Body camera video, documents reveal details after Titusville police chief crash
Read full article: Body camera video, documents reveal details after Titusville police chief crashNewly released body camera footage and police documents reveal details surrounding the crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, including officers’ observations at the scene and the discovery of a vodka bottle inside his patrol vehicle.
15-year-old on electric scooter killed in Brevard County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
Read full article: 15-year-old on electric scooter killed in Brevard County hit-and-run crash, troopers sayA 15-year-old Melbourne boy is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Viera, and investigators have located a damaged Hyundai Genesis believed to be connected to the deadly collision.
Driver killed after SUV runs off I-4 and overturns in Volusia County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver killed after SUV runs off I-4 and overturns in Volusia County, troopers sayFlorida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash after an SUV left the road and overturned Saturday on eastbound Interstate 4 in Volusia County.
Mom, 8-year-old son struck in New Smyrna Beach hit-and-run, police say
Read full article: Mom, 8-year-old son struck in New Smyrna Beach hit-and-run, police sayA mother and her young son were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash while trying to cross the street on Tuesday, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.
Woman wrongly jailed in I-4 deadly crash files lawsuit against Florida Highway Patrol
Read full article: Woman wrongly jailed in I-4 deadly crash files lawsuit against Florida Highway PatrolA Florida woman is suing the Florida Highway Patrol after spending 13 days in jail for a deadly 2025 wrong-way crash on I-4 that investigators later determined she had no involvement in.
Accused toll booth killer remains jailed; victim’s family faces suspect in court
Read full article: Accused toll booth killer remains jailed; victim’s family faces suspect in courtA woman accused of plowing through a Volusia Beach toll booth, killing a worker and then driving into the ocean, will remain in jail ahead of her trial.
Crews respond after small plane crashes in Kissimmee, officials say
Read full article: Crews respond after small plane crashes in Kissimmee, officials sayKissimmee fire crews and law enforcement agencies responded to a small plane crash near West Clay Street and South John Young Parkway, with federal investigators to determine the cause.
Volusia County tests barriers at Dunlawton Beach approach after deadly crash
Read full article: Volusia County tests barriers at Dunlawton Beach approach after deadly crashVolusia County is exploring safety measures for its beach ramps following a deadly crash in which deputies say a drunk driver sped through the Dunlawton Beach approach, struck the tollbooth and killed the toll attendant before driving into the ocean.
10 people hurt in crash near SeaWorld Orlando, fire officials report
Read full article: 10 people hurt in crash near SeaWorld Orlando, fire officials reportMultiple cars were involved in a crash that broke out around 10 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, according to the Orange County Fire Rescue.
New footage released after crash at Central Florida beach leaves toll booth worker dead
Read full article: New footage released after crash at Central Florida beach leaves toll booth worker deadNew body-camera footage has been released after a truck drove through a toll booth onto a Volusia County beach, killing a toll worker in the process.
Toll attendant killed after pickup crashes through Daytona Beach Shores booth, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Toll attendant killed after pickup crashes through Daytona Beach Shores booth, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office saysA toll attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed through a beach ramp toll booth and into the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.
Judge denies bond for Alisa Montalvo in deadly I-4 crash case
Read full article: Judge denies bond for Alisa Montalvo in deadly I-4 crash caseProsecutors say Montalvo caused the October 2025 crash that killed three people and left the scene, while new court testimony detailed alleged post-crash repairs and the case’s earlier mistaken arrest.
FHP faces questions over arrest of wrong driver in deadly chain-reaction crash
Read full article: FHP faces questions over arrest of wrong driver in deadly chain-reaction crashA woman spent nearly two weeks in jail for a deadly hit-and-run crash investigators now say she had nothing to do with, raising questions about how Florida Highway Patrol handled the initial investigation.
Memorial grows for toddler killed in crash on New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Memorial grows for toddler killed in crash on New Smyrna BeachA memorial continues to grow in New Smyrna Beach after a 22-month-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach over the weekend, as family members and community members mourn the tragedy.
Wrong woman jailed in deadly I-4 hit-and-run after witnesses misidentified SUV color, records show
Read full article: Wrong woman jailed in deadly I-4 hit-and-run after witnesses misidentified SUV color, records showFlorida Highway Patrol investigators now say a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 that killed three people may have come down to witnesses misidentifying the color of the SUV involved, according to newly released court documents.
Motorcyclist dies after crash on Maricamp Road in Marion County, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crash on Maricamp Road in Marion County, FHP saysA 68-year-old Ocala man died after his motorcycle overturned on Maricamp Road near Locust Place on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2-year-old girl dies after being hit by car on New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: 2-year-old girl dies after being hit by car on New Smyrna BeachThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a 2-year-old girl was hit and killed by a car on the beach near East Seventh Avenue on Saturday afternoon, prompting renewed safety questions about vehicles and families sharing the sand.
Crosswalk calls grow louder as FDOT plans Silver Star Road upgrades
Read full article: Crosswalk calls grow louder as FDOT plans Silver Star Road upgradesFDOT is advancing an RCUT redesign and adding crosswalk improvements along a busy stretch of Silver Star Road following a string of pedestrian collisions.
Woman accused of leaving scene after man helping tow truck is killed in East Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Woman accused of leaving scene after man helping tow truck is killed in East Orange County, troopers sayFlorida troopers say a 21-year-old woman hit and killed a man who was helping tow her truck from the mud in East Orange County before fleeing the scene. The victim’s family says he was known for always helping others.
Semi-truck strikes guardrail, scatters debris across SR-417 in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Semi-truck strikes guardrail, scatters debris across SR-417 in Orange County, troopers sayAccording to FHP, the initial crash involved a single semi-truck that, for reasons still unknown, left the roadway and hit a guardrail.
Aerial video shows high-speed chase involving stolen BMW before fiery I-4 crash
Read full article: Aerial video shows high-speed chase involving stolen BMW before fiery I-4 crashNewly obtained aerial video of a high-speed chase involving a stolen BMW convertible captures the moments before the car slammed into a highway sign pole, tore in half and caught fire in August.
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Apopka, troopers say
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Apopka, troopers sayAccording to an FHP report, an unknown vehicle was traveling south on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue when it struck a pedestrian who was “possibly laying in the southbound travel lane”, north of West 17th Street.
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.