Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill’s trial delayed. Here’s when it will start
The criminal trial for suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill won’t happen until after the new year.
Dubsdread public golf course celebrates a century in Orlando
City officials, including Mayor Buddy Dyer, gathered on Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dubsdread Golf Course, one of Orlando’s oldest and most historic public golf courses.
Hammered Lamb hosting ‘Save the Lamb’ fundraiser amid danger of closing
Facing the threat of closure, the restaurant in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village recently launched a fundraising page to ask for help and share its story.
Orlando gets first look at changes coming to Camping World Stadium
Back in January, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners authorized the use of the Tourist Development Tax revenues (TDT) for multiple projects, including that $400 million for Camping World Stadium improvements.
📖 This Orlando art exhibit celebrating Little Golden Books will take you back to childhood
"Golden Legacy: 80 Years of Original Art from Golden Books" to be at Orlando Museum of Art Sept. 6 – Dec. 1.
SunRail’s DeLand station is finally open. Here’s what’s next for the rail system
For some, SunRail would make commuting and getting to and from some parts of our area, a breeze. To that, we’ve seen mixed results.
‘Go do it,’ Teens learn skills, get inspired in Orlando internship program
While many students enjoyed their summer break, 600 young scholars in Orlando participated in the City of Orlando’s Summer Youth Employment Program.
River otter removed from Lake Eola Park following swan deaths
City officials contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife’s Assistance Program for solutions to prevent potential wildlife conflict after a river otter was spotted at Lake Eola Park.
Here’s what exactly led to creation of Pulse advisory committee for permanent memorial
As the city of Orlando moves forward with efforts to create a permanent memorial for victims of the Pulse shooting in 2016, survivors and family members of the victims have long waited for a permanent memorial.
TIMELINE: Efforts to create a Pulse memorial
In the early morning of June 12, 2016, a gunman stormed the Pulse Nightclub, killing 49 people, physically injuring 53 others and psychologically wounding countless others. Since then, the community, former nightclub owner Barbara Poma, the City of Orlando, Orange County and the now-dissolved OnePulse Foundation have all grappled with how to remember those lost and honor the survivors.
Innovative CPR method saving more lives in Orlando. Here’s what firefighters are doing
With CPR week starting June 1, the Orlando Fire Department showed News 6 an innovative CPR training method to further increase a cardiac patient's chances of survival.
Orlando city leaders push discussion of new plan to limit nightclubs in downtown
Members of the Orlando Municipal Planning Board are set to discuss a new permanent plan to limit the number of nightclubs in downtown.
Lawanna Gelzer hopes to bring her community activist experience to Orlando District 5 seat
Seven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
For Shaniqua Rose, being a former city worker gives her a unique perspective in Orlando District 5 election
Seven candidates are vying for the seat that was vacated when Commissioner Regina Hill was arrested and suspended from office. We asked each candidate the same questions.
2 arrested, others pepper sprayed at pro-Palestine event at Orlando’s Lake Eola Park
Two people were arrested and several others pepper sprayed by Orlando police at Lake Eola Park during a pro-Palestine protest on Saturday afternoon.
Orlando stormwater fees could increase 50% over the next few years. What that means for residents
The City of Orlando is proposing increasing stormwater fees by at least 50% over the next four years. It’s the first time the city has raised stormwater fees since 2008.
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill appeals order keeping her away from elderly woman’s finances
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill is appealing a judge’s decision to keep her away from an elderly woman’s finances.
New LYNX service connecting MCO to Disney fast, efficient, but not for everyone
On Sunday, Lynx launched its newest express bus route from the Orlando International Airport to Disney Springs and back via the tourist district for just $2.
Suspended Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill pleads not guilty ahead of arraignment
An arraignment hearing for the suspended Orlando city commissioner accused of elderly exploitation is set for Tuesday in circuit court, but Commissioner Regina Hill likely won’t be there.
OUC to drill deeper into aquifer to meet growing demand for water
The Orlando Utilities Commission last week approved a $155 million project to ensure the region's growing population will have enough safe and clean drinking water for years to come.
Candidates begin filing to run in Orlando City Council District 5 special election
Candidates can now begin filing to run in the special election to serve as interim Orlando city commissioner for District 5.
Orlando mayor confirms Commissioner Regina Hill under grand jury investigation
A grand jury is now investigating allegations that Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill exploited an elderly woman out of more than $100,000.
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill accused of exploiting elderly woman, buying house in her name
An Orlando city commissioner is facing allegations and a state investigation into whether she exploited an elderly woman and took more than $100,000 from her.
Orlando buys vacant downtown properties to build park, restaurants and ‘micro’ apartments
The city of Orlando has approved moving forward with plans to buy properties in downtown that have sat vacant for years.
‘Urban oasis’ under I-4? Orlando unveils concept for ‘The Canopy,’ announces 2025 groundbreaking
The city of Orlando gives a first look at what it calls a “vibrant, inclusive and sustainable urban oasis” coming in several years to a largely undeveloped space beneath Interstate 4.
Heads up: Here are the road closures in Orlando this weekend for US Olympic marathon trials
As the eagerly anticipated U.S. Olympic Team Trials approaches on Feb. 3, the City of Orlando, in collaboration with event partners, is diligently preparing for the downtown event.
