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Salvation Army kicks off holiday season with world’s largest Red Kettle
Read full article: Salvation Army kicks off holiday season with world’s largest Red KettleAs 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.
Ezzy Castro joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk Light Orlando and its fight against hunger
Read full article: Ezzy Castro joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk Light Orlando and its fight against hungerEzzy Castro joins me to talk about Light Orlando and its effort to pack 1,000,000 meals for the Central Florida community.
Vietnam veteran talks revisiting nation, cycling 390 miles on Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: Vietnam veteran talks revisiting nation, cycling 390 miles on Trooper Steve on PatrolServing in the Vietnam War at just 22 years old, Marc Gimbel, now 77, has gone back. Marc recently completed 390 miles in two weeks biking through Vietnam and reliving his past with a new sense of humanity.
U-turning at a median opening. Who has the right of way?
Read full article: U-turning at a median opening. Who has the right of way?News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions and shares tips about the rules of the road, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks down this ‘inconsiderate’ traffic move
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks down this ‘inconsiderate’ traffic moveWho is in the right here? As the answer seems pretty obvious, during today’s stream we will talk about the ramifications of people doing this and who’s right and who’s wrong.
Trooper Steve looks at Secret Service actions during assassination attempt on Trump
Read full article: Trooper Steve looks at Secret Service actions during assassination attempt on TrumpThe incident has sparked some scrutiny regarding the Secret Service security detail who were responsible for guarding Trump during the event.
Purple Heart recipient joins Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: Purple Heart recipient joins Trooper Steve on PatrolThe Military Order of the Purple Heart does a lot to support veterans with Purple Hearts, including helping pay rents, help find housing, jobs, support, offering scholarships to Purple Heart recipients and their families.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new travel lanes on Florida’s Turnpike near SR-429
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new travel lanes on Florida’s Turnpike near SR-429Located in the booming area of Winter Garden and Ocoee, the growth of homes and increase of cars on the road has caused major roadway transformation out here.
Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights fur baby up for adoption at Orange County Animal Services
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights fur baby up for adoption at Orange County Animal ServicesThe best day of the month is when we get to go out On Patrol and find a family for an animal in need. We're back out at Orange County Animal Services today visiting a special fur baby.
Trooper Steve on Patrol visits Seminole County Sheriff’s Office recruitment event
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol visits Seminole County Sheriff’s Office recruitment eventIf you are looking for a career that is fulfilling, exciting and comes with an amazing list of benefits, well I might have something for you today.
Ride along! News 6 reporter Molly Reed joins Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: Ride along! News 6 reporter Molly Reed joins Trooper Steve on PatrolYou guys already know we have reporters assigned to cover all areas of Central Florida. We take great pride in knowing that a lot of our reporters are originally right here from Central Florida. Volusia County reporter Molly Reed is no different.
Flying by traffic? Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out Deltona area center turn lane
Read full article: Flying by traffic? Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out Deltona area center turn laneA News 6 viewer indicated that drivers would fly down this travel lane in order to bypass standing traffic.
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.
Trooper Steve on Patrol ride-along features Seniors Helping Seniors
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol ride-along features Seniors Helping SeniorsWe are welcoming Seniors Helping Seniors into Results-1 to discuss how the in-home senior care concept is on a mission to expand support for elderly veterans in the area with more than 300 caregivers serving seniors every day, half of whom are veterans.
Stuck in standstill traffic? Here are some tips, what to know
Read full article: Stuck in standstill traffic? Here are some tips, what to knowHave you ever been driving and attempted to make a left or right turn, but before you could even get in the turning lane, you find yourself stuck in traffic? This has happened to me more than I can count.
Why won’t my light change!? Trooper Steve explains everything about traffic signals
Read full article: Why won’t my light change!? Trooper Steve explains everything about traffic signalsToday’s Trooper Steve on Patrol we are going to explain how traffic lights change, how they recognize you are there and talk about these so-called cameras that are above traffic lights.
