Whether 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.

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.

Trooper Steve On Patrol visits the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office for a special ceremony to honor our veterans.

We’re heading to the Pine Hills community to address an issue that continues to impact our residents: pedestrian safety.

As the holiday season begins, Maj. Ken Chapman, area commander for the Salvation Army, visits News 6 to showcase an iconic symbol of hope and generosity: the world’s largest Red Kettle.

Our newest member of the News 6 morning team is a native here to our Central Florida community.

When traffic backs up, it can be tempting to leave the main travel lanes and move into the merge lanes to pass.

Illegal U-turns have become a traffic problem at the corner of State Road 436 and Aloma Avenue in Winter Park.

The section of State Road 46 west of French Ave is experiencing a major transformation, but with construction cones, barrels, and shifting lanes, it’s clear that drivers are facing challenges navigating the area.

Across the country, law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve are celebrating National Night Out.

Trooper Steve takes News 6 creative services producer and Melbourne-area native Mike Ramsdell out in Results-1.

Today for Trooper Steve on Patrol, we’re taking a ride in Melbourne.

Today for Trooper Steve on Patrol, we attended the Orlando Police Department’s inaugural 9/11 law enforcement remembrance ceremony.

Trooper Steve visited the Pine Hills community to look at the intersection of Powers Drive and Indian Hill Road.

Rebecca Laisch of St. Cloud will join Trooper Steve on Patrol to discuss ways to improve crosswalk safety.

Trooper Steve talks bicycle safety ahead of the school year.

Today’s “Trooper Steve on Patrol” took us to Lake Underhill Road where we had a chat with Orange County Fire Rescue Cpt. Troy Broadaway.

Trooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway

Trooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway

Trooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway

Trooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway

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