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WATCH LIVE: Exploring the Sand Lake Road diverging diamond in Orlando: Is it helping traffic flow?
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Exploring the Sand Lake Road diverging diamond in Orlando: Is it helping traffic flow?For years, the Sand Lake Road interchange at I-4 has been one of Central Florida's most congested and crash-prone areas. As a former patrol trooper, I personally responded to hundreds of crashes in this spot, making it clear that something needed to change.
Residents fight for change as tragedies mount on State Road 44 in Lake County
Read full article: Residents fight for change as tragedies mount on State Road 44 in Lake CountyAll along State Road 44, crosses, flowers, and memorials mark the spots where lives have been lost. Residents say the crashes are relentless.
84-year-old man crossing road in wheelchair struck, killed in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: 84-year-old man crossing road in wheelchair struck, killed in Volusia County, FHP saysAn 84-year-old DeLand man in an electric wheelchair was struck by a car and killed while crossing a road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Marion County head-on crash, troopers say
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Marion County head-on crash, troopers sayA 50-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando man, 18, struck and killed while walking on Volusia road, FHP says
Read full article: Orlando man, 18, struck and killed while walking on Volusia road, FHP saysAn 18-year-old Orlando man was fatally struck by an SUV in Volusia County while walking on International Speedway Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando drivers lose 27 hours a year to waiting in traffic, study says. What Florida is doing about it
Read full article: Orlando drivers lose 27 hours a year to waiting in traffic, study says. What Florida is doing about itINRIX studies congestion in around 1,000 metro areas, and of the 300 areas they studied in the U.S., Orlando ranks number 38, with drivers losing 27 hours a year waiting in traffic.
How world’s busiest streets are tackling traffic congestion
Read full article: How world’s busiest streets are tackling traffic congestionIn Central Florida, the struggle with traffic is ongoing, and residents are eager to see effective solutions. Meanwhile, New York City’s congestion pricing plan offers a glimpse into how major cities are attempting to alleviate traffic woes.
New trial sought for driver traveling 100 mph in crash that killed TikTok influencer in Florida
Read full article: New trial sought for driver traveling 100 mph in crash that killed TikTok influencer in FloridaDefense attorneys are working to overturn the conviction of a man who was driving three friends who died when they were hit by a wrong-way driver in December 2022
New Orange County board looks for ‘modern, balanced’ transportation solutions
Read full article: New Orange County board looks for ‘modern, balanced’ transportation solutionsA newly formed citizen advisory board tasked with overseeing Orange County’s transportation issues held its first meeting Thursday evening, following voter approval of its funding in last November’s general election.
Florida men found with credit card skimmers during traffic stop, troopers say
Read full article: Florida men found with credit card skimmers during traffic stop, troopers sayA traffic stop on Interstate 75 in Sumter County led to troopers finding fraudulent credit cards and credit card skimmers, according to a news release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Matt Austin joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk ongoing fight against distracted driving in Florida
Read full article: Matt Austin joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk ongoing fight against distracted driving in FloridaAt News 6, traffic safety isn’t just a topic we cover — it’s a mission we take seriously. Long before I joined the team, one of our own was directly impacted by a traffic incident that changed the course of his life and ultimately helped shape Florida law.
Charges dropped against Osceola sheriff’s deputy after crash injures trooper on Florida’s Turnpike
Read full article: Charges dropped against Osceola sheriff’s deputy after crash injures trooper on Florida’s TurnpikeThe state attorney dropped charges Wednesday against an Osceola County sheriff’s deputy after he allegedly rear-ended a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle and injured a trooper on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County, according to officials.
1 injured after crash on SR-429 in Orange County; driver flees scene, troopers say
Read full article: 1 injured after crash on SR-429 in Orange County; driver flees scene, troopers sayA crash on the southbound lanes of State Road 429 in Orange County on Tuesday morning left one person injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Video shows police chase on Florida interstate after hit-and-run suspect’s violent crime spree
Read full article: Video shows police chase on Florida interstate after hit-and-run suspect’s violent crime spreePolice identified the man as 48-year-old Jeremiah Bailey, who struck multiple pedestrians with his car at various locations in South Tampa on Sunday, killing one and injuring three.
Driver accused of hitting and killing a woman was suspected in earlier hit-and-runs, New Smyrna Beach police say
Read full article: Driver accused of hitting and killing a woman was suspected in earlier hit-and-runs, New Smyrna Beach police sayBefore a man was accused of driving his truck off the road in New Smyrna Beach over the weekend, hitting a couple and killing a woman, police said they were already looking for him for hitting people’s property and driving off.
