Illegal attacked ICE agent

Mexican national arrested for allegedly attacking ICE agent during Orange County traffic stop

A Mexican national is facing a felony charge after he allegedly struck a federal agent and fled the scene during an Orange County traffic stop last week, prompting a multi-agency manhunt.

On Tuesday, June 16, the Florida Highway Patrol’s Criminal Alien Apprehension Team, working alongside U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Americana Boulevard and Pointe Vista Circle in Orange County, according to a media release from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV).

During the traffic stop, multiple occupants reportedly exited the vehicle and fled on foot. An ICE agent pursued one of the fleeing subjects, identified as Elias Bautista, and attempted to detain him.

FLHSMV reported that Bautista, who authorities say entered the country illegally, actively resisted apprehension. A physical altercation ensued, and Bautista allegedly struck the ICE agent, causing the federal officer to sustain a “significant head injury.”

“ICE officers are facing a 1,300% increase in assaults, a 3,200% increase in vehicle attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threats.

To make a long story short, they captured the SOB who fled again and who is charged with a felony.

FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner: “We remain focused on ensuring that those who endanger our officers or our communities are held fully accountable, especially those who should have never been in our country to begin with.”

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But Democrats want to abolish ICE and jeopardize the safety of all American citizens.

Arrive Alive

Florida launches 'Arrive Alive' campaign. What that means for drivers

Florida has launched its Arrive Alive public safety campaign.

The two-month public safety campaign is intended "to keep Floridians safe during one of the most patriotic seasons in our nation’s history," according to a news release from the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

"The data tells us summer is statistically our safest ... but we want to remind you that lower risk is not the same as no risk," the agency said.

"We want nothing more than for every family to enjoy the summer season and arrive at every destination safely,” said FLHSMV Executive Director Dave Kerner.

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License Plate recognition imperative in Florida

Are license plate frames still legal in Florida?

DMV clarifies guidance after public confusion

After months of debate over what counts as “obscuring” a tag, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles issued fresh guidance clarifying what’s fair game and what could land drivers in hot water.

The new memo, signed by Lake Worth Beach's very own Executive Director Dave Kerner, was sent to every law enforcement agency in the state last week.

The updated interpretation of Florida Statute 320.262 makes one thing clear: you can still have a frame, just not one that covers the actual license numbers or the registration decal in the top-right corner. Everything else—especially those decorative borders that cover the bottom slogan like “Sunshine State” or “MyFlorida.com”—is generally fine.

Some drivers have complained about getting ticketed for frames they say barely covered the border, while others flaunt thick metal or plastic surrounds that make their tags nearly unreadable.

If your version does run afoul of the law, punishments start with up to a $500 fine, up to 60 days in jail, or both.

The clarification follows growing confusion as new license-plate recognition cameras roll out across Florida.Those cameras rely on crisp images to catch stolen cars, hit-and-runs, and toll violators among other targets.

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Scam Alert from Dave Kerner Florida Highway Patrol

Scam Alert

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is warning drivers about a recent text message scam targeting Floridians. The scam claims the recipient has an unpaid traffic ticket and threatens to suspend their driver license and vehicle registration if payment is not made immediately through a fraudulent link.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles has received reports of this scam across the state. While the full extent of the scam is unknown, the threat is serious.

REMEMBER: FLHSMV will never contact you via text message demanding payment or threatening suspension or arrest.

• If you receive a suspicious message:
• Do not click any links.
• Do not share personal or financial information.
• Report it to your local law enforcement agency immediately.

I don't have to remind Republicans who visit this page but the rest of you might need a reminder.

Dave Kerner approved for top Florida Department Head

Dave Kerner approved by Governor DeSantis and the Cabinet

as Executive Director of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

FLHSMV, which was founded in 1969, is principally responsible for the operation of the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), the oversight and issuance of Florida driver licenses, motor vehicle registrations and license plates. The Executive Director serves on behalf of the Governor and Cabinet as the operational administrator of the Department which consists of nearly 2,000 sworn State Troopers and approximately 4,500 dedicated employees throughout all 67 Florida counties.

“I am honored and deeply thankful to Governor DeSantis for the nomination and to the Florida Cabinet for the vote of approval,” Director Kerner said. “The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles and the Florida Highway Patrol are an important component to the public safety and order of our state. I am humbled to join Florida’s Finest as we aim to make Floridians even safer.

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And to think he used to be my County Commissioner and jogged around John Prince Park.