INTERSTATE 4

Read: Armed man shot and killed by officer at Florida Tech was student, police sayOfficials said the man, 21, showed up to the hospital with a family member. Troopers said the victim told them he was driving westbound on I-4 when someone in another car fired shots at his Toyota RAV4. The victim said that after he was shot, he drove home and was taken to the hospital by his mother. Read: Michigan school shooting: Ethan Crumbley’s parents plead not guilty to involuntary manslaughterFHP told WFTV that troopers have secured the man’s white Toyota, with three visible bullet holes. Read: Pedestrian killed, driver sought in Orange County crashWatch Eyewitness News and stay with WFTV.com for updates on this developing story.

A man driving on westbound Interstate 4 in Volusia County was shot at and injured by a suspect in an unknown vehicle early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Police say serial Florida bank robber once dubbed the “I-4 bandit” has been arrested for a new holdup.

LAKELAND, Fla. — An investigation is underway in Polk County following an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Sunday morning. When officers arrived at the scene, they located a man sitting in his car in the construction zone. Read: Cold front arrives overnight, keeping temperatures on the chilly sideAccording to police, at some point, the man grabbed a handgun and pointed it at officers. Read: Man and woman found shot inside car that crashed into building in Orange County, deputies sayFearing for their safety, officers returned fired, shooting and killing the 61-year-old driver, police said. Both officers will be on administrative leave with pay during the initial phase of the investigation, per department policy.

A car fire has two eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 blocked near the exit for State Road 528, the Beachline, in Orange County.

Deputies say 46-year-old Lucretia Bruno of Lakeland was driving west on I-4 near the 10th St. overpass when she hit two other cars that had stopped for an earlier crash. See map of crash location below:The driver of the pickup, who had been standing outside the driver’s door, was hit by Bruno’s car and thrown onto the car’s windshield. Deputies say Bruno then crashed into the Mustang, throwing the pickup truck’s driver from the hood of her car into the rear bumper of the Mustang. Read: Florida man hits woman with sock full of rocks during robberyThe driver of the pick-up truck died at the scene. Read: ‘I had to save my mom’: 9-year-old Florida girl fights off robberBruno was booked into the Polk County Jail on charges of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with property damage.

Expect thick fog in spots through sunrise Saturday before rain chances gradually rise.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A shooting reported near the Orlando International Airport led to the arrest of three people on Interstate 4 early Tuesday, Orlando police said. At about 3:19 a.m., police responded to a reported shooting near the intersection of South Goldenrod Road and Hazeltine National Drive. Officers said there was damage to a person’s car but they were not injured. READ: Car, human remains found in 1998 missing persons case of Arkansas mom and infantThree people were arrested. The two right lanes of I-4 were closed as officers investigated.

A colorful new sculpture was celebrated on Friday as the newest art installation along Interstate 4.

The skeletal remains found near Veterans Memorial Park in Deltona on Oct. 18 were identified on Monday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Construction has started to relieve traffic at the troubled intersection of Interstate 4 and Champions Gate Boulevard.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found off Interstate 4 on Monday morning. According to deputies, the remains were found near mile marker 127, in the Daytona Beach area. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<Deputies said they are currently working to identify the body. Read: Miya Marcano family attorney responds to Orange County Sheriff’s reportOn Saturday night, Orange County sheriff deputies responded to a call I-4 West and the SR-528 overpass after a caller, who pulled off the road for a pit stop, discovered a body in some overgrown brush. Read: Driver finds skeletal remains after pulling over on I-4, deputies sayChannel 9 will provide updates on both cases when they become available.

Deputies say human remains were found off Interstate 4 near Daytona Beach.

Driver finds skeletal remains after pulling over on I-4, deputies sayORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Orange County are investigating after a grisly discovery was made Saturday night. Investigators said a driver on westbound Interstate 4 pulled off the highway for a pit stop at around 9 p.m.READ: Troopers search for hit-and-run driver who killed pedestrian in Orange CountyThe driver walked toward some overgrown brush near the State Road 528 overpass when they found skeletal remains. Deputies responded to remove the remains and process the scene for evidence. No other details were released by deputies and the investigation is ongoing. READ: 3 people dead following high-speed crash in Hunter’s Creek, troopers sayAnyone with information on this incident is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 407-836-4357.

Skeletal remains were found in the area of Interstate 4 and State Road 528 Saturday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A 52-year-old motorcyclist died on Interstate 4 in a Volusia County crash on Tuesday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A fatal crash slows I-4 in Osceola County.

Man charged with murder after woman dies in Florida biker shootout on I-4, sheriff saysLAKELAND, Fla. — A Cocoa man is facing murder charges after a woman riding on his motorcycle died following a high-speed shootout with a rival biker gang, authorities said. Ronald Donovan, who is jailed without bond, was scheduled to have an initial court appearance Saturday. READ: Teen killed in possible accidental shooting, police sayInvestigators said the shooting began when members of the Thug Riders passed the Sin City Deciples on the interstate. Donovan allegedly shot and wounded a Thug Rider in a battle between motorcycles at speeds of more than 100 mph, leaving bullet casings scattered on the highway. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

The Florida Department of Transportation and troopers are hoping new technology will stop wrong-way drivers from causing serious crashes along Interstate 4.

