The Flagler County sheriff's dinner plans turned into a high-speed traffic stop Friday evening after a Palm Coast man was clocked driving 125 mph on Interstate 95.
The City of Mount Dora is set to give final approval on a plan that will change how drivers move through downtown. On Tuesday, the city council will vote to authorize a contractor to complete the Downtown One-Way Street Conversion Project. The plan, which was initially approved in 2025, calls for changes to three streets so emergency vehicles have more room to respond to parts of downtown.
According to police, a City of Sanford garbage truck was traveling northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and struck a bicyclist who was also heading north and attempting to make a right turn onto Airport Boulevard.
Over the past few weekends, a St. Petersburg man has garnered widespread attention for his protest aimed at blocking Flock cameras.
Drivers who exceed the posted school-zone speed limit by more than 10 mph while school-zone flashing lights are active may soon receive a $100 civil citation in the mail, according to the police department.
Construction is nearing on a project designed to relieve traffic and improve safety near one of Longwood’s busiest intersections. A stretch of State Road 434 near Ronald Reagan Boulevard will get new turn lanes, as well as bike lanes.
According to FHP, the trooper activated his emergency lights and siren as the SUV approached his patrol car and other traffic. The driver did not stop and passed the trooper, prompting a pursuit.
A Titusville man was arrested on DUI charges after striking a child bicyclist on South Hopkins Avenue late Tuesday night, leaving the juvenile hospitalized with serious but stable injuries.
After nearly a decade on News 6 mornings, “Trooper Steve” reflects on the moments that mattered — from traffic safety to community events — and explains what’s next as Apopka’s director of public information.
Orlando leaders are moving forward with repairs to a rough stretch of bike trail along Westmoreland Street in Parramore — an area residents say has caused falls and injuries.
The first day of school in Lake County will also be day one of a new school bus camera program to catch people violating laws around school buses. The school district says 240 buses will be equipped with the stop-arm safety cameras on Monday, Aug. 10.
Marion County deputies trying to stop an Amber Alert suspect used a PIT maneuver to disable his vehicle Monday evening — and shots were fired as they moved in to arrest him, according to the sheriff's office.
Sgt. Alexander Jarrell received a three-day unpaid suspension, lost his take-home patrol car for 30 days, and was placed on six months' probation after investigators found he used emergency lights and exceeded 100 mph during his commute on three occasions.
FDOT is in the design phase for a project on East Colonial Drive from Avalon Park Boulevard to Chuluota Road. The plan could add lanes, build shared-use paths on both sides of the roadway and make intersection improvements. It also includes additional stormwater drainage ponds.
As a growing number of municipalities and private entities install automatic license plate readers to help solve crimes, locate missing people and identify trespassers, privacy advocates are creating online maps that reveal the devices’ locations.
Families living in Midway are seeing the price of progress as work is happening on a long-awaited plan to fix flooding issues that have plagued the community for decades. Road closures are happening along sections of Jitway Avenue and Hughey Street as four phases of the eight-part drainage improvement project are in progress.
A Lamborghini was pulled over in a “Super Speeder stop” on Wednesday morning for going over 100 mph on the highway, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a train in New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday morning, according to the police department.
The first phase is set to begin next month, and city leaders say the goal is to reduce crashes and injuries by slowing drivers down in areas where children walk, bike and play.
A Palm Coast man has been arrested after he was caught driving the wrong way while intoxicated, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s office.
According to an FHP report, the driver of a 2025 Kia K4 was heading southbound on Orange Blossom Trail when he ran a red light approaching the northbound exit ramp from State Road 417.
County leaders are set to vote on a cooperative agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., a planning, engineering and design firm with a track record of major projects across Florida.
Parking at the beach in New Smyrna Beach could soon get a whole lot simpler. The city is looking to eliminate its own parking permits and start accepting Volusia County’s beach parking passes — meaning residents and visitors may only need one pass instead of two.
A suspected reckless driver in Osceola County reached speeds of 135 mph before sheriff’s deputies were finally able to stop him earlier this month.
