John Young Parkway in Osceola County was shut down in both directions because of a suspicious device. The road is now back open.

Next summer, Phase 1 of the “Connect Kissimmee” complete streets improvement project is set to begin, bringing a redesigned streetscape to downtown that's meant to improve connectivity for pedestrians, cyclists and public transit. It also means cutting speed limits and reducing traffic lanes in the downtown area.

The suspect vehicle is described as a 2024-2025 dark gray Kia K5. The suspect driver is described as a dark-skinned adult male.

A crash along John Young Parkway on Monday evening resulted in 18 patients, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

News 6 has reached out to Orlando police for more information. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions: Can cars park on the sidewalk outside businesses along John Young Parkway near Old Winter Garden Road?

Part of John Young Parkway was shut down around the Orange County Jail because of police activity Wednesday afternoon.

Two bodies are taken from a crash site in Orlando.

The Orlando Police Department is searching for a man last seen Monday at a Greyhound bus station.

After a CVS store went up in flames back in April, investigators revealed that it was actually a work of arson.

A crash along State Road caused traffic to back up in Orange County on Thursday afternoon, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.

Separate your debris, use smaller piles. These are just some of the things Orange County is asking residents to do to make post-storm cleanup easier and faster.

An Orange County sheriff’s deputy, a defendant who was being transported to jail and another driver are injured in a two-vehicle crash.

Central Floridians are still battling high prices when making their weekly grocery run. When it comes to cans and other metal-based packaging, it's possible the latest tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact grocery prices further.

Thick black smoke was seen flowing from a CVS store in Kissimmee.

A mobile home fire prompted the closure of a major roadway in Orange County.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash on John Young Parkway in Kissimmee, according to police.

In Orlando, right next to Holden Heights on the other side of John Young Parkway, you’ll find Johnson Village, an area where the neighborhood watch has eyes and ears everywhere.

A busy Kissimmee intersection is getting a multimillion-dollar upgrade aimed at easing congestion and improving safety.

Orlando police flock to John Young Parkway near Old Winter Garden Road.

The work comes three years after a fire at Pet Alliance’s longtime shelter off Conroy Road across from Mall at Millennia.

An Orlando police officer was involved in a crash on John Young Parkway.

People are stocking up on fireworks at the last minute, preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July. But it's important to stay safe, too.

National HIV testing day is June 27 but the Florida Department of Health in Orange County is hoping to get results before that.

There are a few mechanic shops and used car dealerships that park their excess vehicles on public sidewalks. The question has been presented, is this OK? We'll break down whether it is allowed.

A wreck forces authorities to close Interstate 4 in Orange County.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal crash in Orange County.

A man was killed when he rear-ended a car and traveled into oncoming traffic on John Young Parkway in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal wreck on John Young Parkway in Orange County.

A crash has part of the I-4 ramp to John Young Parkway blocked in Orlando.

Police told News 6 that they responded to John Young Parkway and Colonial Drive after receiving reports about the shooting.

Police told News 6 that the shooting happened near John Young Parkway and West Colonial Drive.

Interstate 4 was a mess in Orange County due to a vehicle fire.

A pedestrian trying to cross Colonial Drive was struck and killed by a vehicle in Orlando.

A car bursted into flames after crashing into a semitruck on John Young Parkway in Orlando.

The motorcyclist was headed north on John Young Parkway near Shader Road when he appeared to lose control and was thrown off of the motorcycle.

Police told News 6 that the shooting happened at a Wawa gas station along North John Young Parkway shortly before 11 p.m.

A portion of Oak Ridge Road in Orange County closed due to a water main break.

An Orlando man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sand Lake Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

One person was killed and several others were injured in a three-vehicle crash on Pleasant Hill Road in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The crash was spotted near John Young Parkway and Princeton Street around 8 p.m.

A 28-year-old man was killed in a crash Sunday night on John Young Parkway in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A woman was arrested Sunday, accused of trying to kill a man she was arguing with using a bottle of gasoline lit on fire.

