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Car gets engulfed in flames after crash into guardrail on I-95 in Brevard County
Read full article: Car gets engulfed in flames after crash into guardrail on I-95 in Brevard CountyA fiery crash along Interstate 95 in Brevard County blocked southbound traffic on Monday evening, according to the Florida Department of Transportation.
Semi hauling hazardous material catches fire on I-4 in Osceola County, prompting hourslong closure
Read full article: Semi hauling hazardous material catches fire on I-4 in Osceola County, prompting hourslong closureA semitruck became engulfed in flames after a crash with a car on Interstate 4 in Osceola County, shutting down the interstate for hours.
Navigating Central Florida’s newest ramps: The Wekiva Parkway extension
Read full article: Navigating Central Florida’s newest ramps: The Wekiva Parkway extensionOver the past year, I’ve been following the progress on the massive updates at I-4, SR-417 and the new Wekiva Parkway extension. Now, with much of the work finally complete, it’s time for us to take a closer look.
Pedestrian struck by 2 vehicles, killed after running onto Florida Turnpike in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian struck by 2 vehicles, killed after running onto Florida Turnpike in Orange County, FHP saysA man was killed after running onto the Florida Turnpike in Orange County and being struck by two vehicles, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Vehicle crash at Orlando International Airport slows traffic at entrance to Terminal B
Read full article: Vehicle crash at Orlando International Airport slows traffic at entrance to Terminal BA vehicle crash on Saturday at Orlando International Airport is slowing traffic at the road entrance to Terminal B, according to the airport’s social media.
Florida DMV warns of new traffic ticket scam targeting drivers via text
Read full article: Florida DMV warns of new traffic ticket scam targeting drivers via textThe scam attempts to pressure drivers into clicking a fraudulent link, warning that failure to pay immediately will result in the suspension of their driver’s license and vehicle registration.
‘We need justice:’ Sanford mother pleads for answers after 3-year-old girl hurt in hit-and-run
Read full article: ‘We need justice:’ Sanford mother pleads for answers after 3-year-old girl hurt in hit-and-runThree-year-old Harmonie Rose Bryant has been surrounded by doctors and nurses at the hospital, where she’s been receiving care ever since she was almost killed in a hit-and-run crash in Sanford.
SUV driver chases teen riding e-bike on Florida trail, deputies say. Watch the video
Read full article: SUV driver chases teen riding e-bike on Florida trail, deputies say. Watch the videoA Florida woman is accused of using an SUV to chase a 14-year-old boy who was riding an e-bike next to a road in Flagler County.
MetroPlan Orlando backs Casselberry’s ‘Road to Zero’ pedestrian safety project
Read full article: MetroPlan Orlando backs Casselberry’s ‘Road to Zero’ pedestrian safety projectA plan to improve pedestrian safety in Casselberry could take another step forward after an endorsement from MetroPlan Orlando.
WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out construction near I-4, SR-528
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out construction near I-4, SR-528After driving through a completed construction zone yesterday in the Altamonte Springs area in front of the mall, we’re gonna go drive a very active construction area today.
3 hurt when Orange County deputy runs red light, causes crash at John Young and SR-408, FHP says
Read full article: 3 hurt when Orange County deputy runs red light, causes crash at John Young and SR-408, FHP saysAn Orange County sheriff’s deputy, a defendant who was being transported to jail and another driver are injured in a two-vehicle crash.
Elderly Summerfield woman hit, killed in crash
Read full article: Elderly Summerfield woman hit, killed in crashAn 81-year-old Summerfield woman died after she was struck by a sedan traveling northbound on US Highway 301 north of SE 169th St. early Sunday morning, Florida Highway Patrol said in a statement.
Navigating construction in front of Altamonte Mall
Read full article: Navigating construction in front of Altamonte MallIf your morning commute or shopping plans take you near SR-436 in Altamonte Springs, then you know exactly what I’m talking about — construction, congestion, and a whole lot of patience being tested.
