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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.
โA really good kid:โ Community remembers Lake Nona teen killed in crash
Read full article: โA really good kid:โ 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.
Florida Turnpike reopens after being shut down near Clermont
Read full article: Florida Turnpike reopens after being shut down near ClermontSouthbound lanes of the Florida Turnpike are back open after being shut down near Clermont Saturday afternoon amid police activity, according to Florida 511.
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, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Driver grazed by bullet on I-4 in Polk County, sheriffโs 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 sheriffโs 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? Hereโs the timeline for โdynamicโ tolls
Read full article: Would you pay more to avoid I-4 traffic jams? Hereโs the timeline for โdynamicโ 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 SUVโs occupants, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando sets up road closures downtown for weekend events. Hereโs where
Read full article: Orlando sets up road closures downtown for weekend events. Hereโs whereHeading toward downtown Orlando this weekend? Road closures will be in effect for IMMERSE, an interactive art festival happening Feb. 21-24.
โComing in hot:โ Driver busted going nearly 100 mph, fleeing Brevard deputies
Read full article: โComing in hot:โ 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 Sheriffโs Office.
Florida Gov. DeSantisโ latest budget could bring big changes to I-4, state roads
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantisโ 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 stateโs 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 wonโt want to miss
Read full article: Cruising through Margaritaville: A traffic getaway you wonโt 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 publicโs help identifying 2 seen leaving scene of deadly crash on Narcoossee Road
Read full article: Orlando police seek publicโs 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 Floridaโs busiest traffic hotspot
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol takes a look at Central Floridaโs 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 Floridaโs driver yield laws, which grant pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks.
โA Grave in the Street:โ Why is there a tomb in the middle of this Florida neighborhood?
Read full article: โA Grave in the Street:โ 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.
โHoly Cow:โ Driver clocked at 129 mph on SR-417 in Orange County; officials seeing more โsuper speedersโ
Read full article: โHoly Cow:โ Driver clocked at 129 mph on SR-417 in Orange County; officials seeing more โsuper speedersโIf youโve 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 โcampingโ 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 youโre 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 publicโs 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 stateโs 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, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Fugitive arrested in Volusia after pursuit ends in wreck, dog bite, sheriffโs 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.
Pickup runs over New York womanโs head while she was sunbathing on Daytona Beach, deputies say
Read full article: Pickup runs over New York womanโs head while she was sunbathing on Daytona Beach, deputies sayA 71-year-old woman is recovering after she was struck and her head was run over by a pickup truck on Daytona Beach.
Eustis hires outside law firm to enforce traffic camera appeals. Hereโs why
Read full article: Eustis hires outside law firm to enforce traffic camera appeals. Hereโs whyWith more than 3,400 tickets issued through the city's traffic camera enforcement program, Eustis officials are bringing in an outside law firm to handle appeals.
โBIG NO-NO:โ Can a dirty license plate get you a ticket in Florida? Here are the rules
Read full article: โBIG NO-NO:โ Can a dirty license plate get you a ticket in Florida? Here are the rulesWith how muddy some Florida roads can get, itโs probably not much of a surprise for Florida drivers when they get some dirt on their tail ends.
Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out issues at SR-40, SR-17/92 in Barberville
Read full article: Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out issues at SR-40, SR-17/92 in BarbervilleThis morning, under a thick blanket of fog, we're heading up to Barberville to take a closer look at a traffic concern brought to our attention by a viewer.
More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timing
Read full article: More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timingConstruction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.
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 worldโs busiest streets are tackling traffic congestion
Read full article: How worldโs 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 Cityโs 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 โmodern, balancedโ transportation solutions
Read full article: New Orange County board looks for โmodern, balancedโ transportation solutionsA newly formed citizen advisory board tasked with overseeing Orange Countyโs transportation issues held its first meeting Thursday evening, following voter approval of its funding in last Novemberโs 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 isnโt just a topic we cover โ itโs 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 sheriffโs deputy after crash injures trooper on Floridaโs Turnpike
Read full article: Charges dropped against Osceola sheriffโs deputy after crash injures trooper on Floridaโs TurnpikeThe state attorney dropped charges Wednesday against an Osceola County sheriffโs deputy after he allegedly rear-ended a Florida Highway Patrol vehicle and injured a trooper on Floridaโs 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.