Israel StrikeExplosions rang out across Iran’s capital as Israel claimed it was attacking the country.

TRAFFIC NEWS

Palm Coast resident Janice Weisel says cut-through drivers speed down Whipporwill Drive, making it difficult to cross the street or even get mail. (Spectrum News)

Palm Coast resident says speeders on Whippoorwill Drive chasing her from home

A Whiteview Parkway construction project will stop some cut-through drivers in her neighborhood but not on her street.

3:12

Flagler County3 days ago

Vehicles have hit the power pole on Silver Star Road at Silver Crest Boulevard multiple times, knocking out power for hours to a nearby community, a resident Lamar Powers says. (Spectrum News)

Multiple crashes into pole are dangerous, knock out power, West Orange resident says

One outage lasted close to 9 hours.

3:03

Orange County1 week ago

Melbourne police officers are investigating a crash involving a freight train and semi-truck Thursday morning at Lake Washington Road and North Harbor City Boulevard. (Spectrum News/Greg Pallone)

Driver escapes before train hits semi-truck stuck on tracks, Melbourne police say

Lake Washington Road at the tracks is currently shutdown.

0:39

Brevard County2 weeks ago

Bay Pharmacy’s George Warren Jr is speaking out against an FDOT project on SR-19 in Eustis. (Spectrum News/Jerry Hume)

Eustis business owner concerned over State Road 19 project

Bay Pharmacy owner says project will hurt his business.

3:38

Orlando2 weeks ago

Julie Anselmo says a right turn lane is needed from southbound U.S. 27 to Boggy Marsh Road. (Spectrum News 13/Jesse Walden)

Lake County resident says U.S. 27 turn lane needed in front of St. Faustina’s Catholic Church

Julie Anselmo wants a turn lane to Boggy Marsh Rd

3:29

Lake County2 weeks ago

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT

Courtesy: Chris Hare

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT

TRAFFIC AND TRANSIT

Travelers brace for a busy Memorial Day Weekend at MCO

Orlando International Airport says it is expecting a 2% increase from last year in passenger traffic during the Memorial Day Weekend travel period.

3:39

Orlando2 weeks ago

MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC

AAA spokesperson Andre El Khouri says this year, AAA is expecting 2.6 million travelers in Florida alone and of those 2.6 million, almost 2.3 million are going to use their cars. (File photo)

MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC

MEMORIAL DAY TRAFFIC

AAA calls for heavy traffic in Central Florida for Memorial Day weekend

AAA is expecting 2.6 million travelers in Florida alone.

3:14

Orlando2 weeks ago

FDOT heat blasted thermoplastic speed shields onto the State Road 46 asphalt. (Nick Allen, Spectrum News)

FDOT sees positive results from ongoing study involving speed signs on roadways

FDOT heat blasted thermoplastic speed shields onto the State Road 46 asphalt.

3:57

Brevard County3 weeks ago

Ebony Germain says uneven sidewalks are causing major tripping problems in Ocoee’s Neumann Village. (Spectrum News 13/Jerry Hume)

Resident says uneven sidewalks cause major tripping hazards in Ocoee’s Neuman Village

Ebony Germain says the sidewalks have been an issue for years.

3:06

Orange County3 weeks ago

Construction is underway to improve sidewalks along Orange Blossom Trail. (Spectrum News/Jerry Hume)

Construction underway on Orange Blossom Trail to improve pedestrian safety

FDOT is also removing some obsolete driveways.

2:49

Orlando4 weeks ago

LANE REDUCTIONS

Cafe Barista located on Emmett Street in Downtown Kissimmee is one of several businesses that falls upon the route of the anticipated

LANE REDUCTIONS

LANE REDUCTIONS

Kissimmee lane reduction project to start summer 2026

Officials aim to create more walkable downtown.

2:57

Osceola County4 weeks ago

Jan Delaney says when she tries to cross SR-436 at Kewannee Trail, drivers coming from the opposite direction won’t yield to her. (Jerry Hume, Spectrum News)

Driver raises concerns about crossing State Road 436 at Kewannee Trail in Casselberry

Jan Delaney says drivers don’t yield the right of way at the intersection.