Sheriff: 2 hurt after shootout between motorcycle gangs on I-4POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Deputies in Polk County said two people are in the hospital after an overnight shootout on Interstate 4. The highway was shut down for hours Friday morning as a result of the shooting. WATCH: Elaborate drug smuggling scheme leads to changes in mail distribution system at Osceola CorrectionsPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd said the shooters were in different gangs. “The Thug riders decided they would pass the Sin City riders, and that didn’t work so well,” Judd said. A woman who was on the back of his motorcycle was hit in the crossfire and is seriously hurt.

Two people on motorcycles were shot on Interstate 4 early Friday during a gun battle between members of two motorcycle gangs, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. A woman who was riding on the back of one motorcycle was shot in the head and thrown from the bike, Judd said. She died Friday, the Sheriff’s office announced Saturday. A second motorcyclist was shot in the back. The incident ...

Two people riding motorcycles were shot and injured overnight Friday in Polk County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Sea breeze thunderstorms will ignite late in the afternoon and continue late into the evening.

New video from a Florida Highway Patrol car shows a state trooper run from a disabled vehicle they were responding to on Interstate 4 as it is being slammed into by a Tesla on auto-pilot.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will see filtered sunshine throughout the day on Sunday. Showers and storms are likely to occur this afternoon. Areas along and west of Interstate 4 will see the greatest chance of storms later this afternoon. A few midday showers are possible at area beaches. Chief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the WFTV weather app for live updates to your phone, and click here to stream weather coverage on the WFTV now app.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Due to a change in when elections were held, W. Haydon Burns was Florida’s governor for only two years, but that was all the time he needed to help bring Walt Disney World to Florida. Read: Here’s when Walt Disney World will resume annual pass sales“Land was especially important because of their experience in Anaheim and their experience at Disneyland where they did not buy enough land,” said author and Disney historian Rick Foglesong. In the months that followed, unknown companies started buying up land in the area. Read: Walt Disney World, union reach agreement on mandatory COVID-19 vaccinesOne rumor was that it was the Ford Motor Company purchasing the land. Read: Could we ever see a 5th Disney theme park in Florida?

A Tesla in “auto pilot” mode hit a state trooper’s patrol car and another vehicle on Interstate 4 in Orange County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man was killed Tuesday night in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 4 after hitting a palm tree and being ejected, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scattered storms will roll into Central Florida on Monday afternoon. The storms will start to move in around 2 p.m. Many inland areas around Interstate 4 will start to see spotty storms around 5 p.m.Meteorologist Brian Shields said a few of the storms could be strong and bring gusty winds to some areas. Temperatures will climb into the mid 90s. Visit our hurricane section: EYE ON THE TROPICSVisite la sección en español: Temporada de huracanesFollow our Severe Weather team on Twitter for live updates:Click here to download the WFTV weather app for live updates to your phone, and click here to stream weather coverage on the WFTV now app.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A fuel spill shut down several lanes of Interstate 4 in downtown Orlando on Saturday night. Firefighters said hazmat crews had to offload fuel from a leaky tanker truck after a crash on westbound I-4, near SR-408. Fuel spill shuts down lanes of I-4 near 408 after crash, firefighters sayTraffic built in the area as only one lane was open on I-4 from Colonial to the 408. OFD HazMat team is offloading fuel from a leaking saddle tank after a crash on I-4 westbound near 408. Upwards of 100 gallons of diesel is leaking and causing three lanes to be reduced to one between Colonial Dr. and 408.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Four construction workers were injured in a crash on Interstate 4 early Friday, the Orlando Police Department said. Police said the SGL workers were taken to two different hospitals. Two of the workers were seriously injured and the other two suffered less serious injures. READ: Toddler fatally shoots woman in Altamonte Springs during Zoom call, police sayPolice said the Sonata struck the four workers. The driver of the Sonata was taken to a hospital and is in stable condition.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three construction workers were injured in a crash on Interstate 4 early Friday, the Orlando Police Department said. Police said the SGL workers were taken to two different hospitals. READ: ‘Let us help you’: Bodycam shows officers plead with veteran before fatal officer-involved shootingThe driver of the vehicle involved was also taken to a hospital and is in stable condition. Police said there was a second vehicle involved but it fled the scene. READ: Toddler fatally shoots woman in Altamonte Springs during Zoom call, police sayFuel spilled on the roadway, causing traffic to be diverted off the eastbound lanes of I-4 at Princeton Street.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Major delays are building along Interstate 4 due to a crash. The crash happened just before 7 a.m. near the Colonial Drive exit. It is not known if anyone was hurt in the crash. Traffic is able to get by in the left lane. ©2021 Cox Media Group

A rollover crash on eastbound Interstate 4 near Colonial Drive is causing delays Thursday morning.

