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Driving the speed limit in the left lane: Legal in Florida, but is it smart?
Read full article: Driving the speed limit in the left lane: Legal in Florida, but is it smart?If you’ve ever found yourself cruising at the posted speed limit in the left lane of a two-lane road while speed demons fly past you on the right, you might be wondering — is this even legal? The short answer: Yes, but that doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.
Teens in stolen car lead I-4 chase that ends in crash on Lee Road in Orange County, deputies say
Read full article: Teens in stolen car lead I-4 chase that ends in crash on Lee Road in Orange County, deputies sayA stolen vehicle carrying seven people led law enforcement on a chase, ending in a crash on Lee Road in Orange County, according to sheriff’s officials.
Kissimmee intersection will undergo major makeover to improve traffic, safety
Read full article: Kissimmee intersection will undergo major makeover to improve traffic, safetyA busy Kissimmee intersection is getting a multimillion-dollar upgrade aimed at easing congestion and improving safety.
Motorcyclist dies in Marion County crash after hitting curb, losing control
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies in Marion County crash after hitting curb, losing controlA 50-year-old motorcyclist from Maine died after hitting a curb and losing control on US Highway 301 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steep
Read full article: Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steepJust days after News 6 reported problems with a new raised crosswalk on Orange Avenue, crews were out making some changes.
Orlando Islamic community mourns loss of two members in fatal crash
Read full article: Orlando Islamic community mourns loss of two members in fatal crashHundreds of Muslims came out to support the family of a Windermere High School senior who was killed in a crash over the weekend in Orange County.
VIDEO: Driver waves gun at vehicles, fires shots on I-95 in Florida
Read full article: VIDEO: Driver waves gun at vehicles, fires shots on I-95 in FloridaA driver was seen firing and waving a firearm at vehicles on I-95 and firing shots, leading to a pursuit with deputies that ended in a crash, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.
Windermere High School senior among 4 killed in Orange County crash
Read full article: Windermere High School senior among 4 killed in Orange County crashA Windermere High School student is one of four people who were killed in a crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4 killed, 1 hurt in crash after car attempts to overtake another in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: 4 killed, 1 hurt in crash after car attempts to overtake another in Orange County, troopers sayFour people were killed and one suffered serious injuries in a crash in Orange County which Florida Highway Patrol troopers say was caused by one car trying to overtake another.
17-year-old among 2 killed when car strikes bridge railing in Flagler County, FHP says
Read full article: 17-year-old among 2 killed when car strikes bridge railing in Flagler County, FHP saysA 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were killed when the sedan they were taking through Flagler County drifted and struck a concrete bridge railing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Safety a priority as motorcyclists roll into Volusia County for Bike Week
Read full article: Safety a priority as motorcyclists roll into Volusia County for Bike WeekFrom additional deputies to tailored public transit, Volusia County officials are working to maintain safety with Bike Week in full swing.
Driver dies, passenger hurt after sedan rear-ends tractor-trailer in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Driver dies, passenger hurt after sedan rear-ends tractor-trailer in Orange County, FHP saysAn Orlando woman driving a Mercedes-Benz rear-ended a tractor-trailer and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dynamic tolling in full swing on I-4 Express lanes, cap set at $3 per toll
Read full article: Dynamic tolling in full swing on I-4 Express lanes, cap set at $3 per tollThe changes mean that toll prices in the I-4 express lanes fluctuate based on traffic congestion. Three dollars is the maximum you could potentially pay per toll, at least right now. Drivers traveling through all the westbound tolls at the cap would pay $18, while those on the eastbound tolls would pay $21.
Palm Bay pauses school zone speed cameras over glitches, incorrect violations, police say
Read full article: Palm Bay pauses school zone speed cameras over glitches, incorrect violations, police sayThe Palm Bay Police Department has paused its school zone speed cameras from issuing violations amid what it says are community concerns spurred by system glitches
Ben Crump calls for transparency after bystander fatally struck during Orlando police pursuit
Read full article: Ben Crump calls for transparency after bystander fatally struck during Orlando police pursuitAttorney Ben Crump held a news conference to call for transparency in the death of a man who was struck by a car and a pickup truck in an Orlando police pursuit two weeks ago.