This time of year bears are more active and juvenile bears are starting to leave their mother’s home range and may be seen in unexpected areas as they try to find a new home.

The Osceola County Commission threw its full support Monday afternoon behind a $100 million traffic project that is supposed to solve a commuter nightmare.

Three adults were shot at a gathering in Orlando, police say.

I-4 is a mess in Orange County.

A pedestrian was struck and killed on John Young Parkway near Kissimmee.

Orlando police investigate a double shooting at an apartment complex.

A deadly crash closes a busy road in Kissimmee.

A crash has closed the northbound lanes of John Young Parkway in Osceola County.

A crash has all lanes of Interstate 4 in Orange County shut down, according to police.

Nine people were injured in a two-vehicle crash in Orlando, according to fire officials.

A woman in her 50s was shot near Orlando Tuesday evening, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office

Police say a man inside a car at a McDonald's drive-thru was shot in the buttocks.

The Florida Public Service Commission on Wednesday morning began to chart power outages attributed to Hurricane Nicole.

Deputies are seeking to identify a man suspected of robbing and shooting another person at an Orange County strip mall Thursday morning, the sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.

A pedestrian was hit and killed in an Orange County crash late Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A motorcyclist is dead in a crash on John Young Parkway in south Orange County, and the bike he was riding is missing, Florida Highway Patrol says.

Orlando police officers are investigating a possible shooting at a Wawa gas station

The driver crashed into a tree and was pronounced dead on the scene, police said.

A man was killed in a two-car crash in Orange County, officials say.

Two people were shot and found in separate locations Wednesday afternoon, according to the Orlando Police Department.

A teen boy who was shot and killed in Orlando has been identified, police said.

A fight between two men Thursday night near Orlando’s Greyhound bus station on John Young Pkwy resulted in one stabbed and the other on the run, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The FHP investigates a fatal wreck in Orange County.

Orange County firefighters are working to figure out what sparked a fire at a mobile home, sending two people to the hospital.

Two people were injured in a crash involving an Orange County deputy cruiser early Friday, according to the Orlando Police Department.

A crash has a portion of northbound John Young Parkway closed in Kissimmee, according to police.

A bicyclist was struck and killed in Orange County, troopers say.

A crash involving a semi-truck has shut down southbound lanes at John Young Parkway Tuesday afternoon, Orlando police said.

Angelica Rosado started her day pumping gas at the Wawa on John Young Parkway and Silver Star Road Tuesday.

A family is pleading for results after their mother and her dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash at a busy intersection in June.

A woman and dog were killed in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County, the FHP says.

Family and friends held a vigil Monday evening in the area where a 16-year-old girl was found shot and killed early Sunday.

Orlando police continue searching for the person or people who shot and killed 16-year-old Evans High sophomore, Tavyiah King early Sunday morning.

A pedestrian died after getting hit by a pick-up truck on John Young Parkway near State Road 408, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man driving a scooter was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Colonial Drive in Orlando on Wednesday.

Paving operations are set to cause overnight closures of the on-ramp to State Raod 417 from John Young Parkway in Orange County.

A death investigation is underway in Orlando.