Most of Central Florida will be dry through the early afternoon with storm chances returning later Saturday.

A 47-year-old Ormond Beach man was killed in a crash in Daytona Beach around 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

SEMINOILE COUNTY, Fla. — A crash is causing heavy delays on Interstate 4 in Seminole County. All of the westbound lanes were blocked due to a crash near EE Williamson. It is not known if anyone was hurt in the crash. Still seeing heavy delays from Lake Mary @WFTV https://t.co/BGpzL45OQl — Deneige Broom (@deneigebroom) July 21, 2021This is a developing story. Check back and watch Eyewitness News for live traffic updates.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Major delays are building on Interstate 4 in Seminole County due to a crash. The crash forced officials to shut down two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane on I-4 near mile marker 98 in Lake Mary. Skywitness 9 flew over the scene which showed what appeared to be a semi truck laying on its side, along with debris all over the median. MAJOR DELAYS on I-4 through Lake Mary. Crash has traffic down to 1 lane in both directions near Lake Mary rest stop @WFTV pic.twitter.com/oFEA0kixAX — Deneige Broom (@deneigebroom) July 20, 2021It is not known if anyone was hurt in the crash.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 are shut down due to an overturned dump truck. The truck is blocking all lanes. Traffic anchor Deneige Broom said drivers should completely avoid I-4 eastbound. All main lanes of I4 EB shutdown at World Dr. Traffic barely getting by on shoulder. @WFTV pic.twitter.com/t8Q5dnZRnm — Deneige Broom (@deneigebroom) July 15, 2021©2021 Cox Media Group

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 are shut down due to an overturned semi-truck.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — An overnight crash on Interstate 4 killed one person and sent six others to the hospital, according the Florida Highway Patrol. READ: Chance for storms develop Sunday afternoonTrooper said the crash occurred Sunday morning just before 1 a.m. in Seminole County on I-4 near State Road 46. READ: Orange County residents on guard after alligator kills dog on popular trailAccording the troopers the crash involved two vehicles. READ: UPDATE: No hazards found after bomb threat triggers evacuation at The Mall at Millenia, police sayNo details on what caused the crash have been released at this time. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A crash on Interstate 4 in Seminole County killed one person and sent six others to the hospital overnight Sunday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando to build new community park under Interstate 4 in downtown The city of Orlando has released plans to transform the space under Interstate-4 through downtown. ORLANDO, Fla. — The city of Orlando has released plans to transform the space under Interstate-4 through downtown. Orlando is working on a new project to turn the space into a new community park that will offer visitors a place to explore under the massive highway above. READ: Orlando shelter rescues 28 dogs from path of Hurricane ElsaThe “Under-I Project” will construct new park spaces that will offer sports courts, gathering places, performance spaces, play areas, vendor opportunities and local heritage experiences. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Orlando to build new community park under Interstate 4 in downtown The city of Orlando has released plans to transform the space under Interstate-4 through downtown.

A fatal crash on I-4 in Orange County is causing delays, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

One person was killed overnight Monday in a crash on I-4 after their vehicle struck a steel pole.

Disney to brighten up International Drive with dynamic art display, records say

The highest rain and storms chances will be along and to the west of Interstate 4 and especially along Interstate 75.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — An overturned trailer is blocking lanes on the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Seminole County. The trailer overturned before the State Road 46 exit. READ: 14-year-old girl injured during deputy-involved shooting in Volusia CountyAs of 6:45 a.m., one lane of traffic was able to get by. Drivers can expect back-ups in the area while crews try to clear the scene. READ: Missing swimmer, 20, found dead at Lake Osceola in Winter ParkIt is not known if anyone was hurt in the accident.

DELTONA, Fla. — A stretch of Interstate 4 in Deltona is shut down due to a deadly crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the fatal crash happened just before 4 a.m. near the Enterprise Road exit at mile marker 109. READ: Police: Car linked to man missing since 2009 found in retention pond, human remains insideCheck back and watch Eyewitness News for the latest updates. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV. ©2021 Cox Media Group

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Fire officials are working to contain a wildfire in Volusia County that’s affecting traffic on Interstate 4 and other nearby roads. According to the Florida Florida Service’s Bunnell district, the fire has grown to cover nearly 40 acres and is around 75 percent contained. The #Oldsawmillroadfire in Volusia County is now 75% contained! pic.twitter.com/kA4OajMW3n — FFS Bunnell (@FFS_Bunnell) May 19, 2021READ: Hurricane Preparedness Week: How you can prepare now for hurricane seasonIt’s located on Old Sawmill Road in DeLand near State Road 44, just east of the interstate. READ: Arson suspected in rapidly spreading Pacific Palisades brush fire; evacuations orderedThe Forestry Service says smoke is also impacting traffic on Kepler Road and State Road 92 in Volusia County.

