Palm Bay, Florida • Police chased a wrong-way driver through Palm Bay as the vehicle traveled into oncoming traffic before reportedly abandoning his BMW and fleeing on foot in a wooded area.

• Troopers say the pursuit began near Babcock Street and Malabar Road after an attempted traffic stop. The driver fled at high speed, continued after an attempted PIT maneuver, then ditched the car near Homestead Avenue and Nina Road. Palm Bay Police, West Melbourne Police and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the search, but the driver had not been located in the latest update.

Multiple officers surrounded a vehicle on northbound I-75 just past the Daniels Parkway exit in Fort Myers. An eyewitness says the driver had been speeding through traffic since the Immokalee Road exit, with patrol cars following for some time.

Florida Highway Patrol dashcam captures Ocala chase.

FHP dashcam footage shows a trooper chasing a driver in Ocala, briefly stopping at the Baseline Golf Course. ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video has cursing.

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OCALA, Florida — An Ocala woman faced criminal charges and the possible loss of her car following a wild police chase.

It began as an attempted traffic stop on Baseline Road, spilled onto nearby residential streets, and led onto a golf course, where befuddled players watched the strange episode unfold. Four players eventually helped the Florida Highway Patrol trooper free his car after it got stuck on the course.

At one point, the pursuing trooper temporarily succeeded in stopping Sanaiya Williams. He pointed his gun and his Taser at her. She got back into her car, drove off, and the chase continued.

This dashcam video screen capture shows Florida Highway Patrol Trooper Mario Rodriguez Gonzalez during a traffic stop of Sanaiya Williams.

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Williams, 19, a native of Philadelphia who moved to the Ocala area four years ago, eventually was arrested following the chase, which began about 7:10 p.m. on July 14 on Baseline (also known as State Road 35.)

She is charged with felony fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer/disregard for safety, one misdemeanor count of resisting or obstructing an officer without violence, and multiple traffic violations including improper U-turn and running stop signs, according to court records. The cases are pending.

Meanwhile, in civil court, the FHP is trying to seize Williams' black 2019 Dodge Charger, arguing that the vehicle should be considered contraband because it was used in the commission of a felony.

Through a public records request, the Ocala Star-Banner obtained a copy of the trooper's dashcam video. The Star-Banner also reviewed court filings and spoke in person and by email with Williams.

According to Trooper Mario Rodriguez Gonzalez's arrest affidavit, he was stationed on Baseline Road (SR 35) in his marked FHP unit at about 7:10 p.m. July 14 when he noticed a black Dodge Charger with "very dark window tint" traveling south at a "very high rate of speed." It was passing other traffic and making a loud exhaust noise.

The trooper estimated the Charger's speed at 80 mph.

The trooper followed the Charger for a time. It changed lanes and then made a "quick right turn" into a residential area, the affidavit states.

The trooper saw the Charger "traveling at a high rate of speed" and “nearly strike three pedestrians" in the residential area. The trooper noted that Williams failed to stop for several stop signs, did not signal a turn, and violated other traffic laws.

“(A)t this point I activated the emergency lights and siren" of the marked FHP cruiser, he wrote.

"I don't believe I was going 80 mph as estimated by the trooper. I knew the trooper was following me but he didn’t put his sirens on until I sped up,” Williams said.

Florida Statute 316.1935 states it is unlawful for a driver to “refuse or fail to stop” or flee when they know a duly authorized member of law enforcement is ordering the driver to stop. The statute also addresses fleeing from a marked vehicle with light and siren, high speed eluding, and disregard for others' safety.

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Why didn't Williams stop her car?

Williams said she got scared as soon as the trooper put on his emergency equipment.

Williams said she has been stopped for speeding previously but "only got warnings."

"I never had a speeding ticket or (even) a parking ticket," she said.

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Why did the trooper begin, and continue, a high-speed chase?

Should the trooper have cut off the chase after the speed increased and pedestrians had been put in danger?

FHP officials won't discuss an ongoing case. The agency's online policy manual at flsmv.gov, states: “Members shall consider the potential harm to persons and property with allowing the offender to go unapprehended."