A man was shot and killed in Orange County, deputies say.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Let’s not paint the town, at least not like this. About 150 gallons of white paint spilled Friday morning onto John Young Parkway near Silver Star Road in Orlando. [TRENDING: Teens rescued from slingshot ride | Woman found naked in storm drain says she was there for 3 weeks | Teacher fired for using medical marijuana]Orlando police said in a tweet that the paint spilled from a truck. The right turn lane of JYP to Silver Star Road was blocked as crews worked to clear the intersection. It’s not known how the paint fell from the truck or if the truck driver was cited.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Three men, including two Orlando police officers, were injured early Thursday in a two-vehicle, wrong-way crash, authorities said. The crash happened on Princeton Street near John Young Parkway. Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon told reporters Thursday afternoon both officers required surgery. “I’m telling you the good Lord has been watching over officers here in the city of Orlando,” Rolon said. AdOn Wednesday, another officer was involved in a crash during the procession escorting fallen Officer Kevin Valencia to an Orlando funeral home.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 62-year-old Kissimmee man was fatally struck by a car while trying to cross John Young Parkway in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash took place around 2:30 a.m. Saturday near the intersection of John Young Parkway and The Oaks Boulevard. [TRENDING: Here’s where educators can get the vaccine | ‘Space hurricane’ found swirling above Earth | ‘We’re in the Black section:’ Couple says restaurant segregated diners]AdAccording to the crash report, the driver of a sedan was heading west on John Young when he hit the man, who was trying to cross from the south to the north side of the road. The pedestrian, who troopers said was not crossing in a crosswalk or at an intersection at the time of the crash, died at the scene. The crash remains under investigation, according to the report.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway Thursday morning near Old Winter Garden Road, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. [TRENDING: Injunctions filed against girl slammed by deputy | SpaceX launches satellites | OK to dream: Snow in Florida?] Authorities have not provided any further information about the nature of the death investigation, including identifying information about the victim. Check back for more information on this developing story.

An I-4 exit is closed in Orange County after a dump truck struck a sign. ORLANDO, Fla. – A dump truck struck a large road sign Wednesday morning on I-4 in Orlando, prompting police to close an exit ramp. The crash happened on I-4 west at John Young Parkway. The John Young Parkway exit ramp will be shut down until repairs are complete. Details about the crash, including whether there were any injuries, have not been released.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 24-year-old man and 27-year-old woman are dead following a crash that resulted in their Dodge Challenger catching fire on Sunday morning, according to a Florida Highway Patrol report. The fatal crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. at John Young Parkway and SR-408. | Fla. begins COVID vaccine appointment system]The two people were driving south in the left lane on John Young Parkway, and attempted to turn, when they collided with a 22-year-old woman driving a Chevy Malibu north in the right lane, Lt. Kim Montes said. The Malibu struck the right side of the Challenger, which then overturned and caught fire, Montes reported. Any witnesses of the crash can call 407-737-2213.

The Orlando Police Department has released the names of the 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old man killed in a crash near the intersection of John Young Parkway and CR Smith Street on Saturday. ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department has released the names of the 17-year-old boy and 19-year-old man killed in a crash near the intersection of John Young Parkway and CR Smith Street on Saturday. Police said around 10:30 p.m. an officer saw a car that crashed into a tree. Authorities said the preliminary investigation shows the driver was going down John Young Parkway at a high rate of speed with frequent lane changes. Police said Taboada lost control during a lane change and crashed into an oak tree.

Lights atop a police cruiser flash at the scene of a crime in this undated file image. ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando Police officer made a grim discovery Saturday after a vehicle crashed into a tree. According to investigators the officer found the car near Smith Street on John Young Parkway. When the officer looked inside the vehicle, there were several people inside. All lanes of John Young Parkway were closed at CR Smith Street while the crash was investigated.

A 19-year-old Orlando woman was killed Tuesday night when her car was rear-ended from behind on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County, troopers said. The fatal crash was reported in the southbound lanes of the turnpike near John Young Parkway. The FHP said the woman was driving a Scion xB when a Chevrolet Tahoe, driven by a 41-year-old St. Cloud man, failed to slow for an unknown reason and struck the back of her car, which then crashed into a barrier wall. Cloud man was not injured.

