An investigation is underway after a former Hialeah Police commander allegedly interfered in a Florida Highway Patrol DUI arrest last month. NBC 6’s Dan Grossman reports.

 A 69-year-old man died and seven students were treated for minor injuries after a pickup truck crashed into a school bus in Florida. The truck crashed into the bus that was carrying students to Winding Waters school on Wednesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Seven of the 48 students on the bus were taken to a hospital for…

A mixed martial arts fighter was killed in a car crash in South Florida, officials said. News outlets say Angel Corchado, 33, collided with a traffic light pole on Saturday at a highway exit ramp in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. He was not wearing a seat belt and died at the scene. The Florida Highway Patrol said blood alcohol test…

Drivers have been warned about Florida’s new law banning texting while driving. Now, starting on Wednesday, motorists can be stopped and ticketed for texting and driving. The law began July 1, but motorists were given a six-month period during which warnings were issued for people spotted texting while driving. There are exceptions to the rule. It’s OK to text...

All lanes on a busy section of Interstate 95 were closed after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a car early Tuesday morning. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash took place on I-95 southbound near Hallandale Beach Boulevard. They say the pedestrian was pronounced dead on the scene. Traffic homicide is currently investigating. The victim’s identity wasn’t...

Florida Highway Patrol and local law enforcement across South Florida are sending a strong message to drivers this New Year’s Eve: “Arrive Alive”. Authorities say there will be a greater number of troopers on the road during the holiday – keeping a watchful eye on anyone driving under the influence. The goal is to have zero deaths by the end…

Florida Highway Patrol confirmed Friday that all lanes are blocked northbound on Interstate-95 between Hillsborough Boulevard and Palmetto Park Road.

Florida Highway Patrol confirmed Friday that as of 5:30 a.m., all lanes were blocked northbound on Interstate-95 between Hillsborough Boulevard and Palmetto Park Road. At 9 a.m., the roadway had opened up, with traffic moving slowly despite some left lanes still being closed. Sources confirmed a tractor trailer was involved in an accident. Turnpike Military Trail or Powerline Road are…

The family of Rachel Foster, a young mother who was killed by a drunk driver, partnered up with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and the FHP to raise awareness this holiday season. NBC 6’s Amanda Plasencia reports.

Chopper 6 was over the scene near the Golden Glades interchange, where the 18-wheeler could be seen on its side near the intersection of I-95 and the Palmetto Expressway.

The Florida Highway Patrol says at least four people died in a crash on I-95 southbound in Florida.

Florida Highway Patrol says the 37-year-old woman was attempting to make a left turn into a shopping center when an oncoming Cape Coral police SUV crashed into her passenger side and then hit a palm tree.

Florida Highway Patrol says a 12-year-old driver was fatally injured when her all-terrain vehicle flipped and landed on her.

The driver had just parked his car on the right shoulder when he attempted to cross the I-95 and was struck by another passing vehicle, according to the FHP.

It’s Wednesday, March 13th – and NBC 6 has the top six stories you need to know for the day.

Florida Highway Patrol officials are investigating a deadly crash on Interstate 75 in Broward County.

23-year-old Camilo Quintero jumped from an emergency exit window of a bus as it traveled on Florida’s Turnpike on Monday.

Florida Highway Patrol spokeswoman Kim Montes said in a news release that 26-year-old James Geoffrey Dameron was taken into custody Tuesday following a traffic stop in Palm Beach County.