Bicyclist killed in Orange County crash near Orange Blossom Trail, FHP says
Read full article: Bicyclist killed in Orange County crash near Orange Blossom Trail, FHP saysA bicyclist died after a sport utility vehicle hit him Thursday night near Shader Road and Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Vigil held for Lake Nona teen killed in e-bike crash as coaches call for safety changes
Read full article: Vigil held for Lake Nona teen killed in e-bike crash as coaches call for safety changesFamily members, teammates and coaches gathered in Lake Nona to honor 13-year-old Colton Remsburg, who died days after an e-bike crash. As the community mourns, youth sports leaders are also calling for changes aimed at improving e-bike safety for teens.
Apopka resident waits weeks for repairs after high-speed chase
Read full article: Apopka resident waits weeks for repairs after high-speed chaseA high-speed Florida Highway Patrol chase ended with a car crashing through a brick wall in the Chelsea Park neighborhood of Apopka, causing ongoing frustration for resident Pat Oates whose property was affected.
Young girl struck by car, dragged at McDonald’s parking lot in Clermont, police say
Read full article: Young girl struck by car, dragged at McDonald’s parking lot in Clermont, police sayA juvenile pedestrian was struck near a McDonald’s in Clermont last week, sparking a search for the driver responsible, according to the police department.
920th Rescue Wing saves 11 after small plane plunges into Atlantic off Florida coast
Read full article: 920th Rescue Wing saves 11 after small plane plunges into Atlantic off Florida coastWhat started as a routine training mission quickly became a real recuse operation when the 920th Rescue Wing learned of a possible downed aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean.
Coast Guard jumps into action after plane crashes off coast of Central Florida
Read full article: Coast Guard jumps into action after plane crashes off coast of Central FloridaThe U.S. Coast Guard jumped into action on Tuesday afternoon after a plane crashed near Melbourne, according to USCG officials.
New Orange County study shows nearly 1,000 crashes at stretch of Hiawassee Road intersections
Read full article: New Orange County study shows nearly 1,000 crashes at stretch of Hiawassee Road intersectionsThe report finds 981 intersection crashes from 2019-2024, including 465 at Hiawassee and Silver Star.
New data shows Silver Star and Hiawassee among Pine Hills crash hotspots
Read full article: New data shows Silver Star and Hiawassee among Pine Hills crash hotspotsNeighbors met to call for roadway and pedestrian improvements after an Orange County study detailed crash trends on Silver Star Road and Hiawassee Road.
Apopka police search for driver in hit-and-run that left man critically injured
Read full article: Apopka police search for driver in hit-and-run that left man critically injuredPolice in Apopka are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a 43-year-old man was critically injured while crossing Orange Blossom Trail.
Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozens
Read full article: Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozensRepairs are underway at the 1876 Heritage Inn in Orange City more than two months after a truck crash displaced about 50 guests, with some residents now allowed back inside to collect belongings while they search for where to live next.
Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
Read full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyAs investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol work to piece together how a mother ended up walking along State Road 46 carrying her baby in a car seat at 3 a.m., a loved one who spoke with her that night is sharing what she knows about the hours before the deadly crash.
Woman run over while sunbathing in Volusia County beach driving lane
Read full article: Woman run over while sunbathing in Volusia County beach driving laneA woman is still recovering after being run over by a pickup truck while sunbathing in a designated driving lane on a Volusia County beach, authorities said.
Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central Florida
Read full article: Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central FloridaMonths after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.
9 students hurt in hit-and-run crash with Marion County school bus
Read full article: 9 students hurt in hit-and-run crash with Marion County school busA pickup truck hit a Marion County school bus and took off, the Florida Highway Patrol says, sending nine Marion County students to an area hospital. FHP is looking for the truck.
Special Olympics teen recovering after being hit by SUV near I-95
Read full article: Special Olympics teen recovering after being hit by SUV near I-95A 17-year-old Special Olympics athlete is recovering after running into traffic near I-95 in Daytona Beach and being struck by an SUV, with his family crediting strangers for stepping in to help.
Student video shows train clipping a Sumter County school bus
Read full article: Student video shows train clipping a Sumter County school busVideo shared with News 6 shows a Sumter County school bus getting clipped by a CSX train last week. The video, taken by student Emma Steuer, shows the bus, which was carrying 29 students, moving slightly forward from the railroad crossing just before the train passes it.
