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.
Britt Road in Lake County one step closer to being fully reopened
Read full article: Britt Road in Lake County one step closer to being fully reopenedA milestone achievement for a Britt Road in Lake County. Officials just signed the last legal document needed for a key drainage easement. Now, all that's needed it the approval of a water management district permit and FDOT permit. Then a contractor will be selected and work will begin and getting the road back open.
DeLand residents fight proposed truck plaza near I-4, SR-44
Read full article: DeLand residents fight proposed truck plaza near I-4, SR-44DeLand residents are pushing back against a proposed truck plaza that could bring dozens of semi-trucks to a busy stretch near Interstate 4 and State Route 44.
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.
Pints, Paws and a Purpose: Sanford Event Set to Hit $1 Million Milestone for Pet Rescues
Read full article: Pints, Paws and a Purpose: Sanford Event Set to Hit $1 Million Milestone for Pet RescuesOn today’s Trooper Steve on Patrol, I had the chance to roll through Sanford with Paul Williams, the founder of one of Central Florida’s most unique and impactful events: the 14th Annual Sanford Pints n’ Paws Craft Beer Festival.
Riding shotgun: Trooper Steve rides along with Casselberry police for real patrol shift
Read full article: Riding shotgun: Trooper Steve rides along with Casselberry police for real patrol shiftInstead of rolling around Central Florida in Results-1, I climbed into the passenger seat of a real, active patrol car with the Casselberry Police Department.
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.
Ask Trooper Steve: Do tow truck drivers get a pass on traffic laws?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Do tow truck drivers get a pass on traffic laws?Tow trucks are there to alert other drivers that something is happening, usually when a tow truck is stopped on the side of the road or working a scene.
2 signs, 2 meanings: Don’t guess at red lights
Read full article: 2 signs, 2 meanings: Don’t guess at red lightsI get questions all the time that seem simple on the surface, but when you dig into them, you realize a lot of drivers are guessing instead of knowing. This one came in for “Ask Trooper Steve,” and it’s a good one: what’s the difference between a “No Turn on Red” sign and a “Stop Here on Red” sign?
Cocoa Brightline station could get federal funding to start construction
Read full article: Cocoa Brightline station could get federal funding to start constructionAfter years of planning, the city of Cocoa says the money it needs to build Brevard County’s first Brightline station, which would be at US-1 and 528, could finally be secured within months.
DeLand weighing e-bike sidewalk ban, helmet rule for riders under 18
Read full article: DeLand weighing e-bike sidewalk ban, helmet rule for riders under 18City code already bars bicycles, scooters, and skateboards on downtown sidewalks, and commissioners are considering whether to explicitly add e-bikes to that list.
Do you have to accept a tow truck that shows up after a crash in Florida?
Read full article: Do you have to accept a tow truck that shows up after a crash in Florida?During a recent conversation, someone asked a really good question: Can tow truck drivers show up to a crash and start offering their services?
Shantell Williams, owner of Sanford soul food restaurant, injured in Bike Week crash
Read full article: Shantell Williams, owner of Sanford soul food restaurant, injured in Bike Week crashA Sanford family is leaning on their community after the local restaurant owner of Shantell’s Just Until Restaurant & Lounge, Shantell Williams, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash during Bike Week in Daytona last week.
These new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature
Read full article: These new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signatureThe latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, and over 100 new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.
Over 100 Florida bills now need Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature to become law
Read full article: Over 100 Florida bills now need Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature to become lawThe latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, and dozens of new Florida bills are now ready for Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.
St. Cloud police honors Trooper Steve with community partnership award at annual ceremony
Read full article: St. Cloud police honors Trooper Steve with community partnership award at annual ceremonyIt’s a special event where the department takes time to recognize the hard work of the people who make it run every day, from officers on the street to the many professionals behind the scenes who support the mission of public safety.
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.
‘NOT an excuse:’ Orlando super speeder caught at 136 mph over her upset stomach
Read full article: ‘NOT an excuse:’ Orlando super speeder caught at 136 mph over her upset stomachA driver was placed in handcuffs last month after she was caught speeding due to an upset stomach, according to the Orlando Police Department.
FDOT paint starts to fade at crosswalks in Seminole County, near Pulse site
Read full article: FDOT paint starts to fade at crosswalks in Seminole County, near Pulse siteSome of the crosswalks painted over by Florida Department of Transportation last year, a move sparking controversy across Orlando, are now starting to fade.
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.
‘It’s very busy:’ Oviedo moves toward permanent stop signs at intersection near mall
Read full article: ‘It’s very busy:’ Oviedo moves toward permanent stop signs at intersection near mallThe city of Oviedo is set to move forward with a plan to permanently install stop signs at an intersection where traffic signals were turned off and removed near the Oviedo Mall.
