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.
‘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.
Motorbike driver suffers ‘significant injuries’ in Port Orange crash, police say
Read full article: Motorbike driver suffers ‘significant injuries’ in Port Orange crash, police sayA motorbike driver was taken to the hospital with “significant injuries” after being involved in a crash with another vehicle on Sunday afternoon, according to the Port Orange Police Department.
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.
Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclist
Read full article: Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclistA 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for after being convicted of DUI manslaughter in a crash that killed a bicyclist in 2018, according to a news release.
‘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.
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.
2 ‘Super Speeders’ caught going over 100 mph on Walt Disney World property
Read full article: 2 ‘Super Speeders’ caught going over 100 mph on Walt Disney World propertyBoth arrests were made by the same Orange County deputy, on the same stretch of road, just days apart in October. Both also claimed ignorance of Florida's "Super Speeder" law.
SR-415 reopens in Volusia County after fatal motorcycle crash, troopers say
Read full article: SR-415 reopens in Volusia County after fatal motorcycle crash, troopers sayState Road 415 has reopened in New Smyrna Beach after a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lake County update: Wolf Branch Road repairs underway; Britt Road delays tied to land access issues
Read full article: Lake County update: Wolf Branch Road repairs underway; Britt Road delays tied to land access issuesLake County officials say Wolf Branch Road, damaged by recent heavy rains, will reopen in about four weeks with improved drainage and road modifications.
Illinois man charged with reckless driving in deadly Volusia County crash
Read full article: Illinois man charged with reckless driving in deadly Volusia County crashA 72-year-old man was killed and his 73-year-old passenger was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Melbourne police looking for information on hit-and-run vehicle that struck, killed 70-year-old bicyclist
Read full article: Melbourne police looking for information on hit-and-run vehicle that struck, killed 70-year-old bicyclistThe Melbourne Police Department is seeking information about a hit-and-run crash that killed a 70-year-old bicyclist on Wednesday morning.
Man convicted of manslaughter in fatal Poinciana crash caused by son
Read full article: Man convicted of manslaughter in fatal Poinciana crash caused by sonA jury convicted a man on Wednesday of manslaughter for allegedly allowing his teen son to drive the family car without a license, before a Sept. 2023 crash in Poinciana.
No injuries after sedan gets pinned beneath jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-75, FHP says
Read full article: No injuries after sedan gets pinned beneath jackknifed tractor-trailer on I-75, FHP saysNo injuries were reported after a sedan with three occupants crashed into a tractor-trailer and wound up pinned beneath it along Interstate 75 in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Family calls for safety changes after car crashes into Orange County home, injuring 77-year-old
Read full article: Family calls for safety changes after car crashes into Orange County home, injuring 77-year-oldA family in Orange County is demanding changes to slow down drivers after a car slammed into their home late at night, sending a 77-year-old man back to the hospital just an hour after he had returned home.
3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia County
Read full article: 3 killed, including Flagler deputy county administrator, in hit-and-run crash on I-4 in Volusia CountyThree people, including a Flagler County official and his wife, were killed in a chain-reaction hit-and-run crash that prompted the partial closure of Interstate 4 in Volusia County overnight, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Community urges Lake County to prioritize Hartwood Marsh Road improvements
Read full article: Community urges Lake County to prioritize Hartwood Marsh Road improvementsResidents who live off of Hartwood Marsh Road have been waiting for the county to begin its road widening project from Highway 27 to Regency Hills Drive.
Masked 16-year-old in stolen car hits 100 mph during I-4 chase, troopers say
Read full article: Masked 16-year-old in stolen car hits 100 mph during I-4 chase, troopers sayA high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with a crash into a building and the arrest of a masked 16-year-old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
No injuries reported in possible road-rage shooting on Florida’s Turnpike, deputies say
Read full article: No injuries reported in possible road-rage shooting on Florida’s Turnpike, deputies sayA vehicle was struck twice in an apparent road-rage shooting on the Florida’s Turnpike on Saturday morning, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
‘It was scary:’ DeLand community calls for changes after 2 boys nearly hit at intersection
Read full article: ‘It was scary:’ DeLand community calls for changes after 2 boys nearly hit at intersectionA security camera captured a close call when a 12-year-old quickly pulled himself and a friend out of the path of a car that illegally entered their bike lane at a stop sign in DeLand on Thursday.
