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The Florida Highway Patrol says two people were seriously hurt early Friday morning in the southbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike when a car veered off the road and into a trooper's patrol car.
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From Florida DMV Online Guide
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Nine hurt when van rolls in Lake County

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Joe Ruble
@ June 2, 2009 2:00 PM
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It was a single vehicle roll-over on Florida's Turnpike, between Clermont and Leesburg.

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Orange County firefighters say a small natural gas explosion blew a manhole cover near the Circle K store at the corner of Par and Clay streets.
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Woman who died in 408 crash identified

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Bob Hazen
@ May 16, 2009 1:49 PM
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Pedestrian struck on I-4 identified

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Joe Ruble
@ May 6, 2009 7:16 PM
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Orlando police report that 38-year-old Shauna Myers was killed last week Monday when she was struck by several vehicles.
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The injuries suffered by trooper Rickie Zigler point out why Florida has a so-called "move over law" on the books, said an FHP spokeswoman.
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"Sinkhole" ties up traffic on 17-92

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Monica Stein
@ March 31, 2009 8:57 AM
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During the Tuesday morning rush hour, a four foot hole opened up in the southbound lanes of 17-92 at 13th Avenue in Sanford, delaying drivers for some time while police directed traffic around the hazard.
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Downtown parking for 2-wheelers

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Joe Ruble
@ March 24, 2009 10:31 PM
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Orlando is designating parking spaces for two-wheeled motorized vehicles.
Mayor Buddy Dyer helped the city's Parking Division and Sign Shop paint curbs, stripe parking spaces and install signs.
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Partnership keeps Road Rangers rolling

By
Joe Ruble
@ March 24, 2009 11:38 AM
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Lynx officials announced that a partnership with State Farm Mutual Insurance will allow it to keep the popular Road Ranger motorist assistance program rolling along I-4.

 

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The Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority is advising that if you're planning on driving to the east coast to view the launch of Discovery Wednesday evening to leave as early as possible and to fill your gas tank.
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Orange County firefighter killed in crash

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Joe Ruble
@ February 21, 2009 6:51 PM
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A 53-year-old Deland man, an Orange County firefighter, was killed in a head on crash while riding his motorcycle Saturday.
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A pregnant woman lost her baby this morning after she was hit by a car in south Orange County.
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Orange County has moved another step closer to installing red light cameras.
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The Expressway Authority is telling Orange County Commissioners they need a toll hike.
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Traffic stop leads to 911 call

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WDBO Staff
@ February 3, 2009 9:37 AM
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Authorities say a man called 911 instead of showing his license during a traffic stop.
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FHP issues report on I-4 crash that killed 5

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Drew Petrimoulx
@ February 2, 2009 6:13 PM
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On January 9, 2008 a 70-car pile up on I-4 near Lakeland killed five people. Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol issued its final report on what happened.

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With people driving less, toll collections in Central Florida have taken a big hit. At Monday's Expressway Authority meeting board members slashed their 2009 budget by 10.9%.
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Rush hour accident injures four

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Monica Stein
@ January 16, 2009 10:35 AM
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An early morning accident snarled traffic for most of rush hour and put four people in the hospital.

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A national safety group says talking on a cell phone while driving is a bad as driving drunk, and they're calling for a nationwide ban.
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Suspicious teen hit by traffic

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Joe Ruble
@ January 11, 2009 11:46 AM
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He was running from the law.
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Deland motorcycle cop hurt in crash

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Joe Ruble
@ January 9, 2009 2:50 PM
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A Deland police officer was seriously injured when he crashed his motorcycle into a driver making a left turn on Woodland Boulevard.

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Young driver admits to vehicular homicide

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Joe Ruble
@ January 8, 2009 5:27 PM
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A young man admits he killed three teens in traffic.
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By Joe Ruble
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PHOTOS: Train derails at OBT and Silver Star

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Zack Stein
@ December 29, 2008 5:23 PM
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A Florida Central train derailed at Orange Blossom Trail and Silver Star Monday afternoon, threatening rush hour.
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FHP troopers out in force over holidays

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Monica Stein
@ December 26, 2008 8:40 AM
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Consider yourselves warned, Florida drivers: Florida Highway Patrol troopers are out in full force this holiday weekend.

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I-4 improvements take a holiday break

By
Joe Ruble
@ December 25, 2008 12:00 AM
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Bus fares going up in '09

By
Joe Ruble
@ December 17, 2008 6:10 PM
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One dead after high speed chase, shootout on I-4

By
Drew Petrimoulx
@ December 8, 2008 1:24 PM
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