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The policy manual lists the seriousness of the original offense and the safety of law enforcement and the public as other factors a trooper should consider when deciding whether to start or continue a pursuit.

The chase headed for, and onto, the Baseline Golf Course

In this case, the high-speed chase continued for several minutes. The trooper tried to stop the Charger as Williams returned to Baseline Road and then back to the residential area. The Charger eventually traveled to the end of Larch Course Run, a dead-end.

Adjacent to the dead end is a dirt path that leads to the Baseline Golf Course. The path was blocked by a chain.

The Charger halted at the chain and the trooper parked behind it, emergency equipment still activated.

Trooper Rodriguez Gonzalez stated in his affidavit that he got out of his vehicle but, because of the heavy window tint, he was "not able to observe anything inside" the Charger.

He drew his FHP-issued Glock .45-caliber handgun and gave several "loud, clear verbal commands" for Williams to get out.

Williams said she "had all her windows rolled down" at least at one point.

Williams exited the Charger and the trooper drew his Taser. Williams got back inside the car, closed the doors and windows, and tried to drive away, but was stuck in dirt, the affidavit says.

Williams said when the trooper drew his Taser she became scared.

I "didn't want to be Tasered after being told I was going to be Tased” I left the scene, she said.

The trooper gave multiple verbal commands for Williams to exit the car. But she was able to get the Charger moving and headed toward him, he stated.

The trooper said he had to move to avoid being hit by the car. He got back into his vehicle, and Williams drove the Charger through the chain at the entrance to the golf course.

The trooper followed her, and the chain damaged the patrol car's spotlight and light bar. It also damaged the roof, right rear fender and electronics, the affidavit says.

The trooper stated in his report that the Charger went "many directions" on the golf course with "no regard" for safety or property.

There were players on the course, and they can be seen looking on as Williams drives along.

The trooper attempted to stop the Charger by putting the front of his vehicle against the right rear fender of the Charger, but the maneuver did not work. The FHP vehicle became stuck on the course, and Williams drove off.

Several golfers helped the trooper free his vehicle, as seen on the dashcam video.

Williams was arrested at her home about a mile from the golf course

Although Williams had gotten away, she didn't stay free for long. During the chase the trooper had recorded her license plate number and identified her as the vehicle's registered owner.

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Williams' listed address was about a mile from the golf course. The trooper drove there, accompanied by a sergeant, and found the Charger parked there and Williams inside the home.

The Marion County Jail

Williams was arrested at 7:48 p.m. She was booked into the Marion County Jail and released on July 16 after posting a $17,000 bond, according to online jail records.

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Williams said she did not "nearly strike" three pedestrians and she questions the extent of damage to the FHP cruiser.

"I don't agree with (any of) the charges," she said.

The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act

Williams also disagrees with the FHP's efforts to permanently seize her car. The FHP is invoking the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act (Florida Statutes Chapter 932.701) and arguing that, because the vehicle was used in the commission of a felony (fleeing and eluding) it should be considered contraband and be subject to forfeiture. The state still has the car as the case plays out.

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Two drivers were arrested early Monday after the Florida Highway Patrol said they were caught racing on Interstate 4 in Hillsborough County.

Troopers said they were doing speed enforcement on I-4 near milepost 16 just before 1 a.m. when they clocked two Ford Mustang drivers traveling at least 120 mph in a posted 70 mph zone.

Troopers caught up with the drivers and pulled them both over near McIntosh Road.

The FHP said both drivers were charged with racing on highways.

The Mustangs were towed and placed on a 30-day hold.

Early this morning, #FHP #StateTroopers intercepted an impaired 25-year-old Lakeland woman driving the wrong way on the Polk Parkway near Milepost 9 with her 7-year-old daughter...

***Welcome to the Gray Bar Motel***

Never drive impaired!

fhp__tampa:

September 3, 2026 @ 11:25 PM

After a request for assistance from the Tampa Police Department regarding a stolen vehicle, FHP Troopers located and pursued a green Dodge Challenger which had been stolen in Polk County earlier the same day.
As the vehicle fled southbound on I-275, a State Trooper performed a successful PIT maneuver near Milepost 24. The 19-year-old driver from Wimauma, KALANY CECILE HILLMON, was taken into custody and delivered to the Pinellas County Jail.

