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โTrust the science:โ Road made of radioactive waste coming to Central Florida. Hereโs why
Read full article: โTrust the science:โ Road made of radioactive waste coming to Central Florida. Hereโs whyOn a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Reckless driver causes 5-vehicle crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna BeachA reckless driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that caused the South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach to be closed for hours on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
3 dead, 1 critical after SUV overturns, ejecting occupants in Lake County crash, FHP says
Read full article: 3 dead, 1 critical after SUV overturns, ejecting occupants in Lake County crash, FHP saysThree women died and one suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after being rear-ended in Lake County, troopers sayA 39-year-old Davenport woman riding a motorcycle in Lake County died after being rear-ended by a sedan on U.S. 27, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver accused of DUI after crash in Titusville kills pedestrian, police say
Read full article: Driver accused of DUI after crash in Titusville kills pedestrian, police sayA driver faces a charge of DUI manslaughter after his pickup truck fatally struck a man crossing the street in Titusville, according to police.
Motorcyclist dies after bike runs off I-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after bike runs off I-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA 63-year-old Titusville woman riding a motorcycle in Brevard County fell from the bike after losing control of it and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Palm Bay to bring school zone speed cameras back online. Hereโs where
Read full article: Palm Bay to bring school zone speed cameras back online. Hereโs wherePalm Bayโs school zone speed cameras will be brought back online after a nearly month-long pause prompted by glitches and incorrect violations.
DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: DeBary man dies, passenger hurt in head-on Volusia County crash, sheriffโs office saysA 54-year-old DeBary man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck head-on by an SUV and later died, according to the sheriff's office.
Central Florida toll system will transition to cashless payments at night
Read full article: Central Florida toll system will transition to cashless payments at nightIf you are one of the few who still pays for tolls with change, you will soon need to "pay by plate" or use a transponder on this Central Florida highway system, at least for nighttime travel.
21-year-old angry at father drives dadโs car into ocean at Florida beach, police say
Read full article: 21-year-old angry at father drives dadโs car into ocean at Florida beach, police sayJacksonville Beach Police said a 21-year-old man drove his fatherโs car into the ocean because he was angry with him, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in Oviedo
Read full article: 4 years of construction? Here are Seminole Countyโs big plans for Slavia Road in OviedoSeminole County is gearing up for a major road upgrade in Oviedo, but drivers will need to be patient and prepare for long-term inconveniences before things get better.
Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could go
Read full article: Florida House on board with proposal to raise highway speed limit. Hereโs how fast you could goThe House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee backs an amendment to HB 567 that would raise the speed limit on limited access highways, like I-4 or I-95.
Osceola County ramps up school zone safety with fines, additional speed cameras
Read full article: Osceola County ramps up school zone safety with fines, additional speed camerasOsceola County is set to launch its second phase of its school zone safety program on Wednesday, where drivers will receive a $100 fine and a citation if caught speeding in a school zone, according to a news release from the county.
โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs next
Read full article: โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs nextFor years, News 6 has reported on the issues on the street. Speeding cars, numerous bus stops, and lack of crosswalks for most of the street make it a potentially hazardous area for pedestrians. A public meeting on new safety plans is tonight in Kissimmee.
Miami school bus cameraโs blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says โthatโs not meโ
Read full article: Miami school bus cameraโs blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says โthatโs not meโA school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured after truck leaves road, strikes tree in Lake County
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 seriously injured after truck leaves road, strikes tree in Lake CountyA passenger in a pickup truck was killed and the driver seriously injured after the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree in Lake County on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver confessed to being โso highโ in Palm Bay crash where he tried to flee, police say
Read full article: Driver confessed to being โso highโ in Palm Bay crash where he tried to flee, police sayA man accused of running a red light, crashing into another vehicle and then trying to flee told officers he was high as they arrested him, Palm Bay police said.
Protect your pets with a free microchip event in Osceola County
Read full article: Protect your pets with a free microchip event in Osceola CountyWe're excited to welcome Osceola County Commissioner Peggy Choudhry for a live interview as we discuss an incredible opportunity for pet owners in the community.
Are these 2 major Florida bridges at risk of collapse? Thatโs what feds want to know
Read full article: Are these 2 major Florida bridges at risk of collapse? Thatโs what feds want to knowFederal investigators are urging bridge owners to figure out whether dozens of notable bridges across the U.S. are at risk.