3:02

Seminole County1 month ago

The cameras used for Palm Bay's school zone speed enforcement program have issues that still must be resolved. (Spectrum News/Jon Shaban)

Palm Bay resident says school zone camera program is too complicated, was rolled out too quickly

The city has suspended its school zone cameras for a second time, this time at least until the end of the school year.

2:57

Brevard County1 month ago

Riviera is one of 15 city schools where cameras are up along the road scanning for violators. (Spectrum News 13/Greg Pallone)

Palm Bay suspends school zone camera program through rest of school year

The city continued to receive complaints that the system is inaccurate.

Brevard County1 month ago

Speed cushions were installed on Cimmaron Drive to slow down drivers. (Spectrum News/Arnie Girard)

Palm Coast to review speed reduction measures

Earlier this year, a pilot study was initiated to reduce speeds on some of the most troubling streets.

2:51

Flagler County1 month ago

(File photo)

U.S travelers required to have REAL ID for domestic travel

The REAL ID requirement was first passed by Congress in 2005 to ramp up air travel safety following 9/11.

3:23

Orlando1 month ago

SPLIT OAK FOREST

An Orange County commissioner is pushing for action to protect Split Oak Forest as plans for a 9-mile toll road move forward. The toll road would connect State Road 417 near Boggy Creek in Orange County to Cyrils Drive in Osceola County — a route that requires the road to be built through a section of the forest. (Spectrum News 13/Sasha Teman)

SPLIT OAK FOREST

SPLIT OAK FOREST

Orange County commissioner wants closer look at Split Oak Forest toll road plan

One Orange County leader is trying to get her commission to take a closer look at the Split Oak Forest development plan.

2:19

Orange County1 month ago

CONGESTION RELIEF LANES

New I-4 congestion relief lanes are now open on I-4 between U.S. 27 and State Road 417. (Spectrum News)

CONGESTION RELIEF LANES

CONGESTION RELIEF LANES

Commuter sees relief as new congestion lanes open on I-4

Just days after the Florida Department of Transportation opened the lanes, drivers say they're already seeing improvements.

2:10

Polk County1 month ago

Backups are common on SR-50 in Clermont. (Sky 13)

FDOT eyes reliever road for State Road 50 in Clermont

A study began to look at connecting U.S.-27 to the turnpike

2:27

Orlando1 month ago

SunRail temporarily halted service after one of its trains hit a motorcyclist on the track near Meadow Woods. (Spectrum News/Nicole Griffin)

20-year-old motorcyclist struck by SunRail train dies

No one else was hurt. The incident remains under investigation.

Orange County1 month ago

Leaders in Orange County are working to increase safety measures around school zones following a deadly crash Monday morning outside Oak Ridge High School. (Spectrum News/Massiel Leyva)

Orange County commissioner calls for more school zone safety measures following deadly crash

Commissioner Mayra Uribe said the county passed an ordinance that allows citation cameras to be installed in school zones to ticket speeding drivers.

2:25

Orlando1 month ago

Summerlin Avenue in Orlando is blocked off for a major road construction project. (Spectrum News 13/Jaclyn Harold)

Businesses weigh in on impacts from continued construction along Summerlin Avenue

The Summerlin Avenue and South Street intersection will be closed starting April 28 for 150 days.

2:53

Orlando1 month ago

Fire Station 52 sits in front of SR-44 in New Smyrna Beach. (Spectrum News/Jerry Hume)

Former city commissioner says New Smyrna Beach’s Fire Station 52 needs an emergency signal

Traffic can get backed up in front of Fire Station 52

3:30

Volusia County1 month ago

DEADLY TURNPIKE CRASH

(File photo of police lights)

DEADLY TURNPIKE CRASH

DEADLY TURNPIKE CRASH

5 dead in turnpike crash in Osceola County, FHP says

Twelve people were in the van involved in a single-vehicle crash on the Florida’s Turnpike in Kenansville on Sunday night.

Osceola County1 month ago

TRAFFIC CONSTRUCTION

Barber Rick Haas says backups are common on Spring Garden Avenue in front of Bob's Barber Shop. (Spectrum News/Arnie Girard)

TRAFFIC CONSTRUCTION

TRAFFIC CONSTRUCTION

DeLand barbershop owner worries proposed road construction will force his business to relocate

Bob’s Barber Shop, where people have been getting their hair cut since 1972, would be affected by the work.

