Dec. 31 | 7p\u20133a | Countywide
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\u2014 Osceola County Sheriff’s Office (@OsceolaSheriff) December 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n A sheriff\u2019s spokesperson said a recent DUI operation on Dec 22 resulted in 3 arrests and 56 citations issued to drivers.<\/p>\n \u201cMothers Against Drunk Driving applauds agencies like the Osceola County Sheriff\u2019s Office who are proactively keeping our streets safe from impaired drivers,\u201d MADD Florida Executive Director Larry Coggins said.<\/p>\n In Flagler County, the gameplan is similar.<\/p>\n Sheriff Rick Staley wants drivers to know that deputies will be keeping an eye on roads throughout the county and dedicated DUI patrols will be out in force with the goal of reducing impaired driving, aggressive driving, and serious crashes.<\/p>\n And he said his deputies aren\u2019t afraid to take offenders to jail.<\/p>\n \u201cAnyone who plans on drinking at a party or out at a bar should have a plan to get home \u2014 whether that\u2019s a rideshare, taxi, or designated driver \u2014 or they\u2019ll be seeing some new bars at the Green Roof Inn,\u201d Staley said.<\/p>\n As New Year\u2019s Eve is one of the busiest drinking holidays of the year, Sheriff Rick Staly encourages everyone to ring in the new year responsibly.<\/p>\n To ensure residents and visitors have a safe night, the Flagler County Sheriff\u2019s Office is increasing patrols. pic.twitter.com\/4uLasSYYUV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Flagler County Sheriff\u2019s Office (@FlaglerSheriff) December 31, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n The Seminole County Sheriff\u2019s Office assured Channel 9 that its deputies know the dangers that impaired drivers bring to local roadways. <\/p>\n \u201cOur deputies are always working to keep motorist safe, and New Year\u2019s Eve is no exception. We will be fully staffed with additional deputies on patrol, along with numerous extra duty deputies assigned to New Year\u2019s Eve events throughout the county,\u201d the agency said. <\/p>\n No matter which Central Florida city or county your New Year\u2019s Eve plans take you to, plan on this \u2014 law enforcement will probably be there, too.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here<\/a> to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.<\/p>\n TOP STORIES FROM WFTV CHANNEL 9<\/p>\n \u00a92025 Cox Media Group<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n