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โA lot of people are not moving over:โ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K โMove-Overโ tickets
Read full article: โA lot of people are not moving over:โ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K โMove-Overโ ticketsIt was a little good news, in the epidemic of Florida hit-and-run crashes: The Florida Highway Patrol made an arrest of a 49-year-old driver from Davenport after two case-cracking anonymous tips.
Is Florida spending taxpayer dollars efficiently? Hereโs what the data tells us
Read full article: Is Florida spending taxpayer dollars efficiently? Hereโs what the data tells usThe study ranked all 50 states to figure out which ones are spending taxpayer funds most effectively โ and which may need to get a better handle on their finances.
Rezoning proposal draws concern from neighbors north of Orlando Sanford International Airport
Read full article: Rezoning proposal draws concern from neighbors north of Orlando Sanford International AirportSome families who live just north of the Orlando Sanford International Airport and State Road 46 are concerned about what a potential development could do to their neighborhood.
Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies say
Read full article: Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies sayA 33-year-old Ocala man sunbathing on the beach was injured on Saturday in Volusia County when a vehicle ran him over while trying to back into a parking spot, according to a news release.
19-year-old in pickup truck strikes SUV in head-on crash, killing 65-year-old Palm Coast man, FHP says
Read full article: 19-year-old in pickup truck strikes SUV in head-on crash, killing 65-year-old Palm Coast man, FHP saysA 65-year-old man was killed when their vehicle was struck by a pickup truck driven by a 19-year-old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida troopers search for motorcyclist caught on video shooting car on I-4
Read full article: Florida troopers search for motorcyclist caught on video shooting car on I-4Florida Highway Patrol troopers are trying to identify a motorcyclist who allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several shots at a car on I-4 around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
FHP seeks info after crash likely caused by another vehicle kills motorcyclist in Merritt Island
Read full article: FHP seeks info after crash likely caused by another vehicle kills motorcyclist in Merritt IslandA 26-year-old Ocala man riding a motorcycle on Merritt Island died in a crash which Florida Highway Patrol troopers believe was caused by a vehicle that turned into his path.
Florida driver arrested after 3 killed amid 110 mph getaway from troopers on I-95
Read full article: Florida driver arrested after 3 killed amid 110 mph getaway from troopers on I-95A Mercedes driver was arrested this week after a getaway along Interstate 95 led to three people being killed last week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida โSave The Beesโ license plate nears deadline, still needs vouchers
Read full article: Florida โSave The Beesโ license plate nears deadline, still needs vouchersTime is running out to "Save The Bees" as a specialty, honey-colored license plate bearing the flowery message nears a June deadline with only about a third of the pre-sale vouchers it needs to become reality.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out Conway Road construction
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out Conway Road constructionFor those unfamiliar, Conway Road is a key connector running from State Road 408 all the way to the airport. Itโs a mix of residential areas and small businesses, making it a vital route for locals and commuters alike. But lately, itโs been more of an obstacle course than a roadway.
Bicyclist dies after being struck in Osceola County crosswalk, FHP says
Read full article: Bicyclist dies after being struck in Osceola County crosswalk, FHP saysA 63-year-old St. Cloud man riding a bike near Kissimmee was struck by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Could your phone make you a safer driver? AAA research says yes
Read full article: Could your phone make you a safer driver? AAA research says yesNew research from AAA suggests that smartphone apps could play a big role in reducing dangerous driving behaviors while also helping drivers save on car insurance.
Stuck in traffic in Marion County? These projects could ease growing pains
Read full article: Stuck in traffic in Marion County? These projects could ease growing painsThe Florida Department of Transportation says a project that will add and extend turn lanes at the I-75 and Highway 484 interchange in the Marion Oaks area is on schedule to be completed by late fall of this year. But there are dozens of other projects in the area.
6-year-old struck in Auburndale hit-and-run; woman pretended to be driver to protect daughter, police say
Read full article: 6-year-old struck in Auburndale hit-and-run; woman pretended to be driver to protect daughter, police sayA woman pretended to be behind the wheel of an SUV that struck a 6-year-old boy in a hit-and-run crash to โprotectโ her daughter from getting arrested, according to the Auburndale Police Department.
Man accused of aiming gun during road rage incident in Polk County, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Man accused of aiming gun during road rage incident in Polk County, sheriffโs office saysA 22-year-old man arrested in Polk County will face charges in a road rage incident that the victims caught on dashcam, according to the sheriffโs office.
Winter Springs pursues Gee Creek stabilization project
Read full article: Winter Springs pursues Gee Creek stabilization projectWith just two months left before the start of hurricane season, projects are underway to alleviate flooding concerns in one of the major areas where residents in Winter Springs had issues in the past.
