Titusville man dies after ‘stop-sticked’ car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP says
Read full article: Titusville man dies after ‘stop-sticked’ car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP saysA 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Titusville man dies after stop-sticked car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP sayus
Read full article: Titusville man dies after stop-sticked car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP sayusA 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Boggy Creek Road widening project update amid traffic concerns
Read full article: Boggy Creek Road widening project update amid traffic concernsViewers have been reaching out to News 6, raising concerns over worsening traffic on Boggy Creek Road along the Orange–Osceola county line, where major growth and ongoing construction are converging.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard CountyA 56-year-old man was killed along State Road 528 in Cape Canaveral on Friday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘People are being killed:’ Changes coming to Pine Hills after dozens of pedestrian-involved crashes
Read full article: ‘People are being killed:’ Changes coming to Pine Hills after dozens of pedestrian-involved crashesThe Florida Department of Transportation says several safety projects are in the works for Pine Hills.
$2.5B toll road in Poinciana closer to becoming reality
Read full article: $2.5B toll road in Poinciana closer to becoming realityThe Central Florida Expressway Authority has approved the Southport Connector Project, a controversial 15-mile highway designed to ease traffic from Poinciana Parkway to the Turnpike.
Central Florida congestion woes increase as construction goes on
Read full article: Central Florida congestion woes increase as construction goes onThe I-4 corridor in Orlando recently underwent a significant makeover, and the Central Florida Expressway Authority is investing millions to expand the 408 expressway. Yet, many drivers say the improvements have not solved the growing traffic problems.
Expressway Authority considers $218M project to ease SR-408 traffic between OBT and I-4 in Orlando
Read full article: Expressway Authority considers $218M project to ease SR-408 traffic between OBT and I-4 in OrlandoOn Thursday, the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) is set to approve a $218 million construction project to add an extra eastbound lane on the 408 in Orlando.
Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the road
Read full article: Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the roadAAA projects that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.
‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s whyA bill bringing a special day of observation for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk just passed its first hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.
Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies say
Read full article: Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies sayA man who crashed a BMW in Volusia County says he did not steal the car but instead was teleported into it, according to sheriff’s officials.
VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crash
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crashA man who ran into the woods after a two-vehicle wreck was located by Florida officers who used drone technology to track him, according to officials.
Pedestrian killed, driver who first struck him injured in Orange County crash
Read full article: Pedestrian killed, driver who first struck him injured in Orange County crashFlorida troopers say a driver who was assisting a pedestrian whom he struck in Orange County was also injured when another vehicle hit him and fled the scene.
Motorist injured after small plane crash lands on I-95 in Brevard County, officials say
Read full article: Motorist injured after small plane crash lands on I-95 in Brevard County, officials sayA motorist was injured after a small plane crash-landed on Interstate 95 on Monday evening, according to Brevard County Fire Rescue
Jackknifed tractor-trailer causing traffic delays on I-4 in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: Jackknifed tractor-trailer causing traffic delays on I-4 in Osceola County, troopers sayA crash involving a jackknifed tractor-trailer and another vehicle is causing headaches for motorists on Interstate 4 in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando man dies after being struck while running on Orange County road, FHP says
Read full article: Orlando man dies after being struck while running on Orange County road, FHP saysA 29-year-old Orlando man died after being hit by an SUV while he ran across a road in Orange County, according to the Florida highway Patrol.
‘No longer needed:’ Florida official recommends taking exit ramp from yellow registration decals
Read full article: ‘No longer needed:’ Florida official recommends taking exit ramp from yellow registration decalsOne official in Florida is urging state leaders to eliminate the state’s physical yellow registration decal, calling the move a “common-sense step forward” that would save residents millions and modernize the system.
Man riding electric scooter in St. Cloud struck, killed by several vehicles, police say
Read full article: Man riding electric scooter in St. Cloud struck, killed by several vehicles, police sayPolice in St. Cloud are looking to identify the driver of a vehicle they say struck and killed a person on an electric scooter before leaving the scene.