Trooper Steve checks out new tax collector office in Sanford
Read full article: Trooper Steve checks out new tax collector office in SanfordAny time that a county is expanding their tax collector office, I’m game. Join me today to learn about its new location and, of course, the resources that they will provide.
Trooper Steve checks out pedestrian safety along A1A in Ormond-by-the-Sea
Read full article: Trooper Steve checks out pedestrian safety along A1A in Ormond-by-the-SeaWith a beautiful community and beautiful beaches, it brings a lot of pedestrian traffic. Viewer Mary reached out to me with concerns with the lack of pedestrian crosswalks along A1A within this community.
Should device be installed in this high-traffic area in Orange County? Trooper Steve checks it out
Read full article: Should device be installed in this high-traffic area in Orange County? Trooper Steve checks it outViewer Don sent me a request to please check this area out because he wants my opinion whether some type of traffic-control device needs to be installed. Although I already know how I feel about this area, I want to take you guys along for the ride.
Remember Reginald? Trooper Steve On Patrol meets Orange County deputy who gave dog forever home
Read full article: Remember Reginald? Trooper Steve On Patrol meets Orange County deputy who gave dog forever homeRecently while On Patrol, we featured an amazing dog named Reginald from Orange County Animal Services. Right after our live stream featuring Reginald, he was adopted by an Orange County deputy.
Touring Sanford: News 6 production director shares insight on city history
Read full article: Touring Sanford: News 6 production director shares insight on city historyWe have a lot of history here at WKMG News 6. Our staff is built and truly run by a group of people who grew up here in Central Florida. Join me as we chat with our production director, who is fourth-generation Sanfordite.
WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve meets Maitland school crossing guard who goes extra mile
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve meets Maitland school crossing guard who goes extra mileEvery morning, crossing guards across Central Florida dedicate their time to make sure our students get to school safely.
No joke! Orlando Bushman joins Trooper Steve for ridealong
Read full article: No joke! Orlando Bushman joins Trooper Steve for ridealongYou may or may not have heard of the Orlando Bushman. In simple terms, he is a man who dresses up like a bush and waits for unsuspecting pedestrians to walk by and see their reaction.
Trooper Steve chats with UCF Police deputy chief, highest-ranking woman in agency history
Read full article: Trooper Steve chats with UCF Police deputy chief, highest-ranking woman in agency historyBeyond thrilled to welcome Deputy Chief Robin Griffin-Kitzerow into Results-1 today. She joined UCF Police as deputy chief in March 2022 as the highest-ranking woman in the agency’s history.
Meet Reginald! German shepherd at Orange County Animal Services needs forever home
Read full article: Meet Reginald! German shepherd at Orange County Animal Services needs forever homeYou already know I have a love for dogs that runs deep. Since joining forces with Orange County Animal Services, my heart has been so happy that we can to feature these amazing animals and we will continue this effort as long as we can.
Port Orange honors resident for over 40 years of volunteer service
Read full article: Port Orange honors resident for over 40 years of volunteer serviceMary Wittmeyer will be honored at her Centenarian Celebration and National Women’s Month by the Port Orange Police Department and the City of Port Orange. Join me for a special Trooper Steve on Patrol stream.
Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police Department
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights female officers at St. Cloud Police DepartmentMarch is Women’s History Month, and you might be surprised if I said within my law enforcement career, I have only ever had female supervisors.
Carrying a concealed firearm? Here’s what you need to know on the road
Read full article: Carrying a concealed firearm? Here’s what you need to know on the roadCarrying a concealed firearm comes with a mass amount of responsibility and discipline. A few questions have come in when it pertains to driving with a concealed firearm.
Trooper Steve checks out traffic in Cocoa Village
Read full article: Trooper Steve checks out traffic in Cocoa VillageI received an email from a viewer asking why traffic is so bad in an area that is not designed to have crazy traffic. I’m talking about the area of the Cocoa Village. Join me as we check out the area and what it has to offer.
Organization helps veterans with free transportation around Central Florida
Read full article: Organization helps veterans with free transportation around Central FloridaAndy is extremely passionate about serving veterans and is well-versed about their needs and how people can get involved through volunteering, especially with our biggest volunteer need, the DAV transportation network.
