WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks down merging dos and don’ts
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks down merging dos and don’tsWith school back in session and vacation traffic replaced by everyday congestion, there’s one driving habit that seems to test everyone’s patience this time of year: merging.
‘Outdated bureaucracy:’ New bill streamlines Florida’s motor vehicle agency, moves FHP oversight
Read full article: ‘Outdated bureaucracy:’ New bill streamlines Florida’s motor vehicle agency, moves FHP oversightTwo Florida lawmakers say the agency overseeing the state’s driver’s licenses, license plates, and the Florida Highway Patrol is a mess, and something needs to change.
‘A wonderful man:’ Ocala community mourns 64-year-old fatally shot in front yard
Read full article: ‘A wonderful man:’ Ocala community mourns 64-year-old fatally shot in front yardPolice say 64-year-old Harold Harper was gardening in the front yard of his home on Wednesday afternoon when he was shot and killed.
Bill would make it illegal for Florida drivers to hold phones, keep them in lap
Read full article: Bill would make it illegal for Florida drivers to hold phones, keep them in lapA bill has been re-filed that would make it illegal for drivers to hold their phones while on the road or even have them resting in their laps.
This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data shows
Read full article: This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data showsIt’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.
‘Random act of violence:’ Man fatally shot in front yard near Ocala middle school
Read full article: ‘Random act of violence:’ Man fatally shot in front yard near Ocala middle schoolTraffic has been blocked in Ocala after a homicide investigation broke out on Wednesday, according to the police department.
Man arrested after bicyclist dragged in Orange County hit-and-run crash, FHP says
Read full article: Man arrested after bicyclist dragged in Orange County hit-and-run crash, FHP saysA man is accused of trying to run after striking a bicyclist with a box truck in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
These license plates were too obscene for Florida in 2025. Here’s the full list
Read full article: These license plates were too obscene for Florida in 2025. Here’s the full listLast year, over 100 license plate configurations were rejected by the state for obscenity, according to a new list obtained by News 6.
‘The only warning you’re getting:’ Brevard sheriff promises major traffic crackdown
Read full article: ‘The only warning you’re getting:’ Brevard sheriff promises major traffic crackdownOn Tuesday, Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey promised a traffic crackdown with an ominous message: “This is the only warning you’re getting.”
Orlando woman accused of beating other driver in road rage incident near Mall at Millenia
Read full article: Orlando woman accused of beating other driver in road rage incident near Mall at MilleniaPolice in Orlando arrested a woman who got into a road rage incident with another driver, which allegedly ended with the woman beating the victim in the road.
State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in Oviedo
Read full article: State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in OviedoIn a social media post, Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek shared a photo of the deteriorating coverage, revealing green paint beginning to show through the black pavement.
Teen allegedly involved in Flagler County kidnapping could face more charges
Read full article: Teen allegedly involved in Flagler County kidnapping could face more chargesFlagler County deputies arrested a registered sex offender last week after finding him driving with a missing child he allegedly kidnapped and tortured. Alongside the sex offender, a 15-year-old juvenile was also in the vehicle and taken into custody. Authorities are now investigating whether the teen will face additional charges.
Man arrested for hit-and-run crash injuring 1-month-old baby near Disney World, troopers say
Read full article: Man arrested for hit-and-run crash injuring 1-month-old baby near Disney World, troopers sayDuring the incident, the Florida Highway Patrol said someone from the suspected vehicle threw a cup of liquid at the victims.
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.
Pile driving to cause noise, vibrations along State Road 417 in Oviedo. Here’s when
Read full article: Pile driving to cause noise, vibrations along State Road 417 in Oviedo. Here’s whenPile-driving activities along State Road 417 in Oviedo are expected to cause construction noise and vibrations for about a month.
New details after missing child found with ‘pervert’ during Flagler County traffic stop, sheriff says
Read full article: New details after missing child found with ‘pervert’ during Flagler County traffic stop, sheriff saysDays after a registered sex offender was found with a missing child in Central Florida, deputies have released more information about what may have led to the kidnapping.
Missing child found with ‘pervert’ during chaotic traffic stop in Flagler County, sheriff says; additional charges filed
Read full article: Missing child found with ‘pervert’ during chaotic traffic stop in Flagler County, sheriff says; additional charges filedA missing juvenile was finally located when deputies pulled over a sex offender in Flagler County on Wednesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. Then, the traffic stop escalated.