Traffic in Central Florida costs drivers time and money. Here’s the worst stretch: report
Read full article: Traffic in Central Florida costs drivers time and money. Here’s the worst stretch: reportAs the saying goes, time is money; the report estimates the congestion cost at $483 per driver annually.
Driver accused of DUI in Marion County crash that killed bicyclist, FHP says
Read full article: Driver accused of DUI in Marion County crash that killed bicyclist, FHP saysA 37-year-old Ocala man riding a bicycle in Marion County was struck and killed by car whose driver was then arrested, accused of DUI, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
West Colonial construction project nears completion, emphasizing safety
Read full article: West Colonial construction project nears completion, emphasizing safetySeveral people say the stretch of West Colonial Drive between North Tampa Avenue and Pine Hills Road has been under construction forever in their eyes.
News 6’s Ginger Gadsden joins Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: News 6’s Ginger Gadsden joins Trooper Steve on PatrolShe’s no stranger to News 6. In fact, she’s one of the most recognizable and respected faces to ever grace our station. And today, I have the absolute honor of welcoming her into Results-1.
This may be the only bridge in Florida that you can legally graffiti. Here’s why
Read full article: This may be the only bridge in Florida that you can legally graffiti. Here’s whyAt first glance, the site looks like a victim of vandalism, though what first-time visitors might not know is that it’s all perfectly legal.
Florida man dies when motorcycle crashes into back of big rig on CR-476B in Sumter
Read full article: Florida man dies when motorcycle crashes into back of big rig on CR-476B in SumterFlorida troopers say a 22-year-old man was killed when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer in Sumter County.
Send in the clowns: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights reckless drivers
Read full article: Send in the clowns: Trooper Steve on Patrol spotlights reckless driversWe’re dedicating the episode to the clowns. Not the ones in face paint and floppy shoes, we’re talking about the drivers who treat the road like it’s their personal comedy stage.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured when 2 minibikes crash into SUV in Orange County
Read full article: 1 killed, 1 seriously injured when 2 minibikes crash into SUV in Orange CountyOne person was killed and another suffered serious injuries when the minibikes they were driving crashed into an SUV in Orange County on Sunday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tag
Read full article: Volusia County deputy resigns after being arrested for driving motorcycle with fake tagAn off duty deputy has resigned after being arrested for driving a motorcycle on Interstate 4 with a fake tag on Saturday evening, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Troopers looking for vehicle involved in fatal Osceola County hit-and run crash
Read full article: Troopers looking for vehicle involved in fatal Osceola County hit-and run crashThe Florida Highway Patrol is looking for a vehicle that struck a pedestrian before leaving the scene in Osceola County, according to a news release. Troopers said the crash happened on April 29 around 12:38 a.m.o n Osceola Parkway near Plumwood Circle.
‘Seatbelts save lives:’ Orange County deputies join national campaign to enforce seatbelt safety
Read full article: ‘Seatbelts save lives:’ Orange County deputies join national campaign to enforce seatbelt safetyThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is joining law enforcement agencies nationwide for the 24th year of the “Click It or Ticket” campaign, reminding drivers and passengers about the importance of wearing a seatbelt.
Let’s talk tire blowouts, what you can do to stay safe on the road
Read full article: Let’s talk tire blowouts, what you can do to stay safe on the roadTire blowouts are sudden, unpredictable and often terrifying, but just because we can’t predict when they’ll happen doesn’t mean we can’t do our part to help prevent them
WILD CHASE: Police pursuit, PIT maneuvers lead to man’s arrest in Marion County
Read full article: WILD CHASE: Police pursuit, PIT maneuvers lead to man’s arrest in Marion CountyNew video from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office shows deputies chase down a fleeing driver who says he only ran because he didn’t have a license.
