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5-car Sanford crash ends with arrest after driver โsuspiciouslyโ hides bag in bushes
Read full article: 5-car Sanford crash ends with arrest after driver โsuspiciouslyโ hides bag in bushesA driver now faces charges of child neglect and drug possession after he was seen stashing a bag in the bushes following a five-car crash, Sanford police announced.
โLife is a gamble:โ Drug scheme turns deadly after car crashes into home, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: โLife is a gamble:โ Drug scheme turns deadly after car crashes into home, Polk sheriff saysTwo people are dead after a vehicle crashed into a home hear Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriffโs Office.
1 killed, 4 hurt when SUV strikes tree along I-4 in Volusia, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 4 hurt when SUV strikes tree along I-4 in Volusia, FHP saysA woman was killed and four people suffered serious injuries when the SUV they were taking through Volusia County ran off the road and struck a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Steve on Patrol kicks off National Police Week
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol kicks off National Police WeekThis week, communities across the country pause to recognize National Police Week, a time to honor and remember the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Red light, green light: Study suggests Floridaโs traffic signals are outdated. AI could be a solution
Read full article: Red light, green light: Study suggests Floridaโs traffic signals are outdated. AI could be a solutionPerhaps nothing is more frustrating for drivers than mistimed lights during their commute, and a new study suggests that artificial intelligence could fix this.
Leesburg woman killed in hit-and-run crash; FHP seeks driver who abandoned SUV
Read full article: Leesburg woman killed in hit-and-run crash; FHP seeks driver who abandoned SUVTroopers are calling on the public for information about a driver who allegedly abandoned an SUV after fatally rear-ending a motorcyclist with it in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman dies after being struck by SUV in Osceola County, FHP says
Read full article: Woman dies after being struck by SUV in Osceola County, FHP saysA woman who died after being struck by an SUV in Osceola County had fallen while running across a road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Palm Bay suspends school zone speed cameras again, this time through rest of school year
Read full article: Palm Bay suspends school zone speed cameras again, this time through rest of school yearSaying itโs been causing concerns and does not meet the standards "for any program implemented in our communityโ" Palm Bay has announced itโs suspending its school zone speed camera program for the remainder of the school year.
Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights pedestrian safety on Rinehart Road, SR-46 in Sanford
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights pedestrian safety on Rinehart Road, SR-46 in SanfordItโs an area many of you know wellโlined with businesses on both sides, and a road that sees thousands of drivers every single day. Itโs the kind of place where safety should never be an afterthought.
WATCH LIVE: Where in Florida can traffic enforcement actually happen? Hereโs the breakdown
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Where in Florida can traffic enforcement actually happen? Hereโs the breakdownWhile many people recognize the Florida Highway Patrol for being traffic-focused (youโve probably seen those marked Chargers or Tahoes sitting off the interstate), our jurisdiction actually covers a lot more ground than people realize.
โEnforcement is here:โ REAL ID deadline arrives Wednesday. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: โEnforcement is here:โ REAL ID deadline arrives Wednesday. Hereโs what to knowStarting Wednesday, the Transportation Security Administration will begin enforcing the long-delayed federal requirement, meaning passengers flying out of any U.S. airport, including those in Central Florida, must show a REAL ID-compliant driverโs license or present another acceptable form of identification, such as a valid passport or military ID.
73-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Orange County crash, troopers say
Read full article: 73-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Orange County crash, troopers sayA 73-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Orange County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Is ChampionsGate finally getting some relief on I-4?
Read full article: Is ChampionsGate finally getting some relief on I-4?Recently, construction crews wrapped up work adding extra lanes in both directions. And while that sounds like music to the ears of daily commuters, the big question is, has it actually made a difference?
Pedestrian struck, killed while walking on road in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed while walking on road in Volusia County, FHP saysA 64-year-old DeLand man was struck by a car and killed while walking on a road in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Suspect in custody after hit-and-run crash kills 2 on I-95 in Palm Bay, troopers say
Read full article: Suspect in custody after hit-and-run crash kills 2 on I-95 in Palm Bay, troopers sayTroopers have a suspect in custody after a hit-and-run crash which killed two people and forced the temporary closure of all southbound lanes on Interstate 95 in Palm Bay, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at Orange County intersection, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with SUV at Orange County intersection, troopers sayA 46-year-old Orlando man who was riding a motorcycle in Orange County died after crashing into an SUV that had turned into his path, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โWhy are you hauling ass?โ Off-duty Osceola deputy stopped for speeding
Read full article: โWhy are you hauling ass?โ Off-duty Osceola deputy stopped for speedingA sergeant with the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office who had once been fired from the agency for speeding in his patrol vehicle was pulled over in February for driving his personal car too fast, News 6 has learned.