Hit-and-run investigation after woman struck, killed while walking across I-4 in Polk County
Read full article: Hit-and-run investigation after woman struck, killed while walking across I-4 in Polk CountyA woman who was walking across Interstate 4 in Polk County was fatally struck by two vehicles, the second of which didn’t stay behind, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County deputy among 2 hurt when driver rear-ends patrol car in Ocoee, troopers say
Read full article: Orange County deputy among 2 hurt when driver rear-ends patrol car in Ocoee, troopers sayA Kissimmee woman was seriously injured in an Ocoee crash during which she rear-ended an Orange County deputy’s marked patrol car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcycle passenger dies, rider in critical condition after crash in Osceola, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcycle passenger dies, rider in critical condition after crash in Osceola, FHP saysA motorcycle rider was hospitalized in critical condition after a crash in Osceola County that led to the death of his passenger, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
1 injured in 5-vehicle crash involving semis on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: 1 injured in 5-vehicle crash involving semis on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange CountyA multivehicle crash shut down southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike for several hours in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers sayAn 86-year-old Indialantic man struck and killed an elderly pedestrian while driving along State Road A1A on Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Steve on Patrol talks dos and don’ts for e-bikes, e-scooters
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol talks dos and don’ts for e-bikes, e-scootersElectric transportation has been popping up everywhere on our roads, in our neighborhoods and, yes, even in a few heated local government meetings.
Some residents want Orange County to push e-bike safety rules. But what can local leaders do?
Read full article: Some residents want Orange County to push e-bike safety rules. But what can local leaders do?E-bikes and other micromobility devices are popular, but Orange County commissioners say more residents are complaining about safety issues with the people using the bikes. Now the county is trying to figure out what it can do about it.
Driver arrested in Orlando hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian, troopers say
Read full article: Driver arrested in Orlando hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian, troopers sayAccording to an FHP crash report, Petrone admitted to driving the vehicle involved in the crash but claimed he was unsure what he had hit.
Nearly 100 days after rainbow crosswalk removal, tensions rise following protestor arrests
Read full article: Nearly 100 days after rainbow crosswalk removal, tensions rise following protestor arrestsA crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub continues to sit at the center of a months-long, statewide controversy.
Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola County
Read full article: Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola CountyThe FHP says an 18-year-old Georgia woman was killed and five others were injured when their SUV was struck by another vehicle in a DUI crash in Osceola County.
‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on ThanksgivingAAA reports that nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving season, with most choosing to drive following recent flight cancellations.
72-year-old driver killed in crash on US-27 in Lake County, troopers said
Read full article: 72-year-old driver killed in crash on US-27 in Lake County, troopers saidAccording to an FHP crash report, a driver of a 2015 Jeep Wrangler, a 72-year-old man from Winter Haven, was traveling southbound on U.S. 27 when he “may have suffered a medical episode”.
On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to knowAAA says more 4.3 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, a 2.6% increase from last year. How to find live road conditions, help if your car breaks down, and more.
Man arrested over street racing now accuses Orlando police of brutality
Read full article: Man arrested over street racing now accuses Orlando police of brutalityVideo circulating on social media shows the moment Rodney Davis was pulled from his car and slammed to the ground by Orlando Police officers near Central Street and Orange Avenue Sunday night during Florida Classic Weekend.
Man given 25 years in Orange County crash that killed 2 mothers, 3 children
Read full article: Man given 25 years in Orange County crash that killed 2 mothers, 3 childrenA 24-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his involvement in a 2021 crash that killed five people in Orange County, three of them children, court records show.
Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights why a little kindness on the roads can go a long way this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights why a little kindness on the roads can go a long way this ThanksgivingFor days, Trooper Steve has been preaching the same message on-air and across social media: slow down, pay attention, and be patient.
Vehicle crashes into Lake County Tax Collector’s Office; building evacuated, Clermont police say
Read full article: Vehicle crashes into Lake County Tax Collector’s Office; building evacuated, Clermont police sayThe Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clemont has been evacuated after a vehicle struck the building, according to a news release.