Family mourns mother killed after falling asleep on motorcycle on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: Family mourns mother killed after falling asleep on motorcycle on I-95 in Volusia CountyThe family of a woman who died in a crash on Interstate 95 in Volusia County the day after Christmas said they are devastated.
Wanted man flees over 100 mph after armed robberies in Marion County, video shows
Read full article: Wanted man flees over 100 mph after armed robberies in Marion County, video showsLess than a week before Christmas, Marion County deputies managed to catch a wanted man who was speeding along the highway, according to the sheriff’s office.
Ambulance headed to crash on I-95 in Volusia struck from behind; 3 injured
Read full article: Ambulance headed to crash on I-95 in Volusia struck from behind; 3 injuredTroopers say a Volusia County EMS ambulance headed to a crash on I-95 was struck from behind, sending it off the highway and into a guardrail.
New info released in Florida motorhome crash that killed 5-year-old boy and baby delivered after wreck
Read full article: New info released in Florida motorhome crash that killed 5-year-old boy and baby delivered after wreckA predawn crash involving a motorhome carrying 15 people killed a 5‑year‑old boy and a baby delivered after the collision and injured more than a dozen others, according to the Florida Highway Patrol., according to new details released Monday by the Florida Highway Patrol.
Child killed, 13 critically injured after motorhome carrying 15 overturns on Highway 27 in Marion County
Read full article: Child killed, 13 critically injured after motorhome carrying 15 overturns on Highway 27 in Marion CountyA 5-year-old boy was killed and 13 others critically injured after a motorhome overturned during a two-vehicle crash in Marion County on Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DUI arrest after 2 killed, 1 hurt in Lake County crash, FHP says
Read full article: DUI arrest after 2 killed, 1 hurt in Lake County crash, FHP saysA man who was arrested after a crash in Lake County is accused of DUI manslaughter in the deaths of a man and a woman, the latter of whom was 18 years old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Trooper hurt in Brevard after pursuit leads to PIT maneuver on I-95; 2 in custody, FHP says
Read full article: Trooper hurt in Brevard after pursuit leads to PIT maneuver on I-95; 2 in custody, FHP saysSouthbound Interstate 95 was shut down Christmas morning in Brevard County after Florida Highway Patrol troopers took a reckless driver off the road, soon taking that driver and a passenger into custody, according to the agency.
88-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash in Volusia County, troopers say
Read full article: 88-year-old man killed in single-vehicle crash in Volusia County, troopers sayAn 88-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Volusia County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Cocoa Beach police to Surfing Santas attendees: Park where you should, for goodness sake
Read full article: Cocoa Beach police to Surfing Santas attendees: Park where you should, for goodness sakeCocoa Beach police are warning, if you’re coming to Surfing Santas on Wednesday morning, don’t park on residential streets or you could be ticketed or towed. Extra officers will be on patrol.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned semi causes major shutdown on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Overturned semi causes major shutdown on Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola CountyA crash has northbound lanes of the Florida's Turnpike shut down Tuesday morning in Osceola County.
‘A simple fate:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis promises to veto this license plate rule
Read full article: ‘A simple fate:’ Florida Gov. DeSantis promises to veto this license plate ruleAfter a license plate law went into effect back in October, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would deny any legislation implementing another rule if it came across his desk.
Golf carts, motorcycles get new parking lot in downtown Mount Dora
Read full article: Golf carts, motorcycles get new parking lot in downtown Mount DoraThe city of Mount Dora has partnered with Main Street Leasing to set aside parking for motorcycles and golf carts at 505 N. Alexander Street. The location is near West Fifth Avenue, about a block west of Donnelly Park.
1 dead, 1 seriously injured when semi rear-ends stopped vehicle on I-95 in Brevard County
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 seriously injured when semi rear-ends stopped vehicle on I-95 in Brevard CountyOne person died and another was seriously injured in a crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ocala man dies after being ejected in crash, run over by pickup, troopers say
Read full article: Ocala man dies after being ejected in crash, run over by pickup, troopers sayThe Florida Highway Patrol said the 25-year-old Ocala man landed in the roadway when he was ejected from his pickup and run over by a truck.
Florida driver wrongly arrested over confusion about new license plate law
Read full article: Florida driver wrongly arrested over confusion about new license plate lawSerious legal concerns have been raised over a new Florida law after a driver was mistakenly arrested earlier this week, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.
