No wallet, no problem: You can have your ID on your phone. Here’s howThe state launched its Florida Smart ID app back in 2022, and News 6 wanted to find out whether people are using it.
New rechargeable battery safety rules coming after News 6 investigationGov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday that gives the State Fire Marshal new powers to help prevent fires ignited by rechargeable lithium-ion batteries.
‘If I had that much water I’d be walking in mud:’ The Villages residents frustrated over high water billsThe 89-year-old showed News 6 her water bills. We noticed Miller typically used around 12,000-14,000 gallons of water a month, but one bill spiked to more than 35,000 gallons.
Osceola County community blames new housing construction for flooding neighborhoodResidents said they did not receive any notification about the construction next door because the project is happening in a different city.
‘You just can’t do it without money:’ Here’s what it takes to maintain our schools in Central FloridaSome school leaders are advocating for the state of Florida to foot the bill.
Don’t look up without these: Here’s why you need certified eclipse glasses, where to get them Central Floridians can catch the phenomenon on Monday afternoon but before you look up, make sure to look through the right pair of glasses.
‘You just can’t do it without money:’ Here’s what it takes to maintain our schools in Central FloridaSome school leaders are advocating for the state of Florida to foot the bill.
‘We have a crisis situation:’ Marion County schools in need of major repairsNews 6 investigated and found 80% of Marion County's school maintenance requests do not get fixed because the district does not have the $840 million to do it.
‘You gotta watch it:’ More drivers getting hit with parking tickets in Orlando. Here’s why. The number of parking citations has gone up year over year in Downtown Orlando.
Palm Coast to consider building pause amid flooding concernsPalm Coast leaders are weighing a proposal to pause the building of new homes after dozens of residents complained of flooding due to the construction.
Many retailers charge return fees. Here’s how you can avoid payingRetailers are charging return fees for items returned through the mail. Some of those feeds could be upward of $10.
This device can detect the one lightning strike likely to cause a wildfire. Here’s how it works.The Florida Forest Service has a new tool to fight wildfires.