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‘Respect it:’ Fireworks contractor shares safety tips ahead of Independence Day
Read full article: ‘Respect it:’ Fireworks contractor shares safety tips ahead of Independence DayPeople are stocking up on fireworks at the last minute, preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July. But it's important to stay safe, too.
Are vehicles allowed to be parked on public sidewalks in Florida?
Read full article: Are vehicles allowed to be parked on public sidewalks in Florida?There are a few mechanic shops and used car dealerships that park their excess vehicles on public sidewalks. The question has been presented, is this OK? We'll break down whether it is allowed.
Driver killed on John Young Parkway after crash sends him into oncoming traffic in Osceola County
Read full article: Driver killed on John Young Parkway after crash sends him into oncoming traffic in Osceola CountyA man was killed when he rear-ended a car and traveled into oncoming traffic on John Young Parkway in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, several injured in crash that shut down Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County
Read full article: 1 killed, several injured in crash that shut down Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola CountyOne person was killed and several others were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Another one: Bear spotted along John Young Parkway in Orlando
Read full article: Another one: Bear spotted along John Young Parkway in OrlandoThis time of year bears are more active and juvenile bears are starting to leave their mother’s home range and may be seen in unexpected areas as they try to find a new home.
Florida finally moves ahead with $100M fix to Osceola County traffic nightmare
Read full article: Florida finally moves ahead with $100M fix to Osceola County traffic nightmareThe Osceola County Commission threw its full support Monday afternoon behind a $100 million traffic project that is supposed to solve a commuter nightmare.
Deputies looking for suspect in shooting, robbery at Orange County strip mall
Read full article: Deputies looking for suspect in shooting, robbery at Orange County strip mallDeputies are seeking to identify a man suspected of robbing and shooting another person at an Orange County strip mall Thursday morning, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
Motorcycle missing in Orange County crash that killed 35-year-old man, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcycle missing in Orange County crash that killed 35-year-old man, troopers sayA motorcyclist is dead in a crash on John Young Parkway in south Orange County, and the bike he was riding is missing, Florida Highway Patrol says.
Orange County deputies search for man behind stabbing near Greyhound bus station
Read full article: Orange County deputies search for man behind stabbing near Greyhound bus stationA fight between two men Thursday night near Orlando’s Greyhound bus station on John Young Pkwy resulted in one stabbed and the other on the run, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Semi-truck crash shut down southbound John Young Parkway at Orange Blossom Trail, police say
Read full article: Semi-truck crash shut down southbound John Young Parkway at Orange Blossom Trail, police sayA crash involving a semi-truck has shut down southbound lanes at John Young Parkway Tuesday afternoon, Orlando police said.
‘Our life was just ripped apart:’ Family of Orange County hit-and-run crash victim seeking answers
Read full article: ‘Our life was just ripped apart:’ Family of Orange County hit-and-run crash victim seeking answersA family is pleading for results after their mother and her dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash at a busy intersection in June.
In wake of 16-year-old’s shooting death, loved ones vow ‘to make the world a better place’
Read full article: In wake of 16-year-old’s shooting death, loved ones vow ‘to make the world a better place’Family and friends held a vigil Monday evening in the area where a 16-year-old girl was found shot and killed early Sunday.
‘Enough is enough:’ Orlando police chief wants end to violence as 16-year-old’s death investigated
Read full article: ‘Enough is enough:’ Orlando police chief wants end to violence as 16-year-old’s death investigatedOrlando police continue searching for the person or people who shot and killed 16-year-old Evans High sophomore, Tavyiah King early Sunday morning.
Pedestrian dies after Orange County crash involving pick-up truck, troopers say
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after Orange County crash involving pick-up truck, troopers sayA pedestrian died after getting hit by a pick-up truck on John Young Parkway near State Road 408, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
150 gallons of paint spills onto John Young Parkway in Orlando
Read full article: 150 gallons of paint spills onto John Young Parkway in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. – Let’s not paint the town, at least not like this. About 150 gallons of white paint spilled Friday morning onto John Young Parkway near Silver Star Road in Orlando. [TRENDING: Teens rescued from slingshot ride | Woman found naked in storm drain says she was there for 3 weeks | Teacher fired for using medical marijuana]Orlando police said in a tweet that the paint spilled from a truck. The right turn lane of JYP to Silver Star Road was blocked as crews worked to clear the intersection. It’s not known how the paint fell from the truck or if the truck driver was cited.