A crash involving a single vehicle is slowing traffic in both directions on I-4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Officials have closed a portion of westbound Interstate 4 after a semitruck overturned and spilled granite onto the road Tuesday evening.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Interstate 4 westbound is completely shut down just before the Michigan Street exit after a semi truck overturned blocking all lanes of traffic. Police said the semi truck and another vehicle collided around 6:15 p.m.READ: Medical examiner reveals cause of death after Florida boy, 14, accused of killing girl, 13According to police, the driver of the semi truck was not hurt. The driver of the other vehicle had to be extricated from the vehicle. Hazmat teams are on site cleaning up an oil spill that occurred during the crash. READ: Bill that could strengthen consequences for those who exploit seniors, people with disabilities raises concerns among advocatesChannel 9 will update you as we get more information.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 between Michigan Avenue and Orange Blossom Trail is still closed after a deadly crash Saturday morning. I-4 EB Shut down @ OBTOrlando police say a semi-truck and several other vehicles were involved in a wreck. READ: Man found shot and killed in the heart of downtown Orlando, police saySeveral people were taken to the hospital, where one person died. READ: Hot and muggy Sunday with a chance of isolated storms in OrlandoIt’s still not clear what caused the crash, but it remains under investigation. READ: ‘Moonstruck’ actress Olympia Dukakis dead at 89Channel 9 will update you once the interstate opens and when police release more information.

One person died and several others were injured after a crash involving a semi-truck overnight Sunday, according to the Orlando Police Department.

A Volusia man died after losing control of his vehicle in an apparent street race on an Interstate 4 ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Interstate 4 is the most dangerous highway in the United States, according to Teletrac.

A truck fire on Interstate 4 is keeping all eastbound lanes closed near the Kaley Street exit, according to Orlando police.

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a shooting on I-4 near Lake Helen that left one vehicle damaged. According to the FHP, the shooting happened around 2:20 p.m. Sunday at mile marker 113 near Stewart and Orange Camp roads. AdThe pair saw all three vehicles pull over to the left lane when traffic started to slow down. As the couple watched the SUVs disappear in the distance, the man heard a large noise come from the back of his truck, an FHP report said. One man told authorities that he saw one of the men lean outside of the driver’s side window, make hand gestures and yell at him, the FHP report stated.

A 53-year-old Sanford man was killed in a crash near an Interstate 4 off-ramp on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A 53-year-old Sanford man was killed in a crash near an Interstate 4 off-ramp on Monday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The Sanford man was driving westbound in a sedan on the interstate, according to FHP. AdThe front of the sedan hit the left side of the SUV, according to troopers. Investigators said the Sanford man died a hospital in Seminole County and the driver of the SUV was seriously injured.

ORLANDO, Fla. – An SUV fell off Interstate 4 and landed on its roof on Kaley Street, prompting police to close the interstate near downtown Orlando. [WATCH BELOW: VIDEO SHOWS SUV FALLING OFF I-4]The crash was reported around 6 a.m. Monday on I-4 east, which was closed at Kaley Street. “The vehicle appears to have left I-4, crashing down on Kaley,” News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve said. BREAKING: I-4 EB is closed at Kaley Street as police investigate a crash. One vehicle left the lanes of I-4 & came to rest on Kaley.

An early morning crash on I-4 killed one person and shut down part of I-4, police said. According to the Orlando Police Department, the crash happened around 7:16 a.m. Sunday on eastbound I-4, between Conroy and John Young Parkway. Officers said that the passenger of the vehicle was pronounced dead on the scene and the driver was taken to a hospital in critical condition. I-4 was shutdown for about four hours while first responders investigated the crash. Police were encouraging drivers to choose an alternate route.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Drivers who said their vehicles have been damaged as a result of the I-4 Ultimate Improvement Project in the Orlando area are denied claims more often than they are approved. SGL Contractors, the company hired by the Florida Department of Transportation to overhaul Interstate 4, reports they have received 1,378 claims since the project started in 2015. “My whole total front was just messed up.”Rosemary said she filed a claim with her insurance and with the I-4 Ultimate Project on its website. Five months later, she said she received a letter from the insurance company for SGL denying her claim. One day after News 6 contacted her insurance company, she was issued a check for her deductible, but SGL’s insurance company still refuses to pay.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Drivers taking part in the morning commute found themselves at a standstill on I-4 Wednesday morning. The delay was due to a crash on eastbound I-4 near Lake Mary Boulevard in Seminole County. [TRENDING: Video shows officer slamming student | Man shoots at ex-girlfriend’s current boyfriend 94 times | These men are paying $55M to go to space station]Traffic cameras showed multiple lanes blocked and several emergency crew vehicles at the scene. Trooper Steve said heavy equipment was brought in to clean up the mess. Details about the crash have not been released.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Drivers are beginning to see the effects of a finished redesign to an often-congested interchange at Interstate 4 in downtown Orlando. On Tuesday, workers with the Florida Department of Transportation opened a single-point urban interchange, or SPUI, at Colonial Drive underneath the I-4 overpass. The new configuration is part of the I-4 Ultimate Project and allows left-hand turns to proceed simultaneously while being controlled by one traffic signal. Lisa Herrman, who works in Orlando, said she usually tries to avoid the interchange, but the redesign might change her mind. A SPUI was also opened at the interchange of State Road 436 and I-4 on Dec. 19.