OKAHUMPKA, Fla. – A Florida Department of Corrections inmate attacked a corrections officer along John Young Parkway Thursday and fled in a vehicle before crashing in Lake County, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened around 12:52 p.m. at North John Young Parkway and East Way Expressway when the inmate hit a corrections officer with a shovel and then stole his agency truck, according to the sheriff’s office. [TRENDING: Animal nearly severs woman’s arm at Carole Baskin’s rescue | CDC: Avoid travel to Mexico | Brightline targets 2022 for OIA station]The Sheriff’s Office helicopter was able to track the vehicle to Lake County where the inmate crashed at County Road 48 and County Road 470 in Okahumpka. The inmate, identified as Dalton J. Ayers, was apprehended by law enforcement in Lake County. The corrections officer suffered minor injuries, deputies said, although the Florida Department of Corrections said the correctional officer was “brutally attacked.”“These types of escapes are extremely rare.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Local leaders came out to Orlando’s new Packing District Thursday to commemorate the start of construction of what will be a 66-acre park that will help transform what once was a predominant industrial area. The park will be located along Princeton Street near John Young Parkway and Orange Blossom Trail. The space will also house Orlando’s Tennis Centre featuring more than a dozen new courts, plus walking and biking trails. Crews outside continue to redevelop Princeton Street down to four lanes of traffic. Dyer told News 6 he expects the park to be completed sometime during summer 2021.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A 17-year-old was shot Thursday night at an Orange County condo complex, deputies said. The shooting was reported around 7 p.m. at The Greens off John Young Parkway. The teen was taken to a hospital and is expected to recover, deputies said. Sheriff’s officials said they don’t have any details about the shooter.

Deputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shootingPublished: September 28, 2020, 3:01 pmA man was seriously injured during an incident at a shopping center early Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Man seriously injured, shots fired at Orange County shopping centerPublished: September 28, 2020, 9:48 amA man was seriously injured during an incident at a shopping center early Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

ORLANDO, Fla. A woman was shot and killed Tuesday morning outside an Orlando credit union, and a search is underway for the suspected shooter, police said. The fatal shooting was reported at the Navy Federal Credit Union on Garden Parks Boulevard, west of John Young Parkway and north of the Mall at Millenia. Orlando police said the woman, who worked at the credit union, was shot by a man whom she knows. You can tell that shes trying to get inside (the credit union). pic.twitter.com/Ms2fSUhZVS Mark Lehman (@MarkLehman6) September 8, 2020#BREAKING: @OrlandoPolice are investigating a shooting outside @NavyFederal on Garden Parks Blvd.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County homicide detectives have arrested two men they believe are connected to a double-fatal shooting on Orange Blossom Trail earlier this month. The double-fatal shooting happened June 11 near the Raceway Motel in the 4700 block of North Orange Blossom Trail near John Young Parkway. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to an aggravated battery call and Orlando police officers informed them there were two victims with obvious trauma to their bodies. The man and woman were pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said. On Wednesday, Orange County homicide detectives arrested James Eckford Jr., 25, and Glen Johnson, 20, in connection with the case.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Florida Department of Transportation will be closing the westbound I-4 entrance ramp from southbound Orange Blossom Trail as soon as Monday. Officials said trucks will follow Orange Blossom Trail to Colonial Drive and John Young Parkway to enter I-4. Accessing westbound I-4 from northbound Orange Blossom Trail:Continue north onto Orange Blossom Trail. Turn left onto John Young Parkway. Accessing westbound I-4 from southbound Orange Blossom Trail:Turn right onto Colonial Drive.

While Juneteenth represents the end of slavery for African Americans, some people say, there's still a long way to go when it comes to equality. Along John Young Parkway in Orlando, protesters were quiet and let their signs do the talking. As an African American man that resides in Apopka, it's hard to feel free when you see what's going on," said Simmons. Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson also joined the march, saying he’s glad to see young people getting involved in a peaceful way on Juneteenth. The Museum of African American History & Culture in Parramore is hosting a celebration for 2020 high school graduates.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man and woman were shot to death late Thursday at a busy intersection in Orange County, according to officials. The double fatal shooting happened around 11 p.m. near the Raceway Motel in the 4700 block of North Orange Blossom Trail near John Young Parkway. Kenny Webster said he was at the Raceway Motel on the corner of Orange Blossom Trail and John Young Parkway when he heard multiple gunshots. “As soon as they opened the door and I stepped in we heard shots and all of us dropped to the ground,” he said. Southbound lanes of North Orange Blossom Trail from Parkway Center Court to John Young Parkway reopened around 6:45 a.m. Friday.