Orange County School Board to vote on sale of historic Hungerford property
Read full article: Orange County School Board to vote on sale of historic Hungerford propertyAfter years of debate, the Orange County School Board on Tuesday is set to give the final signoff on the sale of the historic Hungerford property.
FHP: 19-year-old super speeder was going 154 mph on I-4
Read full article: FHP: 19-year-old super speeder was going 154 mph on I-4A Florida Highway Patrol trooper says he saw Cirilo Rayo-Callejas speeding past traffic in a Ford Mustang and changing lanes without signaling in the eastbound lanes of I-4. The trooper says by the time he arrested him, the car had reached 154 mph.
Charge dropped for โSuper Speederโ clocked at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood, documents show
Read full article: Charge dropped for โSuper Speederโ clocked at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood, documents showIn July, Ian Rivera-Marrero was initially charged under Floridaโs Super Speeder law after troopers caught him โaggressively weaving through trafficโ going 135 mph in Longwood, more than twice the speed limit.
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.
6 passengers flee Florida Turnpike traffic stop near Ocoee, troopers say
Read full article: 6 passengers flee Florida Turnpike traffic stop near Ocoee, troopers sayA traffic stop along the Florida Turnpike on Tuesday morning ended with six passengers fleeing on foot, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Missing child found running naked along I-4 on-ramp in Altamonte Springs
Read full article: Missing child found running naked along I-4 on-ramp in Altamonte SpringsAn Orlando man was arrested last week after a young child was found running naked toward Interstate 4, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Public meetings set for Old Lake Wilson Road expansion project in Osceola County
Read full article: Public meetings set for Old Lake Wilson Road expansion project in Osceola CountyOsceola County is looking for public input on its plans to widen Old Lake Wilson Road, a busy two-lane street that drivers say often has bumper-to-bumper traffic.
โTraffic pacing operationsโ slow I-4 in Seminole, Volusia. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: โTraffic pacing operationsโ slow I-4 in Seminole, Volusia. Hereโs what to knowDrivers in Seminole and Volusia counties should expect delays on I-4 as a series of traffic pacing operations is happening.
1 killed, 2 seriously injured in 4-vehicle crash on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: 1 killed, 2 seriously injured in 4-vehicle crash on I-95 in Volusia CountyOne person was killed and two others were seriously injured in a four-vehicle crash in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida trooper injured in crash with stolen vehicle on I-4; 2 arrested
Read full article: Florida trooper injured in crash with stolen vehicle on I-4; 2 arrestedA Florida Highway Patrol trooper was injured in a crash on Interstate 4 with a stolen vehicle reported out of Polk County, according to officials.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-4 traffic shut down in Orange County after crash leaves 5 hospitalized
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: I-4 traffic shut down in Orange County after crash leaves 5 hospitalizedA section of Interstate 4 was shut down on Monday afternoon after a box truck rolled over on the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Steve On Patrol checks out construction project near Florida Turnpike, Kirkman Road
Read full article: Trooper Steve On Patrol checks out construction project near Florida Turnpike, Kirkman RoadOne of the heaviest projects is centered in the stretch near the Turnpike and Kirkman Road, an area thatโs been under significant work for quite some time.
This is the best-ranked stretch of highway in Central Florida, report says
Read full article: This is the best-ranked stretch of highway in Central Florida, report saysIt's no surprise that drivers can get frustrated with heavy traffic jams on the highway. But it turns out that some stretches may not be that bad.
Merging 101: How to properly navigate entering highways
Read full article: Merging 101: How to properly navigate entering highwaysIโve seen it all, from drivers trying to hop onto I-4 at 35 mph to folks stopping at the end of the ramp like itโs a red light. Spoiler alert: thatโs not how merging works.
Orlando woman, 20, struck, killed on I-4 after getting out of her car following crash
Read full article: Orlando woman, 20, struck, killed on I-4 after getting out of her car following crashAn Orlando woman who got out of her car after a crash on Interstate 4 was struck and killed by another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โI thought you were racing me:โ Dash camera video shows driver pulled over for going 120mph
Read full article: โI thought you were racing me:โ Dash camera video shows driver pulled over for going 120mphDash camera video obtained by News 6 from the Florida Highway Patrol shows the moment a driver tells the trooper who pulled him over, โI thought you were racing me.โ
Just how many so-called โsuper speedersโ have been arrested since Floridaโs new law took effect?
Read full article: Just how many so-called โsuper speedersโ have been arrested since Floridaโs new law took effect?News 6 has been following cases in Seminole County when troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol have stopped drivers for going 50 mph or more over the speed limit, or over 100 mph.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new I-4 ramp at Daryl Carter Parkway
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out new I-4 ramp at Daryl Carter ParkwayWhile the ramp is officially open for business, thereโs a good chance many drivers donโt fully understand what itโs meant to do or how much of a difference it could make for local traffic patterns and congestion relief.
Longwood super speeder arrested, thinks he was being raced by trooper, FHP says
Read full article: Longwood super speeder arrested, thinks he was being raced by trooper, FHP saysA 25-year-old Longwood man had an unusual reaction after being stopped by a trooper on I-4 for allegedly driving 120 mph, according to an arrest report.
โSuper Speederโ caught driving over 130 mph on I-4 in Longwood, troopers say
Read full article: โSuper Speederโ caught driving over 130 mph on I-4 in Longwood, troopers sayA 20-year-old โSuper Speederโ was arrested along Interstate 4 after a new state law went into effect earlier this month.