New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditions
Read full article: New Florida license plate bill allows frames under these conditionsA new bill heading through the state Legislature will allow drivers to use license plate frames after major confusion erupted over another law last year.
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.
Regulatory e-bike bill advances in Florida Legislature
Read full article: Regulatory e-bike bill advances in Florida LegislatureWith children and young adults increasingly involved in e-bike accidents, the Florida Senate has approved a bill aimed at regulating e-bike speeds and improving pedestrian safety.
Driver dies when big rig hits truck, overturns, erupts in flames on I-95 in Brevard
Read full article: Driver dies when big rig hits truck, overturns, erupts in flames on I-95 in BrevardInterstate 95 was shut down in Brevard County after a crash north of Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Sheriff offers reward for info after 5-year-old run over by e-bike on Volusia beach
Read full article: Sheriff offers reward for info after 5-year-old run over by e-bike on Volusia beachVolusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says he’s offering a $1,000 reward for the identity of two people who were riding an e-bike that struck a 5-year-old boy over the weekend.
Waymo is operating self-driving cars in Orland. Here’s what to know about crashes, who’s liable
Read full article: Waymo is operating self-driving cars in Orland. Here’s what to know about crashes, who’s liableFor years, I’ve talked about one simple rule on the road: the driver is responsible. But what happens when there is no driver?
Man killed after pickup goes airborne along I-95 in Volusia, overturns into water-filled ditch
Read full article: Man killed after pickup goes airborne along I-95 in Volusia, overturns into water-filled ditchThe FHP says a man was killed when his pickup struck a guardrail along Interstate 95 in Volusia County and landed in a ditch.
There’s a huge myth about this stretch of I-4 in Central Florida. Here’s the truth
Read full article: There’s a huge myth about this stretch of I-4 in Central Florida. Here’s the truthFor decades now, myths have popped up about a small section of Interstate 4 in Central Florida. But the truth may be even stranger.
Eustis police seek help in fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist
Read full article: Eustis police seek help in fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclistAccording to police, a 48-year-old woman was riding her bicycle southbound on Lakeshore Drive near the intersection with Eustis Road early Friday morning when she was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle.
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.
VIDEO: Jaguar driver hits Florida school bus, arrested hours later for domestic dispute, deputies say
Read full article: VIDEO: Jaguar driver hits Florida school bus, arrested hours later for domestic dispute, deputies sayIn a social media post, the sheriff’s office stated that video footage shows the Jaguar driver failing to slow down as the bus approached a bus stop.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SR-46 closed in Lake County after body found nearby, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: SR-46 closed in Lake County after body found nearby, sheriff’s office saysA portion of State Road 46 was closed in Lake County after a body was found nearby, according to the sheriff’s office.
Osceola County plans major road projects to ease growing traffic congestion
Read full article: Osceola County plans major road projects to ease growing traffic congestionOsceola County is already facing heavy traffic congestion and because it is expected to worsen, county commissioners are taking steps to address the problem before it escalates further.
TRAFFIC ALERT: SR-19 still closed in Marion due to brush fires, officials say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: SR-19 still closed in Marion due to brush fires, officials sayState Road 19 remained shut down in both directions Sunday due to brush fires, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
US Forest Service battling brush fire in Ocala National Forest; road closures reported
Read full article: US Forest Service battling brush fire in Ocala National Forest; road closures reportedHeavy smoke from a brush fire forced officials to close S.R. 19 south of Salt Springs on Saturday as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
Man accused of running from troopers on I-4 before PIT maneuver, arrest in Orange County
Read full article: Man accused of running from troopers on I-4 before PIT maneuver, arrest in Orange CountyA man who was arrested in Orange County is accused of speeding on Interstate 4 and running from troopers with drugs in the car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Absurd:’ Controversy erupts after mayor’s wife gets pulled over in Daytona Beach
Read full article: ‘Absurd:’ Controversy erupts after mayor’s wife gets pulled over in Daytona BeachAfter Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Hendry raised “concerns” following his wife being pulled over this week, the police chief took to social media to defend his department.
SUV backing out of Palm Coast driveway strikes, kills 80-year-old man, FHP says
Read full article: SUV backing out of Palm Coast driveway strikes, kills 80-year-old man, FHP saysAn man died when he was struck by an SUV that was backing out of a driveway in Palm Coast, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
14-year-old arrested after fleeing deputies on e-bike in Orange County neighborhood
Read full article: 14-year-old arrested after fleeing deputies on e-bike in Orange County neighborhoodA 14-year-old boy was arrested in Orange County after deputies said he tried to flee law enforcement on an electric bike — an incident neighbors say highlights an ongoing problem with teens racing e-bikes through their neighborhood.