Florida bill would eliminate police review boards in the state
Senate Bill 576 claims review boards are divisive and second guess police. If passed, it could ban all police review boards that investigate law enforcement across the state.
Your Florida Daily: Former school board member accused of stealing $100K from district, Orlando preps for Olympic trials
Former Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Lubby Navarro is accused of using her district credit cards for personal purposes, like buying groceries, appliances, beauty products and vacations.
Your Florida Daily: Fire erupts at Tyreek Hill’s $6.9M mansion, ‘Sextortion’ at UCF on the rise
Flames and heavy smoke were spotted coming from the mansion in Broward County on Wednesday.
Your Florida Daily: Abortion rights proposal qualifies for 2024 ballot, house explosion sends family to hospital
The proposed amendment would allow abortions to remain legal until the fetus is viable.
Orlando mayor wants permanent Pulse memorial in place before 10-year remembrance
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced he “would like to ensure” that a permanent memorial to the Pulse nightclub shooting is in place by the 10-year remembrance of the tragedy.
City of Orlando to create new Pulse memorial fund, oversee remembrances
The city of Orlando is taking its first steps toward a memorial for the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, according to the final letter from onePULSE Foundation.
Watchdog: onePulse donors have little chance of being refunded
Two weeks after the onePulse Foundation Board of Directors voted to dissolve the nonprofit organization, the head of a charity watchdog organization says donors stand little chance of being reimbursed.
Orlando Commissioner Sheehan calls city’s Pulse memorial plans ‘a new start’
Seven-and-a-half years after a gunman claimed the lives of 49 people inside the Pulse Nightclub, the City of Orlando pick up the work to create a permanent memorial for grieving families and the community.
Shootings are down by 37% in Orlando. City credits new crime prevention program
A year ago, Raysean Brown was hired by the City of Orlando's Children and Families Division to start up a program that has been tried and tested in major cities around the country: Community Violence Initiative (CVI).
As onePULSE Foundation reassesses its goals, critics ask: where did the money go?
Nearly one week ago the onePulse Foundation announced they were scrapping plans for a proposed museum project and returning the property to Orange County.
City of Orlando buys Pulse nightclub property to build memorial to massacre victims
The city of Orlando is moving forward with plans to create a memorial on the property of the Pulse nightclub, where 49 people were massacred seven years ago.
WATCH LIVE: Orlando mayor discusses city decision to buy Pulse nightclub property
The Pulse Nightclub property, the site of one of the country’s worst mass shootings, has been sold to the city of Orlando, News 6 has confirmed.
Harbor House of Central Florida spreads awareness on domestic violence
Leaders with Harbor House of Central Florida joined forced with Orange County and City of Orlando officials to get results for domestic violence victims.
Orlando previews autonomous ‘SWAN’ shuttle for downtown’s Creative Village
The curtain rises for yet another Beep-powered autonomous shuttle pilot program in Central Florida, this time covering downtown Orlando’s Creative Village.
Tree camera catches suspect after months-long string of Orlando burglaries
In a release, police said that an Orlando business had been the victim of theft several times within a few months, leading the business to set up a GoPro camera in a nearby tree.
Orlando leaders break ground on Lake Eola ‘pocket park’
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan and others to hold a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday morning for a pocket-sized expansion of Lake Eola Park.
Former Orlando police chief offers safety tips ahead of Fourth of July celebration
Last year, thousands of people panicked and rushed away from Lake Eola after someone had yelled there was some sort of incident. However, law enforcement said there was no actual safety threat outside of the unnecessary panic.
Is solar energy the solution to saving? Here’s what you need to know
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, people who get a solar photovoltaic (or PV) system on their home can be eligible for a 30% federal tax credit.
Larger amphitheater, new pier: Orlando considering major Lake Eola upgrades
The city of Orlando is considering a transformative new plan for Lake Eola Park that would make changes to every part of the historic downtown lake.
Orlando partners with nonprofit to help people work out of homelessness, keep city beautiful
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined workers cleaning up litter and debris Thursday to highlight a partnership that’s helping people work out of homelessness.
Majority of people don’t feel safe in downtown Orlando, new survey shows
Wednesday, downtown Orlando bar owners and stakeholders packed a room at city hall to meet with city leaders and once again weigh in amid two proposed ordinances aimed at addressing safety downtown.
Annual prayer breakfast honors Orlando’s first Black city council member
For the first time in two years, community and faith leaders gathered in person for the celebration of Orlando's first Black elected official.
Orlando youth mentor accused of molesting 17-year-old girl, records show
A youth mentor and community activist in Orlando has been arrested and faces charges of lewd or lascivious behavior involving at least one 17-year-old girl, court records show.
Want to give back to your community this Thanksgiving? Here’s how
The holidays are the perfect time to give back to the community and there are a plethora of opportunities in the Central Florida area for you and your family.
Post-hurricane party: Electric Daisy Carnival 2022 still on after storm hits Orlando. Here’s which roads will be closed
Organizers offered several reassurances to ticketholders on Twitter that the event would start on time.
Orange County leaders urge residents to pivot to preparation as Nicole nears Florida
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Wednesday held a news conference to discuss the county’s preparations and storm readiness, now faced with Tropical Storm Nicole.