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🏙️ Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Orlando metro area
Read full article: 🏙️ Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Orlando metro areaThe real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties.
Orlando man arrested after running away from fatal crash, FHP says
Read full article: Orlando man arrested after running away from fatal crash, FHP saysAn Orlando man arrested via warrant is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Orange County that left a victim dead and another seriously injured in 2022.
FHP submits space-themed photo to cruiser contest. Will this ‘launch’ it to the top spot?
Read full article: FHP submits space-themed photo to cruiser contest. Will this ‘launch’ it to the top spot?On Monday, FHP posted a photo of this year’s submission to the American Association of State Troopers’ annual “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser Contest” on social media.
Good Samaritan killed in Duval County hit-and-run after stopping to help victim of previous crash, troopers say
Read full article: Good Samaritan killed in Duval County hit-and-run after stopping to help victim of previous crash, troopers sayA 23-year-old man was killed in a hit-and-run crash after he stopped to help a driver involved in a previous crash, and who also died, early Saturday on Interstate 10 west of McDuff Avenue, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
News 6 takes on viewer reactions to Florida Highway Patrol at the Texas border
Read full article: News 6 takes on viewer reactions to Florida Highway Patrol at the Texas borderSince News 6 released the footage from an investigation at the border earlier this month, viewer comments flooded in to share their thoughts on the story.
What’s Florida Highway Patrol doing at the Mexico border? Here’s what we saw
Read full article: What’s Florida Highway Patrol doing at the Mexico border? Here’s what we sawNews 6 just returned from the Mexico border, where troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were seen taking part in Operation Lone Star, an initiative launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2021 to combat illegal immigration.
1 killed, 2 hurt in crash that shut down Interstate 4 in Osceola County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 2 hurt in crash that shut down Interstate 4 in Osceola County, FHP saysA 65-year-old woman from Lutz was killed and two other people were injured in a crash that shut down eastbound Interstate 4 in Osceola County early Saturday.
‘Shook up the community:’ Troopers ID man killed in Orange County crash after teen ran red light
Read full article: ‘Shook up the community:’ Troopers ID man killed in Orange County crash after teen ran red lightThe Florida Highway Patrol identified the man that died Sunday after a 15-year-old ran a red light in an Orange County crash.
WATCH: Florida troopers use PIT maneuver to end pursuit along I-95
Read full article: WATCH: Florida troopers use PIT maneuver to end pursuit along I-95A man and a woman were arrested on the median of Interstate 95 last week after being taken out of a car that Florida Highway Patrol troopers took out of play with a PIT maneuver during a pursuit in Brevard County.
Man arrested after hit-and-run crash that injured bicyclist in Seminole County, troopers say
Read full article: Man arrested after hit-and-run crash that injured bicyclist in Seminole County, troopers sayA man was arrested Tuesday after a hit-and-run crash in Seminole County that left a bicyclist severely injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man wanted for Christmas Eve 2021 crash that killed 2 people, troopers say
Read full article: Man wanted for Christmas Eve 2021 crash that killed 2 people, troopers sayThe Florida Highway Patrol is seeking help in finding a suspect in a fatal crash from 2021 that resulted in two dead and three injured.
Florida Highway Patrol car destroyed in crash during traffic stop, troopers say
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol car destroyed in crash during traffic stop, troopers sayA Florida Highway Patrol car was destroyed and four people, including a trooper, were injured after a crash during a traffic stop in Hillsborough County Sunday morning, troopers said.
Off-duty Volusia deputy arrested on DUI charge in Seminole County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Off-duty Volusia deputy arrested on DUI charge in Seminole County, sheriff’s office saysAn off-duty Volusia County deputy was arrested Saturday by troopers on a charge of driving under the influence in Seminole County, according to the sheriff’s office.
