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Trooper Steve on Patrol meets Zelda, Hilda at Orange County Animal Services
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol meets Zelda, Hilda at Orange County Animal ServicesSenior dogs like Zelda and Hilda are often overlooked, but they have so much love to give. They’re calm, loyal, and ready to be the perfect addition to your family.
Do slow left-lane drivers frustrate you? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoed a law against it
Read full article: Do slow left-lane drivers frustrate you? Here’s why Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoed a law against itEarlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved a bill to address the issue. But just a few short days after it hit his desk, DeSantis opted to veto it.
Here’s when that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville is set to open
Read full article: Here’s when that new, crazy, cool-looking building next to I-4 in Eatonville is set to openThe building stands out from the surrounding area due to its colorful paint and unique architecture. But what is it doing there?
Driver dies after pickup runs off road into Winter Garden pond
Read full article: Driver dies after pickup runs off road into Winter Garden pondA driver was sent to the hospital as a trauma alert and later died after their pickup truck plowed through a fence and into a pond in Winter Garden.
New Smyrna Beach moves ahead on parking solutions for Flagler Avenue, Canal Street
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach moves ahead on parking solutions for Flagler Avenue, Canal StreetFollowing months of debate over New Smyrna Beach’s parking woes, city staff have presented a detailed action plan to tackle the challenges laid out by an engineering firm.
Man on e-bike struck, killed in hit-and-run crash; Ocala police seek info
Read full article: Man on e-bike struck, killed in hit-and-run crash; Ocala police seek infoA man riding an e-bike while crossing a road in Ocala was struck by a vehicle and killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to police.
Minivan puts hole in building during crash that hurt 2 in St. Cloud
Read full article: Minivan puts hole in building during crash that hurt 2 in St. CloudA minivan that had just been involved in a two-vehicle crash in St. Cloud went on to punch a hole in a nearby building, according to police.
🛣️ The most dangerous roads during Thanksgiving
Read full article: 🛣️ The most dangerous roads during ThanksgivingLast year, more than 49 million Americans hit the road for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, according to the National Safety Council, it's one of the most dangerous driving holidays in the United States.
Orlando airport to convention center SunRail expansion moving into next phase, state officials say
Read full article: Orlando airport to convention center SunRail expansion moving into next phase, state officials sayFlorida transportation leaders say they are moving toward the next step in opening a SunRail route between Orlando International Airport and the Orange County Convention Center, but that rail line is still years away.
Woman dies after Dodge Challenger becomes submerged in Lake County pond
Read full article: Woman dies after Dodge Challenger becomes submerged in Lake County pondA 25-year-old Ocala woman was killed in a Lake County crash after the vehicle she was driving lost control and drove into a retention pond on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver killed, passenger critically injured after car crashes into concrete pole in Orange County
Read full article: Driver killed, passenger critically injured after car crashes into concrete pole in Orange CountyA 22-year-old Orlando man was killed after the car he was driving crashed into a pole in Orange County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian struck, killed by car while crossing International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed by car while crossing International Speedway Boulevard in Volusia County, FHP saysA 61-year-old Daytona Beach man was struck by a car and killed while crossing International Speedway Boulevard, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
News 6, Salvation Army kick off Angel Tree program to bring joy to Central Florida families
Read full article: News 6, Salvation Army kick off Angel Tree program to bring joy to Central Florida familiesToday is a special day for us here at News 6 as we join forces with the Salvation Army to kick off the annual Angel Tree program.
Winter Park OKs Fairbanks Avenue purchase, tries to reassure popular businesses
Read full article: Winter Park OKs Fairbanks Avenue purchase, tries to reassure popular businessesCommissioners in Winter Park have approved the purchase of a retail property that would clear the way for a road expansion project on Fairbanks Avenue. But businesses in that area worry about what will happen to them.
Trooper Steve visits Seminole County Central Transfer Station ahead of National Recycling Day
Read full article: Trooper Steve visits Seminole County Central Transfer Station ahead of National Recycling DayWe took a break from our usual traffic safety coverage to visit the Seminole County Central Transfer Station, a vital part of our community’s waste management and recycling efforts.