Apparent โhomemade explosiveโ prompts road closure in New Smyrna Beach, police say
Read full article: Apparent โhomemade explosiveโ prompts road closure in New Smyrna Beach, police sayA road in New Smyrna Beach was partially blocked after officers located โwhat appeared to be a homemade explosive deviceโ during a traffic stop, according to police.
Florida drivers may soon need 2 license plates on their cars. Hereโs why
Read full article: Florida drivers may soon need 2 license plates on their cars. Hereโs whyLawmakers said the bill aims to help investigators find hit-and-run drivers more easily, though it could involve a new rule for all Florida drivers.
Florida highway speed limits could go up if this bill passes
Read full article: Florida highway speed limits could go up if this bill passesSB 462 is a package of changes to transportation law. Before the billโs first committee hearing, the sponsor added a new provision: raising the speed limit from 70 mph on a major highway or expressway to 75 mph.
Lake County residents look for answers over Orange County connector road project
Read full article: Lake County residents look for answers over Orange County connector road projectPeople who live off of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard in Clermont are planning a protest over the planned connector road between Lake and Orange counties.
3 injured after being struck by vehicle near Embry-Riddle entrance in Daytona Beach
Read full article: 3 injured after being struck by vehicle near Embry-Riddle entrance in Daytona BeachThree people were taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle near Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach on Monday, according to a news release.
Osceola County leaders push for statewide hands-free driving law
Read full article: Osceola County leaders push for statewide hands-free driving lawOsceola County leaders are calling for tougher distracted driving laws, formally backing a bill moving through the Florida Senate that would make the state hands-free.
3 killed, including 5-year-old in head-on crash in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: 3 killed, including 5-year-old in head-on crash in Osceola County, troopers sayThree people, including a 5-year-old boy, were killed in an Osceola County crash on Sunday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida man steals ambulance, finishes beer before being arrested, troopers say
Read full article: Florida man steals ambulance, finishes beer before being arrested, troopers sayA Tampa man accused of stealing an ambulance "finished drinking a beer in full view of Troopers" before he was arrested, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash with pickup that was trying to pass traffic, FHP saysA 49-year-old Daytona Beach man riding a motorcycle in Volusia County was struck and killed by a pickup truck that was attempting to pass traffic ahead of it, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Vehicle crashes into transformer, bursts into flames in St. Cloud; no injuries reported
Read full article: Vehicle crashes into transformer, bursts into flames in St. Cloud; no injuries reportedNo injuries were reported after a vehicle smashed into a power transformer in St. Cloud before it erupted in flames on Saturday, according to a news release.
4 injured in fiery crash that shut down SR-429 in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: 4 injured in fiery crash that shut down SR-429 in Orange County, troopers sayFour people were hospitalized for treatment of serious injuries in a crash Saturday morning which forced all southbound lanes of State Road 429 to temporarily be shut down in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by pickup truck in Lake County, FHP saysA 54-year-old Sorrento man walking in a Lake County road was struck by a pickup truck and later died, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead, 2 children among 5 hurt after wrong-way crash on I-4 in Seminole County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 dead, 2 children among 5 hurt after wrong-way crash on I-4 in Seminole County, FHP saysAn Orlando man is dead and two children are among five others hurt after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida lawmakers push for left-lane camping ban yet again. But can it pass DeSantis?
Read full article: Florida lawmakers push for left-lane camping ban yet again. But can it pass DeSantis?Florida lawmakers are once again pushing to ban left-lane camping on the stateโs highways, though they may face an obstacle on their crusade: Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange County
Read full article: Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange CountyDrivers on State Road 429 in Orange County are being diverted due to a ground depression as crews assess possible repairs, according to the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
Florida woman struck, killed on highway after getting out of car to help dog, troopers say
Read full article: Florida woman struck, killed on highway after getting out of car to help dog, troopers sayA 25-year-old Florida woman was struck and killed on a highway after she got out of her car to check on a dog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Traffic ticket lands teen awaiting 2023 Poinciana crash trial in jail
Read full article: Traffic ticket lands teen awaiting 2023 Poinciana crash trial in jailThe teen involved in a 2023 Poinciana crash that claimed four lives, faced a plea hearing on Thursday in a completely separate case. He pleaded no contest to a 2024 charge of driving without a license, and received a 60-day jail sentence, along with six months of probation.
Trooper Steve on Patrol explores I-4โs new upgrades in Seminole County
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol explores I-4โs new upgrades in Seminole CountyThe weather is absolutely gorgeous, so weโre taking a drive through Seminole County to check out some of the newest improvements along I-4.