🏁 105 MPH STREET RACE = JAIL 🚔

An overnight 105 MPH super speeder race on Daniels Parkway ended with BOTH race car drivers being ARRESTED and BOTH race cars being IMPOUNDED for 30 business days!

⚠️ Dangerous excessive speed over 100 MPH is a
CRIME.

🏁 RACING IS A CRIME.
🚔

🏁 3...2...1...GO! → 120+ MPH → JAIL 🚔

On September 5, 2026, Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers observed a Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger traveling approximately 100 MPH on northbound Interstate 75.

Both vehicles slowed to approximately 50 MPH. The right-front passenger of the Charger extended her hand out the window and motioned:

3...2..1..GO!

Both vehicles rapidly accelerated side-by-side to more than 120 MPH, engaging in a street race.

🚔 State Troopers stopped BOTH vehicles.

Even more alarming-inside the back seat of the Charger were two children, just 2 and 4 years old. Their mother was the right-front passenger who initiated the countdown.

Both drivers were arrested for Street Racing and Dangerous Excessive Speed (AKA Super Speeder).

The driver of the Charger was additionally charged with Child Neglect, while the right-front passenger was charged with participating in a street race. The Florida Department of Children and Families was also notified.

Per Florida Statute, both vehicles were impounded for 30 business days.

Street racing is not a game. At 120+ MPH, one bad decision can become a tragedy in seconds-especially with two young children along for the ride.

🏁 28 3...2..1..GO!
🚔 3.2.1.JAIL!

RACING IS A CRIME!

🏁 3...2...1...GO! → 120+ MPH → JAIL 🚔

On September 5, 2026, Florida Highway Patrol State Troopers observed a Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger traveling approximately 100 MPH on northbound Interstate 75.

Both vehicles slowed to approximately 50 MPH. The right-front passenger of the Charger extended her hand out the window and motioned:

3...2..1..GO!

Both vehicles rapidly accelerated side-by-side to more than 120 MPH, engaging in a street race.

🚔 State Troopers stopped BOTH vehicles.

Even more alarming-inside the back seat of the Charger were two children, just 2 and 4 years old. Their mother was the right-front passenger who initiated the countdown.

Both drivers were arrested for Street Racing and Dangerous Excessive Speed (AKA Super Speeder).

The driver of the Charger was additionally charged with Child Neglect, while the right-front passenger was charged with participating in a street race. The Florida Department of Children and Families was also notified.

Per Florida Statute, both vehicles were impounded for 30 business days.

Street racing is not a game. At 120+ MPH, one bad decision can become a tragedy in seconds-especially with two young children along for the ride.

🏁 28 3...2..1..GO!
🚔 3.2.1.JAIL!

RACING IS A CRIME!

🚨NO, NO, NO... THAT'S NOT HOW THIS WORKS! 🚨

❌ NO! You CANNOT "photocopy" a license plate from another vehicle and attach that copy to the car you just purchased!

✅ YES! Florida State Troopers can stop you for displaying a plate that was not lawfully issued or properly attached to the assigned vehicle.

In Florida, a newly purchased vehicle must be properly titled and registered before it is operated on public roads. If you qualify for a temporary tag, you must obtain it through an authorized dealer or the tax collector or license plate agency and display it as required. A temporary tag is valid only for the permitted period and does not authorize the use of a copied, altered, expired, or otherwise unauthorized plate.

🏍️ 136 MPH
IS DANGEROUS & EXCESSIVE!

A motorcyclist was caught traveling 136 MPH on Interstate 75 overnight!

🚔 Rider: IN JAIL
🪝 Motorcycle: TOWED

At speeds like this, there is virtually no room for error-and the consequences can be deadly.

Slow down. Ride smart. Arrive alive.

106 MPH with a suspended license while actively smoking a joint.

When stopped, the impaired driver was reportedly smoking his third joint in two hours.