Orange County steps up with new program to make pedestrian safety a top priority
Read full article: Orange County steps up with new program to make pedestrian safety a top priorityOrange County's $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program targets safer streets and transit for all residents.
Seminole County considers overhaul of LYNX bus service to save money
Read full article: Seminole County considers overhaul of LYNX bus service to save moneySeminole County is looking at a major overhaul of the LYNX transportation service next year. The Board of County Commissioners wants to cut costs and one way they can do that is by cutting routes.
Trooper Steve On Patrol visits Groveland to address bicyclist safety concerns
Read full article: Trooper Steve On Patrol visits Groveland to address bicyclist safety concernsAfter hearing from residents about bicyclists riding in the wrong lanes and going against traffic, Trooper Steve On Patrol takes a trip to Groveland to set the record straight.
1 killed in fiery crash when semitruck rear-ends vehicle on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: 1 killed in fiery crash when semitruck rear-ends vehicle on I-95 in Volusia CountyOne person was killed in a fiery wreck when a semitruck rear-ended their vehicle on I-95 in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 dead, 4 hurt after Marion County crash along Interstate 75, troopers say
Read full article: 1 dead, 4 hurt after Marion County crash along Interstate 75, troopers sayA crash along Interstate 75 in Marion County on Tuesday left one person dead and four others injured, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save lives
Read full article: Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save livesA News 6 investigation found since 2015 at least 32 pedestrians have been killed in Pine Hills and another 88 people have incapacitating injuries. What the county is doing about it.
Motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing into mailbox in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after losing control, crashing into mailbox in Lake County, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after losing control and crashing into a mailbox, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman, 27, killed in hit-and-run crash in Volusia County; FHP seeking info
Read full article: Woman, 27, killed in hit-and-run crash in Volusia County; FHP seeking infoThe Florida Highway Patrol is asking the public for information after a hit-and-run crash that killed a 27-year-old woman in Volusia County.
Pedestrian struck, killed in Marion County while walking across road in unlit area, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed in Marion County while walking across road in unlit area, FHP saysA 77-year-old Ocala woman crossing an unlit street in Marion County was struck and killed by an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
Florida man sentenced to 37 years after wrong-way crash that killed 3, including influencer
Read full article: Florida man sentenced to 37 years after wrong-way crash that killed 3, including influencerA Volusia County man will spend 37 years in prison after leaving the scene of a wrong-way crash that killed three people in 2022, one of them a social media influencer, court records show.
8 injured in 2 separate crashes on Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County, troopers say
Read full article: 8 injured in 2 separate crashes on Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County, troopers sayEight people were sent to the hospital in two separate crashes on the Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando man dies after sedan crashes into building in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Orlando man dies after sedan crashes into building in Orange County, troopers sayA 57-year-old Orlando man died after losing control of a sedan and crashing into a building in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
3 children among 4 hospitalized after car overturns in crash along I-95 in Brevard County, FHP says
Read full article: 3 children among 4 hospitalized after car overturns in crash along I-95 in Brevard County, FHP saysFlorida Highway Patrol reported injuries and blocked lanes following a crash on Interstate 95 southbound in Brevard County.
Search is on for driver accused of hitting Winter Haven police sergeant’s cruiser multiple times
Read full article: Search is on for driver accused of hitting Winter Haven police sergeant’s cruiser multiple timesA sergeant for the Winter Haven Police Department has been released from the hospital after an SUV struck his patrol vehicle multiple times at a red light before taking off, according to investigators.
81-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Flagler County, troopers say
Read full article: 81-year-old pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Flagler County, troopers sayAn 81-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Flagler County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP says
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 hurt as wrong-way pickup truck hits motorcycle in Lake County, FHP saysA 20-year-old Umatilla man riding a motorcycle through Lake County was killed when he was hit by a pickup truck that was traveling the wrong way, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ambulance falls through washed-out road in Oviedo after drunken driver hits hydrant, officials say
Read full article: Ambulance falls through washed-out road in Oviedo after drunken driver hits hydrant, officials sayAfter hitting three cars, a drunken driver crashed into a fire hydrant and caused a washout in Oviedo, according to officials.