Celebrating St. Patrickโs Day with a late night out? Use this AAA service to get home safe
Read full article: Celebrating St. Patrickโs Day with a late night out? Use this AAA service to get home safeA free ride and towing service by AAA will be offered for the upcoming St. Patrickโs Day weekend.
Tiny Road expansion plans aim to alleviate traffic congestion
Read full article: Tiny Road expansion plans aim to alleviate traffic congestionParents near Bridgewater School have long grappled with road congestion as the area continues to grow. On Tuesday, plans were announced to make significant improvements to Tiny Road.
WATCH: Driver captures video of tornado as it crosses I-4 in Seminole County
Read full article: WATCH: Driver captures video of tornado as it crosses I-4 in Seminole CountySome drivers on I-4 had to stop their vehicles as heavy rain and winds reduced visibility as an EF-2 tornado crossed the interstate.
65-year-old woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Melbourne, police say
Read full article: 65-year-old woman killed in single-vehicle crash in Melbourne, police sayA 65-year-old woman died in single-vehicle crash on Monday afternoon after suffering an apparent medical episode, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
Woman fled traffic stop, drove 140 mph on Orange County highway, troopers say
Read full article: Woman fled traffic stop, drove 140 mph on Orange County highway, troopers sayA 23-year-old woman faces multiple charges after driving away from an attempted traffic stop before speeding to 140 mph on State Road 417 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve surveys severe weather damage in Central Florida
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve surveys severe weather damage in Central FloridaA very wet and dangerous morning on Central Floridaโs roadways, as strong storm cells lead to tornado warnings and damage across the area.
Man accused of DUI after passenger falls from golf cart in The Villages, later dies, FHP says
Read full article: Man accused of DUI after passenger falls from golf cart in The Villages, later dies, FHP saysA man from The Villages is accused of DUI manslaughter following the death of a woman who fell out of a golf cart that he was operating while impaired, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man apprehended after hit-and-run crash that killed woman, hurt another near Orlando, FHP says
Read full article: Man apprehended after hit-and-run crash that killed woman, hurt another near Orlando, FHP saysA 47-year-old woman was killed and an 85-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash near Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 2 hurt when SUVs crash head-on in Volusia County
Read full article: 1 killed, 2 hurt when SUVs crash head-on in Volusia CountyA 74-year-old Ormond Beach woman was killed and two other people suffered serious injuries in a head-on crash in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist, 70, dies in crash with turning pickup in Flagler County, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist, 70, dies in crash with turning pickup in Flagler County, FHP saysA 70-year-old Palm Coast man riding a motorcycle near Bunnell suffered fatal injuries in a crash with a pickup truck that failed to yield the right of way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Want to see alligators? This Florida highway may be the best place to do so
Read full article: Want to see alligators? This Florida highway may be the best place to do soOne highway in Florida is considered to be among the best places to spot alligators: a stretch of Interstate 75 dubbed โAlligator Alley.โ
Seizure turns critical as elderly man crashes near former Sears in Melbourne
Read full article: Seizure turns critical as elderly man crashes near former Sears in MelbourneA seizure ended with a crash that left the driver in critical condition on Friday afternoon, according to the Melbourne Police Department.
โDonuts around the flames:โ Driver arrested after violent Orange County street takeover
Read full article: โDonuts around the flames:โ Driver arrested after violent Orange County street takeoverTroopers announced the arrest after a riot back in November sparked a hunt for at least 30 of the mob members involved.
Driving the speed limit in the left lane: Legal in Florida, but is it smart?
Read full article: Driving the speed limit in the left lane: Legal in Florida, but is it smart?If youโve ever found yourself cruising at the posted speed limit in the left lane of a two-lane road while speed demons fly past you on the right, you might be wondering โ is this even legal? The short answer: Yes, but that doesnโt mean itโs a good idea.
Teens in stolen car lead I-4 chase that ends in crash on Lee Road in Orange County, deputies say
Read full article: Teens in stolen car lead I-4 chase that ends in crash on Lee Road in Orange County, deputies sayA stolen vehicle carrying seven people led law enforcement on a chase, ending in a crash on Lee Road in Orange County, according to sheriffโs officials.
Motorcyclist dies in Marion County crash after hitting curb, losing control
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies in Marion County crash after hitting curb, losing controlA 50-year-old motorcyclist from Maine died after hitting a curb and losing control on US Highway 301 in Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steep
Read full article: Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steepJust days after News 6 reported problems with a new raised crosswalk on Orange Avenue, crews were out making some changes.