โRoom to roam:โ Itโs no surprise that a panicked bear ended up on I-4 in Orlando, conservationist says
Read full article: โRoom to roam:โ Itโs no surprise that a panicked bear ended up on I-4 in Orlando, conservationist saysAs state wildlife officers continue their search for a black bear that found itself on I-4 in the Orlando area, conservationists say it's no surprise that more bears and humans are interacting across Florida.
Navigating Central Floridaโs newest ramps: The Wekiva Parkway extension
Read full article: Navigating Central Floridaโs newest ramps: The Wekiva Parkway extensionOver the past year, Iโve been following the progress on the massive updates at I-4, SR-417 and the new Wekiva Parkway extension. Now, with much of the work finally complete, itโs time for us to take a closer look.
Longtime Orlando city commissioner retiring, says district needs โsomebody whoโs youngerโ
Read full article: Longtime Orlando city commissioner retiring, says district needs โsomebody whoโs youngerโRobert Stuart, a long-time Orlando City Commissioner, is hanging up his hat after representing neighborhoods like Rosemont, College Park, and Baldwin Park for the past two decades.
WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out construction near I-4, SR-528
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out construction near I-4, SR-528After driving through a completed construction zone yesterday in the Altamonte Springs area in front of the mall, weโre gonna go drive a very active construction area today.
Traffic in Central Florida costs drivers time and money. Hereโs the worst stretch: report
Read full article: Traffic in Central Florida costs drivers time and money. Hereโs the worst stretch: reportAs the saying goes, time is money; the report estimates the congestion cost at $483 per driver annually.
Hereโs what you should know about Sanfordโs first-ever upcoming Costco
Read full article: Hereโs what you should know about Sanfordโs first-ever upcoming CostcoAfter a new Costco location was announced for Sanford, even more plans for the future site have been revealed, according to county records obtained by News 6.
โIโm blessed, I was protected:โ Florida biker recounts wild crash with alligator on I-4
Read full article: โIโm blessed, I was protected:โ 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.
Strong storms in Central Florida ahead of โcool front.โ Hereโs the timing
Read full article: Strong storms in Central Florida ahead of โcool front.โ Hereโs the timingChanges to our typical summertime pattern are coming to Central Florida for a few days all thanks to the arrival of a late-season "cool front" by the weekend.
โThe Canopy,โ a public space UNDER I-4 in downtown Orlando, advances. Hereโs the latest
Read full article: โThe Canopy,โ a public space UNDER I-4 in downtown Orlando, advances. Hereโs the latestThe city of Orlando moves forward with a $25-30 million project to improve the space under Interstate 4 in downtown.
Epic Universe opening expected to bring heavy traffic near Kirkman Road, I-4
Read full article: Epic Universe opening expected to bring heavy traffic near Kirkman Road, I-4Traffic near Kirkman Road and Interstate 4 is expected to worsen as Universal Orlandoโs Epic Universe theme park officially opens its doors to the public on Thursday.
I-4 construction continues near theme parks, promising efficiency but causing delays for drivers
Read full article: I-4 construction continues near theme parks, promising efficiency but causing delays for driversI-4 Beyond the Ultimate aims to enhance the gateway to some of Central Floridaโs biggest attractions, making it larger and more efficient.
โNever forgave them:โ Was Sanfordโs infamous I-4 Dead Zone an act of revenge?
Read full article: โNever forgave them:โ Was Sanfordโs infamous I-4 Dead Zone an act of revenge?Some residents in Central Florida may have heard about a supposedly cursed stretch of Interstate 4 known as the โDead Zone.โ But it turns out that it may have been entirely made up.
Is ChampionsGate finally getting some relief on I-4?
Read full article: Is ChampionsGate finally getting some relief on I-4?Recently, construction crews wrapped up work adding extra lanes in both directions. And while that sounds like music to the ears of daily commuters, the big question is, has it actually made a difference?
Central Florida Weekend Weather: Showers, Storms, and Sunshine Ahead
Read full article: Central Florida Weekend Weather: Showers, Storms, and Sunshine AheadCentral Floridaโs weekend will bring a mix of coastal showers, seabreeze storms, and sunshine, with temperatures rising into the upper 80s and lower 90s
Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpass
Read full article: Woman killed, man hurt when motorcycles collide into I-4 wall near Maitland, throwing them off overpassThe FHP investigates a fatal motorcycle crash after two bikers were thrown from an I-4 overpass in Orange County to the ground below.
Big improvements coming to I-4 bridge over St. Johns River
Read full article: Big improvements coming to I-4 bridge over St. Johns RiverOf all the roads in central Florida, I-4 is one of the busiest. And if you live in Seminole County, you've probably sat in traffic where it gets backed up over the St. Johns River Bridge.
Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn ban
Read full article: Volusia crews battle 270-acre brush fire as county issues burn banCrews are battling a 100-acre brush fire kicking up a lot of smoke near Deltona. The fire was reported Tuesday afternoon near the Deep Creek Preserve. Thatโs south of State Road 44 and east of I-4.
New data: I-4 Express Lanes tolls barely bumped during โCongestion Pricingโ
Read full article: New data: I-4 Express Lanes tolls barely bumped during โCongestion PricingโSome drivers feared theyโd be paying as much as $21 for a one-way commute down I-4โs Express Lanes. Here's what new data shows.
This is the best stretch of highway in Florida, study shows. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best stretch of highway in Florida, study shows. Do you agree?It's no surprise that drivers can get frustrated with heavy traffic jams on the highway. But it turns out that some stretches may not be that bad.
Police chase in Orange County ends with arrests, leads to hundreds of fraud charges
Read full article: Police chase in Orange County ends with arrests, leads to hundreds of fraud chargesA man and a woman are facing more than 1,500 charges between them following a police chase on I-4 that eventually resulted in the discovery of sensitive information police say was stolen by the suspects.
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.