An elderly man was crossing a Florida highway in an attempt to save a turtle when he was hit and killed, authorities said. The turtle did not survive.

Florida Highway Patrol says 87-year-old Frank Quinn was struck and killed while trying to help a turtle on the highway in Indian River County.

Florida Highway Patrol is fighting to claim a three-peat for best-looking cruiser in the country.

Florida Highway Patrol troopers kept busy during the holiday weekend, trying to stop street takeovers and those promoting them online.

Florida continues to carry out mass deportations, prompting legal experts to question the legality of the state’s controversial ‘blueprint’.

Florida continues to carry out mass deportations, prompting legal experts to question the legality of the state’s controversial ‘blueprint’.

An 87-year-old man from Vermont died Sunday after he was hit by a truck while trying to save a turtle on a Florida highway, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

An 87-year-old Vermont man lost his life on I-95 while attempting to rescue a turtle, resulting in the highway being shut down for hours in Indian River County.