A crash on Florida’s Turnpike southbound is causing major traffic delays Friday morning just before mile marker 274, near the SR-50/Clermont exit, serving Winter Garden and Clermont.
Daytona Beach leaders will hear a new proposal on Thursday night that would add strict new rules for e-bikes, bicycles and motorized pedicabs. The proposed ordinance bans anyone under the age of 11 from using an e-bike on any roadway or sidewalk.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision involved a semi tractor-trailer and a Ford F-450 pickup truck towing a trailer loaded with gravel.
Law enforcement agencies across the Southeast kicked off Operation Southern Slow Down Monday at Daytona International Speedway, launching a weeklong campaign aimed at reducing speed-related crashes and fatalities on Florida’s roads.
After years of studies, there may finally be a path forward to ease traffic and mobility issues in downtown Maitland — an area drivers and pedestrians say feels chaotic and even dangerous.
An 85-year-old Daytona Beach woman was killed early Monday morning in a rear-end crash on Interstate 95 northbound in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jeremy Mason, 29, was arrested on Friday after troopers responded to a “Be On the Lookout” alert for a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on State Road 400. Dispatchers reported a woman inside the vehicle was yelling that she had been kidnapped.
After three major accidents and multiple road shutdowns in two weeks, residents say State Road 19 is becoming a traffic nightmare as FDOT considers safety improvements and possible expansion from two lanes to four.
Traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero breaks down newly released helicopter footage from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, offering a closer look at the reckless driving that led to a deadly crash in Casselberry that killed two brothers.
A suspect fled a traffic stop in Sanford Tuesday, ending with a crash that killed two innocent bystanders on U.S. 17-92 in Casselberry. From the beginning, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said it did not actively pursue the suspect, 26-year-old Marquavious Wheaton, as he allegedly sped through Seminole County at speeds exceeding 100 mph. However, witnesses told News 6 that law enforcement swarmed the crash scene quickly, leaving some to wonder how. Now we know.
For years, the greater Orlando area carried a grim title: the deadliest place in the U.S. for pedestrians. But a new report shows that’s no longer the case — and while Orlando is falling in the rankings, other Central Florida communities are moving up.
A Volusia County Sheriff's deputy is under investigation after crashing his patrol vehicle into a retention pond at approximately 92 mph while failing to negotiate an off-ramp near International Speedway Boulevard and Interstate 95, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said.
A controversial 300-acre development approved by the City of Winter Garden is now facing a legal challenge from a nearby homeowner who wants a judge to overturn the project’s approval. The lawsuit centers on the proposed Johns Lake Urban Village on Williams Road and Marsh Road. The project includes more than 600 homes, a bed-and-breakfast, retail space and an event venue.
Beachgoers in Volusia County may have noticed fewer parking spaces along the shore over the July 4 holiday weekend — and it was intentional. Sheriff Mike Chitwood says the decision came after a series of troubling incidents involving children being struck by vehicles on the beach.
Two people are dead after fatal Osceola County crashes just hours apart overnight Friday into Saturday, according to State Troopers
A Maitland road is reopening after a sinkhole shut down the area for almost two months. The City of Maitland says crews were expected to remove the traffic barriers on North Wymore Road Thursday afternoon.
Volusia County officials are urging beachgoers to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend, warning of massive crowds, narrow beaches from high tides, and a strict fireworks ban to protect a record sea turtle nesting season.
Volusia County officials are urging beachgoers to plan ahead this Fourth of July weekend, warning of massive crowds, narrow beaches from high tides, and a strict fireworks ban to protect a record sea turtle nesting season.
Starting Wednesday, toll rates operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority increased, adding to financial pressures many drivers say they are already feeling from higher everyday expenses, including gas prices. The rate changes affect major expressways, including State Road 408, State Road 417, State Road 528, and State Road 429.
According to AAA, more than 4.6 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) urge drivers to do a summer check-up on their car, buckle up, and avoid distractions.
