86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 86-year-old driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Brevard County, troopers sayAn 86-year-old Indialantic man struck and killed an elderly pedestrian while driving along State Road A1A on Thursday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper Steve on Patrol talks dos and don’ts for e-bikes, e-scooters
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol talks dos and don’ts for e-bikes, e-scootersElectric transportation has been popping up everywhere on our roads, in our neighborhoods and, yes, even in a few heated local government meetings.
‘Stand Your Ground’ cited after fatal Seminole County shooting stems from apparent road rage
Read full article: ‘Stand Your Ground’ cited after fatal Seminole County shooting stems from apparent road rageAuthorities say a driver was shot and killed in Seminole County during a road rage incident.
Some residents want Orange County to push e-bike safety rules. But what can local leaders do?
Read full article: Some residents want Orange County to push e-bike safety rules. But what can local leaders do?E-bikes and other micromobility devices are popular, but Orange County commissioners say more residents are complaining about safety issues with the people using the bikes. Now the county is trying to figure out what it can do about it.
Nearly 80,000 red light tickets generate $9.4M in Orange County
Read full article: Nearly 80,000 red light tickets generate $9.4M in Orange CountyOrange County has 57 red light cameras in 35 intersections. These cameras capture drivers who run red lights and send them a $158 ticket by mail.
Driver arrested in Orlando hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian, troopers say
Read full article: Driver arrested in Orlando hit-and-run crash involving pedestrian, troopers sayAccording to an FHP crash report, Petrone admitted to driving the vehicle involved in the crash but claimed he was unsure what he had hit.
Nearly 100 days after rainbow crosswalk removal, tensions rise following protestor arrests
Read full article: Nearly 100 days after rainbow crosswalk removal, tensions rise following protestor arrestsA crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub continues to sit at the center of a months-long, statewide controversy.
Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola County
Read full article: Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola CountyThe FHP says an 18-year-old Georgia woman was killed and five others were injured when their SUV was struck by another vehicle in a DUI crash in Osceola County.
‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on Thanksgiving
Read full article: ‘Get my turkey and go:” Travelers aim to beat post-holiday rush on ThanksgivingAAA reports that nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving season, with most choosing to drive following recent flight cancellations.
72-year-old driver killed in crash on US-27 in Lake County, troopers said
Read full article: 72-year-old driver killed in crash on US-27 in Lake County, troopers saidAccording to an FHP crash report, a driver of a 2015 Jeep Wrangler, a 72-year-old man from Winter Haven, was traveling southbound on U.S. 27 when he “may have suffered a medical episode”.
On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s what you need to knowAAA says more 4.3 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, a 2.6% increase from last year. How to find live road conditions, help if your car breaks down, and more.
Man arrested over street racing now accuses Orlando police of brutality
Read full article: Man arrested over street racing now accuses Orlando police of brutalityVideo circulating on social media shows the moment Rodney Davis was pulled from his car and slammed to the ground by Orlando Police officers near Central Street and Orange Avenue Sunday night during Florida Classic Weekend.
Man given 25 years in Orange County crash that killed 2 mothers, 3 children
Read full article: Man given 25 years in Orange County crash that killed 2 mothers, 3 childrenA 24-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison following his involvement in a 2021 crash that killed five people in Orange County, three of them children, court records show.
Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights why a little kindness on the roads can go a long way this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol highlights why a little kindness on the roads can go a long way this ThanksgivingFor days, Trooper Steve has been preaching the same message on-air and across social media: slow down, pay attention, and be patient.
Vehicle crashes into Lake County Tax Collector’s Office; building evacuated, Clermont police say
Read full article: Vehicle crashes into Lake County Tax Collector’s Office; building evacuated, Clermont police sayThe Lake County Tax Collector’s Office in Clemont has been evacuated after a vehicle struck the building, according to a news release.
Avoiding holiday traffic stress and ensuring road safety
Read full article: Avoiding holiday traffic stress and ensuring road safetyAs we enter the busy holiday travel season, Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks down what drivers can expect on the roads, from heavy congestion to common mistakes that can quickly turn into dangerous situations.
All lanes of I-4 reopen after ‘overturned vehicle’ caused traffic delays near Orange Blossom Trail
Read full article: All lanes of I-4 reopen after ‘overturned vehicle’ caused traffic delays near Orange Blossom TrailAn “overturned vehicle” along Interstate 4 caused lanes to shut down on Monday, blocking traffic near Orange Blossom Trail, according to the FL511.
Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights Road Rangers during Thanksgiving travel week
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights Road Rangers during Thanksgiving travel weekWith more drivers on the road during a holiday travel week, stress levels naturally climb, and that’s where some of our unsung heroes come in: Road Rangers.