8-year-old injured after being struck by vehicle in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: 8-year-old injured after being struck by vehicle in Orange County, troopers sayA child was injured after being struck by a pickup truck in Orange County on Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Prayers to the victims:’ College Park food pantry founder among those hurt when pickup truck plows into nonprofit
Read full article: ‘Prayers to the victims:’ College Park food pantry founder among those hurt when pickup truck plows into nonprofitWe're learning more about what's underway following a crash at a College Park food pantry that sent several people to the hospital, including its founder.
8-month-old dies in Florida after being left in the road, struck by vehicle, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 8-month-old dies in Florida after being left in the road, struck by vehicle, sheriff’s office saysAn 8-month-old baby died after being placed in the street and struck by a vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and News 6 partner News 4 Jax.
Fatal crash shuts down North Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach, police say
Read full article: Fatal crash shuts down North Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach, police sayA crash that killed a pedestrian an injured another forced both directions of travel to shut down on the North Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach on Saturday, according to police.
Lakeland man dies after hit-and-run crash while changing wheel in Pinellas County, FHP says
Read full article: Lakeland man dies after hit-and-run crash while changing wheel in Pinellas County, FHP saysA 37-year-old Lakeland man died after being struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash along an interstate in Pinellas County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4 hospitalized after pickup hits building in College Park, firefighters say
Read full article: 4 hospitalized after pickup hits building in College Park, firefighters sayFour people were hospitalized after a pickup truck struck a building on the outskirts of College Park, according to the Orlando Fire Department.
Man arrested in 2022 crash that killed 18-year-old in Orange County
Read full article: Man arrested in 2022 crash that killed 18-year-old in Orange CountyDeputies have arrested a man who in 2022 was behind the wheel of a car that ran off the road after a street race in Orange County and struck two spectators, one of whom later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ask Trooper Steve: What to do if you get a ticket for your tint
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: What to do if you get a ticket for your tintNews 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ex-wife of man killed in fiery Sumter County crash asks for help finding driver
Read full article: Ex-wife of man killed in fiery Sumter County crash asks for help finding driverInvestigators with the Florida Highway Patrol are trying to track down the driver and vehicle that left the scene of a deadly crash.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Semitruck crashes into tree, catches fire along I-95 in Brevard County; lanes blocked
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Semitruck crashes into tree, catches fire along I-95 in Brevard County; lanes blockedA semitruck lost control on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, striking a tree off the road and catching fire, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Memorial fund established for 6-year-old killed by alleged drunk driver in Orange County
Read full article: Memorial fund established for 6-year-old killed by alleged drunk driver in Orange CountyThe Foundation for Orange County Public Schools has established a memorial fund in honor of the 6-year-old boy who was hit and killed while riding his bicycle in an Apopka mobile home park on Saturday.
Northbound lanes of Florida Turnpike closed in Lake County after multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: Northbound lanes of Florida Turnpike closed in Lake County after multi-vehicle crashA multi-vehicle crash has all northbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike closed in Lake County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead, 1 hurt after car goes airborne, strikes tree in Lake County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 hurt after car goes airborne, strikes tree in Lake County crash, FHP saysA man died and another was treated for injures after their involvement in a single-vehicle crash near Leesburg, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver faces DUI charges after hitting, killing 6-year-old on bicycle in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver faces DUI charges after hitting, killing 6-year-old on bicycle in Orange County, troopers sayThe driver of a SUV faces DUI manslaughter charges after he struck and killed a 6-year-old boy on a bicycle on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dead, teen among 2 seriously injured after fiery Sumter County crash, FHP says
Read full article: Man dead, teen among 2 seriously injured after fiery Sumter County crash, FHP saysTroopers are looking to find the driver they say is responsible for causing a crash in Sumter County that took a man's life and left two other people injured, one of them a 16-year-old girl.
WATCH LIVE: Taking a look at construction on Semoran Boulevard near University Boulevard
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Taking a look at construction on Semoran Boulevard near University BoulevardToday, our stream will take us to Semoran Boulevard in the area of University Boulevard, a busy intersection that’s seen some recent construction on its shoulders.
Are modular motorcycle headlights legal in Florida?
Read full article: Are modular motorcycle headlights legal in Florida?News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Man arrested on DUI charges in 2023 crash that killed 2 motorcyclists near Orange-Osceola county line
Read full article: Man arrested on DUI charges in 2023 crash that killed 2 motorcyclists near Orange-Osceola county lineAn arrest was made in an April 2023 rear-end crash that killed two motorcyclists near the Orange-Osceola county line.
Trooper Steve on Patrol talks with Keri Anne DeMott Foundation
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol talks with Keri Anne DeMott FoundationToday, we bring you a special live interview inside Results-1, highlighting an organization that is near and dear to my heart — the Keri Anne DeMott Foundation.