Sumter County deputies locate man, 2 others who ran from crash near Florida National Cemetery
Read full article: Sumter County deputies locate man, 2 others who ran from crash near Florida National CemeteryDeputies are searching for a man who may be armed after he ran away from a crash near the Florida National Cemetery, according to the Sumter County Sheriffโs Office.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out CR-484 construction delays in Marion County
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out CR-484 construction delays in Marion CountyMarion County residents have raised concerns about the ongoing CR-484 highway rebuild, which has been in progress for nearly two years with minimal visible advancement beyond sidewalks.
Public meeting set over plans to connect SR-417, Sanford airport
Read full article: Public meeting set over plans to connect SR-417, Sanford airportAfter nearly two decades of discussions, officials are moving closer to a decision on a proposed connector road between State Road 417 and Orlando Sanford International Airport.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Pickup truck blocks traffic after erupting into flames along I-4A car on Interstate 4 blocked traffic on Tuesday afternoon after it burst into flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โTrust the science:โ Road made of radioactive waste coming to Central Florida. Hereโs why
Read full article: โTrust the science:โ Road made of radioactive waste coming to Central Florida. Hereโs whyOn a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna BeachA reckless driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused the South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach to be closed for hours on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
3 dead, 1 critical after SUV overturns, ejecting occupants in Lake County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 3 dead, 1 critical after SUV overturns, ejecting occupants in Lake County crash, FHP saysThree women died and one suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended in Lake County, troopers sayA 39-year-old Davenport woman riding a motorcycle in Lake County died after being rear-ended by a sedan on U.S. 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver accused of DUI after crash in Titusville kills pedestrian, police say
Read full article: Driver accused of DUI after crash in Titusville kills pedestrian, police sayA driver faces a charge of DUI manslaughter after his pickup truck fatally struck a man crossing the street in Titusville, according to police.
Motorcyclist dies after bike runs off I-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after bike runs off I-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA 63-year-old Titusville woman riding a motorcycle in Brevard County fell from the bike after losing control of it and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Palm Bay to bring school zone speed cameras back online. Hereโs where
Read full article: Palm Bay to bring school zone speed cameras back online. Hereโs wherePalm Bayโs school zone speed cameras will be brought back online after a nearly month-long pause prompted by glitches and incorrect violations.
DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriffโs office saysA 54-year-old DeBary man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck head-on by an SUV and later died, according to the sheriff's office.
Central Florida toll system will transition to cashless payments at night
Read full article: Central Florida toll system will transition to cashless payments at nightIf you are one of the few who still pays for tolls with change, you will soon need to "pay by plate" or use a transponder on this Central Florida highway system, at least for nighttime travel.
21-year-old angry at father drives dadโs car into ocean at Florida beach, police say
Read full article: 21-year-old angry at father drives dadโs car into ocean at Florida beach, police sayJacksonville Beach Police said a 21-year-old man drove his fatherโs car into the ocean because he was angry with him, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in Oviedo
Read full article: 4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in OviedoSeminole County is gearing up for a major road upgrade in Oviedo, but drivers will need to be patient and prepare for long-term inconveniences before things get better.
Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could go
Read full article: Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could goThe House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee backs an amendment to HB 567 that would raise the speed limit on limited access highways, like I-4 or I-95.
Osceola County ramps up school zone safety with fines, additional speed cameras
Read full article: Osceola County ramps up school zone safety with fines, additional speed camerasOsceola County is set to launch its second phase of its school zone safety program on Wednesday, where drivers will receive a $100 fine and a citation if caught speeding in a school zone, according to a news release from the county.
โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs next
Read full article: โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs nextFor years, News 6 has reported on the issues on the street. Speeding cars, numerous bus stops, and lack of crosswalks for most of the street make it a potentially hazardous area for pedestrians. A public meeting on new safety plans is tonight in Kissimmee.
Miami school bus cameraโs blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says โthatโs not meโ
Read full article: Miami school bus cameraโs blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says โthatโs not meโA school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured after truck leaves road, strikes tree in Lake County
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 seriously injured after truck leaves road, strikes tree in Lake CountyA passenger in a pickup truck was killed and the driver seriously injured after the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in Lake County on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver confessed to being โso highโ in Palm Bay crash where he tried to flee, police say
Read full article: Driver confessed to being โso highโ in Palm Bay crash where he tried to flee, police sayA man accused of running a red light, crashing into another vehicle and then trying to flee told officers he was high as they arrested him, Palm Bay police said.