‘SIGN ME UP:’ Buc-ee’s boom in Florida continues as DeSantis touts new locations
Read full article: ‘SIGN ME UP:’ Buc-ee’s boom in Florida continues as DeSantis touts new locationsDuring his speech about a massive expansion project along Interstate 75, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for yet another upcoming Buc-ee’s location in the state.
515 tickets issued, 4 arrests made in Orlando ‘street takeover’ crackdown
Read full article: 515 tickets issued, 4 arrests made in Orlando ‘street takeover’ crackdownLaw enforcement officials said they successfully conducted a “Street Takeover Enforcement Operation” in Orlando that led to over 500 citations and four arrests, according to a news release.
Driver sentenced to 10 years in Orlando hit-and-run crash that killed 19-year-old
Read full article: Driver sentenced to 10 years in Orlando hit-and-run crash that killed 19-year-oldA man arrested in a hit-and-run crash that killed a 19-year-old in Orlando was sentenced to 10 years in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
‘Most used tourist corridor:’ DeSantis says Florida will expand I-75. Here’s where
Read full article: ‘Most used tourist corridor:’ DeSantis says Florida will expand I-75. Here’s whereA portion of Interstate 75 in Florida will be expanded with more lanes through part of Central Florida, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
2 injured in chain-reaction crash on Boggy Creek Road in Orange County
Read full article: 2 injured in chain-reaction crash on Boggy Creek Road in Orange CountyTwo people were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving six vehicles on Boggy Creek Road in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘A really good kid:’ Community remembers Lake Nona teen killed in crash
Read full article: ‘A really good kid:’ Community remembers Lake Nona teen killed in crashFamily, friends and classmates of 17-year-old Anthony Sanchez gathered Sunday for a memorial service, just over a week after he was killed in a two-vehicle crash.
TIME IS MONEY: Dynamic tolling begins on I-4 through Central Florida
Read full article: TIME IS MONEY: Dynamic tolling begins on I-4 through Central FloridaDrivers using the I-4 Express lanes will soon see fluctuating toll rates as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) implements a dynamic tolling system starting Monday.
Man killed in crash with parked cars and house in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Man killed in crash with parked cars and house in Brevard County, troopers sayA 76-year-old man from Cocoa was killed upon crashing into a car parked in a Brevard County driveway, as well as a house, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dive group locates sunken car, human remains in Orange County retention pond, FHP says
Read full article: Dive group locates sunken car, human remains in Orange County retention pond, FHP saysThe volunteer civilian dive group Sunshine State Sonar helped authorities recover human remains from a sunken sedan in a retention pond near Union Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Teen driver arrested in Poinciana crash that killed 4, including 3 children, FHP says
Read full article: Teen driver arrested in Poinciana crash that killed 4, including 3 children, FHP saysA 16-year-old boy has turned himself in after the Florida Highway Patrol obtained a warrant for his arrest in connection to a 2023 crash in Poinciana that left four people dead, three of them children.
Osceola County to issue warnings for drivers caught on school zone speed cams. See when it starts
Read full article: Osceola County to issue warnings for drivers caught on school zone speed cams. See when it startsOsceola County will issue warnings to anyone caught speeding in 10 community school zones starting next week, according to a news release from the county.
Driver grazed by bullet on I-4 in Polk County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Driver grazed by bullet on I-4 in Polk County, sheriff’s office saysA person driving along Interstate 4 in Polk County was grazed by a bullet that was fired by someone in another vehicle, according to the sheriff’s office.
81-year-old killed, teen seriously injured when pickups collide in Volusia County
Read full article: 81-year-old killed, teen seriously injured when pickups collide in Volusia CountyAn 81-year-old man was killed and a 16-year-old boy was seriously injured when their pickup trucks collided on State Road 40 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Here’s the timeline for ‘dynamic’ tolls
Read full article: Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Here’s the timeline for ‘dynamic’ tollsThe change could mean higher toll rates during busier times on the interstate when drivers typically see traffic delays.