‘There’s traffic everywhere:’ Leesburg residents voice fears over US Highway 441 congestion
Read full article: ‘There’s traffic everywhere:’ Leesburg residents voice fears over US Highway 441 congestionU.S. Highway 441 in Leesburg may look calm on Saturday morning, but Matthew Capistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story. pistran, who lives near the road, says weekday traffic is a different story.
52-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers say
Read full article: 52-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on I-95 in Brevard County, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cheers and jeers for Florida Classic ‘special event zone’ in Orlando
Read full article: Cheers and jeers for Florida Classic ‘special event zone’ in OrlandoLaw enforcement is doubling fines, blocking roads, and increasing patrols in a “special event zone” at the Florida Classic in Orlando, where vehicles can be impounded for traffic violations.
Orange County cracks down on speeding ahead of Florida Classic weekend
Read full article: Orange County cracks down on speeding ahead of Florida Classic weekendThousands more are set to roll into Orlando for the Florida Classic weekend — and for residents living in Parramore, it’s their third weekend in a row dealing with road closures, delays, and busy streets.
Osceola County school zone camera citations on pause. Here’s why
Read full article: Osceola County school zone camera citations on pause. Here’s whyOsceola County’s school zone speed cameras are not issuing tickets, for now, after concerns about their potential placement outside school zone boundaries.
6-year-old may never walk again after crash in Groveland
Read full article: 6-year-old may never walk again after crash in GrovelandA six-year-old Lakeland boy may never walk again after sustaining severe spinal injuries when a vehicle driven by two teenagers collided with the sport utility vehicle he was riding in with his uncle, his father told News 6.
Driver dies after possible medical episode, crashing into tree in Pine Hills, FHP says
Read full article: Driver dies after possible medical episode, crashing into tree in Pine Hills, FHP saysA driver died after suffering a possible medical episode and crashing into a tree in Pine Hills, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Overnight work opens first phase of new roundabout at busy DeLand intersection
Read full article: Overnight work opens first phase of new roundabout at busy DeLand intersectionA major traffic shift is underway at one of DeLand’s busiest and most crash-prone intersections, as the Florida Department of Transportation begins converting the crossing at State Road 44 and Kepler Road into a single-lane roundabout.
96-year-old driver hits, kills pedestrian in Lake County parking lot, trooper say
Read full article: 96-year-old driver hits, kills pedestrian in Lake County parking lot, trooper sayA 96-year-old woman backing out of a parking space struck and killed an 80-year-old woman with her vehicle in Lake County on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘We do believe you’re impaired:’ Florida man drives into oncoming highway traffic, police say
Read full article: ‘We do believe you’re impaired:’ Florida man drives into oncoming highway traffic, police sayBody-camera footage released by the police department shows the encounter between the driver and the officers who brought his vehicle to a stop.
Good Samaritan dies after trying to help driver struck, killed outside vehicle on I-95 in Brevard County
Read full article: Good Samaritan dies after trying to help driver struck, killed outside vehicle on I-95 in Brevard CountyA good Samaritan died days after trying to help a driver who got out of his car on Interstate 95 and was struck by two vehicles early Saturday in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deadly tattoo shop standoff behind Lee Road closure, Orlando police say
Read full article: Deadly tattoo shop standoff behind Lee Road closure, Orlando police sayAn investigation involving a barricaded suspect forced law enforcement to block Lee Road and Edgewater Drive near Lake Fairview, according to the Orlando Police Department.
No charges for Orlando officer in pursuit that led to bystander’s death
Read full article: No charges for Orlando officer in pursuit that led to bystander’s deathThe Orlando detective whose pursuit of a fleeing driver led to a crash that killed a pedestrian will not face any criminal charges in the incident, according to the state attorney’s office.
Memorial set up along Hiawassee Meadow Drive after fatal motorcycle crash
Read full article: Memorial set up along Hiawassee Meadow Drive after fatal motorcycle crashStanding beside flowers and candles at a memorial on Hiawassee Meadow Drive, where the 20-year-old motorcyclist lost his life, neighbors say they’re devastated and are urging drivers to slow down and pay attention so tragedies like this don’t happen again.
Proposed development would build 85 townhomes in Winter Springs Town Center
Read full article: Proposed development would build 85 townhomes in Winter Springs Town CenterA community meeting Wednesday night will give the public a chance to see the plans for a proposed housing project in Winter Springs’ Town Center District.
Proposed toll road would relieve congestion on Narcoossee Road. Here’s why some are against it
Read full article: Proposed toll road would relieve congestion on Narcoossee Road. Here’s why some are against itThe Central Florida Expressway Authority holds a public meeting to discuss the design of State Road 534.
Downtown Mount Dora still open for business — even with Donnelly Street closed
Read full article: Downtown Mount Dora still open for business — even with Donnelly Street closedIf you've driven toward downtown Mount Dora lately, you may have noticed something that's hard to miss. Donnelly Sreet is closed.
