety campaign annually each April. FDOT and…

FL511 Supports Distracted Driving Awareness Month

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (FL511) support an important national motor traffic safety observance. FDOT and FL511 support…

FL511 Supports Florida Bicycle Month

TALLAHASSEE, FL – The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and the Florida 511 Advanced Traveler Information System (FL511) support Florida Bicycle Month, which is recognized annually each March. This is…

Use FL511 for travel to holiday destinations and college football bowl games

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – December and January are peak travel times on Florida’s roadways, as motorists travel to holiday celebrations and college football bowl games. Florida 511 (FL511) can help motorists…

Use FL511 to travel to the Homestead Miami Speedway

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Homestead Miami Speedway will host NASCAR’s Ford Championship Weekend, scheduled for November 15-17. As you head to the event, the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) encourages…

Use FL511 during National Teen Driver Safety Week this month

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place from October 20 to 26, 2019. The Florida Department of Transportation supports all efforts to increase the safety of teen…