Florida man busted weaving through I-4 traffic at 108 mph: FHP

PLANT CITY, Fla. - A Florida man is facing criminal charges after state troopers clocked him traveling over 100 mph while weaving through Sunday afternoon traffic on Interstate 4.

The arrest of 28-year-old Edward Osorio marks one of the latest high-speed stops under Florida’s "Super Speeder" regulations.

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The backstory:

According to an FHP arrest report, a trooper spotted a green Dodge Charger traveling eastbound on I-4 shortly before 3 p.m. The vehicle immediately caught the trooper’s attention, as it matched the description of a BOLO (Be On the Look Out) alert issued moments earlier.

Troopers say Osorio was weaving in and out of lanes at a high rate of speed. When the trooper activated his laser speed-measuring device, the Dodge was clocked at 108 mph.

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As the trooper initiated a pursuit with lights and sirens, Osorio allegedly cut across all lanes of traffic to reach the right lane, forcing several other drivers to slam on their brakes to avoid a collision.

Courtesy: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Osorio eventually came to a stop on the County Line Road off-ramp. The trooper ordered Osorio out of the vehicle and placed him under arrest.

Osorio is charged with:

• Reckless driving
• Dangerous Excessive Speed (100 mph or more)

Florida's 'Super Speeder' law

Dig deeper:

In 2025, Florida lawmakers upgraded extreme speeding from a simple civil infraction to a criminal offense.

Here is what drivers need to know about the "Dangerous Excessive Speeding" statute:

How It Is Applied:

The law applies to anyone driving 50 mph or more over the posted limit, or anyone traveling 100 mph or more in a way that endangers others.

Mandatory Court:

Unlike a standard ticket, you cannot simply pay a fine by mail. A "Super Speeder" citation requires a mandatory court appearance.

First Offense:

A second-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Repeat Offenders:

If caught a second time within five years, the penalties jump to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a mandatory driver’s license revocation for up to one year.