What should you do when you see a funeral procession?
Read full article: What should you do when you see a funeral procession?Letโs be honest โ driving can be stressful enough on a normal day. But when you encounter something like an official funeral procession, many drivers arenโt sure what theyโre supposed to do.
Whatโs happening at Partin Settlement, Simmons Road in Osceola County?
Read full article: Whatโs happening at Partin Settlement, Simmons Road in Osceola County?So today, with your concerns in mind, weโre taking the cameras out to see firsthand just how much has changed. Spoiler alert: itโs a lot.
โA good thing for sure:โ FDOT opens relief lanes on I-4 in Osceola, Polk counties
Read full article: โA good thing for sure:โ FDOT opens relief lanes on I-4 in Osceola, Polk countiesDrivers along one section of Interstate 4 are seeing shorter travel times with the opening of new congestion relief lanes.
Orlandoโs downtown traffic to face months of detours as major road project kicks off
Read full article: Orlandoโs downtown traffic to face months of detours as major road project kicks offThe city has closed a key section of Summerlin Avenue as part of a long-term effort to replace aging underground systems and prevent future failures.
5 dead, 7 injured when van rolls over on Floridaโs Turnpike in Osceola County
Read full article: 5 dead, 7 injured when van rolls over on Floridaโs Turnpike in Osceola CountyIn addition to the confirmed five fatalities at the scene, troopers said that multiple occupants were taken to the hospital via air care.
Man killed, 9-month-old among 3 hurt in crash on SR-408 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Man killed, 9-month-old among 3 hurt in crash on SR-408 in Orange County, FHP saysA crash on State Road 408 in Orange County killed a man, left three other people with serious injuries and forced the closure of all eastbound lanes, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deputy, pickup truck driver injured in Osceola County patrol car crash
Read full article: Deputy, pickup truck driver injured in Osceola County patrol car crashAn Osceola County deputy and a 59-year-old woman were injured after a crash involving a patrol car and a pickup truck on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
74-year-old motorcyclist killed in Marion County crash, troopers say
Read full article: 74-year-old motorcyclist killed in Marion County crash, troopers sayA 74-year-old New Port Richey man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 3 injured when car overturns in crash on I-4 in Osceola County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 3 injured when car overturns in crash on I-4 in Osceola County, FHP saysA 20-year-old Orlando woman was ejected and killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 in Osceola County that left three other people with serious injuries, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist critical after bike goes airborne in crash along A1A in Flagler County
Read full article: Motorcyclist critical after bike goes airborne in crash along A1A in Flagler CountyA man riding a motorcycle in Flagler County was badly hurt in a crash along State Road A1A, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Hectic 100 mph car chase on I-4 ends with crash in Orlando, troopers say
Read full article: Hectic 100 mph car chase on I-4 ends with crash in Orlando, troopers sayA stolen car found in Altamonte Springs led troopers on a hectic car chase along the highway into downtown Orlando on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Daytona Beach police investigate โmotor vehicle accidentโ near Halifax Avenue and Plaza Boulevard
Read full article: Daytona Beach police investigate โmotor vehicle accidentโ near Halifax Avenue and Plaza BoulevardPolice say a victim was taken to a hospital after an incident in Daytona Beach.
Driver faces charges in crash that hurt 15-year-old boy on scooter in Seminole County, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Driver faces charges in crash that hurt 15-year-old boy on scooter in Seminole County, sheriffโs office saysA driver faces charges in a Seminole County crash that left a 15-year-old boy in the hospital, according to the sheriffโs office.
Seminole County looks at cutting LYNX costs, adding rideshare options
Read full article: Seminole County looks at cutting LYNX costs, adding rideshare optionsCounty staff presented the Board of County Commissioners with information theyโve received from possible private vendors, schools, hospitals, and cities that have taken buses to see just how many riders are using the most popular routes.
Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpass
Read full article: Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpassThe FHP investigates a fatal motorcycle crash after two bikers were thrown from an I-4 overpass in Orange County to the ground below.
Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95
Read full article: Florida driver flees over 100 mph from deputies, crashes into light pole near I-95A Deltona man was taken into custody after speeding away from a traffic stop over the weekend, according to the Flagler County Sheriffโs Office.
3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: 3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange CountyThree people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 injured, 1 as trauma alert, after car crashes into Daytona Beach business
Read full article: 2 injured, 1 as trauma alert, after car crashes into Daytona Beach businessTwo people were sent to the hospital, one as a trauma alert, after a car smashed into a Daytona Beach business during a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, according to a news release.
Big improvements coming to I-4 bridge over St. Johns River
Read full article: Big improvements coming to I-4 bridge over St. Johns RiverOf all the roads in central Florida, I-4 is one of the busiest. And if you live in Seminole County, you've probably sat in traffic where it gets backed up over the St. Johns River Bridge.