DUI suspected in wrong-way crash that injured 2 Orlando police officers
Read full article: DUI suspected in wrong-way crash that injured 2 Orlando police officersORLANDO, Fla. – Three men, including two Orlando police officers, were injured early Thursday in a two-vehicle, wrong-way crash, authorities said. The crash happened on Princeton Street near John Young Parkway. Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon told reporters Thursday afternoon both officers required surgery. “I’m telling you the good Lord has been watching over officers here in the city of Orlando,” Rolon said. AdOn Wednesday, another officer was involved in a crash during the procession escorting fallen Officer Kevin Valencia to an Orlando funeral home.
62-year-old Kissimmee man hit, killed trying to cross John Young Parkway
Read full article: 62-year-old Kissimmee man hit, killed trying to cross John Young ParkwayOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 62-year-old Kissimmee man was fatally struck by a car while trying to cross John Young Parkway in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash took place around 2:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of John Young Parkway and The Oaks Boulevard. [TRENDING: Here’s where educators can get the vaccine | ‘Space hurricane’ found swirling above Earth | ‘We’re in the Black section:’ Couple says restaurant segregated diners]AdAccording to the crash report, the driver of a sedan was heading west on John Young when he hit the man, who was trying to cross from the south to the north side of the road. The pedestrian, who troopers said was not crossing in a crosswalk or at an intersection at the time of the crash, died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation, according to the report.
Death investigation underway near Old Winter Garden Road
Read full article: Death investigation underway near Old Winter Garden RoadORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway Thursday morning near Old Winter Garden Road, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. [TRENDING: Injunctions filed against girl slammed by deputy | SpaceX launches satellites | OK to dream: Snow in Florida?] Authorities have not provided any further information about the nature of the death investigation, including identifying information about the victim. Check back for more information on this developing story.
Dump truck hits large sign on I-4, closing John Young Parkway exit
Read full article: Dump truck hits large sign on I-4, closing John Young Parkway exitAn I-4 exit is closed in Orange County after a dump truck struck a sign. ORLANDO, Fla. – A dump truck struck a large road sign Wednesday morning on I-4 in Orlando, prompting police to close an exit ramp. The crash happened on I-4 west at John Young Parkway. The John Young Parkway exit ramp will be shut down until repairs are complete. Details about the crash, including whether there were any injuries, have not been released.
2 dead, another injured in crash on John Young Parkway
Read full article: 2 dead, another injured in crash on John Young ParkwayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 24-year-old man and 27-year-old woman are dead following a crash that resulted in their Dodge Challenger catching fire on Sunday morning, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. The fatal crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. at John Young Parkway and SR-408. | Fla. begins COVID vaccine appointment system]The two people were driving south in the left lane on John Young Parkway, and attempted to turn, when they collided with a 22-year-old woman driving a Chevy Malibu north in the right lane, Lt. Kim Montes said. The Malibu struck the right side of the Challenger, which then overturned and caught fire, Montes reported. Any witnesses of the crash can call 407-737-2213.
Names released of 2 teens killed in crash on John Young Parkway
Read full article: Names released of 2 teens killed in crash on John Young ParkwayThe Orlando Police Department has released the names of the 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old man killed in a crash near the intersection of John Young Parkway and CR Smith Street on Saturday. ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department has released the names of the 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old man killed in a crash near the intersection of John Young Parkway and CR Smith Street on Saturday. Police said around 10:30 p.m. an officer saw a car that crashed into a tree. Authorities said the preliminary investigation shows the driver was going down John Young Parkway at a high rate of speed with frequent lane changes. Police said Taboada lost control during a lane change and crashed into an oak tree.