A man was ejected from his car in a single-vehicle, rollover crash Monday morning on Interstate 4 in Osceola County before he was run over and killed by one or more vehicles, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The man, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected from his car into the eastbound lanes, troopers said. Investigators believe the man was run over by more than one eastbound vehicle, with those drivers possibly unaware that they struck the victim, the FHP said. All eastbound lanes of I-4 are closed in the area for hours but reopened about five hours later. UPDATE: LANES NOW OPENEB Lanes of I-4 at SR-429 are now OPENThank you to @FHPOrlando for everything you do pic.twitter.com/NkZMXS8mVu — Trooper Steve (@TrooperSteve_) December 7, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla. – Be on the lookout early for thick fog, especially northwest of Interstate 4. Sunshine takes over through the second half of the morning and dominates for most of Central Florida through Saturday afternoon. By Tuesday morning, most of Central Florida will wake up to temperatures in the 50s and 60s. Beach forecast:Beach forecastClouds will have a chance to linger along the coast, especially early. Theta and Iota remain in the Atlantic and further development is possible in the Caribbean next week.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Crews with the Florida Department of Transportation are installing signs to alert drivers when a wrong-way driver is on Interstate 4. FDOT officials said signs will be installed in Orange County, Seminole County, and Volusia County at eight I-4 interchanges:Central Florida ParkwaySand Lake RoadLake Mary BoulevardCounty RoadS.R. 46U.S. 17-92Dirksen DriveSaxon BoulevardFDOT officials said signs will be installed in Orange County, Seminole County, and Volusia County at eight I-4 interchanges. A sign will be able to detect when a wrong-way driver hits the road and lights on wrong-way signs will flash to let the driver know they are not going in the right direction. The Regional Transportation Management Center system will also broadcast a wrong-way driver alert on electronic messaging boards on the interstate to warn other drivers.

The Florida Department of Transportation is closing westbound Interstate 4 from Michigan Street to Orange Blossom Trail, and the westbound I-4 entrance ramp from Kaley Avenue overnight from 10 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Monday. [TRENDING: Florida moves to phase 3 of coronavirus reopening | Missing 11-year-old girl from Apopka found | President Trump nominates Judge Amy Coney Barrett for Supreme Court]The closure is occurring to install an overhead sign. Drivers on I-4 will be routed off I-4 to Michigan Street (Exit 81) to reenter westbound I-4 from Orange Blossom Trail. Drivers entering I-4 from Kaley Avenue also will be detoured to Orange Blossom Trail.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A woman was killed early Friday in a crash on I-4 in Orlando, police said. The fatal wreck was reported around 12:35 a.m. on I-4 west near Conroy Road. I-4 west was closed at Conroy Road for about six hours. Orlando police initially reported there were two crashes before saying two cars and at least two construction vehicles were involved. CRASH INVESTIGATION: part of I-4 WB remains closed at the Turnpike due to a crash involving two civilian vehicles colliding with parked construction vehicles.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 20-year-old woman who was ejected when the vehicle she was in overturned on Interstate 4 died at the scene of the crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said a man was driving a pickup truck on I-4 in Osceola County at about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday when he lost control for an unknown reason, left the roadway, struck a center guardrail and overturned. A 20-year-old woman in the passenger’s seat was ejected during the crash, records show. She died at the scene. The driver, whose age was not available, was taken to an area hospital to be treated for serious injuries.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation is working with Osceola County officials to streamline a stretch of Interstate 4 near the Osceola and Polk County border. Renderings from FDOT show crews would reshape the interchange at I-4 and State Road 532, creating a diverging diamond interchange. Crews would also repave the stretch of interstate from the Polk County line to State Road 417. On Wednesday night, some residents who live near the proposed construction site sounded off on their feelings. FDOT said the proposal is still in the design stages, but the hope is to begin construction in Spring of 2021, with the project lasting one to two years.

On Saturday, a new ramp from eastbound State Road 408 to Orange Avenue will open for drivers. “That’s a ramp that’s been closed since late April while crews reconstructed the ramp,” David Parks, with I-4 Ultimate Project said. [TRENDING: What La Nina could mean for rest of hurricane season | Bars allowed to open in Florida | Gator ambushes, attacks Florida woman]The closure, destruction and remodel was part of the I-4 Ultimate Project. “I-4 drivers will not be able to use this exit to get to Orange Avenue. Westbound I-4 drivers can exit to Anderson street and follow Anderson street to Orange Avenue and eastbound I-4 drivers can exit to South Street and follow that to Anderson and eventually to Orange Avenue,” Parks explained.