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.
Tire pressure light on? Why cold weather can set it off, and why you don’t have to panic
Read full article: Tire pressure light on? Why cold weather can set it off, and why you don’t have to panicIt’s basic science: when air gets cold, it contracts. For every 10-degree drop in temperature, your tire pressure can drop by about one pound per square inch (PSI).
2 ‘Super Speeders’ caught going over 100 mph on Walt Disney World property
Read full article: 2 ‘Super Speeders’ caught going over 100 mph on Walt Disney World propertyBoth arrests were made by the same Orange County deputy, on the same stretch of road, just days apart in October. Both also claimed ignorance of Florida's "Super Speeder" law.
Orlando City Council to vote on agreement to add speed cameras at 26 school zones
Read full article: Orlando City Council to vote on agreement to add speed cameras at 26 school zonesAlmost a year after Orlando approved placing cameras outside dozens of schools, the city council is set to decide which company will install them.
‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?
Read full article: ‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?On a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
SR-415 reopens in Volusia County after fatal motorcycle crash, troopers say
Read full article: SR-415 reopens in Volusia County after fatal motorcycle crash, troopers sayState Road 415 has reopened in New Smyrna Beach after a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
20-year-old motorcyclist killed in Orange County crash with Jeep, troopers say
Read full article: 20-year-old motorcyclist killed in Orange County crash with Jeep, troopers sayAccording to FHP, a Jeep Compass was traveling westbound on Hiawassee Meadow Drive, approaching an intersection, when the driver attempted to make a left turn and collided with the motorcycle.
FAA orders 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports as shutdown strains ATC staffing
Read full article: FAA orders 10% cut to flights at 40 major airports as shutdown strains ATC staffingThe Federal Aviation Administration will reduce flight operations by 10% across 40 high-volume U.S. airports, citing an acute air traffic controller staffing crisis that has been made worse by the protracted federal shutdown.
Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ crackdown nets over a hundred arrests in 4 months
Read full article: Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ crackdown nets over a hundred arrests in 4 monthsSince July 1, deputies in Orange County have taken more than 100 drivers into custody who were caught going 50+ miles an hour over the speed limit or over 100 mph.
Plane makes emergency landing on Brevard County roadway; no injuries reported
Read full article: Plane makes emergency landing on Brevard County roadway; no injuries reportedA plane made an emergency landing on a Brevard County road Thursday afternoon after it experienced engine failure, according to fire rescue.
Man seriously injured in hit-and-run crash involving tractor-trailer on I-95 in Volusia
Read full article: Man seriously injured in hit-and-run crash involving tractor-trailer on I-95 in VolusiaTroopers said a Jacksonville man was standing on the outside shoulder trying to repair a disabled semi tractor-trailer when a semi tractor-trailer traveling in the outside lane failed to see the man and struck him.
FDOT completes initial restoration work on flood-damaged Mount Dora street
Read full article: FDOT completes initial restoration work on flood-damaged Mount Dora streetProgress is visible on Mount Dora’s Donnelly Street as recovery efforts continue following historic rain that washed out the road last month.
Lawsuit challenges pregnant parking permits in Florida. Here are the details
Read full article: Lawsuit challenges pregnant parking permits in Florida. Here are the detailsDisability-rights advocates are challenging a new state law allowing pregnant women to use parking spaces reserved for people with disabilities.
Driver killed when SUV strikes pole at Chuluota and Crooked Oak roads in Seminole County
Read full article: Driver killed when SUV strikes pole at Chuluota and Crooked Oak roads in Seminole CountyA driver died in a crash Tuesday morning after their vehicle struck a pole in Seminole County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
Osceola County to add red-light cameras
Read full article: Osceola County to add red-light camerasOsceola County officials said they will install several additional red-light camera systems before the end of the year, expanding a network of automated enforcement devices that is already heavily concentrated in Central Florida.
2 Titusville police officers injured when their vehicles collide en route to ‘disturbance call’
Read full article: 2 Titusville police officers injured when their vehicles collide en route to ‘disturbance call’Two Titusville police officers were injured after their patrol vehicles collided while responding to a “disturbance call” on Monday morning, according to a news release.
Illinois man charged with reckless driving in deadly Volusia County crash
Read full article: Illinois man charged with reckless driving in deadly Volusia County crashA 72-year-old man was killed and his 73-year-old passenger was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Saturday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
FedEx truck crashes into ditch, catches fire on Florida’s Turnpike near Winter Garden
Read full article: FedEx truck crashes into ditch, catches fire on Florida’s Turnpike near Winter GardenA FedEx truck caught fire along Florida’s Turnpike after crashing into a ditch, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.