What happens when a ‘super speeder’ is caught twice in Florida?
Read full article: What happens when a ‘super speeder’ is caught twice in Florida?Since Florida’s crackdown on ‘super speeders’ started in July, hundreds of people have been arrested all over Central Florida for driving dangerously fast. But what happens when a driver is caught going 100 mph or more — or 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit — twice?
4-year-old girl dies after being run over by SUV in Apopka driveway, FHP says
Read full article: 4-year-old girl dies after being run over by SUV in Apopka driveway, FHP saysThe girl was standing next to the right rear passenger door of a 2018 Chevrolet Traverse that was parked in the driveway near Robinson Avenue and 13th Street, according to an FHP report.
Bomb squad called to I-4 over reports of missiles on Florida man’s truck
Read full article: Bomb squad called to I-4 over reports of missiles on Florida man’s truckTroopers said they received calls from concerned citizens over a truck on Interstate 4 that had "missiles" strapped to the back.
2 dead after car crashes into South Apopka home, catches fire
Read full article: 2 dead after car crashes into South Apopka home, catches fireTroopers said a speeding 2008 Honda Civic hit a utility pole, overturned and caught fire before crashing into a South Apopka house, killing the driver and passenger.
Motorcyclist killed in crash on State Road 50, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in crash on State Road 50, troopers sayA motorcyclist was killed after a Buick entered westbound lanes on State Road 50 near Taylor Creek Road and collided with a Suzuki, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians, officials say
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach public works vehicle strikes 2 pedestrians, officials sayThe employee was traveling east on 27th Avenue and turning left onto South Atlantic Avenue when the vehicle struck two people who were in the crosswalk, the city said in a news release.
Man in wheelchair, dog, killed in hit-and-run crash in Orlando, FHP says
Read full article: Man in wheelchair, dog, killed in hit-and-run crash in Orlando, FHP saysAccording to an FHP report, a 2021 Lexus ES traveling eastbound ran off the road, struck the curbed median and hit two adults and a dog standing there.
Driver killed after car hits tree, catches fire on Epcot Center Drive
Read full article: Driver killed after car hits tree, catches fire on Epcot Center DriveFlorida Highway Patrol said the driver of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra died at the scene after driving off the road and crashing into a tree on Epcot Center Drive.
Grandmother seeks justice after teen struck, killed in Orlando
Read full article: Grandmother seeks justice after teen struck, killed in OrlandoA Central Florida grandmother is demanding justice after deputies say a teenager intentionally ran over and killed her 17-year-old grandson in Orlando last November.
Motorcyclist thrown into SUV after pickup crosses into westbound lane in Lake County
Read full article: Motorcyclist thrown into SUV after pickup crosses into westbound lane in Lake CountyA motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the motorcycle, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
80-year-old woman killed, man injured when struck by pickup in Orange County
Read full article: 80-year-old woman killed, man injured when struck by pickup in Orange CountyOne pedestrian was killed and another was injured when they were struck by a vehicle on Goldenrod Road in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman riding motorcycle killed in Volusia County crash with truck hauling trailer
Read full article: Woman riding motorcycle killed in Volusia County crash with truck hauling trailerA 57-year-old woman riding a motorcycle was killed in a crash with a truck hauling a trailer in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
DUI arrest after driver ran from Seminole County crash that injured motorcyclist, shut down I-4, FHP says
Read full article: DUI arrest after driver ran from Seminole County crash that injured motorcyclist, shut down I-4, FHP saysA motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition as the driver accused of rear-ending them on Interstate 4 in Seminole County — with westbound lanes shut down for hours as a result — was arrested to face criminal charges including DUI, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver dies when big rig hits truck, overturns, erupts in flames on I-95 in Brevard
Read full article: Driver dies when big rig hits truck, overturns, erupts in flames on I-95 in BrevardInterstate 95 was shut down in Brevard County after a crash north of Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man killed after pickup goes airborne along I-95 in Volusia, overturns into water-filled ditch
Read full article: Man killed after pickup goes airborne along I-95 in Volusia, overturns into water-filled ditchThe FHP says a man was killed when his pickup struck a guardrail along Interstate 95 in Volusia County and landed in a ditch.
Man accused of running from troopers on I-4 before PIT maneuver, arrest in Orange County
Read full article: Man accused of running from troopers on I-4 before PIT maneuver, arrest in Orange CountyA man who was arrested in Orange County is accused of speeding on Interstate 4 and running from troopers with drugs in the car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
SUV backing out of Palm Coast driveway strikes, kills 80-year-old man, FHP says
Read full article: SUV backing out of Palm Coast driveway strikes, kills 80-year-old man, FHP saysAn man died when he was struck by an SUV that was backing out of a driveway in Palm Coast, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
2 injured in crossover crash on SR-417 in Orange County
Read full article: 2 injured in crossover crash on SR-417 in Orange CountyTroopers said the driver of the Volkswagen and the Mazda were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The pick-up driver was not injured and remained at the scene.