Woman ejected from car, killed during crash along SR-429 in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Woman ejected from car, killed during crash along SR-429 in Orange County, troopers sayA woman was pronounced dead at the scene of a single-vehicle crash along State Road 429 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol
Motorcyclist killed, driver injured in Volusia County crash, troopers say
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed, driver injured in Volusia County crash, troopers sayA 60-year-old Ormond Beach man riding a motorcycle near Osteen died after a crash that left State Road 415 shut down in the area, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘The Canopy,’ a public space UNDER I-4 in downtown Orlando, advances. Here’s the latest
Read full article: ‘The Canopy,’ a public space UNDER I-4 in downtown Orlando, advances. Here’s the latestThe city of Orlando moves forward with a $25-30 million project to improve the space under Interstate 4 in downtown.
What’s the deal with Florida school zones during summer?
Read full article: What’s the deal with Florida school zones during summer?News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Traffic holds steady as Epic Universe opens to the public
Read full article: Traffic holds steady as Epic Universe opens to the publicNews 6 drove the area near Epic Universe Thursday morning and found a steady flow of traffic near key intersections like Universal Boulevard and Kirkman Road, which officials expect to be one of the busiest corridors.
Epic Universe opening expected to bring heavy traffic near Kirkman Road, I-4
Read full article: Epic Universe opening expected to bring heavy traffic near Kirkman Road, I-4Traffic near Kirkman Road and Interstate 4 is expected to worsen as Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe theme park officially opens its doors to the public on Thursday.
Woman flees from Altamonte Springs police, crashes into building in Orange County, police say
Read full article: Woman flees from Altamonte Springs police, crashes into building in Orange County, police sayA driver who fled from a traffic stop in Altamonte Springs later crashed into a building in Orange County on Wednesday, according to a news release.
‘I just put their life in danger:’ NASCAR leader’s grandson tied to motorcycle stunt videos on Central Florida roads
Read full article: ‘I just put their life in danger:’ NASCAR leader’s grandson tied to motorcycle stunt videos on Central Florida roadsThe grandson of NASCAR’s CEO was involved in a YouTube channel that featured videos of motorcycles appearing to weave through traffic on Central Florida roadways at high speeds, running red lights, and performing risky stunts like wheelies, News 6 has learned.
Seminole County reducing LYNX routes, rolling out rideshare service this fall
Read full article: Seminole County reducing LYNX routes, rolling out rideshare service this fallFor years, buses have been the backbone of Seminole County's public transportation system, but this fall your ride will be on-demand and hopefully take you door-to-door.
Boggy Creek blues: Why Your traffic mistake shouldn’t be everyone else’s problem
Read full article: Boggy Creek blues: Why Your traffic mistake shouldn’t be everyone else’s problemA Central Florida intersection has been the hot topic of local traffic drama for years. But recently, the construction crews rolled in with good intentions—and a whole lot of cones.
Police continue crackdown on unpermitted drivers at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Police continue crackdown on unpermitted drivers at Orlando International AirportPolice have stepped up enforcement against illegal vehicle-for-hire operators at and near Orlando International Airport
Boggy Creek backups and neighborhood speeding: What drivers are complaining about
Read full article: Boggy Creek backups and neighborhood speeding: What drivers are complaining aboutWe’ll be going live to see how drivers are behaving, and maybe — just maybe — shine a light on areas that could use a little extra attention from traffic planners and local enforcement.
Passenger on ACCESS LYNX bus killed, 3 others injured in Orange County crash
Read full article: Passenger on ACCESS LYNX bus killed, 3 others injured in Orange County crashA 75-year-old passenger on an Access LYNX bus was killed in a crash with a Tesla on Saturday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Pedestrian dies after being struck by LYNX bus in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Pedestrian dies after being struck by LYNX bus in Orange County, FHP saysA 67-year-old Orlando woman died after being struck by a LYNX bus that she had walked in front of, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Duke Energy helicopter work to impact areas on I-4, other roads in Polk County. Here’s where
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Duke Energy helicopter work to impact areas on I-4, other roads in Polk County. Here’s whereThere will be some traffic impacts in Polk County as helicopter work continues to install equipment along a new Duke Energy transmission line.