Protect your pets with a free microchip event in Osceola County
Read full article: Protect your pets with a free microchip event in Osceola CountyWe're excited to welcome Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry for a live interview as we discuss an incredible opportunity for pet owners in the community.
Are these 2 major Florida bridges at risk of collapse? Thatโs what feds want to know
Read full article: Are these 2 major Florida bridges at risk of collapse? Thatโs what feds want to knowFederal investigators are urging bridge owners to figure out whether dozens of notable bridges across the U.S. are at risk.
Apparent โhomemade explosiveโ prompts road closure in New Smyrna Beach, police say
Read full article: Apparent โhomemade explosiveโ prompts road closure in New Smyrna Beach, police sayA road in New Smyrna Beach was partially blocked after officers located โwhat appeared to be a homemade explosive deviceโ during a traffic stop, according to police.
Florida drivers may soon need 2 license plates on their cars. Hereโs why
Read full article: Florida drivers may soon need 2 license plates on their cars. Hereโs whyLawmakers said the bill aims to help investigators find hit-and-run drivers more easily, though it could involve a new rule for all Florida drivers.
Florida highway speed limits could go up if this bill passes
Read full article: Florida highway speed limits could go up if this bill passesSB 462 is a package of changes to transportation law. Before the billโs first committee hearing, the sponsor added a new provision: raising the speed limit from 70 mph on a major highway or expressway to 75 mph.
Lake County residents look for answers over Orange County connector road project
Read full article: Lake County residents look for answers over Orange County connector road projectPeople who live off of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard in Clermont are planning a protest over the planned connector road between Lake and Orange counties.
3 injured after being struck by vehicle near Embry-Riddle entrance in Daytona Beach
Read full article: 3 injured after being struck by vehicle near Embry-Riddle entrance in Daytona BeachThree people were taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on Monday, according to a news release.
Osceola County leaders push for statewide hands-free driving law
Read full article: Osceola County leaders push for statewide hands-free driving lawOsceola County leaders are calling for tougher distracted driving laws, formally backing a bill moving through the Florida Senate that would make the state hands-free.
3 killed, including 5-year-old in head-on crash in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: 3 killed, including 5-year-old in head-on crash in Osceola County, troopers sayThree people, including a 5-year-old boy, were killed in an Osceola County crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man steals ambulance, finishes beer before being arrested, troopers say
Read full article: Florida man steals ambulance, finishes beer before being arrested, troopers sayA Tampa man accused of stealing an ambulance "finished drinking a beer in full view of Troopers" before he was arrested, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP saysA 49-year-old Daytona Beach man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck and killed by a pickup truck that was attempting to pass traffic ahead of it, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Vehicle crashes into transformer, bursts into flames in St. Cloud; no injuries reported
Read full article: Vehicle crashes into transformer, bursts into flames in St. Cloud; no injuries reportedNo injuries were reported after a vehicle smashed into a power transformer in St. Cloud before it erupted in flames on Saturday, according to a news release.
4 injured in fiery crash that shut down SR-429 in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: 4 injured in fiery crash that shut down SR-429 in Orange County, troopers sayFour people were hospitalized for treatment of serious injuries in a crash Saturday morning which forced all southbound lanes of State Road 429 to temporarily be shut down in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck in Lake County, FHP saysA 54-year-old Sorrento man walking in a Lake County road was struck by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead, 2 children among 5 hurt after wrong-way crash on I-4 in Seminole County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead, 2 children among 5 hurt after wrong-way crash on I-4 in Seminole County, FHP saysAn Orlando man is dead and two children are among five others hurt after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida lawmakers push for left-lane camping ban yet again. But can it pass DeSantis?
Read full article: Florida lawmakers push for left-lane camping ban yet again. But can it pass DeSantis?Florida lawmakers are once again pushing to ban left-lane camping on the stateโs highways, though they may face an obstacle on their crusade: Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange County
Read full article: Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange CountyDrivers on State Road 429 in Orange County are being diverted due to a ground depression as crews assess possible repairs, according to the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
Florida woman struck, killed on highway after getting out of car to help dog, troopers say
Read full article: Florida woman struck, killed on highway after getting out of car to help dog, troopers sayA 25-year-old Florida woman was struck and killed on a highway after she got out of her car to check on a dog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic ticket lands teen awaiting 2023 Poinciana crash trial in jail
Read full article: Traffic ticket lands teen awaiting 2023 Poinciana crash trial in jailThe teen involved in a 2023 Poinciana crash that claimed four lives, faced a plea hearing on Thursday in a completely separate case. He pleaded no contest to a 2024 charge of driving without a license, and received a 60-day jail sentence, along with six months of probation.