Florida driver indicted for murder after 3 passengers killed during 110 mph getaway on I-95, troopers say
Read full article: Florida driver indicted for murder after 3 passengers killed during 110 mph getaway on I-95, troopers sayA Mercedes driver faces murder charges in the deaths of his three passengers after a crash on I-95 in Florida.
New video shows how close SUV came to hitting Florida trooper, Volusia deputy on I-95
Read full article: New video shows how close SUV came to hitting Florida trooper, Volusia deputy on I-95Video shows just how close an SUV came to hitting a Volusia County sheriffโs deputy and a Florida Highway Patrol trooper over the weekend on I-95.
โReversing all the momentum:โ DeSantis calls out lack of support for law enforcement in proposed Florida budget
Read full article: โReversing all the momentum:โ DeSantis calls out lack of support for law enforcement in proposed Florida budgetFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out the proposed Florida House budget that he says reverses โall the momentumโ in supporting law enforcement across the state.
Body of 71-year-old man recovered after van crashes, submerges into lake near Celebration
Read full article: Body of 71-year-old man recovered after van crashes, submerges into lake near CelebrationA manโs body was recovered after his vehicle plunged into a lake in the Celebration area on Tuesday, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol.
โBe EXTRA CAUTIOUS:โ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announce
Read full article: โBe EXTRA CAUTIOUS:โ Students struck by cars near school in Deltona, deputies announceTwo students were injured this week after being struck by cars near their schools, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
New data: I-4 Express Lanes tolls barely bumped during โCongestion Pricingโ
Read full article: New data: I-4 Express Lanes tolls barely bumped during โCongestion PricingโSome drivers feared theyโd be paying as much as $21 for a one-way commute down I-4โs Express Lanes. Here's what new data shows.
This is the best stretch of highway in Florida, study shows. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best stretch of highway in Florida, study shows. Do you agree?It's no surprise that drivers can get frustrated with heavy traffic jams on the highway. But it turns out that some stretches may not be that bad.
Crash into fire hydrant damages, closes DeLand road, officials say
Read full article: Crash into fire hydrant damages, closes DeLand road, officials sayA two-vehicle crash in DeLand has an intersection partially closed on Sunday after a broken fire hydrant caused the road to be damaged, city officials said.
โJesus Christ!โ SUV smashes into car on I-95 after Volusia deputy stops for deer crash
Read full article: โJesus Christ!โ SUV smashes into car on I-95 after Volusia deputy stops for deer crashA deputy was nearly struck by an oncoming SUV after he stopped to help with a crash on Interstate 95 overnight, according to the Volusia Sheriffโs Office.
E-PASS customers can save up to 25% with toll savings program rollout
Read full article: E-PASS customers can save up to 25% with toll savings program rolloutOffering E-Pass customers tiered savings of up to 25%, the savings are determined by the number of transactions per transponder each month on the CFX network.
71-year-old man pursues, attacks SUV with 6 kids in road-rage fit, Daytona Beach police say
Read full article: 71-year-old man pursues, attacks SUV with 6 kids in road-rage fit, Daytona Beach police sayA Daytona Beach man was arrested on Wednesday evening after a bout of road rage involving another familyโs SUV, according to the police department.
Frustrated by congestion? Seminole County seeks public input amid plans for future growth
Read full article: Frustrated by congestion? Seminole County seeks public input amid plans for future growthSeminole County has hosted a series of public meetings on growth this week, including one tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oviedo Mallโs community room.
Florida firefighter arrested on DUI charge was going over 100 mph in residential area, deputies say
Read full article: Florida firefighter arrested on DUI charge was going over 100 mph in residential area, deputies sayAn off-duty Florida firefighter is arrested on suspicion of DUI while traveling 100 mph.
Navigating new traffic patterns in the Epic Universe neighborhood
Read full article: Navigating new traffic patterns in the Epic Universe neighborhoodAhead of the grand opening of Epic Universe on May 22, Orange County has opened its new north-to-south corridor that connects Universal Orlando Resortโs main campus to its fourth theme park.
โA lot of people are not moving over:โ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K โMove-Overโ tickets
Read full article: โA lot of people are not moving over:โ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K โMove-Overโ ticketsIt was a little good news, in the epidemic of Florida hit-and-run crashes: The Florida Highway Patrol made an arrest of a 49-year-old driver from Davenport after two case-cracking anonymous tips.
Is Florida spending taxpayer dollars efficiently? Hereโs what the data tells us
Read full article: Is Florida spending taxpayer dollars efficiently? Hereโs what the data tells usThe study ranked all 50 states to figure out which ones are spending taxpayer funds most effectively โ and which may need to get a better handle on their finances.