ORLANDO, Fla. A woman was rescued Tuesday morning after she lost control of car, which flipped upside down into a retention pond off Interstate 4 in Orlando, police said. Heavy delays on EB I-4 approaching Conroy Rd. https://t.co/oKwLRG3MLM pic.twitter.com/tKhlIo8pBj Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) September 8, 2020Were on scene at a vehicle into a pond along EB I-4 at the Conroy on-ramp. https://t.co/oKwLRG3MLM pic.twitter.com/z1db02yx79 Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) September 8, 2020OFD divers on scene of a vehicle submerged into a retention pond at I4 Eastbound and Conroy. pic.twitter.com/SqGBG4YwoQ Orlando Fire Dept (@OrlandoFireDept) September 8, 2020ALERT : OPD Units responded to an emergency call of a single vehicle crash into a retention pond.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A woman drowned Friday afternoon when she fell off her jet ski while riding in Lake Bryan, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The Sheriff’s Office and Orange County Fire and Rescue responded to a drowning at the lake around 2:50 p.m. on Friday. The 49-year-old was taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital where she was pronounced dead. Lake Bryan is located behind several resorts along east of Interstate 4 and west of International Drive. No other information was immediately available.

ORLANDO, Fla. A car flew off Interstate 4 and landed on Turkey Lake Road late Wednesday during a fatal crash in Orange County, officials said. The multi-car wreck occurred on I-4 west near Sand Lake Road. The crash blocked I-4 west for hours, but the interstate was later reopened. Orange County Fire Rescue said one person died in the crash and several others were injured. Multiple callers advised a vehicle flew off I-4, landing on Turkey Lake Road, OCFR tweeted.

Over the weekend, all westbound lanes will close at some point, so expect delays and possible detours.Entrance and exit ramps at I-4 and S.R. 408 will be also closed at varying times through the week, as work continues on the Interstate 4/S.R. "We should take advantage of this pause," DeSantis said at the time . The fact that we dont have as many people on the roads, lets take advantage of that and try to make some progress. "The sometimes deadly project is the state's largest-ever road project, with the cost ballooning to more than $2.4 billion dollars.

The Flagler County Sheriffs Office has issued warrants for Deon Anthony Jones, 21, and Tiyana Anderson, 22, both of Jacksonville. [READ MORE: Suspected gunman charged in Volusia BB shootings on I-4, I-95]On Jan. 1, deputies responded to several reports of shots fired at vehicles traveling along I-4 and I-95 in Volusia County. The driver, a 45-year-old woman from St. Augustine, reported it to St. Augustine police and they advised her to contact Flagler County as it happened there. Volusia County and the FHP shared their information with the Flagler County Sheriffs Office, which led to the new charges. His listed bond on his Volusia charges is $100,000.

Derrick Weitlich, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne, said the possibility of wildfires isnt going away. Wildfires, especially this time of year, arent unusual.So, to summarize, its warm, its windy and its dry. The past few weeks have seen several record-breaking high temperatures in Central Florida. (Old records in parentheses):Daytona: 89F (87F 2015)Leesburg: 89F (88F 1989)Sanford: 91F (90F 1997)Orlando: 91F (90F 1929)Melbourne: 90F (88F 2015)Vero Beach: 91F (89F 2003)Fort Pierce: 91F (89F 2015) NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) March 5, 2020Floridas dry season typically lasts from November to April, with April being the driest. Temperatures are forecast to be in the high 70s and low 80s, with low temperatures in the low 60s.

Derrick Weitlich, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne, said the possibility of wildfires isnt going away. Wildfires, especially this time of year, arent unusual.So, to summarize, its warm, its windy and its dry. The past few weeks have seen several record-breaking high temperatures in Central Florida. (Old records in parentheses):Daytona: 89F (87F 2015)Leesburg: 89F (88F 1989)Sanford: 91F (90F 1997)Orlando: 91F (90F 1929)Melbourne: 90F (88F 2015)Vero Beach: 91F (89F 2003)Fort Pierce: 91F (89F 2015) NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) March 5, 2020Floridas dry season typically lasts from November to April, with April being the driest. Temperatures are forecast to be in the high 70s and low 80s, with low temperatures in the low 60s.

Derrick Weitlich, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Melbourne, said the possibility of fire isnt going away. Wildfires, especially this time of year, arent unusual.So, to summarize, its hot, its windy and its dry. (Old records in parentheses):Daytona: 89F (87F 2015)Leesburg: 89F (88F 1989)Sanford: 91F (90F 1997)Orlando: 91F (90F 1929)Melbourne: 90F (88F 2015)Vero Beach: 91F (89F 2003)Fort Pierce: 91F (89F 2015) NWS Melbourne (@NWSMelbourne) March 5, 2020Floridas dry season typically lasts from November to April, with the last month being the worst of it. According to the weather services forecast, there isnt any rain expected in the Volusia-Flagler area this week. Temperatures are forecast to be in the high 70s and low 80s, with low temperatures in the low 60s.

