Event Brief
Florida troopers arrest drivers under super speeder law
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrested multiple drivers statewide under the state’s “super speeder” law, including a Clearwater man accused of driving 120 mph near the I-275/I-4 interchange and another driver clocked at 107 mph. Troopers said they maintain a zero-tolerance policy for drivers moving in triple digits.
WHO: Florida Highway Patrol troopers; a Clearwater man; another driver cited for triple-digit speeds
WHAT: Arrests and criminal charges under Florida’s super speeder law for alleged triple-digit speeding.
WHEN: Aug 20, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
WHERE: Clearwater, Florida
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
ℹ️ This event is analyzed using pattern arcs, velocity indicators, and source analysis in our MI Console.
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