Father arrested after Poinciana crash caused by teen son kills 4, including 3 children
Read full article: Father arrested after Poinciana crash caused by teen son kills 4, including 3 childrenA man was arrested more than a year after his teen son ran a stop sign and struck an SUV at an intersection in Poinciana, killing four of the SUV’s occupants, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando sets up road closures downtown for weekend events. Here’s where
Read full article: Orlando sets up road closures downtown for weekend events. Here’s whereHeading toward downtown Orlando this weekend? Road closures will be in effect for IMMERSE, an interactive art festival happening Feb. 21-24.
‘Coming in hot:’ Driver busted going nearly 100 mph, fleeing Brevard deputies
Read full article: ‘Coming in hot:’ Driver busted going nearly 100 mph, fleeing Brevard deputiesA man was arrested after being clocked driving close to 100 mph before he led deputies on a chase that ended on Kennedy Space Center property, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida Gov. DeSantis’ latest budget could bring big changes to I-4, state roads
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis’ latest budget could bring big changes to I-4, state roadsThis month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his latest budget recommendations, which could bring significant changes to some of the state’s biggest highways.
Driver killed when box truck rear-ends tractor-trailer in Polk County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver killed when box truck rear-ends tractor-trailer in Polk County, troopers sayA driver died when the box truck they were taking through Polk County struck the rear of a tractor-trailer and caught fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cruising through Margaritaville: A traffic getaway you won’t want to miss
Read full article: Cruising through Margaritaville: A traffic getaway you won’t want to missYou all have made it crystal clear that you enjoy a scenic drive through uncharted territory, so today we're setting sail for Margaritaville right in the heart of west Osceola County!
Orlando police seek public’s help identifying 2 seen leaving scene of deadly crash on Narcoossee Road
Read full article: Orlando police seek public’s help identifying 2 seen leaving scene of deadly crash on Narcoossee RoadThe Orlando Police Department is asking for the community for assistance in identifying two individuals connected to a fiery two-vehicle crash that killed a Lake Nona student and injured two others.
Trooper Steve on Patrol takes a look at Central Florida’s busiest traffic hotspot
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol takes a look at Central Florida’s busiest traffic hotspotWhether its commuters, tourists heading to the theme parks, or long-haul truckers making their way through the state, this stretch is often a frustrating bottleneck.
1 killed in rear-end crash on Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County
Read full article: 1 killed in rear-end crash on Orange Blossom Trail in Orange CountyOne person was killed and another was injured in a rear-end crash on Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lakeland man killed, 3 others hurt in head-on Pasco County crash, FHP says
Read full article: Lakeland man killed, 3 others hurt in head-on Pasco County crash, FHP saysA Lakeland man was killed and three other Central Floridians suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash in Pasco County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
19-year-old killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-95 in Flagler County
Read full article: 19-year-old killed in 5-vehicle crash on I-95 in Flagler CountyA 19-year-old man was killed and two others were injured in a five-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Flagler County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake Nona High School student dies after fiery crash on Narcoossee Road in Orlando
Read full article: Lake Nona High School student dies after fiery crash on Narcoossee Road in OrlandoA Lake Nona High School student critically injured in a crash on Narcoossee Road in Orlando has died, according to police.
PHOTOS: Truck overturns on Florida highway, spills hundreds of beer cans
Read full article: PHOTOS: Truck overturns on Florida highway, spills hundreds of beer cansHundreds of beer cans were scattered on the shoulder of a Florida highway after a tractor-trailer failed to complete a turn on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian struck, killed by car being pursued by Orlando police; 1 arrested, officials say
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed by car being pursued by Orlando police; 1 arrested, officials sayA man fleeing from Orlando police struck a pedestrian who died while the driver attempted to run away and hide, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Orlando Police Department.
Understanding the role of crossing guards: When can they hold the crosswalk?
Read full article: Understanding the role of crossing guards: When can they hold the crosswalk?They are more than just friendly faces helping kids cross the street, they are official traffic control devices with the authority to stop vehicles when necessary.
Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schools
Read full article: Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schoolsOperation Best Foot Forward, a two-week campaign launched Feb. 11, aims to enhance safety across Central Florida by raising awareness about Florida’s driver yield laws, which grant pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks.