A mans body was found near Summit Drive and McKenzie Road in DeLand. The DeLand Police Department is investigating a suspicious death after a mans body was found near Interstate 4 near Summit Drive and McKenzie Road. DeLand Police Chief Jason Umberger has scheduled a news briefing for 11 a.m. about the case. Check back for updates on this developing story. DON'T MISS AN EPISODE, SUBSCRIBE: iTunes | Google Play

A mans body was found near Summit Drive and McKenzie Road in DeLand. DeLand police are working to find out how a man ended up dead, apparently murdered, deep in the woods off of Summit Avenue near East New York Avenue, officials said on Monday. The skeletal remains are those of a white adult male, which were discovered on Saturday around 11 p.m. by an off duty EVAC paramedic off-roading near the intersection of Summit Avenue and McKenzie Road, said DeLand police Chief Jason Umberger. "It is a very suspicious death and we are operating on the assumption that this is a homicide, based on some of the things that were around at the scene and around the body," Umberger said. Police dont know how long the body has been there but it appears the change in weather conditions helped reveal the body, Umberger said.

A Fed-Ex driver was killed on I-4 early Wednesday morning when he was struck by a passing truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A Fed-Ex driver was killed on Interstate 4 early Wednesday when he was struck by a passing truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Travis Hutto, 21, of Deltona, in a 2007 Dodge pickup, drifted toward the emergency lane "for an unknown reason," the report said, and struck both the Fed-Ex driver and the left side of the truck. The right two lanes of I-4 are blocked and traffic is backed up more than a mile. Commuters are advised to seek an alternate route if possible or leave extra time to travel.

The City of Deltona ended 2019 with news that Amazon would open a major distribution center near Interstate 4. DELTONA Volusia Countys biggest city ended 2019 with the biggest announcement Amazon is coming to town. Another resident-backed effort, one that Rep. David Santiago, R-Deltona, played an important role in, was the formation of the Citizen Water Committee and the commissions subsequent approval of auditor KPMG to review Deltona Water, the city-owned utility. In 2019, Deltona became Volusia Countys first official Trail Town, as designated by the state. The City Commission continues to work on updating ordinances, such as those regarding animals.

The Orange County Sheriffs Office reported Monday shootings. No one was injured in the shootings which were reported Monday about 6:30 a.m, according to the Orange County Sheriffs Office. Three other vehicles were shot near St. Augustine, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. A suspect vehicle had been identified in an incident that occurred near St. Augustine, according to the FHP, but no one had been charged. The Orange County Sheriffs Office urged anyone that sees anything suspicious on or near I-4 in the vicinity of the Orange and Osceola County line to report it to 9-1-1.

According to Volusia County Sheriffs reports, the vehicles were shot along I-4 between Deltona and Daytona Beach and further north on Interstate 95 in Ormond Beach. A woman called Volusia County 9-1-1 dispatchers on New Years Day to report that her vehicles windows suddenly just exploded or shattered as she drove on Interstate 4, according to 9-1-1 recordings. Volusia County sheriffs spokesman Andrew Gant said on Thursday morning that 15 vehicles were hit by what investigators believe to be BB gun pellets damaging their vehicles windows. According to Volusia County sheriffs reports, the vehicles were shot along I-4 between Deltona and Daytona Beach and further north on Interstate 95 in Ormond Beach. "The updated count of vehicles damaged in Volusia County is 15, as reports have continued to come in this morning," Gant said on Thursday.

Volusia County Sheriff tweeted that the damage appeared to be from a small caliber BB gun or pellet gun based on preliminary investigations. DAYTONA BEACH At least 13 cars were damaged by gunshots on Interstate 4 and Interstate 95 as they traveled through Volusia County and stretching up to St. Johns County, officials said. The shootings were reported on I-4 from the Seminole County line east to I-95 and north to the Flagler County line, Chitwood said. Volusia County Sheriffs Office spokesman Andrew Gant wrote in an email that the shootings were reported from about 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 6 callers reporting damage by gunshots on I-4 from the Seminole Co. line, east to I-95 and north to the Flagler line.

Lee said he opposed the bill because sponsor Linda Stewart, D-Orlando, wouldnt commit to not reviving parts of an amendment that Lee and the Democrats had also opposed. Sen. Annette Taddeo, D-Miami, sought a commitment from Stewart not to revive parts of the amendment, which included imposing windshield calibration requirements on glass repair shops. Also, independent auto-glass shops have objected to the bill by saying it would benefit large industry players. Lawmakers during the 2019 session revamped assignment of benefits for claims dealing with homeowners insurance but did not make changes related to windshield repairs. The homeowners-insurance changes, in part, limited attorney fees in AOB lawsuits filed by contractors against insurance companies.