Avoiding holiday traffic stress and ensuring road safety
Read full article: Avoiding holiday traffic stress and ensuring road safetyAs we enter the busy holiday travel season, Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks down what drivers can expect on the roads, from heavy congestion to common mistakes that can quickly turn into dangerous situations.
All lanes of I-4 reopen after ‘overturned vehicle’ caused traffic delays near Orange Blossom Trail
Read full article: All lanes of I-4 reopen after ‘overturned vehicle’ caused traffic delays near Orange Blossom TrailAn “overturned vehicle” along Interstate 4 caused lanes to shut down on Monday, blocking traffic near Orange Blossom Trail, according to the FL511.
Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights Road Rangers during Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights Road Rangers during Thanksgiving travel weekWith more drivers on the road during a holiday travel week, stress levels naturally climb, and that’s where some of our unsung heroes come in: Road Rangers.
‘There’s traffic everywhere:’ Leesburg residents voice fears over US Highway 441 congestion
Read full article: ‘There’s traffic everywhere:’ Leesburg residents voice fears over US Highway 441 congestionU.S. Highway 441 in Leesburg may look calm on Saturday morning, but Matthew Capistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story. pistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story.
52-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 52-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cheers and jeers for Florida Classic ‘special event zone’ in Orlando
Read full article: Cheers and jeers for Florida Classic ‘special event zone’ in OrlandoLaw enforcement is doubling fines, blocking roads, and increasing patrols in a “special event zone” at the Florida Classic in Orlando, where vehicles can be impounded for traffic violations.
Orange County cracks down on speeding ahead of Florida Classic weekend
Read full article: Orange County cracks down on speeding ahead of Florida Classic weekendThousands more are set to roll into Orlando for the Florida Classic weekend — and for residents living in Parramore, it’s their third weekend in a row dealing with road closures, delays, and busy streets.
Osceola County school zone camera citations on pause. Here’s why
Read full article: Osceola County school zone camera citations on pause. Here’s whyOsceola County’s school zone speed cameras are not issuing tickets, for now, after concerns about their potential placement outside school zone boundaries.
6-year-old may never walk again after crash in Groveland
Read full article: 6-year-old may never walk again after crash in GrovelandA six-year-old Lakeland boy may never walk again after sustaining severe spinal injuries when a vehicle driven by two teenagers collided with the sport utility vehicle he was riding in with his uncle, his father told News 6.
Driver dies after possible medical episode, crashing into tree in Pine Hills, FHP says
Read full article: Driver dies after possible medical episode, crashing into tree in Pine Hills, FHP saysA driver died after suffering a possible medical episode and crashing into a tree in Pine Hills, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Overnight work opens first phase of new roundabout at busy DeLand intersection
Read full article: Overnight work opens first phase of new roundabout at busy DeLand intersectionA major traffic shift is underway at one of DeLand’s busiest and most crash-prone intersections, as the Florida Department of Transportation begins converting the crossing at State Road 44 and Kepler Road into a single-lane roundabout.
96-year-old driver hits, kills pedestrian in Lake County parking lot, trooper say
Read full article: 96-year-old driver hits, kills pedestrian in Lake County parking lot, trooper sayA 96-year-old woman backing out of a parking space struck and killed an 80-year-old woman with her vehicle in Lake County on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘We do believe you’re impaired:’ Florida man drives into oncoming highway traffic, police say
Read full article: ‘We do believe you’re impaired:’ Florida man drives into oncoming highway traffic, police sayBody-camera footage released by the police department shows the encounter between the driver and the officers who brought his vehicle to a stop.
Good Samaritan dies after trying to help driver struck, killed outside vehicle on I-95 in Brevard County
Read full article: Good Samaritan dies after trying to help driver struck, killed outside vehicle on I-95 in Brevard CountyA good Samaritan died days after trying to help a driver who got out of his car on Interstate 95 and was struck by two vehicles early Saturday in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deadly tattoo shop standoff behind Lee Road closure, Orlando police say
Read full article: Deadly tattoo shop standoff behind Lee Road closure, Orlando police sayAn investigation involving a barricaded suspect forced law enforcement to block Lee Road and Edgewater Drive near Lake Fairview, according to the Orlando Police Department.