Crossing a median? Here’s the proper way to do it
Read full article: Crossing a median? Here’s the proper way to do itCrossing a median sounds pretty simple. But I can guarantee we’ve all come to that one median crossing, where the nerves begin to kick in and there are multiple vehicles trying to do multiple different things.
Trooper Steve, News 6 viewer Jim check out ‘bandit drivers’ in Daytona Beach area
Read full article: Trooper Steve, News 6 viewer Jim check out ‘bandit drivers’ in Daytona Beach areaRecently, Jim emailed me talking about the “bandit drivers.“ This got my attention and I had to see what he was talking about.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Fireside chat with Orange County Fire Rescue captain
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Fireside chat with Orange County Fire Rescue captainToday’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 explores growth, traffic issues in east Orange County
Read full article: Trooper Steve explores growth, traffic issues in east Orange CountyOne drive in the Lake Underhill Road area during peak times, and you can feel the growth around you. Today's Trooper Steve on Patrol we will take a cruise around the growing community and see what can be done.
Should a traffic light be installed at this east Orange County intersection? News 6 viewer joins Trooper Steve
Read full article: Should a traffic light be installed at this east Orange County intersection? News 6 viewer joins Trooper SteveWe are still patrolling the roads of east Orange County as WKMG Hits the Road.
Aggressive driving? Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out east Orange County road
Read full article: Aggressive driving? Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out east Orange County roadYou might have heard that WKMG is hitting the road and visiting you in your local communities. Although we get to do that every day while out On Patrol, our entire team is going to be dedicated to reporting specifically on things you want to know about in your community.
‘It’s still a race car:’ No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac racing team talks hybrid technology in sports car racing
Read full article: ‘It’s still a race car:’ No. 31 Whelen Engineering Cadillac racing team talks hybrid technology in sports car racingTrooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway
Trooper Steve highlights Blue Light Gala with ridealong guest
Read full article: Trooper Steve highlights Blue Light Gala with ridealong guestI wanted to have a discussion of what unions do for their officers and how unions get involved in their communities. This weekend, we will celebrate the 12th Annual Blue Light Gala that recognizes survivors of deaths in the line of duty.
‘Pit officials are responsible for everything that happens on pit lane:’ What an IMSA pit lane official really does
Read full article: ‘Pit officials are responsible for everything that happens on pit lane:’ What an IMSA pit lane official really doesTrooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway
‘When it does happen, we’re ready:’ IMSA track services lead explains response when incidents occur on the track
Read full article: ‘When it does happen, we’re ready:’ IMSA track services lead explains response when incidents occur on the trackTrooper Steve learns about track safety at Daytona International Speedway
Hi, Buddy! Meet dog at Orange County Animal Services looking for forever home
Read full article: Hi, Buddy! Meet dog at Orange County Animal Services looking for forever homeStarting this month, Trooper Steve on Patrol is partnering with Orange County Animal Services in hopes to finding these sheltered animals forever homes.
Nonprofit helps law enforcement officers cope with mental health issues
Read full article: Nonprofit helps law enforcement officers cope with mental health issuesMembers from the Officer Support Initiative, a nonprofit organization, will join me in Results-1 to talk about the organization and an upcoming event.
Safety around semis: Things to know when traveling on the highway
Read full article: Safety around semis: Things to know when traveling on the highwayAs the motoring public, we should do our best to ensure their safety as well. Today on Trooper Steve on Patrol, we'll talk about the blind spots and warnings you should be aware of when traveling around semitrucks.
Tricky turn? Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out this Flagler County intersection
Read full article: Tricky turn? Viewer asks Trooper Steve to check out this Flagler County intersectionTakes one email to get my attention and that is what has happened today. I have been looking for a reason to come explore Flagler County, and Susan is making that happen.
Trooper Steve talks Florida bill aimed at cracking down on left lane travel
Read full article: Trooper Steve talks Florida bill aimed at cracking down on left lane travelWith the state legislature in session and discussing certain traffic laws, I thought it would be timely to discuss left lane travel again.