Woman in motorized wheelchair struck, killed by semi in Winter Springs, police say
Read full article: Woman in motorized wheelchair struck, killed by semi in Winter Springs, police sayA 58-year-old woman in a motorized wheelchair was struck and killed by a semitruck in Winter Springs on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release.
Motorcyclist injured, passenger killed in Orange County 2-vehicle crash, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist injured, passenger killed in Orange County 2-vehicle crash, troopers sayA passenger on a motorcycle was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Orange County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘People just don’t want to stop for us:’ Orange County to vote on adding cameras to school zones
Read full article: ‘People just don’t want to stop for us:’ Orange County to vote on adding cameras to school zonesOrange County is considering installing speed detection cameras at 12 schools to improve pedestrian safety in school zones.
Husband, wife arrestedin hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist in Seminole County, FHP says
Read full article: Husband, wife arrestedin hit-and-run crash that killed bicyclist in Seminole County, FHP saysA husband and wife face charges related to the hit-and-run crash that killed a bicyclist in Seminole County on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Slow down:’ Seminole County residents concerned after driver crashes into power pole, concrete wall
Read full article: ‘Slow down:’ Seminole County residents concerned after driver crashes into power pole, concrete wallOne of our News 6 viewers reached out hoping to get drivers to slow down on Dike Road, just north of Howell Branch.
Brush fire in Flagler County may affect visibility on roadways, FHP says
Read full article: Brush fire in Flagler County may affect visibility on roadways, FHP saysA brush fire reported in Flagler County may cause visibility issues on roadways on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-75 in Marion County, officials say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Multi-vehicle crash closes I-75 in Marion County, officials sayA multi-vehicle crash involving 4 semitrucks and a Honda Civic has all northbound lanes of Interstate 75 shut down in Marion County on Wednesday evening, according to a news release.
Bodycam video released months after crash where bystander was fatally struck during Orlando police pursuit
Read full article: Bodycam video released months after crash where bystander was fatally struck during Orlando police pursuitNews 6 has reviewed newly-released body camera footage from the night of a police pursuit in February, when a car and an Orlando police truck pursuing it struck a bystander on the sidewalk.
Family pleads for justice after man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run in Orange County
Read full article: Family pleads for justice after man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run in Orange CountyA Central Florida family is heartbroken and calling for justice after a man in a wheelchair was hit and killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian struck, killed crossing SR-50 in Orange County crash, troopers say
Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed crossing SR-50 in Orange County crash, troopers sayA pedestrian crossing State Road 50 in Orange County was struck and killed by a vehicle on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘Haunt us for a long time:’ Brevard County hit-and-run victim returns home from hospital
Read full article: ‘Haunt us for a long time:’ Brevard County hit-and-run victim returns home from hospitalThe Florida Highway Patrol has its first break toward finding a driver troopers said ran over a woman taking a walk and didn't stop.
20-year-old arrested after driving 155 mph on I-4 in Seminole County, troopers say
Read full article: 20-year-old arrested after driving 155 mph on I-4 in Seminole County, troopers sayA 20-year-old man was arrested and had his vehicle impounded after being accused of driving 155 mph on Interstate 4 in Seminole County early Sunday morning.
‘Help us get some closure:’ Family of deadly Tavares hit-and-run crash victim seeks answers
Read full article: ‘Help us get some closure:’ Family of deadly Tavares hit-and-run crash victim seeks answersA Marine veteran and father was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash while riding his bicycle on Alfred Street just outside of downtown, Tavares according to police.
Central Florida law enforcement cracks down on reckless speeding, driving in sting operation
Read full article: Central Florida law enforcement cracks down on reckless speeding, driving in sting operationVolusia County is joining law enforcement agencies across the Southeast United States for Operation Southern Slow Down, a crackdown on reckless drivers. They say a new law that lets them arrest "super speeders" will make that more efficient.