‘I hear someone yell, ‘train:’' Students recount fear after school bus collision
Read full article: ‘I hear someone yell, ‘train:’' Students recount fear after school bus collisionThe Sumter County School District superintendent said the train clipped the back of the bus, and the driver is no longer employed with the district.
Sumter County school bus driver arrested for child neglect after train crash
Read full article: Sumter County school bus driver arrested for child neglect after train crashNews 6 confirmed that the driver of a Sumter County school bus carrying 29 kids and two adults, which was struck by a train last week, has been arrested on 29 counts of child neglect.
VIDEO: Good Samaritan attacked on Central Florida expressway
Read full article: VIDEO: Good Samaritan attacked on Central Florida expresswayA Good Samaritan was violently attacked after stopping to help a motorist who crashed on a Central Florida expressway, video obtained exclusively by News 6 reveals.
2 dead after car crashes into South Apopka home, catches fire
Read full article: 2 dead after car crashes into South Apopka home, catches fireTroopers said a speeding 2008 Honda Civic hit a utility pole, overturned and caught fire before crashing into a South Apopka house, killing the driver and passenger.
5-car ‘chain reaction’ crash blocks traffic on State Road 417 in Lake Mary
Read full article: 5-car ‘chain reaction’ crash blocks traffic on State Road 417 in Lake MaryFive vehicles suffered a “chain reaction crash” along State Road 417 on Thursday evening, blocking traffic along the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on State Road 50, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash on State Road 50, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed after a Buick entered westbound lanes on State Road 50 near Taylor Creek Road and collided with a Suzuki, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians, officials say
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians, officials sayThe employee was traveling east on 27th Avenue and turning left onto South Atlantic Avenue when the vehicle struck two people who were in the crosswalk, the city said in a news release.
Violent Sanford convict released from prison early, arrested again in high-speed chase
Read full article: Violent Sanford convict released from prison early, arrested again in high-speed chaseA “career criminal” was put behind bars yet again after serving only two years in prison, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.
Winter Park High School teacher breaks teen’s back in hit-and-run, police say
Read full article: Winter Park High School teacher breaks teen’s back in hit-and-run, police sayA Winter Park High School teacher has been arrested months after a hit-and-run was reported in Casselberry, according to the police department.
Grandmother seeks justice after teen struck, killed in Orlando
Read full article: Grandmother seeks justice after teen struck, killed in OrlandoA Central Florida grandmother is demanding justice after deputies say a teenager intentionally ran over and killed her 17-year-old grandson in Orlando last November.
Teen ‘intentionally’ struck, killed another teen in Orange County, deputies say
Read full article: Teen ‘intentionally’ struck, killed another teen in Orange County, deputies sayA 17-year-old boy has been accused of first-degree murder after another teen was killed back in November, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Man charged with DUI manslaughter after pedestrian dies in Altamonte Springs crash, police say
Read full article: Man charged with DUI manslaughter after pedestrian dies in Altamonte Springs crash, police sayA stretch of State Road 436 was shut down on Friday evening due to a car crash, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Child struck by vehicle while riding e-scooter in Avalon Park, fire rescue says she is OK
Read full article: Child struck by vehicle while riding e-scooter in Avalon Park, fire rescue says she is OKA young girl riding a scooter was struck by a vehicle Friday morning in the Avalon Park area, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
Orange County car chase sparks traffic block along highway, troopers say
Read full article: Orange County car chase sparks traffic block along highway, troopers sayA car chase along State Road 408 on Wednesday afternoon sparked a small traffic block on the highway in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Report: Driver had medical emergency in Cocoa Village crash that killed woman
Read full article: Report: Driver had medical emergency in Cocoa Village crash that killed womanTwo months after police said a pickup truck driver ran over and killed a 25-year-old ballet dancer, a new crash report confirmed what police suspected at the scene - that the driver had a medical emergency when he hopped a curb in front of the Cocoa Village Playhouse and crushed Lexi Jordan against a wall.
DUI arrest after driver ran from Seminole County crash that injured motorcyclist, shut down I-4, FHP says
Read full article: DUI arrest after driver ran from Seminole County crash that injured motorcyclist, shut down I-4, FHP saysA motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition as the driver accused of rear-ending them on Interstate 4 in Seminole County — with westbound lanes shut down for hours as a result — was arrested to face criminal charges including DUI, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver critically injured after car strikes light poles, splits into 2 in Orlando crash
Read full article: Driver critically injured after car strikes light poles, splits into 2 in Orlando crashA driver was critically injured early Monday when their car struck light poles and split into two in an Orlando crash, according to the police department.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Violent crash shuts down traffic on Orange County highway, troopers say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Violent crash shuts down traffic on Orange County highway, troopers sayA crash along State Road 528 in Orange County has shut down all lanes along the highway, according to the FL511.