‘A Grave in the Street:’ Why is there a tomb in the middle of this Florida neighborhood?
Read full article: ‘A Grave in the Street:’ Why is there a tomb in the middle of this Florida neighborhood?Those who take this backroad in New Smyrna Beach are likely to see an eerie surprise: a gravesite embedded in the middle of the street.
‘Holy Cow:’ Driver clocked at 129 mph on SR-417 in Orange County; officials seeing more ‘super speeders’
Read full article: ‘Holy Cow:’ Driver clocked at 129 mph on SR-417 in Orange County; officials seeing more ‘super speeders’If you’ve been behind the wheel in Orange County, most likely you've seen someone absolutely flying 30 miles over the speed limit.
Florida lawmakers refile left-lane driving bill that DeSantis vetoed last year
Read full article: Florida lawmakers refile left-lane driving bill that DeSantis vetoed last yearA Southwest Florida lawmaker will try again to pass a bill that would ban cruising or “camping” in the left lane of a highway, the same bill Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year.
Brevard students on a field trip evacuated after bus catches fire on I-95
Read full article: Brevard students on a field trip evacuated after bus catches fire on I-95The northbound lanes of Interstate 95 are shut down in Brevard County because of a fire on a bus that was full of public school students.
Finding Paris, dog up for adoption at Orange County Animal Services, the home she deserves
Read full article: Finding Paris, dog up for adoption at Orange County Animal Services, the home she deservesAt first glance, you might think Paris is the kind of dog who would slow you down. But buckle up, because you’re in for a surprise.
Public meeting set for U.S. 1 bike, pedestrian upgrades in Daytona Beach
Read full article: Public meeting set for U.S. 1 bike, pedestrian upgrades in Daytona BeachThe Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Wednesday to talk about pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along a roughly three mile stretch of U.S. 1 in Volusia County.
Police seek info on vehicle involved in Cocoa hit-and run that injured woman on e-bike
Read full article: Police seek info on vehicle involved in Cocoa hit-and run that injured woman on e-bikeCocoa police are asking the public’s help with information about a vehicle involved in a hit-and-run that left a woman on an e-bike injured.
Is this new SR-46 intersection a hazard? Trooper Steve on Patrol checks it out
Read full article: Is this new SR-46 intersection a hazard? Trooper Steve on Patrol checks it outViewer Thomas L. reached out with a concern about a new intersection on SR-46 at Wekiva River Road, saying that turning left onto Wekiva River Road feels hazardous.
Pickup truck driver ejected, seriously injured in crash on 1-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Pickup truck driver ejected, seriously injured in crash on 1-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA Titusville man suffered serious injuries after he was ejected from his pickup truck during a crash with a semi-truck in Brevard County on Monday, according to the Florida HIghway Patrol.
These 3 Florida cities ranked among best places to drive. Do you agree?
Read full article: These 3 Florida cities ranked among best places to drive. Do you agree?Many Florida residents may get annoyed by traffic jams and poor drivers in some of the state’s large, urban areas. But it could be much worse.
Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 vehicles in Sumter County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally struck by 2 vehicles in Sumter County, FHP saysA 62-year-old Ocala man was struck by a pickup truck and a sedan while attempting to cross a road in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian struck, killed on I-75 in Ocala, troopers say
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed on I-75 in Ocala, troopers sayA 44-year-old man on foot along Interstate 75 in Ocala was struck by a car and killed while "darting in and out of northbound traffic," according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fugitive arrested in Volusia after pursuit ends in wreck, dog bite, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Fugitive arrested in Volusia after pursuit ends in wreck, dog bite, sheriff’s office saysA man with a warrant out of Lake County was arrested in Volusia after speeding away from a traffic stop and eventually crashing into other drivers, according to the sheriff's office.
Plant City woman dies after tractor-trailer hits ambulance she was riding in, troopers say
Read full article: Plant City woman dies after tractor-trailer hits ambulance she was riding in, troopers sayA woman riding in a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue ambulance died after the vehicle entered an intersection without yielding and was struck by a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?
Read full article: These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.