Orlando Police officer finds two dead in car that crashed into tree
Read full article: Orlando Police officer finds two dead in car that crashed into treeLights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando Police officer made a grim discovery Saturday after a vehicle crashed into a tree. According to investigators the officer found the car near Smith Street on John Young Parkway. When the officer looked inside the vehicle, there were several people inside. All lanes of John Young Parkway were closed at CR Smith Street while the crash was investigated.
19-year-old Orlando woman killed in rear-end crash on Florida Turnpike
Read full article: 19-year-old Orlando woman killed in rear-end crash on Florida TurnpikeA 19-year-old Orlando woman was killed Tuesday night when her car was rear-ended from behind on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County, troopers said. The fatal crash was reported in the southbound lanes of the turnpike near John Young Parkway. The FHP said the woman was driving a Scion xB when a Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 41-year-old St. Cloud man, failed to slow for an unknown reason and struck the back of her car, which then crashed into a barrier wall. Cloud man was not injured.
Inmate attacks officer, crashes stolen vehicle in Lake County, deputies say
Read full article: Inmate attacks officer, crashes stolen vehicle in Lake County, deputies sayOKAHUMPKA, Fla. – A Florida Department of Corrections inmate attacked a corrections officer along John Young Parkway Thursday and fled in a vehicle before crashing in Lake County, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 12:52 p.m. at North John Young Parkway and East Way Expressway when the inmate hit a corrections officer with a shovel and then stole his agency truck, according to the sheriff’s office. [TRENDING: Animal nearly severs woman’s arm at Carole Baskin’s rescue | CDC: Avoid travel to Mexico | Brightline targets 2022 for OIA station]The Sheriff’s Office helicopter was able to track the vehicle to Lake County where the inmate crashed at County Road 48 and County Road 470 in Okahumpka. The inmate, identified as Dalton J. Ayers, was apprehended by law enforcement in Lake County. The corrections officer suffered minor injuries, deputies said, although the Florida Department of Corrections said the correctional officer was “brutally attacked.”“These types of escapes are extremely rare.
Construction begins on 66-acre park at Orlando’s Packing District
Read full article: Construction begins on 66-acre park at Orlando’s Packing DistrictORLANDO, Fla. – Local leaders came out to Orlando’s new Packing District Thursday to commemorate the start of construction of what will be a 66-acre park that will help transform what once was a predominant industrial area. The park will be located along Princeton Street near John Young Parkway and Orange Blossom Trail. The space will also house Orlando’s Tennis Centre featuring more than a dozen new courts, plus walking and biking trails. Crews outside continue to redevelop Princeton Street down to four lanes of traffic. Dyer told News 6 he expects the park to be completed sometime during summer 2021.
17-year-old shot at Orange County condos
Read full article: 17-year-old shot at Orange County condosORLANDO, Fla. – A 17-year-old was shot Thursday night at an Orange County condo complex, deputies said. The shooting was reported around 7 p.m. at The Greens off John Young Parkway. The teen was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover, deputies said. Sheriff’s officials said they don’t have any details about the shooter.
Deputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shooting
Read full article: Deputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shootingDeputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shootingPublished: September 28, 2020, 3:01 pmA man was seriously injured during an incident at a shopping center early Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Man seriously injured, shots fired at Orange County shopping center
Read full article: Man seriously injured, shots fired at Orange County shopping centerMan seriously injured, shots fired at Orange County shopping centerPublished: September 28, 2020, 9:48 amA man was seriously injured during an incident at a shopping center early Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman shot, killed outside Navy Federal Credit Union in Orlando
Read full article: Woman shot, killed outside Navy Federal Credit Union in OrlandoORLANDO, Fla. A woman was shot and killed Tuesday morning outside an Orlando credit union, and a search is underway for the suspected shooter, police said. The fatal shooting was reported at the Navy Federal Credit Union on Garden Parks Boulevard, west of John Young Parkway and north of the Mall at Millenia. Orlando police said the woman, who worked at the credit union, was shot by a man whom she knows. You can tell that shes trying to get inside (the credit union). pic.twitter.com/Ms2fSUhZVS Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) September 8, 2020#BREAKING: @OrlandoPolice are investigating a shooting outside @NavyFederal on Garden Parks Blvd.