‘Game-changing:’ Rumors swirl about possible Orlando underground transit system
Read full article: ‘Game-changing:’ Rumors swirl about possible Orlando underground transit systemRumors of a high-tech “Loop” transit system in Orlando’s International Drive Resort Area are picking up speed, sparked by buzz around a possible partnership between Universal and Elon Musk’s The Boring Company
71-year-old motorcyclist killed after striking guardrail in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 71-year-old motorcyclist killed after striking guardrail in Brevard County, troopers sayA 71-year-old Sebastian man was killed after his motorcycle struck a guardrail in Brevard County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando man arrested for alleged involvement in 2022 fatal crash, deputies say
Read full article: Orlando man arrested for alleged involvement in 2022 fatal crash, deputies sayThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 22-year-old Orlando man for his alleged involvement in a two-vehicle fatal crash that caused the death of two people in 2022, officials said.
SUV passenger killed in Ormond Beach crash on I-95, lane closures reported
Read full article: SUV passenger killed in Ormond Beach crash on I-95, lane closures reportedA passenger in an SUV was killed in a crash with a box truck in Ormond Beach on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
MetroPlan Orlando backs Casselberry’s ‘Road to Zero’ pedestrian safety project
Read full article: MetroPlan Orlando backs Casselberry’s ‘Road to Zero’ pedestrian safety projectA plan to improve pedestrian safety in Casselberry could take another step forward after an endorsement from MetroPlan Orlando.
What’s next for Lake County’s hurricane-damaged Britt Road?
Read full article: What’s next for Lake County’s hurricane-damaged Britt Road?Lake County officials have reached a purchase agreement for land needed to repair Britt Road, a crucial thoroughfare that has remained closed since Hurricane Milton struck in October 2024.
‘I’m blessed, I was protected:’ Florida biker recounts wild crash with alligator on I-4
Read full article: ‘I’m blessed, I was protected:’ Florida biker recounts wild crash with alligator on I-4A motorcycle crash with an alligator sounds like something out of a movie, but it really happened in Central Florida.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured when 2 minibikes crash into SUV in Orange County
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 seriously injured when 2 minibikes crash into SUV in Orange CountyOne person was killed and another suffered serious injuries when the minibikes they were driving crashed into an SUV in Orange County on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tag
Read full article: Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tagAn off duty deputy has resigned after being arrested for driving a motorcycle on Interstate 4 with a fake tag on Saturday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Troopers looking for vehicle involved in fatal Osceola County hit-and run crash
Read full article: Troopers looking for vehicle involved in fatal Osceola County hit-and run crashThe Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle that struck a pedestrian before leaving the scene in Osceola County, according to a news release. Troopers said the crash happened on April 29 around 12:38 a.m.o n Osceola Parkway near Plumwood Circle.
21-year-old faces DUI charges for Marion County crash that killed Ocala woman
Read full article: 21-year-old faces DUI charges for Marion County crash that killed Ocala womanA 21-year-old man was arrested on DUI charges related to a February crash that killed an Ocala woman, according to a Florida Highway Patrol arrest report.
Seminole County reducing LYNX routes, rolling out rideshare service this fall
Read full article: Seminole County reducing LYNX routes, rolling out rideshare service this fallFor years, buses have been the backbone of Seminole County's public transportation system, but this fall your ride will be on-demand and hopefully take you door-to-door.
Passenger on ACCESS LYNX bus killed, 3 others injured in Orange County crash
Read full article: Passenger on ACCESS LYNX bus killed, 3 others injured in Orange County crashA 75-year-old passenger on an Access LYNX bus was killed in a crash with a Tesla on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Off-duty Melbourne Orlando International Airport police sergeant faces DUI charges in crash
Read full article: Off-duty Melbourne Orlando International Airport police sergeant faces DUI charges in crashAn off-duty police sergeant the Melbourne Orlando International Airport is out of a job and faces DUI charges after being involved in a crash in his law enforcement vehicle on Tuesday before driving away, according to a probable cause affidavit.