Woman killed in head-on crash on I-95 in Flagler after another vehicle strikes guardrail, becomes disabled
Read full article: Woman killed in head-on crash on I-95 in Flagler after another vehicle strikes guardrail, becomes disabledTroopers say a 55-year-old woman was killed in a crash on I-95 in Flagler County.
Truck taken into evidence after striking, killing pedestrian walking on shoulder of Volusia County road, FHP says
Read full article: Truck taken into evidence after striking, killing pedestrian walking on shoulder of Volusia County road, FHP saysA pickup truck was taken into evidence after it struck and killed a pedestrian in Volusia County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Davenport woman, 20, killed in fiery Osceola County crash, FHP says
Read full article: Davenport woman, 20, killed in fiery Osceola County crash, FHP saysA 20-year-old Davenport woman was killed when she lost control of a car and struck a tree in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida bill slows down e-bikes amid safety concerns. What else the bill mandates
Read full article: Florida bill slows down e-bikes amid safety concerns. What else the bill mandatesFlorida lawmakers moved ahead Thursday with a proposal to get cyclists on e-bikes to slow down around pedestrians and make other safety improvements, although many suggested the effort should cover people using electric scooters as well.
1 dead when vehicle drives off Florida overpass and crashes into car on I-75
Read full article: 1 dead when vehicle drives off Florida overpass and crashes into car on I-75Trooper say a Florida man lost control of his car, drove off an overpass and landed on I-75 in Sumter, where he crashed into another vehicle.
Tampa man killed in crash with semi-tractor in Sumter County, FHP says
Read full article: Tampa man killed in crash with semi-tractor in Sumter County, FHP saysA 19-year-old Tampa man driving a car through Sumter County on Interstate 75 died upon rear-ending a semi-tractor, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver killed in crash with railroad crossing in Volusia County, troopers say
Read full article: Driver killed in crash with railroad crossing in Volusia County, troopers sayA man died in Volusia County when his car crashed into a railroad crossing gate arm support pole, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Driver accused of driving box truck hauling 194 pounds of marijuana in Orlando
Read full article: Driver accused of driving box truck hauling 194 pounds of marijuana in OrlandoA 35-year-old Apopka man was arrested after Florida troopers said he fled a traffic stop in downtown Orlando and was later found with nearly 200 pounds of marijuana inside a rented box truck.
Fake tow truck driver stole SUV after Tampa crash, FHP says
Read full article: Fake tow truck driver stole SUV after Tampa crash, FHP saysThe supposed tow truck driver told the SUV owner that he didn’t have a choice, hooking up the crashed vehicle anyway and telling the owner it would be dropped off down the street.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes closed on Orange Blossom Trail after fiery crash near Turnpike, FHP says
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Lanes closed on Orange Blossom Trail after fiery crash near Turnpike, FHP saysAn intersection in Orange County was shut down after a car struck the side of a tractor-trailer in a fiery Orange County crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dunnellon man, 19, dies after motorcycle crash in Brevard County, FHP says
Read full article: Dunnellon man, 19, dies after motorcycle crash in Brevard County, FHP saysA 19-year-old Dunnellon man riding a motorcycle in Brevard County died after losing control of the bike and crashing, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Fiery Osceola County between 2 semitrucks crash kills 1, injures another; SR-60 closed in both directions
Read full article: Fiery Osceola County between 2 semitrucks crash kills 1, injures another; SR-60 closed in both directionsA fatal crash along State Road 60 shut down traffic along the highway on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Heavy smoke hampers visibility on State Road 100 in Flagler County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Heavy smoke hampers visibility on State Road 100 in Flagler County, sheriff’s office saysA controlled burn caused zero visibility in some parts of State Road 100 in west Flagler County, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘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.
8-year-old boy seriously injured in dirt bike crash near Altamonte Springs
Read full article: 8-year-old boy seriously injured in dirt bike crash near Altamonte SpringsAn 8-year-old boy was seriously injured when he lost control of his dirt bike and collided with a vehicle near Altamonte Springs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
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.
Driver of mini-motorcycle critically injured in Orange County crash, troopers say
Read full article: Driver of mini-motorcycle critically injured in Orange County crash, troopers sayA person driving a mini-motorcycle is in critical condition on Saturday evening after losing control and crashing in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
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.
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.
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.
Man dies after being struck on Orange County road, FHP says
Read full article: Man dies after being struck on Orange County road, FHP saysFamily and friends of 21-year-old Taj Palmer say they are outraged and heartbroken. His mother says she wants answers and to know who is responsible for her son’s death.
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.
Pedestrian killed, driver who first struck him injured in Orange County crash
Read full article: Pedestrian killed, driver who first struck him injured in Orange County crashFlorida troopers say a driver who was assisting a pedestrian whom he struck in Orange County was also injured when another vehicle hit him and fled the scene.
Hit-and-run investigation after woman struck, killed while walking across I-4 in Polk County
Read full article: Hit-and-run investigation after woman struck, killed while walking across I-4 in Polk CountyA woman who was walking across Interstate 4 in Polk County was fatally struck by two vehicles, the second of which didn’t stay behind, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.