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.
Road improvements continue in Osceola County as the population grows
Read full article: Road improvements continue in Osceola County as the population growsThe county has allocated millions of dollars for road improvements to keep up with rapid population growth, which is expected to increase by 50% by 2040.
Osceola County celebrates completion of phase 1 Simpson Road project
Read full article: Osceola County celebrates completion of phase 1 Simpson Road projectOn Wednesday, county leaders celebrated the completion of Phase 1 of improvements to Simpson Road between East Osceola Parkway and Boggy Creek Road.
Gridlock frustrates Kissimmee residents. Relief from major road projects are on the way
Read full article: Gridlock frustrates Kissimmee residents. Relief from major road projects are on the wayWhen News 6 announced it would be highlighting the 34744 ZIP code as part of WKMG Hits the Road, people who live and work in that part of Osceola County contacted us with their concerns about the area’s roads.
76-year-old Kissimmee man killed in hit-and-run crash while walking in road, troopers say
Read full article: 76-year-old Kissimmee man killed in hit-and-run crash while walking in road, troopers sayA 76-year-old Kissimmee man walking in an Osceola County roadway was struck and killed Friday night in a hit-and-run crash, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Teen, man face charges after deadly Osceola road rage shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Teen, man face charges after deadly Osceola road rage shooting, sheriff saysA man was shot in the head while driving on the southwest side of a business parking lot near Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue.
Man shot in head while driving in Osceola County, officials say
Read full article: Man shot in head while driving in Osceola County, officials sayA man was shot in the head while driving on the southwest side of a business parking lot near Buenaventura Boulevard and Simpson Road in Osceola County on Sunday evening, according to the Osceola County Fire Rescue.
Osceola County still needs at least 30 more school bus drivers
Read full article: Osceola County still needs at least 30 more school bus driversDespite months of job fairs and incentives, Randy Wheeler with Osceola County Schools Transportation Services said there are currently 23 bus routes that still do not have drivers.
Kissimmee motorcycle crash kills rider, injures driver, troopers say
Read full article: Kissimmee motorcycle crash kills rider, injures driver, troopers sayA motorcycle rider crashed on Simpson Road in Kissimmee Wednesday afternoon, killing the rider and injuring another driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man dies after crash with car, then tree in Osceola County, troopers say
Read full article: Man dies after crash with car, then tree in Osceola County, troopers sayA Kissimmee man died Saturday after a crash early that morning involving another car and a tree in Osceola County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol
‘We are trying everything:’ Osceola schools holds job fair as it continues to see bus driver shortage
Read full article: ‘We are trying everything:’ Osceola schools holds job fair as it continues to see bus driver shortageThere’s currently a shortage of about 30 bus drivers, which means some students have experienced delays getting to and from school, according to the district.
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70-year-old man hit and killed by car while crossing US 192 in Osceola County
Read full article: 70-year-old man hit and killed by car while crossing US 192 in Osceola CountyOSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A 70-year-old Kissimmee man was hit and killed by a car while crossing U.S. 192 in Osceola County around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. FHP said a 31-year-old Naples man was heading westbound U.S. 192 in the center lane in the area of Simpson Road. Investigators said the 70-year-old man was attempting to cross U.S. 192. [TRENDING: Video shows SpaceX Starship exploding after landing | All Fla. teachers can get vaccine at CVS | Man gets 20 years for cutting off wife’s lover’s penis]AdTroopers said the Naples man was unable to avoid the pedestrian and hit him. The Kissimmee man was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Van hits, kills woman in Osceola County; US-192 closed
Read full article: Van hits, kills woman in Osceola County; US-192 closedKISSIMMEE, Fla. – A 54-year-old Kissimmee woman was hit and killed Tuesday morning in Osceola County, prompting authorities to close a major roadway. The fatal wreck was reported on westbound U.S. 192 at Simpson Road near Kissimmee. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | Will vaccine work on new strains? | Strange Florida: Here’s the proof]The Florida Highway Patrol said the woman was crossing U.S. 192 west of Simpson Road when she walked into the path of an oncoming van, which struck her. The driver of the van, a 27-year-old Kissimmee woman, was not injured, according to an FHP report.
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