73-year-old man critically injured in Marion County crash, troopers say
Read full article: 73-year-old man critically injured in Marion County crash, troopers sayA 73-year-old man was critically injured after he was struck crossing the road in Marion County Wednesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fatal crash shut down southbound lanes of I-95 near Brevard County line, FHP says
Read full article: Fatal crash shut down southbound lanes of I-95 near Brevard County line, FHP saysA fatal crash closed the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 near the Brevard County and Indian River County border, troopers said.
🦻‘Most amazing gift:’ Lake County doc continues holiday hearing aid giveaway
Read full article: 🦻‘Most amazing gift:’ Lake County doc continues holiday hearing aid giveawayThis is the sixth year Dr. Kristen Weinbaum is hosting the ‘Gift of Hearing’ contest at her Precision Hearing office, giving away hearing aids for free to someone in need this holiday season.
VIDEO: Troopers remove tree blown onto I-4 between Maitland, Altamonte Springs
Read full article: VIDEO: Troopers remove tree blown onto I-4 between Maitland, Altamonte SpringsWhile Seminole County has not enacted an official curfew, law enforcement officials are warning drivers to stay off the road as Hurricane Ian moves north and Central Florida feels its impact.
Woman killed in crash after crossing median, hitting tree in Melbourne, FHP says
Read full article: Woman killed in crash after crossing median, hitting tree in Melbourne, FHP saysA woman was killed after she crossed over a median and hit a tree in Melbourne on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman, 22, killed in crash after crossing median on US-1 in Brevard, FHP says
Read full article: Woman, 22, killed in crash after crossing median on US-1 in Brevard, FHP saysA 22-year-old woman was killed in a crash involving three vehicles on US-1 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
65-year-old woman dies in Osceola crash after another car enters wrong lane, FHP says
Read full article: 65-year-old woman dies in Osceola crash after another car enters wrong lane, FHP saysA 65-year-old woman died after a crash when a car entered the wrong lane in Osceola County on Monday, according to a Florida Highway Patrol press release.
Teen leads troopers on high-speed chase after threatening Orlando police, FHP says
Read full article: Teen leads troopers on high-speed chase after threatening Orlando police, FHP saysA 16-year-old was arrested Wednesday after stealing a vehicle and leading deputies on a high-speed chase in St. Johns County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver arrested in Marion County after fatal hit-and-run involving mini-motorcycle, troopers say
Read full article: Driver arrested in Marion County after fatal hit-and-run involving mini-motorcycle, troopers sayA driver was arrested Monday following a fatal hit-and-run crash in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
4-year-old killed, 5-year-old injured when SUV crashes in Florida day care playground, FHP says
Read full article: 4-year-old killed, 5-year-old injured when SUV crashes in Florida day care playground, FHP saysA 4-year-old girl was killed and a 5-year-old girl was seriously injured when a car crashed into a Florida day care, according to troopers.
‘I’m thankful it was me:’ Heroic veteran trooper stops wrong-way driver with her own vehicle
Read full article: ‘I’m thankful it was me:’ Heroic veteran trooper stops wrong-way driver with her own vehicleFlorida Highway Patrol trooper Toni Schuck’s job was to make sure no one got on to the Skyway Bridge during the Skyway 10K on Sunday as thousands of runners raced across it.