2 arrested in double-fatal shooting on Orange Blossom Trail
Read full article: 2 arrested in double-fatal shooting on Orange Blossom TrailORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County homicide detectives have arrested two men they believe are connected to a double-fatal shooting on Orange Blossom Trail earlier this month. The double-fatal shooting happened June 11 near the Raceway Motel in the 4700 block of North Orange Blossom Trail near John Young Parkway. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to an aggravated battery call and Orlando police officers informed them there were two victims with obvious trauma to their bodies. The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. On Wednesday, Orange County homicide detectives arrested James Eckford Jr., 25, and Glen Johnson, 20, in connection with the case.
FDOT to close I-4 entrance ramp from Orange Blossom Trail
Read full article: FDOT to close I-4 entrance ramp from Orange Blossom TrailORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation will be closing the westbound I-4 entrance ramp from southbound Orange Blossom Trail as soon as Monday. Officials said trucks will follow Orange Blossom Trail to Colonial Drive and John Young Parkway to enter I-4. Accessing westbound I-4 from northbound Orange Blossom Trail:Continue north onto Orange Blossom Trail. Turn left onto John Young Parkway. Accessing westbound I-4 from southbound Orange Blossom Trail:Turn right onto Colonial Drive.
Juneteenth marked by peaceful protests demanding equality
Read full article: Juneteenth marked by peaceful protests demanding equalityWhile Juneteenth represents the end of slavery for African Americans, some people say, there's still a long way to go when it comes to equality. Along John Young Parkway in Orlando, protesters were quiet and let their signs do the talking. As an African American man that resides in Apopka, it's hard to feel free when you see what's going on," said Simmons. Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson also joined the march, saying he’s glad to see young people getting involved in a peaceful way on Juneteenth. The Museum of African American History & Culture in Parramore is hosting a celebration for 2020 high school graduates.
Man, woman shot to death at busy Orange County intersection
Read full article: Man, woman shot to death at busy Orange County intersectionORLANDO, Fla. – A man and woman were shot to death late Thursday at a busy intersection in Orange County, according to officials. The double fatal shooting happened around 11 p.m. near the Raceway Motel in the 4700 block of North Orange Blossom Trail near John Young Parkway. Kenny Webster said he was at the Raceway Motel on the corner of Orange Blossom Trail and John Young Parkway when he heard multiple gunshots. “As soon as they opened the door and I stepped in we heard shots and all of us dropped to the ground,” he said. Southbound lanes of North Orange Blossom Trail from Parkway Center Court to John Young Parkway reopened around 6:45 a.m. Friday.
SR 408 shut down in Orange County; child hurt
Read full article: SR 408 shut down in Orange County; child hurtPublished: March 25, 2020, 9:51 am Updated: March 25, 2020, 11:39 amORLANDO, Fla. – A child was injured Wednesday morning in a crash that has forced officials to close State Road 408 in Orange County. Eastbound S.R. 408 is shut down from John Young Parkway to Orange Blossom Trail. Orlando fire officials said a single-vehicle crash happened on the off-ramp of S.R. The child was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a trauma alert, officials said.
Suspect holds 4 hostage inside Orange County Jail
Read full article: Suspect holds 4 hostage inside Orange County JailSuspect holds 4 hostage inside Orange County JailPublished: March 21, 2020, 11:35 pmMan had a gun on him when he was brought into the Orange County Jail, and held four people hostage.
Orlando officers injured in head-on crash, police say
Read full article: Orlando officers injured in head-on crash, police sayOrlando officers injured in head-on crash, police sayPublished: October 31, 2019, 6:56 amFour people, including two officers, were injured in a head-on crash involving an Orlando Police Department cruiser, according to the police department.