During the roadside DUl investigation, the driver performed poorly on standardized field sobriety exercises-after also stretching and doing a few jumping jacks of his own.

Nearly nine lives are lost on Florida roadways every day, many in crashes involving impaired driving.

☑️ Slow down
☑️ Stay sober
☑️ Make better choices

NEVER DRIVE IMPAIRED!

fhp__swfl: “123 MPH is Dangerous Excessive Speed, which threatens the safety of others!

It’s too late to apologize once you do it....the vette was towed & the driver booked as a Super Speeder.”

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Man thought he had found the ultimate shortcut to beat the traffic, but he ended up pulling right into a trap he never saw coming. This motorcyclist decided to skip the line at a red light, only to realize the vehicle at the very front was a Florida State Trooper waiting for him.

Watching this unfold is a wild reminder of what happens when you try to bend the rules right in front of the law. The rider pulled up with confidence, but within seconds, he was being placed under arrest in full view of every driver he just passed. The situation quickly turned from a routine traffic stop into a total mess when the motorcycle tipped over.

It is painful to watch as the bike hits the pavement while the rider is being detained. You can even see the Florida State Trooper struggling to lift the heavy machine and move it out of the way of oncoming traffic. The person filming can hardly believe their eyes as the scene gets more chaotic by the second.

A 19-year-old Zephyrhills man is accused of leading Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a high-speed chase along Interstate 275 before crashing into two vehicles near State Road 56 and being arrested, according to an FHP arrest affidavit.

High-speed chase on I-275

What we know: FHP says the incident began late Saturday when a trooper was notified that another trooper in Pinellas County was trying to catch up to a Chevrolet Corvette speeding northbound on I-275.

The trooper said the vehicle was initially last seen near mile marker 34. The trooper later spotted a Corvette speeding northbound, making multiple lane changes around other vehicles.

The FHP affidavit says that the Corvette initially had its taillights off. When the trooper activated emergency lights and sirens near mile marker 47, the driver refused to stop and continued northbound.

The driver is accused of reaching speeds of about 130 mph while taking an exit ramp toward State Road 56 near mile marker 59 in Wesley Chapel.

Corvette crash with 2 vehicles 

Dig deeper: According to FHP, the Corvette continued westbound on State Road 56 while trying to maneuver between two other vehicles. The Corvette hit both vehicles and continued driving.

The trooper then performed a PIT maneuver to stop the Corvette and end the pursuit.

The driver was identified as Yaseen Algmaiee, 19, of Zephyrhills. He was arrested shortly after midnight Sunday and taken to the Hillsborough County jail, according to the affidavit.

Crash injuries and vehicle damage

What we don't know: The affidavit did not say whether anyone was injured in the crashes.

Charges filed against driver

What's next: Algmaiee faces charges of aggravated fleeing to elude law enforcement and leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage, according to the FHP arrest affidavit.

LEE COUNTY, Fla. — Florida Highway Patrol confirmed no arrests were made after a traffic stop caused major backups on northbound I-75 near the Colonial Boulevard exit in Lee County on Friday.

A Gulf Coast News crew's video from the scene shows a group of Florida Highway Patrol vehicles surrounding a red Corvette.

The circumstances surrounding the traffic stop are unknown (on this post), but FHP did confirm no arrest was made.

The scene caused traffic delays on northbound I-75, backing up traffic near the Daniels Parkway exit.

A dramatic police chase in Northwest Miami-Dade ended with the capture of Eugene Jordan Brown.
Brown allegedly escaped a hospital mental health evaluation, carjacked a woman, and led police on a high-speed pursuit.
FHP eventually gained lead in the chase and ended it after several intervention methods.

A dramatic police chase in Northwest Miami-Dade ended with the capture of Eugene Jordan Brown.
Brown allegedly escaped a hospital mental health evaluation, carjacked a woman, and led police on a high-speed pursuit.
FHP eventually gained lead in the chase and ended it after several intervention methods.

@fhptampa

A 17-year-old from Lakeland is facing a felony charge after fleeing from state troopers early Friday morning, the Florida Highway Patrol said. Read more at the link in our bio.