3:01

Volusia County1 month ago

Stephanie Morales says southbound drivers cut over on Narcoossee Rd at Boggy Creek Rd (Jesse Walden, Spectrum News)

Changes coming to Narcoossee Road to prevent last-minute merging

Stephanie Morales says drivers cut over on Narcoossee Road at Boggy Creek Road.

1:58

Orlando1 month ago

Traveling on Interstate 4. (Spectrum News)

Proposed bills would raise speed limit on some highways in Florida

Speed limits could be increased from 70 to 75 mph.

2:44

Tampa1 month ago

Construction is underway to reduce backups at John Young Pkwy and Oak St in Kissimmee. (Spectrum News 13/Jerry Hume)

A $3.4 million road project underway at John Young Parkway and Oak Street to improve traffic

Construction is underway at John Young Parkway and Oak Street in Kissimmee.

2:59

Orlando1 month ago

The Volusia County Council is considering a plan to convert a section of the beach from International Speedway Boulevard to Auditorium Boulevard into a beach-driving segment. (Spectrum News/Massiel Leyva)

Despite legal roadblocks, safety concerns, Volusia County Council to discuss beach-driving expansion in Daytona Beach

The Volusia County Council is expected to discuss the idea at their 4 p.m. meeting on Tuesday.

2:57

Volusia County1 month ago

Linda Sibley says more safety lessons are needed for children on e-bikes and e-scooters. (Joh Ficurilli, Spectrum News)

Horizon West resident calls for e-bike training for students

Linda Sibley started a petition to require e-bike training for students and their parents.

3:17

Orange County1 month ago

TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX

The Transportation Mobility Advisory Commission held its fifth meeting Thursday and discussed if a transportation sales tax is needed. (Spectrum News 13/Brandon Spencer)

TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX

TRANSPORTATION SALES TAX

TransMAC committee discusses what a possible transportation sales tax would look like

A transportation sales tax has not been proposed yet but is under consideration.

2:35

Orlando2 months ago

PARKING SOLUTION

Flagler Beach has been seeing some parking issues and some hope that a workshop will offer a solution. (Spectrum News 13/Arnie Girard)

PARKING SOLUTION

PARKING SOLUTION

Flagler Beach to discuss a 2-hour parking limit at a public workshop

Right now, the current parking policy allows people to park their car for two days.

2:46

Flagler County2 months ago

FDOT says the completion of Wekiva Parkway last year has improved commute times for drivers. (Spectrum News 13/Jerry Hume)

Wekiva Parkway improving commutes year after completion

More vehicles on the elevated expressway means fewer drivers on the surface highway, SR-46.

2:59

Orlando2 months ago

Carol Pasquarosa says potholes are a problem on Babcock St. (Jesse Walden, Spectrum News)

Palm Bay and Brevard County working to fix a pothole plagued portion of Babcock Street

Brevard County and Palm Bay agreed to cut the distance and each would be responsible for a portion of the road.

3:27

Brevard County2 months ago

OPERATION GREEN LIGHT

Those interested in participating in Operation Green Light can visit the Orange County Courthouse Wednesday. (Spectrum News/Emma Delamo)

OPERATION GREEN LIGHT

OPERATION GREEN LIGHT

Operation Green Light helps drivers with overdue tickets, suspended licenses

The statewide initiative is running this week at courthouses across Central Florida.

1:56

Orlando2 months ago

Palm Bay officials are looking into widening a portion of Malabar Road from Minton Road to St. John's Heritage Parkway. (Spectrum News)

Palm Bay looking into widening portion of Malabar Road

Officials say the area's growth and an increase in traffic are driving the push.

1:36

Brevard County2 months ago

CONNECTING TO AIRPORT

Dozens of Seminole County residents went to the CFX workshop at the Galileo School for Gifted Learning to learn more about two proposed plans to connect SR 417 to the Sanford Orlando International Airport. (Spectrum News 13/Brandon Spencer)

CONNECTING TO AIRPORT

CONNECTING TO AIRPORT

Central Florida Expressway Authority narrows down 2 paths for State Road 417 connector to Sanford airport

Officials held a workshop Wednesday to share two possible paths for a connector from State Road 417 to Orlando Sanford International Airport.