101 mph driver among 77 ticketed in first weekend of I-4 Express opening, FHP says
Read full article: 101 mph driver among 77 ticketed in first weekend of I-4 Express opening, FHP saysA driver speeding at 101 mph in the new Express lanes on Interstate 4 was one of 77 people issued speeding tickets in the first weekend toll lanes were open, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cement truck sideswipes car, overturns on SR-417 in Orange County
Read full article: Cement truck sideswipes car, overturns on SR-417 in Orange CountyA cement truck overturned after hitting the side of a car while changing lanes on State Road 417 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man killed in crash at Osceola County home construction site, FHP says
Read full article: Man killed in crash at Osceola County home construction site, FHP saysA 30-year-old ATV driver was killed in a crash Wednesday night at a new home construction site in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman, 24, killed in Brevard County crash when motorcycle hits concrete wall, troopers say
Read full article: Woman, 24, killed in Brevard County crash when motorcycle hits concrete wall, troopers sayA woman riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash when she struck a concrete barrier wall in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 killed, 3 injured after car crashes into Osceola motel on Christmas Eve, FHP says
Read full article: 2 killed, 3 injured after car crashes into Osceola motel on Christmas Eve, FHP saysTwo people were killed and three were injured after a car crashed into an Osceola County hotel on the morning of Christmas Eve, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Wrong-way driver killed in crash on US-27 in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: Wrong-way driver killed in crash on US-27 in Lake County, FHP saysA wrong-way driver was killed and two other people were injured in a crash on U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County on Monday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fatal Marion County crash closes north, south lanes of US 301, FHP says
Read full article: Fatal Marion County crash closes north, south lanes of US 301, FHP saysA fatal Marion County crash closed both the northbound and southbound lanes of US 301 on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man faces 4 human trafficking charges after trooper pulls him over in Sumter County
Read full article: Man faces 4 human trafficking charges after trooper pulls him over in Sumter CountyA man was arrested after a Sumter County trooper with the Florida Highway Patrol discovered four human trafficking victims in the suspect’s car Thursday afternoon, officials said.
New video shows Tesla almost hitting state trooper as it slams into disabled vehicle on I-4
Read full article: New video shows Tesla almost hitting state trooper as it slams into disabled vehicle on I-4New video from a Florida Highway Patrol car shows a state trooper run from a disabled vehicle they were responding to on Interstate 4 as it is being slammed into by a Tesla on auto-pilot.
WATCH LIVE: Funeral service honors Florida trooper, 50, who died of COVID-19
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Funeral service honors Florida trooper, 50, who died of COVID-19The Florida Highway Patrol will honor the life and career of Trooper Sean Hryc Friday morning, who died on due to complications from COVID-19.
18-year-old driver dies, teen injured in I-95 crash, troopers say
Read full article: 18-year-old driver dies, teen injured in I-95 crash, troopers sayBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on I-95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP troopers said they responded to the wreck at 12:45 a.m. near mile marker 162 in Brevard County. According to the FHP crash report, the 18-year-old from Coral Springs was driving north on I-95 when for an unknown reason his vehicle left the highway and struck a pole. According to the report, it’s unknown if the driver was wearing his seatbelt. The 16-year-old injured in the crash was wearing her seatbelt.
Ocala woman left lying in road dies after getting hit by car, troopers say
Read full article: Ocala woman left lying in road dies after getting hit by car, troopers sayA woman was hit and killed in area of US 441 and Southeast 45th StreetMARION COUNTY, Fla. – A 20-year-old Ocala woman is dead after she was hit by a car early Sunday morning. Troopers said the woman was left lying in the road on U.S. 441, near the intersection with Southeast 45th Street, from a “previous incident,” but investigators did not elaborate as to what happened. AdThe woman was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. The people inside the car were not hurt in the collision. News 6 has reached out to FHP for more details on what led up to this deadly collision.
23-year-old stuck, killed by multiple vehicles on SR 44
Read full article: 23-year-old stuck, killed by multiple vehicles on SR 44SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal hit-and-run that involved two vehicles. Troopers said the incident happened around 11:49 p.m. Friday night just east of County Road 44A. According to FHP, a pickup truck and SUV were driving east on State Road 44 while a pedestrian was walking in the outside lane of the road. The 23-year-old man from Wildwood was struck by both vehicles. Troopers said two other sedans are believed to have also collided with the man and then left the scene of the crash.
Driver intentionally hit pedestrian in fatal hit-and-run in Kissimmee, troopers say
Read full article: Driver intentionally hit pedestrian in fatal hit-and-run in Kissimmee, troopers sayA man was killed in a crash in Kissimmee on Friday, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue. KISSIMEE, Fla. – A driver intentionally hit a pedestrian in a fatal hit-and-run in Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office will investigate the case. Troopers said a car was traveling westbound when it hit the man who was on the sidewalk. Investigators said the suspect ditched the vehicle in someone’s yard and left the scene on foot.
