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RIDE ALONG: See your Florida toll dollars used as Road Rangers clear crazy debris

Katherine Langford
Editor-in-Chief · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:58 PM · 1 min read
RIDE ALONG: See your Florida toll dollars used as Road Rangers clear crazy debris — Winter Garden Community news

You’ve probably seen it while driving on Central Florida’s expressways: a blown-out tire, a piece of furniture or some other unexpected obstacle sitting in the middle of the road.But who gets it out of the way — and how much of your toll money goes toward keeping those roadways clear?News 6’s Lauren Melendez rode along with Road Rangers to get a behind-the-scenes look at the work they do to keep drivers safe.“Safety is our number one priority,” Shiva Lalchan tells News 6 a he operates one of the heavy duty patrol units, equipped with specialized tools called LaneBlades.They’re a cross between a snowplow and a forklift, allowing Road Rangers to quickly scoop debris out of travel lanes, reducing the need for workers to enter dangerous traffic and helping keep vehicles moving.From mattresses to canoes: What Road Rangers find on the roadRoad Rangers encounter all kinds of debris during their shifts.“We’ve seen water heaters, fridges, mattresses,” Lalchan added. And ironically, minutes afte

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