
‘Drug deal gone wrong’ possibly sparked deadly Ocala shootout, police chief says
Read full article: ‘Drug deal gone wrong’ possibly sparked deadly Ocala shootout, police chief saysOcala's police chief has provided more information after a shooting over the weekend left one person dead and two others hurt.

Woman arrested for DUI after crashing into Seminole County lake, FHP says
Read full article: Woman arrested for DUI after crashing into Seminole County lake, FHP saysA woman is facing a DUI charge after state troopers say she drove through a guardrail and fence and into a lake in Seminole County. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday at Maitland Avenue and Lake Shore Drive in Altamonte Springs, troopers say

2 fire rescue members hospitalized after 3-car crash in Polk County, leaders say
Read full article: 2 fire rescue members hospitalized after 3-car crash in Polk County, leaders sayFire rescue officials in Polk County say four people, including two PCFR members, were hospitalized after a crash Saturday morning. Officials say the ambulance was responding with lights and sirens, when it was involved in a three-vehicle crash around 11:26 a.m.

‘Distraught:’ Seminole County man speaks after he says he was struck by Casselberry police car
Read full article: ‘Distraught:’ Seminole County man speaks after he says he was struck by Casselberry police carA Seminole County man was injured Friday morning after he was struck by a marked Casselberry police cruiser while walking in a crosswalk, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

11-year-old hospitalized after being struck by car near Winter Garden middle school
Read full article: 11-year-old hospitalized after being struck by car near Winter Garden middle schoolAn 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle near a middle school in Winter Garden on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Lake County building roundabout after nearly 100 crashes at Eudora Road intersection
Read full article: Lake County building roundabout after nearly 100 crashes at Eudora Road intersectionConstruction is underway on a new roundabout at a crash-prone Lake County intersection, with the first phase expected to wrap early next year and the entire project scheduled for completion in summer 2027.

Orlando police officer disciplined after patrol vehicle crash that killed 92-year-old
Read full article: Orlando police officer disciplined after patrol vehicle crash that killed 92-year-oldAn Orlando police officer received an 80-hour suspension after the department concluded he drove his patrol vehicle in an unsafe manner prior to a crash that killed a 92-year-old woman.

Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run crash, Florida Highway Patrol says
Read full article: Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run crash, Florida Highway Patrol saysAn Orlando man is facing serious charges after a deadly crash Sunday morning. Troopers say the suspect, identified as 19-year-old Christopher Laureda, ran a red light, hitting another car on International Drive around 2:45 a.m.

Woman wrongly arrested in fatal Volusia County crash gets SUV back
Read full article: Woman wrongly arrested in fatal Volusia County crash gets SUV backLindsay Isaacs says getting her Dodge Durango back Thursday marks another step toward closure after she was wrongly accused of causing a fatal crash in Volusia County.

3 dead in single-vehicle crash on I-95, says Florida Highway Patrol
Read full article: 3 dead in single-vehicle crash on I-95, says Florida Highway Patrol3 people are dead following a fatal Brevard County crash Tuesday morning, says Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say the crash happened around 10 a.m. on I-95 in Palm Bay.

Florida Highway Patrol reopens investigation into deadly Volusia County crash
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol reopens investigation into deadly Volusia County crashFlorida Highway Patrol is reopening its investigation into a deadly Volusia County crash that killed 19-year-old Kaylee Kennedy.

3 injured after crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: 3 injured after crash on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County, troopers sayOne lane is back open on Florida’s turnpike after a crash snarled traffic Saturday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol website shows the whole thing happened around 10:40 a.m. near mile marker 242 northbound.

‘Out for trouble:’ Orlando commissioners address concerns about e-bikes and safety
Read full article: ‘Out for trouble:’ Orlando commissioners address concerns about e-bikes and safetyOrlando police officers have had more than 800 encounters with e-mobility devices since the beginning of 2026, Orlando Police Department Chief Eric Smith revealed at a city workshop Monday.

Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies say
Read full article: Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies sayA 67-year-old man was arrested in Sumter County after deputies say a late-night encounter that began with an online connection escalated into a vehicle chase, a crash and a reported threat at gunpoint.

Brevard deputy accused after reported hit-and-run with dog, sheriff says
Read full article: Brevard deputy accused after reported hit-and-run with dog, sheriff saysAn investigation is underway after a dog was allegedly struck by a Brevard County patrol car, which then left the scene, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

Video shows HOA vice president accused of ramming sales van in Plantation at Leesburg
Read full article: Video shows HOA vice president accused of ramming sales van in Plantation at LeesburgNew video footage from Lake County Sheriff’s Office shows a dangerous situation involving the vice president of an HOA in Lake County last month.

Teen airlifted to hospital after serious train crash in New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Teen airlifted to hospital after serious train crash in New Smyrna BeachA 16-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a train in New Smyrna Beach on Wednesday morning, according to the police department.

Driver killed after pickup leaves road, bursts into flames in Seminole County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver killed after pickup leaves road, bursts into flames in Seminole County, troopers sayAccording to an FHP report, the driver of a 1987 Dodge W-Series pickup was traveling westbound on State Road 46 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway.

‘I f***** up:’ Wrong-way driver jailed in Florida DUI arrest, deputies say
Read full article: ‘I f***** up:’ Wrong-way driver jailed in Florida DUI arrest, deputies sayA Palm Coast man has been arrested after he was caught driving the wrong way while intoxicated, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s office.

Hit-and-run driver sought after hitting 11-year-old on e-scooter in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver sought after hitting 11-year-old on e-scooter in Orange County, troopers sayThe Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a vehicle accused of striking an 11-year-old boy riding an electric scooter before leaving the scene Sunday afternoon in Orange County.

Leesburg HOA vice president rams canvasser van with his truck, deputies say
Read full article: Leesburg HOA vice president rams canvasser van with his truck, deputies sayThe vice president of an HOA in Leesburg was taken into custody last week after he was accused of ramming into a van with his F-150 truck, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Florida ranked third most dangerous state for nighttime driving, data shows
Read full article: Florida ranked third most dangerous state for nighttime driving, data showsFlorida’s roads come with a warning after dark. A recent analysis ranked the Sunshine State third most dangerous in the nation for nighttime driving — and years of federal crash data help explain why.

Orange County man accused of striking 11-year-old on e-bike, smashing his phone
Read full article: Orange County man accused of striking 11-year-old on e-bike, smashing his phoneA Windermere man was arrested after Orange County deputies say he hit an 11-year-old child on an e-bike with an SUV, then smashed the child’s cellphone during a confrontation in the neighborhood.

Titusville’s fired police chief cited for careless driving after rollover crash
Read full article: Titusville’s fired police chief cited for careless driving after rollover crashFormer Titusville Police Chief John Lau was issued a careless driving citation by the Florida Highway Patrol following a late-night single-vehicle crash that resulted in his termination.

TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 airlifted after crash shuts down southbound I-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 airlifted after crash shuts down southbound I-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayAccording to the Florida Highway Patrol, the collision involved a semi tractor-trailer and a Ford F-450 pickup truck towing a trailer loaded with gravel.

Family plans to sue Orlando Police after 92-year-old dies in crash with patrol vehicle
Read full article: Family plans to sue Orlando Police after 92-year-old dies in crash with patrol vehicleThe family of a 92-year-old woman killed in a crash with an Orlando Police Department patrol vehicle said it is planning to file a $92 million lawsuit against the agency and other defendants.

Helicopter video shows moments leading up to deadly Casselberry crash
Read full article: Helicopter video shows moments leading up to deadly Casselberry crashNewly released helicopter video shows a suspect speeding and weaving through traffic before a crash in Casselberry killed two men. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were positioning stop sticks and were able to respond within seconds of the collision.