FHP: 1 dead after crashing into power pole in Orange County
Read full article: FHP: 1 dead after crashing into power pole in Orange CountyORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol responded to a crash in Orange County that left one man dead. According to troopers, the crash occurred just after 2 p.m. near Kennedy Blvd & Keller Road. Troopers said the vehicle left the road and struck a power poleThe vehicle left the roadway and struck a power pole. Troopers said the 38-year-old man behind the wheel was ejected during the crash. The man was taken to a hospital where he later died, troopers said.
Man on tracks hit, killed by train in Kissimmee, troopers say
Read full article: Man on tracks hit, killed by train in Kissimmee, troopers sayKISSIMMEE, Fla. – A man was found dead Wednesday morning along train tracks near Kissimmee, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The victim was found around 7 a.m. on the railway located near Old Tampa Highway and Pleasant Oaks Court, troopers said. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Fla. | Publix to offer vaccine | Man sends dead rat to ex-wife | Dr. Dre suffers brain aneurysm]Investigators have not identified the man and said he was hit by an unknown train. It’s unclear when he was killed. A SunRail commuter train was delayed between Kissimmee and Poinciana due to the investigation on the tracks.
Fore! Florida man throws golf clubs at cars on I-75
Read full article: Fore! Florida man throws golf clubs at cars on I-75One man in Florida found himself face-to-face with the Florida Highway Patrol after investigators said he was throwing golf clubs at traffic on I-75. According to troopers, Jonathan Edward Day, 41, of North Port was driving north on I-75 Wednesday. During his drive, troopers said Day was throwing golf clubs out of his van at adjacent traffic. Online jail records showed Day was being held at the Hillsborough County Jail Thursday morning. Jail records listed him as unemployed.
Child not wearing seat-belt killed in Marion County crash, troopers say
Read full article: Child not wearing seat-belt killed in Marion County crash, troopers sayMARION COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said a child and 40-year-old woman have died after a crash in Marion County. The crash happened just before 8 p.m. Friday near Northwest 100 Street, just east of NW 49 Avenue Road. According to troopers, the woman was speeding on Northwest 100 Street when she crossed over the centerline and eventually lost control. Troopers said there were two children, not wearing seatbelts inside the car. Troopers said no one inside the car was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
66-year-old man killed in Lake County rollover crash
Read full article: 66-year-old man killed in Lake County rollover crashLAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A 66-year-old Howey in the Hills man was killed Saturday night in a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 27 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash happened at 8:25 p.m. at U.S. Highway 27 and Palm Way. According to the crash report, the 66-year-old was driving a van behind a second passenger van when for an unknown reason he failed to slow, hitting the back of the second van. After the crash, the first van overturned, partially ejecting the 66-year-old driver. The 58-year-old driver of the second van was uninjured.
Semitruck crashes into Florida Turnpike toll booth in Osceola County
Read full article: Semitruck crashes into Florida Turnpike toll booth in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A semitruck crashed into a Florida Turnpike toll booth Monday in Osceola County after failing to slow in time, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened on the Turnpike near the southbound toll booth around noon at mile marker 236, causing a 3-mile traffic backup. Troopers said the driver of the semi failed to slow and hit a car, then the southbound toll booth. No one was injured in the toll booth, according to the FHP. 🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚨SB Turnpike at 236MM- Semi truck failed to slowdown for toll plaza- one southbound lane open, northbound not effected.
Head-on crash between SUV and semi-truck leaves 1 dead, troopers say
Read full article: Head-on crash between SUV and semi-truck leaves 1 dead, troopers saySUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol are investigating a crash that left one man dead Sunday morning. According to investigators, the crash happened around 11 p.m. Saturday at State Road 471 and State Road 50. When the driver got into the southbound lane, he collided head-on with an oncoming semi-truck, troopers said. Investigators said the SUV was “propelled to the east shoulder and overturned onto its left side.”The 27-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the semi-truck received minor injuries.
