A homeowner thought he got a great deal on a remote control car at a flea market. Now he thinks the lithium-ion battery may have caused a fire.

A fire broke out at an Altamonte Springs apartment building, according to fire officials.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled a missing child alert after a 10-year-old boy last seen in Altamonte Springs was located and is safe.s.

In hospitals, the sound of clip-clopping hooves is not something you expect to hear — but at AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs, it has become a welcome diversion.

As Central Florida continues to deal with flood concerns, a cool and breezy weather pattern is providing some temporary relief. While the absence of rain is promising for those dealing with flood aftermaths, residents in affected areas are warned to remain prepared for further rises in water levels.

Seminole County firefighters shared videos of burning power lines which went down in Altamonte Springs during Hurricane Milton.

Ahead of Milton’s arrival, Publix has announced that over 500 of its stores will be closing early in preparation for the storm.

Ahead of Milton’s arrival, Publix has announced that over 500 of its stores will be closing early in preparation for the storm.

Preps for Milton are underway as sandbag sites have already opened, or are preparing to open, across Central Florida.

While South Florida might have taken the top spot, Central Florida took second and third.

A student riding a school bus to Teague Middle School was injured after a tree branch broke through the bus window, according to a news release from Seminole County Public Schools.

Several railroad crossings around Ronald Reagan Boulevard in Seminole County are impassable because the crossing arms are stuck in the down position.

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Surveillance video captured the terrifying moments along New Hope Way, showing him on the ground after the bolt partially struck a nearby tree.

A shelter-in-place Wednesday morning at Lake Brantley High School was lifted and a student was taken into custody after a gun was found on campus, according to school officials.

Tunnel to Towers held its annual 5K in Altamonte Springs as a way to honor and remember the legacy of those who lost their lives responding to the tragedies on 9/11.

The city of Altamonte Springs will provide self-service sandbag sites in anticipation of more heavy rainfall.

Thousands are expected to crowd into Cranes Roost Park this weekend for a race to honor the lives of first responders who lost their lives in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

The family of an 11-year-old boy who died earlier this year in an apartment fire in Altamonte Springs will announce a lawsuit against the complex where they lived.

The Winter Park Police Department warned drivers to expect delays on Wymore Road due to an ongoing investigation.

The Majesty Building is the only skyscraper in the area, but its long history has jokingly earned it the moniker "Eyesore on I-4."

Over the next two weeks, the Lake Mary All-Stars will try do what no team from Florida has ever done before: win the Little League World Series. But which teams came before?

News 6's cameras were rolling as the work began on Merritt Street — the first visual sign of change at the site in years.

There will be several sandbag locations available this weekend in Seminole County as a tropical wave near Florida threatens to bring heavy rain.

A statewide alert has been issued for a 14-year-old boy missing out of Seminole County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Conn’s HomePlus, a home goods store that has been around for 134 years, has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing nearly half of its 170 stores, according to CNN.

Ahead of the Altamonte Springs Library's closing, a 9-year-old contacted News 6 Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos for help.

The City of Altamonte Springs announced this week that the library on Maitland Avenue will be closing its doors this year after more than six decades of service to the community.

There’s no shortage of stories over the last few years about the people who gather and give away food to those in need across Central Florida. But what about the drivers?

The day has arrived for Red, Hot, and Boom at Cranes Roost Park.

Two Seminole County fire stations are now among five in Central Florida where a wave of car burglaries was reported.

The event is considered one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in the state, with up to 200,000 people expected to attend.

A two-vehicle crash in Altamonte Springs killed one person and forced the closure of Maitland Boulevard outside Lake Lotus Park.

If you've been dreaming of buying a home, but can't swing the down payment, there's a program in Florida that's here to help.

Rain or shine, Red Hot & Boom is back in Altamonte Springs to celebrate the Fourth of July.

The home — also known as the Bradlee-McIntyre House — is packing loads of odd stories. However, it could be in huge trouble without help.

Leaders in Seminole County want to build a multi-million-dollar indoor sports facility, and they say they don't need any taxpayer money to do it.

According to FinanceBuzz on Thursday, the company began suffering financial hardships after making changes to its menus in 2021.

Residents at Regency Gardens Condominiums in Orange County were in fear of losing their homes. But after Tuesday’s meeting with the condo board, residents have a glimmer of hope.

An Altamonte Springs man was struck by an SUV and dragged by it while he was collecting garbage at an apartment complex, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

In a release, fire officials said the crash happened at 6:31 p.m. at 650 Douglas Ave.

“This operation was about repeated issues regarding people exposing their sexual organs and conducting lewd and indecent acts at the park,” one report reads.

Altamonte Springs police announced that a missing and endangered 60-year-old man has been located and is safe.

The lawyers for a woman who died weeks before she was set to be sentenced in a 2019 DUI crash that killed a toddler are asking the court to vacate her conviction, according to a motion.

I talked to local author and artist Bess Auer about her book and the charity efforts she’s tied in to benefit Second Harvest. Interesting side note: Auer is a gourd artist and you can find her works at The Mercantile in Altamonte Springs.

An Orlando man booked in Brevard County is accused of stealing some $118,413.45 in merchandise from Best Buy stores across the state in a crime spree lasting the better part of a year, according to investigators.

Seventy-five people gathered at Chabad Altamonte Springs for Passover Seder, but this year with added security.