2:57

Seminole County2 months ago

Construction is underway on Silver Star Road between Princeton Street and Orange Blossom Trail. (Spectrum News 13/Jerry Hume)

FDOT works to reduce crashes on Silver Star Road in Orange County

A construction project currently in the works includes a traffic separator near John Young Parkway.

3:12

Orange County2 months ago

A flipped vehicle sits in the middle of the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach. (Spectrum News/Devin Martin)

Multi-vehicle crash in New Smyrna Beach injures 2

Officials say the crash stemmed from reports of a reckless driver.

0:44

Volusia County2 months ago

Michael and Kasi Adair say it’s difficult to turn onto Palmer Ave from Temple Dr. (Jerry Hume, Spectrum News)

Speeding an issue on Winter Park’s Palmer Avenue, some residents say

A couple wants to make it easier to turn from Temple Drive.

3:11

Orlando2 months ago

Riviera is one of 15 city schools where cameras are up along the road scanning for violators. (Spectrum News 13/Greg Pallone)

Palm Bay school zone cameras returning after ticketing issues resolved

Palm Bay PD paused the program after some complained of incorrect fines or speeding infractions on days when schools were closed.

2:31

Brevard County2 months ago

The Central Florida Expressway Authority has narrowed down the possible connector toll road routes between State Road 417 and Orlando Sanford International Airport to alignment 2 or a newly created alignment 2A. (Photo courtesy of CFX)

Central Florida Expressway Authority narrows proposed toll road routes to Orlando Sanford International Airport

A workshop to allow public comment on the proposed routes is set for April 2.

2:13

Seminole County2 months ago

This sign is posted at the Garden street intersection, one of the intersections slated to be improved in this project. (Nicole Griffin)

Kissimmee gym owner anticipates safety overhaul to Michigan Avenue

The project focuses on a nearly three-mile stretch notorious for accidents.

2:10

Osceola County2 months ago

Rhonda Steinel says she has to stop at every light when driving on Hancock Rd. (Spectrum News 13/Jerry Hume)

Lake County resident says Hancock Road signal timing needs adjusting

Lake County says they will review the signal timing on Hancock Road.

2:42

Lake County2 months ago

The more than 4,000-foot bridge spans the Indian River on State Road 405. (Spectrum News 13/Greg Pallone)

NASA Causeway bridge opens months ahead of schedule

The more than 4,000-foot bridge spans the Indian River on State Road 405

2:47

Brevard County2 months ago

Traffic gets backed up on two-lane Ellis Rd (Joh Ficurilli, Spectrum News)

Brevard leaders pull together $25 million to help speed up widening of Ellis Road

The investment aims to ease backups on road and make area commutes smoother for thousands by 2026.

3:57

Orlando2 months ago

A dump truck with its dump bed left inadvertently raised struck the County Road 475 overpass over Interstate 75, shutting down both roads temporarily. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles)

FDOT reopens northbound I-75 in Sumter, Marion counties after it was temporarily closed

The closure was caused when a dump truck with a raised dump bed struck the overpass while traveling northbound on I-75, officials said.

10:21

Sumter County2 months ago

A left turn arrow on the traffic signal is planned to be installed for southbound US-17 at SR-40. (Spectrum News/Arnie Girard)

Turn arrow needed at Barberville signal, driver suggests

FDOT plans to install a turn arrow as part of road project.

2:52

Orlando2 months ago

Michael Kelly says he often sees

Orange County Sheriff John Mina pushes for 'super speeder' bill

The bill would crack down on drivers going 100 mph, or 50 mph or more over the speed limit.

4:24

Orange County3 months ago

Brevard County replaced traffic box at Palm Bay Road and Babcock Street that some drivers said was difficult to see. (Photo: William Baumgardt)

Brevard County makes it easier to see traffic box signal on busy road

Brevard County resident William Baumgardt says drivers often make illegal right turns at red lights at Palm Bay Road and Babcock Street.

2:52

Orlando3 months ago

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