Two 20-year-olds killed in crash on I-95, troopers say
Read full article: Two 20-year-olds killed in crash on I-95, troopers sayVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Two 20-year-old men were killed Saturday in a car crash on I-95, troopers said. According to officials, the two men from Port Orange were driving north on I-95 when their car left the road and drove onto the shoulder. [TRENDING: DeSantis lifts restaurant limits in Fla. | Track your mail-in ballot | How can I tell difference between flu and COVID-19?] Troopers said both men weren’t wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. One of the men died at the scene while the other died at a hospital, troopers said.
Man accused of assaulting Palm Bay officer, leading troopers on chase to Orlando
Read full article: Man accused of assaulting Palm Bay officer, leading troopers on chase to OrlandoBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Melbourne man is accused of assaulting a Palm Bay police officer then leading troopers and Brevard County deputies on a pursuit from Brevard County into Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The FHP was called in on Wednesday night after Palm Bay police requested assistance reporting a suspect had assaulted one of their officers, according to the FHP report. Troopers said they followed the SUV onto Avalon park Boulevard where the vehicle continued speeding, eventually approaching State Road 408. Keith had multiple warrants for his arrest from Brevard County, according to the report. Keith was arrested around 12:40 a.m. on State Road 50, according to the report.
Brevard deputy involved in crash while responding to another wreck
Read full article: Brevard deputy involved in crash while responding to another wreckBREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Brevard County sheriff’s deputy was involved in a crash Tuesday while they were responding to an unrelated traffic wreck, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said. The deputy was responding to a vehicle and pedestrian crash on Fay Boulevard in Port St. John when the crash occurred, authorities said. The deputy was taken to a local hospital and expected to be OK. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating the crash.
2 dead after Polk County crash involving 4 vehicles, troopers say
Read full article: 2 dead after Polk County crash involving 4 vehicles, troopers sayPOLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash between three vehicles in Polk County. According to troopers, the crash happened Friday around 10 a.m. Troopers said a sedan and tractor-trailer were both driving west on SR-400 adjacent to one another. The crash caused the sedan to be pushed into the center median where it collided with a cable barrier, troopers said. One of the struck cars overturned onto the shoulder while another traveled into the median, collided with the cable barrier, crossed the westbound lanes, and collided with a fence, troopers said.
Overnight crash in Pasco County leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical condition
Read full article: Overnight crash in Pasco County leaves 1 dead, 1 in critical conditionPASCO COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash that left a man dead and a woman in critical condition. According to authorities, a Sedan and SUV were driving north on US-19 just south of Meridian Boulevard. Troopers said the sedan overtook the road and collided with the rear end of the SUV. According to a news release, the passenger suffered critical injuries and was taken to a hospital. Officials said the driver of the SUV suffered minor injuries.
1 dead after authorities investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Lake County
Read full article: 1 dead after authorities investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Lake CountyCLERMONT, Fla. – A man is dead after the Florida Highway Patrol said he drove his motorcycle off the road and hit a fence. According to troopers, the crash occurred near the intersection of CR-561 and Bruce Hunt Road in Clermont. According to troopers, the 34-year-old motorcycle rider left the road and hit a fence. Troopers believe the crash occurred sometime in the overnight hours. *** FATAL CRASH ***CR-561 x Bruce Hunt Rd- Roadblock / Avoid Area#Lake #Clermont pic.twitter.com/7eJc9LWW3c — Trooper Steve (@TrooperSteve_) July 17, 2020Stay with News 6 for updates
Pedestrian fatally hit by car on I-95 in Volusia, troopers say
Read full article: Pedestrian fatally hit by car on I-95 in Volusia, troopers sayVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. A pedestrian was hit and killed on I-95 in Volusia County Thursday afternoon after being hit by a car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers with the FHP responded to the crash around noon north of mile marker 273. According to the FHP, the pedestrian was hit by a car and died at the scene of the crash. Northbound I-95 traffic was being diverted onto U.S. 1 as of 12:30 p.m. The crash victim has not been identified.