Ex-police officer-turned-UCF professor, brother killed in Casselberry crash after suspect flees traffic stop
Read full article: Ex-police officer-turned-UCF professor, brother killed in Casselberry crash after suspect flees traffic stopA University of Central Florida criminal justice professor and former police officer is among two men killed after a convicted felon fled a Seminole County Sheriff's Office traffic stop and broadsided their vehicle in Casselberry on Tuesday.

2 dead in separate crashes hours apart, according to Florida Highway Patrol
Read full article: 2 dead in separate crashes hours apart, according to Florida Highway PatrolTwo people are dead after fatal Osceola County crashes just hours apart overnight Friday into Saturday, according to State Troopers

97 bicycle crashes last year, 6 deaths in 2025: Lake County survivor calls for safer streets
Read full article: 97 bicycle crashes last year, 6 deaths in 2025: Lake County survivor calls for safer streetsAfter a hit-and-run left her with severe injuries, Gabrielle Suver is back competing and advocating for tougher road-safety laws as Lake County reports 97 bicycle crashes last year.

Lake Mary drunk driving crash kills woman visiting sick father, fiancé says
Read full article: Lake Mary drunk driving crash kills woman visiting sick father, fiancé saysA woman on her way back from visiting her sick father in the hospital was killed when a suspected drunk driver rear-ended her car at a red light and fled the scene in Lake Mary late Tuesday night. Now, her heartbroken fiancé is speaking out — not just about his loss, but about the decision he says cost Danielle Akers her life.

Body camera video, documents reveal details after Titusville police chief crash
Read full article: Body camera video, documents reveal details after Titusville police chief crashNewly released body camera footage and police documents reveal details surrounding the crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, including officers’ observations at the scene and the discovery of a vodka bottle inside his patrol vehicle.

15-year-old on electric scooter killed in Brevard County hit-and-run crash, troopers say
Read full article: 15-year-old on electric scooter killed in Brevard County hit-and-run crash, troopers sayA 15-year-old Melbourne boy is dead after a hit-and-run crash in Viera, and investigators have located a damaged Hyundai Genesis believed to be connected to the deadly collision.

Driver killed after SUV runs off I-4 and overturns in Volusia County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver killed after SUV runs off I-4 and overturns in Volusia County, troopers sayFlorida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash after an SUV left the road and overturned Saturday on eastbound Interstate 4 in Volusia County.

Mom, 8-year-old son struck in New Smyrna Beach hit-and-run, police say
Read full article: Mom, 8-year-old son struck in New Smyrna Beach hit-and-run, police sayA mother and her young son were seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash while trying to cross the street on Tuesday, according to the New Smyrna Beach Police Department.

Woman wrongly jailed in I-4 deadly crash files lawsuit against Florida Highway Patrol
Read full article: Woman wrongly jailed in I-4 deadly crash files lawsuit against Florida Highway PatrolA Florida woman is suing the Florida Highway Patrol after spending 13 days in jail for a deadly 2025 wrong-way crash on I-4 that investigators later determined she had no involvement in.

Accused toll booth killer remains jailed; victim’s family faces suspect in court
Read full article: Accused toll booth killer remains jailed; victim’s family faces suspect in courtA woman accused of plowing through a Volusia Beach toll booth, killing a worker and then driving into the ocean, will remain in jail ahead of her trial.

Crews respond after small plane crashes in Kissimmee, officials say
Read full article: Crews respond after small plane crashes in Kissimmee, officials sayKissimmee fire crews and law enforcement agencies responded to a small plane crash near West Clay Street and South John Young Parkway, with federal investigators to determine the cause.

Volusia County tests barriers at Dunlawton Beach approach after deadly crash
Read full article: Volusia County tests barriers at Dunlawton Beach approach after deadly crashVolusia County is exploring safety measures for its beach ramps following a deadly crash in which deputies say a drunk driver sped through the Dunlawton Beach approach, struck the tollbooth and killed the toll attendant before driving into the ocean.