Trooper Steve On Patrol walks the scene of deadly downtown Orlando shooting
Read full article: Trooper Steve On Patrol walks the scene of deadly downtown Orlando shootingToday for Trooper Steve On Patrol, we’re walking the scene of a deadly shooting that took place just hours earlier in downtown Orlando.
Winter Springs man, 20, dies after SUV crashes into house, troopers say
Read full article: Winter Springs man, 20, dies after SUV crashes into house, troopers sayA 20-year-old Winter Springs man died after crashing an SUV through Seminole County subdivision's gate, then into a house, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist dies after running stop sign, crashing into SUV in Marion County, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after running stop sign, crashing into SUV in Marion County, FHP saysA 37-year-old Ocala man riding a motorcycle through Marion County died after crashing into an SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist dies after wrong-way crash with SUV near Longwood, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after wrong-way crash with SUV near Longwood, FHP saysAn Orlando man riding a motorcycle near Longwood on 17-92 — traveling northbound in a southbound lane — died after crashing into a turning SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Accidentally hit a car with your car door? Here's what you need to do
Read full article: Accidentally hit a car with your car door? Here's what you need to doIf you’ve accidentally hit someone’s car with your door, you may wonder about the next steps. Here’s a quick guide on what’s legal and recommended in these situations.
Woman, 19, struck by other vehicles after exiting crashed car on I-95 near Melbourne, FHP says
Read full article: Woman, 19, struck by other vehicles after exiting crashed car on I-95 near Melbourne, FHP saysA 19-year-old Melbourne woman who died on Interstate 95 in Brevard County had been struck by multiple vehicles after exiting a car she had just crashed into a semitruck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in Marion County crash had no lights, was rear-ended by pickup, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in Marion County crash had no lights, was rear-ended by pickup, FHP saysA 36-year-old Fort McCoy man died after being rear-ended by a pickup truck while riding a motorcycle through Marion County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Steve On Patrol tackles how and why to keep your vehicle registration up to date
Read full article: Trooper Steve On Patrol tackles how and why to keep your vehicle registration up to dateKeeping your vehicle’s registration current is not just a legal requirement, it’s also essential for road safety and helps avoid hefty fines or penalties.
Florida man drives around construction barricades, hits 2 workers, troopers say
Read full article: Florida man drives around construction barricades, hits 2 workers, troopers sayTroopers said he came across some construction barricades, which were set up as Pinellas County workers attended to a flooded section of the roadway that had been washed out.
Apopka police seek Mustang involved in hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Apopka police seek Mustang involved in hit-and-run crashApopka police are looking for a Ford Mustang that investigators say was involved in a hit-and-run crash in September. Not only that, but officers are also hoping to identify the tow truck that hauled the Ford away.
Orlando woman struck, killed after exiting crashed SUV on Florida’s Turnpike near Kenansville
Read full article: Orlando woman struck, killed after exiting crashed SUV on Florida’s Turnpike near KenansvilleA fatal crash forces the shutdown of all southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike near Kenansville, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Who has the right of way when changing lanes?
Read full article: Who has the right of way when changing lanes?In driving, few situations can be as tricky as determining who has the right of way when changing lanes. This topic often sparks debate, with many drivers unsure about the proper protocol. Watch today's Trooper Steve on Patrol.
Understanding disabled parking in Florida: What you need to know
Read full article: Understanding disabled parking in Florida: What you need to knowNews 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
‘No respect:’ Lower speed limit sought after 13-year-old run over, killed in Brevard
Read full article: ‘No respect:’ Lower speed limit sought after 13-year-old run over, killed in BrevardAfter a 13-year-old was run over and killed while riding a bicycle, family and neighbors are calling for changes to what they call a dangerous road.