A Longwood man faces DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and leaving-the-scene charges after Lake Mary police say he fled a fatal late-night crash that killed another driver.
A stretch of Boy Scout Road in Apopka is drawing new attention as the city considers lowering the speed limit in response to concerns about speeding and safety.
Florida cities and counties can continue to operate under their own e-bike and e-scooter rules after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bill that would have created a uniform statewide system — leaving parents and advocates questioning what comes next.
Downtown Ormond Beach businesses are taking matters into their own hands after drivers continue to ignore a reduced speed limit on Granada Boulevard — nearly a year after the change took effect.
John Young Parkway in Osceola County was shut down in both directions because of a suspicious device. The road is now back open.
Dashcam video shows an 18-year-old Orlando man punching a trooper in the face during a chaotic I-95 traffic stop in Brevard County, where six other suspects fled into the woods and remain at large, FHP said.
A YouTube channel that once featured motorcycles appearing to weave dangerously through Central Florida traffic at speeds exceeding 150 mph may be coming to an end — and the creator is pointing to Florida’s new “Super Speeder” law as the reason.
A 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.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic and concerns about unsafe driving are fueling frustration for Central Florida commuters, according to MetroPlan Orlando’s 2026 Regional Transportation Survey.
A Kissimmee man was caught earlier this month after he fled from law enforcement in an RV, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
A vehicle on fire has shut down the eastbound lanes of State Road 528 in Orange County. The fire is located just west of the Dallas Boulevard exit, near Mile Marker 24.
A standoff in Cocoa Beach that shut down traffic for hours ended with the subject taken into protective custody. Police spent hours trying to get a man inside the Calm Collective Kava Bar on A1A to come out of the business peacefully before breaking a window.
New Smyrna Beach city officials are asking residents for input on a proposed roundabout at a US-1 intersection near the airport that has seen five fatal crashes in three years. A public input meeting is being held on Wednesday.
The cult-favorite convenience chain Buc-ee’s is set to open several new locations in the Sunshine State — but one location in particular may be a good fit for the company, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received several new bills for approval, including one that would establish an official “Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue.”
The Florida Department of Transportation, along with federal transportation officials, broke ground on the first facility in the Interstate 4 Truck Parking Relief Program. The project is designed to create additional safe and reliable parking options for commercial truck drivers traveling through one of Florida’s busiest transportation corridors.
A Central Florida nonprofit founded in memory of a little boy is pitching a major new housing development designed for people living with disabilities.
Lake County deputies arrested two men last week, accused of going more than 100 mph as they raced each other along U.S. 27 in the Leesburg area. Deputies arrested William Bosworth, 85, who was driving a gray Nissan sports car, and Philip Signorino, 57, who was driving a red Corvette, on Friday night.
It’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.
Traffic is a daily frustration for many Central Florida drivers—and now MetroPlan Orlando is considering extending a contract for technology designed to help pinpoint problems faster.
Orange County's Development Review Committee has recommended approval of plans to build an 880-student private school in the Hamlin area of Horizon West.
Crashes can cause delays, but some investigations involve far more than clearing debris and reopening lanes. Cpl. Redditt, with the St. Cloud Police Department, explains why fatal crash investigations can take hours to complete.
Around 4:30 a.m. Monday, an officer pulled over the vehicle traveling 40 mph through Belle Isle, police said. The driver, Gary Mathurin, was issued three citations and arrested on a charge of reckless driving.
Footage from the scene shows the car was severely damaged and came to rest in the front yard of a nearby home, with vehicle parts scattered across the street.
Leaving the patrol car behind, Trooper Steve hopped into one of the Sheriff’s Office’s marked golf carts, and he gave him a firsthand look at life in The Villages.
A “suspicious device” was found in a chicken restaurant on Monday, causing traffic to shut down nearby, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
City leaders delayed a decision on a proposed housing project near State Road 44 and Eustis Airport Road after residents warned the area’s infrastructure can’t handle additional growth.
Volusia 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.
Multiple cars were involved in a crash that broke out around 10 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, according to the Orange County Fire Rescue.