10 people hurt in crash near SeaWorld Orlando, fire officials report
Read full article: 10 people hurt in crash near SeaWorld Orlando, fire officials reportMultiple cars were involved in a crash that broke out around 10 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, according to the Orange County Fire Rescue.

New footage released after crash at Central Florida beach leaves toll booth worker dead
Read full article: New footage released after crash at Central Florida beach leaves toll booth worker deadNew body-camera footage has been released after a truck drove through a toll booth onto a Volusia County beach, killing a toll worker in the process.

Toll attendant killed after pickup crashes through Daytona Beach Shores booth, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Toll attendant killed after pickup crashes through Daytona Beach Shores booth, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office saysA toll attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed through a beach ramp toll booth and into the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

Judge denies bond for Alisa Montalvo in deadly I-4 crash case
Read full article: Judge denies bond for Alisa Montalvo in deadly I-4 crash caseProsecutors say Montalvo caused the October 2025 crash that killed three people and left the scene, while new court testimony detailed alleged post-crash repairs and the case’s earlier mistaken arrest.

FHP faces questions over arrest of wrong driver in deadly chain-reaction crash
Read full article: FHP faces questions over arrest of wrong driver in deadly chain-reaction crashA woman spent nearly two weeks in jail for a deadly hit-and-run crash investigators now say she had nothing to do with, raising questions about how Florida Highway Patrol handled the initial investigation.

Memorial grows for toddler killed in crash on New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Memorial grows for toddler killed in crash on New Smyrna BeachA memorial continues to grow in New Smyrna Beach after a 22-month-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach over the weekend, as family members and community members mourn the tragedy.

Wrong woman jailed in deadly I-4 hit-and-run after witnesses misidentified SUV color, records show
Read full article: Wrong woman jailed in deadly I-4 hit-and-run after witnesses misidentified SUV color, records showFlorida Highway Patrol investigators now say a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 4 that killed three people may have come down to witnesses misidentifying the color of the SUV involved, according to newly released court documents.

Motorcyclist dies after crash on Maricamp Road in Marion County, FHP says
Read full article: Motorcyclist dies after crash on Maricamp Road in Marion County, FHP saysA 68-year-old Ocala man died after his motorcycle overturned on Maricamp Road near Locust Place on Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

2-year-old girl dies after being hit by car on New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: 2-year-old girl dies after being hit by car on New Smyrna BeachThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said a 2-year-old girl was hit and killed by a car on the beach near East Seventh Avenue on Saturday afternoon, prompting renewed safety questions about vehicles and families sharing the sand.

Crosswalk calls grow louder as FDOT plans Silver Star Road upgrades
Read full article: Crosswalk calls grow louder as FDOT plans Silver Star Road upgradesFDOT is advancing an RCUT redesign and adding crosswalk improvements along a busy stretch of Silver Star Road following a string of pedestrian collisions.

Woman accused of leaving scene after man helping tow truck is killed in East Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Woman accused of leaving scene after man helping tow truck is killed in East Orange County, troopers sayFlorida troopers say a 21-year-old woman hit and killed a man who was helping tow her truck from the mud in East Orange County before fleeing the scene. The victim’s family says he was known for always helping others.

Semi-truck strikes guardrail, scatters debris across SR-417 in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Semi-truck strikes guardrail, scatters debris across SR-417 in Orange County, troopers sayAccording to FHP, the initial crash involved a single semi-truck that, for reasons still unknown, left the roadway and hit a guardrail.
Aerial video shows high-speed chase involving stolen BMW before fiery I-4 crash
Read full article: Aerial video shows high-speed chase involving stolen BMW before fiery I-4 crashNewly obtained aerial video of a high-speed chase involving a stolen BMW convertible captures the moments before the car slammed into a highway sign pole, tore in half and caught fire in August.

Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Apopka, troopers say
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run crash in Apopka, troopers sayAccording to an FHP report, an unknown vehicle was traveling south on Marvin C. Zanders Avenue when it struck a pedestrian who was “possibly laying in the southbound travel lane”, north of West 17th Street.

Bicyclist killed in Orange County crash near Orange Blossom Trail, FHP says
Read full article: Bicyclist killed in Orange County crash near Orange Blossom Trail, FHP saysA bicyclist died after a sport utility vehicle hit him Thursday night near Shader Road and Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Vigil held for Lake Nona teen killed in e-bike crash as coaches call for safety changes
Read full article: Vigil held for Lake Nona teen killed in e-bike crash as coaches call for safety changesFamily members, teammates and coaches gathered in Lake Nona to honor 13-year-old Colton Remsburg, who died days after an e-bike crash. As the community mourns, youth sports leaders are also calling for changes aimed at improving e-bike safety for teens.

Apopka resident waits weeks for repairs after high-speed chase
Read full article: Apopka resident waits weeks for repairs after high-speed chaseA high-speed Florida Highway Patrol chase ended with a car crashing through a brick wall in the Chelsea Park neighborhood of Apopka, causing ongoing frustration for resident Pat Oates whose property was affected.

Young girl struck by car, dragged at McDonald’s parking lot in Clermont, police say
Read full article: Young girl struck by car, dragged at McDonald’s parking lot in Clermont, police sayA juvenile pedestrian was struck near a McDonald’s in Clermont last week, sparking a search for the driver responsible, according to the police department.

920th Rescue Wing saves 11 after small plane plunges into Atlantic off Florida coast
Read full article: 920th Rescue Wing saves 11 after small plane plunges into Atlantic off Florida coastWhat started as a routine training mission quickly became a real recuse operation when the 920th Rescue Wing learned of a possible downed aircraft in the Atlantic Ocean.

Coast Guard jumps into action after plane crashes off coast of Central Florida
Read full article: Coast Guard jumps into action after plane crashes off coast of Central FloridaThe U.S. Coast Guard jumped into action on Tuesday afternoon after a plane crashed near Melbourne, according to USCG officials.

New Orange County study shows nearly 1,000 crashes at stretch of Hiawassee Road intersections
Read full article: New Orange County study shows nearly 1,000 crashes at stretch of Hiawassee Road intersectionsThe report finds 981 intersection crashes from 2019-2024, including 465 at Hiawassee and Silver Star.

New data shows Silver Star and Hiawassee among Pine Hills crash hotspots
Read full article: New data shows Silver Star and Hiawassee among Pine Hills crash hotspotsNeighbors met to call for roadway and pedestrian improvements after an Orange County study detailed crash trends on Silver Star Road and Hiawassee Road.

Apopka police search for driver in hit-and-run that left man critically injured
Read full article: Apopka police search for driver in hit-and-run that left man critically injuredPolice in Apopka are searching for a hit-and-run driver after a 43-year-old man was critically injured while crossing Orange Blossom Trail.

Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozens
Read full article: Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozensRepairs are underway at the 1876 Heritage Inn in Orange City more than two months after a truck crash displaced about 50 guests, with some residents now allowed back inside to collect belongings while they search for where to live next.

Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
Read full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyAs investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol work to piece together how a mother ended up walking along State Road 46 carrying her baby in a car seat at 3 a.m., a loved one who spoke with her that night is sharing what she knows about the hours before the deadly crash.

Woman run over while sunbathing in Volusia County beach driving lane
Read full article: Woman run over while sunbathing in Volusia County beach driving laneA woman is still recovering after being run over by a pickup truck while sunbathing in a designated driving lane on a Volusia County beach, authorities said.

Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central Florida
Read full article: Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central FloridaMonths after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.

9 students hurt in hit-and-run crash with Marion County school bus
Read full article: 9 students hurt in hit-and-run crash with Marion County school busA pickup truck hit a Marion County school bus and took off, the Florida Highway Patrol says, sending nine Marion County students to an area hospital. FHP is looking for the truck.

