Driver with possible dementia strikes, kills pedestrian in Ormond Beach, police say
Read full article: Driver with possible dementia strikes, kills pedestrian in Ormond Beach, police sayA pedestrian was struck and killed during a crash involving a 79-year-old driver over the weekend, according to the Ormond Beach Police Department.
‘Pretty devastated:’ Colleagues remember Orlando couple killed in Texas plane crash
Read full article: ‘Pretty devastated:’ Colleagues remember Orlando couple killed in Texas plane crashA beloved local pilot and his wife tragically lost their lives in a crash in Texas this week. The couple owned an aviation company based in Orlando.
Seminole County schools investigate video of student and security guard
Read full article: Seminole County schools investigate video of student and security guardSeminole County Public Schools is looking into an incident at Millwee Middle School this week after a video surfaced on social media of an interaction between a student and a school security guard.
Crash shuts down Morse Boulevard in The Villages, deputies say
Read full article: Crash shuts down Morse Boulevard in The Villages, deputies sayDeputies shut down a stretch of Morse Boulevard on Tuesday evening after a “severe traffic accident” near Lake Sumter Landing, according to the sheriff’s office.
2 injured in crossover crash on SR-417 in Orange County
Read full article: 2 injured in crossover crash on SR-417 in Orange CountyTroopers said the driver of the Volkswagen and the Mazda were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pick-up driver was not injured and remained at the scene.
Holly Hill police seek info on multi‑vehicle, pedestrian crash that killed 2
Read full article: Holly Hill police seek info on multi‑vehicle, pedestrian crash that killed 2The Holly Hill police department is asking for witnesses related to a crash involving multiple vehicles and a pedestrian that left two people dead on Thursday, according to a news release.
‘Road‑rage’ driver smacks car with hand, then crashes into Casselberry business, police say
Read full article: ‘Road‑rage’ driver smacks car with hand, then crashes into Casselberry business, police sayA driver was cited for reckless driving after a road‑rage confrontation ended with his vehicle crashing into a nearby business, according to Casselberry police.
TRAFFIC ALERT: E-bike crash shuts down SR-434 in Altamonte Springs; 1 critically injured
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: E-bike crash shuts down SR-434 in Altamonte Springs; 1 critically injuredA crash involving an e-bike shut down northbound lanes of State Road 434 in Altamonte Springs, according to police.
Driver killed in crash with railroad crossing in Volusia County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver killed in crash with railroad crossing in Volusia County, troopers sayA man died in Volusia County when his car crashed into a railroad crossing gate arm support pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
E-bike rider speaks out after hit-and-run suspect identified, arrested in Palm Coast
Read full article: E-bike rider speaks out after hit-and-run suspect identified, arrested in Palm CoastA 75-year-old man injured in a hit-and-run involving an e-bike is speaking out after Flagler County investigators say they identified and arrested the driver responsible.
Orlando officer runs red light, ends with death of 92-year-old woman, attorney says
Read full article: Orlando officer runs red light, ends with death of 92-year-old woman, attorney saysA 92-year-old woman was killed after a crash with an Orlando police cruiser earlier this month, according to local attorney Ben Crump.
Orlando officer under investigation after crash along Semoran Boulevard
Read full article: Orlando officer under investigation after crash along Semoran BoulevardEyes are now on an Orlando police officer after a crash over the weekend sparked a traffic homicide investigation, according to the department.
I-4 reopens in Volusia County after crash; 1 critically injured
Read full article: I-4 reopens in Volusia County after crash; 1 critically injuredA crash with injuries between a pickup truck and two semitrucks temporarily closed the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 closed in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Florida 511.
8-year-old boy seriously injured in dirt bike crash near Altamonte Springs
Read full article: 8-year-old boy seriously injured in dirt bike crash near Altamonte SpringsAn 8-year-old boy was seriously injured when he lost control of his dirt bike and collided with a vehicle near Altamonte Springs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data shows
Read full article: This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data showsIt’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.