Truck spills load of lumber shutting down westbound I-4 in Seminole County, FHP said. A DeLand truck driver suffered minor injuries when his semi-truck overturned on westbound Interstate 4 in Seminole County, dumping a load of lumber and snarling morning traffic, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Julio Gonzalez, 41, was driving a semi-truck westbound about 6 a.m. in the center lane on I-4 at mile marker 95, according to the FHP. Gonzalezs truck went into the left lane and then suddenly swerved back into the center lane, causing the load of lumber on the trailer to shift, the FHP said. The truck overturned on its left side, spilling plywood onto the interstate, the FHP said.

Deltona man failed to slow his pickup as traffic ahead of him slowed down, FHP said. A pickup driven by a Deltona man on Interstate 4 crashed into the rear of an SUV, killing a woman inside the SUV, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Brody Jackson, 31, was driving the pickup eastbound in the left lane of I-4 at mile marker 101 in Seminole County at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, according to the FHP. Brodys pickup failed to slow down for an SUV that was slowing down ahead of him in the left lane due to congestion, the FHP said. Gwendolyn Sowl, 66, of Lake Mary, was a passenger in the SUV driven by Kimberly Briggs, 42, also of Lake Mary, the FHP said.

PHOTO CREDIT: HCSOTAMPA, Fla. - A Florida woman who state troopers say was driving with her 10-month-old grandchild on her lap when she crashed into an Interstate 4 guard rail is now facing DUI manslaughter charges. The Tampa Bay Times reports 50-year-old Helen Mention and the child were injured in the Oct. 25 crash near Tampa. The Florida Highway Patrol says Mention blood-alcohol level was nearly three times the level that Florida presumes impairment. She's also charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child, careless driving and violating Florida's child restraint law. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

DELTONA, Fla. - A mystery development planned for an empty plot of land is one step closer to becoming a reality in Deltona. Deltona city commissioners approved rezoning 85 acres in the area of Normandy Boulevard and Graves Avenue. City officials can't say much due to a nondisclosure agreement with an Atlanta-based developer. City commissioners approved the rezoning in a 7-0 vote Monday. In October, city officials said construction could begin as early as late this year or early next year.

DELTONA, Fla. - A Deltona woman found unconscious behind the wheel on Interstate 4 is charged with child neglect after deputies say she overdosed on heroin while driving with three children in the back seat and her 12-year-old had to put the car in neutral. The 12-year-old told deputies her mother stopped at a home on Deltona Boulevard and went into the house for a while before beginning to drive. She told deputies she was driving to her sister's house in North Carolina with the children when her back started to hurt. She said she stopped at the Deltona home to get some heroin for the pain, deputies said. "It's not but I had no pain killer and my back was hurting and I was making a five-hour trip," Smith told deputies.

A Deltona mother pulled over on the side of Interstate 4 after she overdosed on heroin and then passed out, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. Volusia County Sheriffs deputies and paramedics responded about 7 p.m. Thursday to eastbound Interstate 4 near Deltona. But Smith told deputies she started feeling sick and pulled over. Two dogs in the minivan were turned over to Volusia County Animal Control officers. She was not immediately booked at the Volusia County Branch Jail, pending treatment at the hospital.

A Deltona mother pulled over on the side of Interstate 4 after she overdosed on heroin and then passed out, according to the Volusia County Sheriffs Office. Volusia County Sheriffs deputies and paramedics responded about 7 p.m. Thursday to Mile Marker 114 on eastbound Interstate 4. But Smith told deputies she started feeling sick and pulled over. Two dogs in the minivan were turned over to Volusia County Animal Control officers. She was not immediately booked at the Volusia County Branch Jail, pending treatment at the hospital.

ORLANDO, Fla. - New safety recommendations have been issued along Interstate 4 after a worker died on the job last month when a concrete beam fell near the I-4 and 408 interchange. After the death, work on installing new beams had to be suspended. The work has picked up again with some modifications and safety measures. The concrete beam slid while crews were trying to put it in a brace. The worker's death is still under investigation.

Relief is on the way for drivers who are all too familiar with backups and congestion on Interstate 4 at ChampionsGate. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

CHAMPIONSGATE, Fla. - Relief is on the way for drivers who are all too familiar with backups and congestion on Interstate 4 at ChampionsGate. On Monday, a step was taken toward getting temporary improvements to the traffic headache. "It would be to convert the existing interchange to a diverging diamond interchange," Tawny Olore, the director of transportation and transit at Osceola County, said. The project, which includes improvements to the ramp, is being done in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation. News 6 is told these improvements are temporary, but plans to fix the interchange long term are on the way.

Relief is on the way for drivers who are all too familiar with backups and congestion on Interstate 4 at ChampionsGate. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.