WATCH LIVE: Where in Florida can traffic enforcement actually happen? Here’s the breakdown
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Where in Florida can traffic enforcement actually happen? Here’s the breakdownWhile many people recognize the Florida Highway Patrol for being traffic-focused (you’ve probably seen those marked Chargers or Tahoes sitting off the interstate), our jurisdiction actually covers a lot more ground than people realize.
73-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Orange County crash, troopers say
Read full article: 73-year-old pedestrian struck, killed in Orange County crash, troopers sayA 73-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Orange County on Monday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘A good thing for sure:’ FDOT opens relief lanes on I-4 in Osceola, Polk counties
Read full article: ‘A good thing for sure:’ FDOT opens relief lanes on I-4 in Osceola, Polk countiesDrivers along one section of Interstate 4 are seeing shorter travel times with the opening of new congestion relief lanes.
5 dead, 7 injured when van rolls over on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County
Read full article: 5 dead, 7 injured when van rolls over on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola CountyIn addition to the confirmed five fatalities at the scene, troopers said that multiple occupants were taken to the hospital via air care.
Deputy, pickup truck driver injured in Osceola County patrol car crash
Read full article: Deputy, pickup truck driver injured in Osceola County patrol car crashAn Osceola County deputy and a 59-year-old woman were injured after a crash involving a patrol car and a pickup truck on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
74-year-old motorcyclist killed in Marion County crash, troopers say
Read full article: 74-year-old motorcyclist killed in Marion County crash, troopers sayA 74-year-old New Port Richey man was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: 3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange CountyThree people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 injured, 1 as trauma alert, after car crashes into Daytona Beach business
Read full article: 2 injured, 1 as trauma alert, after car crashes into Daytona Beach businessTwo people were sent to the hospital, one as a trauma alert, after a car smashed into a Daytona Beach business during a two-vehicle crash on Saturday, according to a news release.
Body of 71-year-old man recovered after van crashes, submerges into lake near Celebration
Read full article: Body of 71-year-old man recovered after van crashes, submerges into lake near CelebrationA man’s body was recovered after his vehicle plunged into a lake in the Celebration area on Tuesday, according to Osceola County Fire Rescue and the Florida Highway Patrol.
Crash into fire hydrant damages, closes DeLand road, officials say
Read full article: Crash into fire hydrant damages, closes DeLand road, officials sayA two-vehicle crash in DeLand has an intersection partially closed on Sunday after a broken fire hydrant caused the road to be damaged, city officials said.
‘A lot of people are not moving over:’ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K ‘Move-Over’ tickets
Read full article: ‘A lot of people are not moving over:’ Law enforcement hands out more than 17K ‘Move-Over’ ticketsIt was a little good news, in the epidemic of Florida hit-and-run crashes: The Florida Highway Patrol made an arrest of a 49-year-old driver from Davenport after two case-cracking anonymous tips.
Rezoning proposal draws concern from neighbors north of Orlando Sanford International Airport
Read full article: Rezoning proposal draws concern from neighbors north of Orlando Sanford International AirportSome families who live just north of the Orlando Sanford International Airport and State Road 46 are concerned about what a potential development could do to their neighborhood.
Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies say
Read full article: Jeep runs over, injures man sunbathing on Florida beach, deputies sayA 33-year-old Ocala man sunbathing on the beach was injured on Saturday in Volusia County when a vehicle ran him over while trying to back into a parking spot, according to a news release.
Florida troopers search for motorcyclist caught on video shooting car on I-4
Read full article: Florida troopers search for motorcyclist caught on video shooting car on I-4Florida Highway Patrol troopers are trying to identify a motorcyclist who allegedly pulled out a gun and fired several shots at a car on I-4 around 2:30 a.m. Sunday.
Sumter County deputies locate man, 2 others who ran from crash near Florida National Cemetery
Read full article: Sumter County deputies locate man, 2 others who ran from crash near Florida National CemeteryDeputies are searching for a man who may be armed after he ran away from a crash near the Florida National Cemetery, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.
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.