A woman convicted in a DUI crash that killed a toddler back in 2019 died before she was set to be sentenced, according to court documents.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Landen Paquette of Lake Brantley High School.

Today on Patrol, we will be visiting the Altamonte Springs area.

It's an event that attracts hundreds for games of bingo. Winners get designer handbags with proceeds supporting Central Florida community service organizations and charities.

A dog died in a fire at a home near Altamonte Springs, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.

Police said they were called to the Shoot Straight gun shop and shooting range after the firearm was reported stolen on Tuesday.

Sentencing has been delayed for a woman convicted of driving under the influence and killing a toddler.

This 18-story tall skyscraper has been in the works for over two decades now. But will it ever be finished?

As a community mourns the loss of a young boy killed in a fire, investigators are working to find out how this tragedy happened.

A child was killed in an apartment fire in Altamonte Springs, officials say.

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A state appeals court Thursday rejected a woman’s attempt to seek punitive damages against the AMC movie-theater company after a 2018 incident in which gunshots in a parking lot caused moviegoers to rush from a theater.

Free festival at Cranes Roost Park to feature 140 art and fine craft artists along with live musical performances

Hundreds of breast cancer survivors and supporters took part Saturday morning in the Orlando “MORE THAN PINK” walk, Susan G. Komen’s annual event that raises funds for breast cancer research.

News 6 just returned from the Mexico border, where troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were seen taking part in Operation Lone Star, an initiative launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2021 to combat illegal immigration.

A man arrested Friday night by Altamonte Springs police is accused of shooting out of his apartment and trying to kill an officer, according to a news release.

A man accused of killing his wife in their Altamonte Springs apartment in June 2022 was sentenced to 40 years in prison this week.

The Altamonte Springs Police Department is searching for a missing 46-year-old man with autism.

"They Called Him Mostly Harmless" documents the case of a man found dead inside a tent in Cypress National Reserve in 2018.

The DOJ announced on Monday that the man had been involved in five separate armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores in Orange and Seminole counties.

Police arrested two people after chasing a Porsche that took off from a traffic stop and drove through backyards Thursday.

The Altamonte Springs Police Department released body-camera video on Saturday that shows officers shoot and kill a rifle-wielding man last week.

Police are looking for a missing and endangered 39-year-old man that may be heading to Orlando or the Deltona area, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.

During a news conference on Wednesday afternoon, police confirmed that Seckington had a mental illness and that his “erratic behavior” had been an ongoing issue in the neighborhood.

Two people were injured after being shot in Altamonte Springs on Sunday, according to a news release.

Grab your paddles. Here are some of the most popular places to play pickleball in Central Florida.

It's been years in the making and the doors have finally opened for the new Seminole County Fire Station 11 in Altamonte Springs.

A man was arrested in Orange County about two weeks after a swarm of law enforcement searched for him near Altamonte Springs.

Altamonte Springs police officers know that on any given day, they may be forced to make a split-second decision.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says it was there to assist Eatonville police in making contact with a wanted subject.

Salad Station is set to enter the Orlando market.

The National Retail Federation estimates 142 million people will hit the shops for 'Super Saturday' to pick up last-minute gifts ahead of Christmas.

A woman died after being stabbed at a gas station in Altamonte Springs, according to police.

If you've ever driven through Altamonte Springs, there's a good chance you've driven right by this strange home without even noticing.

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Hundreds came together Friday to show support for the people of Israel after last month's terror attack by Hamas.

Fire ripped through a Seminole County mobile home on Saturday afternoon, according to fire officials.

The fallout from subcontractors with Colorado-based WIDEOPENWEST, or WOW!, has residents in Seminole and Orange counties more frustrated by the day.

A local hair salon owner is going above and beyond to get results and lift the spirit of cancer survivors by using her skill to create smiles.

A crash involving two vehicles Sunday morning prompted lane closures on State Road 436 in Altamonte Springs, according to Seminole Fire Rescue.

Stories of hope and survival were seen up close Saturday morning as more than two dozen people with life-changing injuries got to walk down the red carpet and showcase their progress.

Bianca "Ocean" Desmore, 49, got an explanation from paramedics of what exactly happened when she went into cardiac arrest at her home.

The teacher shortage continues to plague schools around the state of Florida. It's caused some students at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs to transition to an alternate learning method.

An arrest has been made in a deadly road rage shooting on an I-4 off-ramp that killed an Altamonte Springs man, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The 58-year-old Altamonte Springs man who was shot in a road rage incident in Davenport died on Tuesday, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Over a dozen animals that were seized during an animal abuse case in Altamonte Springs are now up for adoption through Seminole County Animal Services.

Altamonte Springs hot doggery Chicago Dog and Co announced it will close the restaurant for good.

During a traffic stop, another car was seen speeding nearby, slamming on its brakes as it approached the deputies and nearly crashing into a patrol car, the affidavit shows.

It's been a week since dozens of animals were brought to the Seminole County shelter following an animal cruelty case out of Altamonte Springs.

Police said that the body was found in June near the Kennedy Space Center, though investigators were unable to find any belongings.

The first 100 guests in line on opening day will receive a special prize, according to the chain.

Police said they recovered over two dozen animals from the property, though a shed in the backyard contained a large number of remains.

Two people were found dead late Monday in an apparent murder-suicide at an Altamonte Springs apartment complex, according to Altamonte Springs police.