Florida police scanner feeds

Florida offers a statewide selection of emergency and operational audio feeds, totaling 133 streams across 49 counties. The directory provides substantial coverage in southeastern and central portions of the state. Broward County leads with 13 individual feeds, followed closely by Miami-Dade County with 12 streams. Gadsden County provides 8 streams, Hillsborough County features 7, while Brevard and Orange counties each maintain 6 active channels for community and public safety listening.

The state's audio streams include municipal fire departments, local law enforcement agency operations, regional weather alerts, and amateur radio networks. Key channels include NOAA Weather Radio Orlando (KIH63) based in Brevard, alongside specialized feeds such as Indian Harbor Beach Fire and Indian Harbor Beach Operations. Listeners also monitor amateur radio groups, including Brevard County Amateur Repeaters, Doghouse Bridged Amateur Radio Network, and N4TDX DMR TG 3124968, reflecting a varied communications landscape.

133 live feeds across 49 counties

A free Florida police scanner: live police, fire, and EMS radio streaming from Florida, with no radio hardware and no account. Counties with several feeds have their own page listing every channel; the rest are shown here with their feed count. All of it plays free in the Police Scanner app.

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How coverage is spread across Florida

Florida's 133 feeds are spread over 49 counties: 21 have a single feed, 21 have two to four, and 7 have five or more. The 5 largest listings — Broward (13), Miami-Dade (12), Gadsden (8), Hillsborough (7) and Brevard (6) — carry 35% of everything streaming from the state.

Of the 7 counties with their own page, 4 carry a police or sheriff channel, 7 carry fire and 2 carry EMS; there are also aviation in 2, railroad in 3, weather in 2 and amateur radio in 4.

Brevard, Gadsden and Orange have fire or EMS feeds but no law-enforcement channel listed. That pattern usually means the local police or sheriff has encrypted its radio, so fire and medical dispatch is what remains open to listen to there.

Feeds are filed by county, not by town. If your town is not in the tables above, look for the county it sits in — city police and fire channels are listed under it. The guide to finding your local feed covers the rest.

Nearby states

Alabama · Georgia

Florida scanner law and mobile listening

Monitoring public emergency radio is legal across Florida, but vehicle use is governed by specific regulations. Under Florida Statute 843.16, equipping a motor vehicle with a radio receiver capable of tuning to police frequencies is unlawful without an official permit. Exemptions apply to licensed amateur radio operators, emergency responders, and credentialed journalists.

Listeners accessing a florida police scanner via cellular smartphones or desktop computers at home operate outside the scope of vehicle equipment bans. However, utilizing intercepted communications to facilitate a crime or interfere with public safety operations remains strictly prohibited under state law.

Florida dispatch codes and radio signals

First responders in Florida frequently use standardized 10-codes to communicate concise status updates. While based on the APCO Ten Signals, exact definitions vary significantly between county sheriff departments, municipal police, and regional dispatch centers.

When listening to an ambulance scanner or law enforcement channel, keep in mind that many Florida agencies have adopted plain speech. Clear language prevents misunderstandings during inter-agency operations involving neighboring jurisdictions.

• 10-4: Acknowledged or message received.
• 10-20: Current location.
• 10-33: Emergency; all units clear the channel.
• 10-50: Traffic accident.
• 10-52: Ambulance needed on scene.

Florida scanner questions

How many scanner feeds are accessible for Florida?

Florida currently hosts 133 scanner feeds covering 49 counties. These streams provide real-time audio from fire rescue units, operational channels, severe weather broadcasts, and amateur radio repeater networks across participating communities.

Which Florida counties maintain the greatest number of feeds?

Broward County ranks first with 13 audio feeds, followed by Miami-Dade County with 12 feeds. Gadsden County offers 8 streams, Hillsborough County provides 7, and Brevard and Orange counties feature 6 feeds each.

Why might my Florida county or local agency be missing from the directory?

Feeds depend on local volunteers to broadcast radio traffic. If a county is not listed, no volunteer is currently streaming that area. You can check back later for additions or set up a scanner and audio streamer to host the channel yourself.

How do I stream Florida police and emergency feeds on an iPhone?

You can listen by downloading the Police Scanner app from the iOS App Store. Open the application, browse the Florida feed listings, tap the channel or county you wish to hear, and stream live radio transmissions directly over Wi-Fi or cellular networks.

Can I legally listen to a Florida police scanner in a vehicle?

Under Florida Statute 843.16, operating a vehicle-installed radio scanner capable of intercepting law enforcement frequencies requires an authorized permit, amateur radio license, or media credentials. Streaming public audio on a personal phone generally remains permitted when not used in connection with committing a crime.

Why do Florida emergency radio 10-codes differ between counties?

Although many agencies refer to APCO standards, local jurisdictions establish distinct codes to match their operational needs. Consequently, a specific signal code may signify an accident in one county and a routine status update in another, prompting many agencies to transition toward plain speech.

Before you listen

Scanner listening is legal across the United States, with narrow exceptions — the rules by state. If your local police channel is missing, it has most likely been encrypted; fire and EMS usually remain open in the same area.