No charges filed against driver in crash that killed Sugar Mill Elementary student
Read full article: No charges filed against driver in crash that killed Sugar Mill Elementary studentThe 70-year-old driver involved in a crash that killed a fourth-grade student near Sugar Mill Elementary School last year will not be charged, Port Orange police said.
Man arrested after anonymous tip leads to vehicle in fatal Lake County hit-and-run
Read full article: Man arrested after anonymous tip leads to vehicle in fatal Lake County hit-and-runA 37-year-old Auburndale man who was the driver of a disabled vehicle was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Lake County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Video shows suspected DUI driver going wrong way on Florida interstate
Read full article: Video shows suspected DUI driver going wrong way on Florida interstateA suspected DUI driver was caught on video going the wrong way on a Florida interstate before crashing into a vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Yes, you can paint this strange Florida bridge. Here’s where to find it
Read full article: Yes, you can paint this strange Florida bridge. Here’s where to find itAt first glance, the site looks like a victim of vandalism, though what first-time visitors might not know is that it’s all perfectly legal.
Entrance to Patrick Space Force Base, SR-A1A back open after law enforcement activity
Read full article: Entrance to Patrick Space Force Base, SR-A1A back open after law enforcement activityState Road A1A reopened near Patrick Space Force Base on Thursday after “law enforcement activity in the area” closed the road in both directions.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with turning car in Orange County
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crash with turning car in Orange CountyA man riding a motorcycle through Orange County died after being struck by a car that turned into his direct path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fireman Rob joins Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: Fireman Rob joins Trooper Steve on PatrolFireman Rob is a true American hero, known for his incredible journey of resilience, dedication and service. An Air Force veteran and career firefighter, Rob supported search and recovery efforts after the 9/11 tragedy and has since made it his mission to inspire others to “live your passion.”
Osceola County kicks off warnings for drivers caught on school-zone speed cams
Read full article: Osceola County kicks off warnings for drivers caught on school-zone speed camsOsceola County is now sending out warnings from a new automated safety program designed to crackdown on speeding in school zones.
Palm Bay woman killed in crash with semitruck on SR-520 in Orange County
Read full article: Palm Bay woman killed in crash with semitruck on SR-520 in Orange CountyA 24-year-old Palm Bay woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash on State Road 520 near State Road 528 in Orange County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Meet Jayko! Dog up for adoption at Orange County Animal Services
Read full article: Meet Jayko! Dog up for adoption at Orange County Animal ServicesAs we step into 2025, I’m thrilled to continue our tradition of shining a spotlight on the incredible animals at Orange County Animal Services that are looking for their forever homes. Surrendered to the shelter back in 2014 as a puppy, Jayko has grown into a calm, gentle and loving companion.
Here’s how close Florida is to getting a new ‘Margaritaville’ specialty plate
Read full article: Here’s how close Florida is to getting a new ‘Margaritaville’ specialty plateLast year, Florida lawmakers paved the way for drivers in the state to get their hands on a new Margaritaville-themed specialty plate.
‘It’s a daily priority:’ Lake County shares plan to fix Britt Road
Read full article: ‘It’s a daily priority:’ Lake County shares plan to fix Britt RoadMonths after Hurricane Milton washed out a large section of Britt Road in Mount Dora, the county board said they plan to fix it, but they cannot do it alone.
Lumber-hauling semi overturns, blocks lanes on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: Lumber-hauling semi overturns, blocks lanes on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange CountyA semitruck overturned on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County, spilling lumber and blocking some lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Mount Dora’s Britt Road faces key challenges amid ongoing closure
Read full article: Mount Dora’s Britt Road faces key challenges amid ongoing closureNearly three months after Hurricane Milton flooding left a massive hole in a section of road in Mount Dora, Lake County officials have given an update on the repair process.
Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run crash in Seminole County; driver arrested, troopers say
Read full article: Bicyclist dies after hit-and-run crash in Seminole County; driver arrested, troopers sayA 28-year-old Casselberry man faces charges after he struck a bicyclist in Seminole County before fleeing the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 killed in head-on crash with wrong-way driver in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: 2 killed in head-on crash with wrong-way driver in Lake County, FHP saysA man and a woman were killed in a head-on crash with a driver who attempted to overtake traffic in a no-passing zone in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘We get to be the voice:’ Families urge Orange County drivers against distracted or impaired driving
Read full article: ‘We get to be the voice:’ Families urge Orange County drivers against distracted or impaired drivingTwo families whose daughters were killed in car crashes are working with the Orange County Tax Collector’s Office to spread awareness about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving.
Construction resumes on seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler counties
Read full article: Construction resumes on seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler countiesThe Florida Department of Transportation has resumed construction on its critical buried seawall projects in Volusia and Flagler counties.