License plate liberation? Florida lawmakers file bills to toss the yellow tag
Read full article: License plate liberation? Florida lawmakers file bills to toss the yellow tagFlorida’s yellow license plate registration decals may soon be a thing of the past with the advent of new legislation calling for an electronic renewal process.
Charge dropped for ‘Super Speeder’ clocked at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood, documents show
Read full article: Charge dropped for ‘Super Speeder’ clocked at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood, documents showIn July, Ian Rivera-Marrero was initially charged under Florida’s Super Speeder law after troopers caught him “aggressively weaving through traffic” going 135 mph in Longwood, more than twice the speed limit.
Now what? Here’s everything that’s being done to clarify Florida’s license plate law confusion
Read full article: Now what? Here’s everything that’s being done to clarify Florida’s license plate law confusionFlorida Statutes now upgrade the penalty for anyone covering or interfering with the visibility of a license plate’s primary features to a second-degree misdemeanor. The big question now is, what’s being done to clarify the law?
Commissioners debate road transfer, safety upgrades on Lake County’s Number Two Road
Read full article: Commissioners debate road transfer, safety upgrades on Lake County’s Number Two RoadA group of neighbors in Lake County is raising concerns about safety, growth, and historic preservation along Number Two Road between Howey-in-the-Hills and Leesburg.
Flagler County man found slumped in car at green light arrested on DUI charges
Read full article: Flagler County man found slumped in car at green light arrested on DUI chargesLaw enforcement officers in Flagler County broke car windows to rescue an unconscious driver who was later arrested on drug charges after fentanyl was found in his vehicle.
30-year-old man killed after vehicle strikes pole along SR-429 in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: 30-year-old man killed after vehicle strikes pole along SR-429 in Orange County, troopers sayA 30-year-old man was killed after running off of the road and crashing his vehicle into a pole along State Road 429 on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibike operated by unlicensed teen, Volusia deputies say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in collision with minibike operated by unlicensed teen, Volusia deputies sayThe sheriff’s office noted the minibike was unregistered, had no lights, and was not street legal.
Florida rolls out America 250 license plate. Here’s when it’s available
Read full article: Florida rolls out America 250 license plate. Here’s when it’s availableUnlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying.
Orlando man killed, passenger injured in rollover crash on SR-429 in Winter Garden
Read full article: Orlando man killed, passenger injured in rollover crash on SR-429 in Winter GardenThe FHP says a 35-year-old Orlando man was killed and his passenger was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 429 in Orange County.
Driver suffers critical injuries in crash with Winter Haven fire engine, police say
Read full article: Driver suffers critical injuries in crash with Winter Haven fire engine, police sayA SUV driver suffered critical injuries upon striking a Winter Haven fire truck that was turning at an intersection, according to police.
Man dies after being ejected while SUV overturns in Grant-Valkaria, FHP says
Read full article: Man dies after being ejected while SUV overturns in Grant-Valkaria, FHP saysA Palm Bay man died after a single-vehicle SUV crash along U.S. 1 in Grant-Valkaria late Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Titusville man dies after ‘stop-sticked’ car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP says
Read full article: Titusville man dies after ‘stop-sticked’ car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP saysA 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Titusville man dies after stop-sticked car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP sayus
Read full article: Titusville man dies after stop-sticked car strikes palm tree during police pursuit, FHP sayusA 35-year-old man fleeing from police in Titusville died after crashing into a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Boggy Creek Road widening project update amid traffic concerns
Read full article: Boggy Creek Road widening project update amid traffic concernsViewers have been reaching out to News 6, raising concerns over worsening traffic on Boggy Creek Road along the Orange–Osceola county line, where major growth and ongoing construction are converging.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard County
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Man hit, killed along State Road 528 in Brevard CountyA 56-year-old man was killed along State Road 528 in Cape Canaveral on Friday when a vehicle veered off the road and struck him, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘People are being killed:’ Changes coming to Pine Hills after dozens of pedestrian-involved crashes
Read full article: ‘People are being killed:’ Changes coming to Pine Hills after dozens of pedestrian-involved crashesThe Florida Department of Transportation says several safety projects are in the works for Pine Hills.
$2.5B toll road in Poinciana closer to becoming reality
Read full article: $2.5B toll road in Poinciana closer to becoming realityThe Central Florida Expressway Authority has approved the Southport Connector Project, a controversial 15-mile highway designed to ease traffic from Poinciana Parkway to the Turnpike.
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.
Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the road
Read full article: Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the roadAAA projects that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.