The building stands out from the surrounding area due to its colorful paint and unique architecture. But what is it doing there?

Former President Bill Clinton spoke at an early voting event Sunday in Orange County on behalf of Vice President Kamala Harris while Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, held a get-out-the-vote rally in Orlando that afternoon.

Neighbors in Eatonville gathered Wednesday at AME Church to reflect on memories of Club Eaton.

With less than two weeks until election day, candidates are making a final push for votes across the state this weekend.

One county is seeing a steady number of voters visiting a new polling site. Election leaders are hoping the town of Eatonville will help ease traffic in the Orange County area.

Advocates with the historic Hungerford property are calling for the Orange County School Board to return the land back to the community for their control, adding that the property is sacred to the town of Eatonville.

For over six decades, Club Eaton was a vibrant hub where Eatonville residents gathered for nights of dancing and live music.

“137 years is a really long time. It shows endurance through opposition and adversity and it just shows determination, resilience and strong will,” said 5th-generation Eatonville resident Ruthie Critton.

A Florida task force gave final approval to recommend St. Augustine as the top site for a new museum of Black history, but this might not be the end for Eatonville as the potential site.

Dajen Eats, a Jamaican café and creamery offering vegan food in Eatonville since 2017, has closed, according to chef and owner Jenn Ross.

Eatonville was the first Black-incorporated municipality in the U.S., established in 1887 by freed slaves. One of the founders, Joseph Clark was Ruthi’s great grandfather’s brother.

The Orange County supervisor of elections used Juneteenth to announce the addition of two new early voting sites, meant to address “voting deserts” in Orange County’s Black communities.

Nia Williams-Brown, who lives in Eatonville, is standing up for a 21-year-old whom she said was kicked out of a house illegally.

Eatonville is not going to be the number one location for the site of a proposed new Florida Museum of Black History.

The town of Eatonville has made it onto the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2024 list of America’s most endangered historic places.

Dozens of St. Johns County residents headed to Tallahassee in support of building the Florida Museum of Black History in St. Augustine didn’t get very far after their bus caught fire.

The Town of Eatonville is the oldest Black community in the United States, and officials hope that will play a large role in their decision to pick a location for the Florida Museum of Black History.

This city said the project will ensure “the longevity and reliability of its water supply for the community.”

Here are the results for the town races in Eatonville.

The building stands out from the surrounding area due to its colorful paint and unique architecture. But what is it doing there?

For the start of Black History Month, News 6 is taking you to the historic town of Eatonville. It is the first self-governing all-black municipality in the country.

On day two of the festival, it was a big celebration all for a good cause.

Zora Fest 2024 is back and the city is gearing up for a busy weekend as both tourists and residents are taking the time to celebrate and learn more about a prominent local African-American historical figure.

The boil water notice is expected to be in place for approximately two days.

Each year, the town of Eatonville and the Association to Preserve Eatonville Community hosts the Zora! Fest honoring her life and legacy. Some of the events leading up to the festival are encouraging community members to explore their local library.

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

A weekslong festival honoring Eatonville author Zora Neale Hurston is underway.

Central Florida is set to recognize the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with several celebrations.

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

A historical preservation group is looking to get results for the community and generate more economic growth as the group discusses why it should be chosen to receive funding from an Orange County task force.

Good news for many Eatonville residents came down Friday afternoon.

Orange County Public Schools is considering selling historic Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School property in Eatonville to developers.

The county said nearly $45,000 is being used to install and buy two license plate readers for high-crime areas like Apopka, Zellwood, Lockhart, Rosemont and Eatonville.

There are still many firsts happening in Black communities, even in the oldest Black incorporated municipality in the country, Eatonville, Florida.

If you missed the annual Zora! Festival this weekend in historic Eatonville, you missed a great time.

Part of an ongoing festival in Eatonville, an outdoor event will continue honoring storyteller Zora Neale Hurston with exhibitions, a marketplace and education programs.

Central Florida recognizes the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with several celebrations around town.

Community and church leaders in Eatonville banded together Wednesday to help feed their fellow neighbors in need ahead of Thanksgiving.

Orlando Magic, alongside local nonprofits, churches and other groups, teamed up Monday to help families ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Part of a roadway commonly used by drivers getting on or off of Interstate 4 in Eatonville was shut down Wednesday due to a water break.

Multiple law enforcement agencies worked potentially related incidents Friday night that spanned from Eatonville, where investigators said spent shell casings were found, to College Park, where a man who was shot was located in a crashed car.

Unity of Eatonville Federal Credit Union was "135 years in the making," says founding board member.

All city parks in Orlando are closed until further notice and until crews can assess storm damage.

Eatonville is celebrating 135 years with its Founders Day Festival this weekend.

The 33rd annual Zora Fest! continued Friday with the beginning of its three-day Outdoor Festival of the Arts in Eatonville.

Orange County Fire Rescue worked to douse a fire at a home in Eatonville Tuesday afternoon.

A previous Eatonville CRA board took possession of Tommy Dixon’s home and land in 2020 as part of a complicated real estate transaction.

While passing through Florida’s oldest Black incorporated town, visitors might encounter Tommy Dixon riding his bicycle along the community’s streets.

Despite having 1,485 registered voters, only 493 people cast a ballot in the election.

Local elections can take place throughout the year in Florida, and in March six cities and towns in Orange County elected city commissioners, mayors and charter amendments.

Before he made history by becoming the first African American to play coveted Broadway roles, such as Javert in Les Miserables and the Phantom in Phantom of the Opera, Norm Lewis spent his years growing up in Eatonville, a town located just to the north of Orlando.

Raquel Daniels from Eatonville is on one of Netflix's newest reality shows, 'Twentysomethings.' She discusses why she reveals she's from Eatonville in the first episode in our Florida's Fourth Estate podcast with Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden,

Chef Jenn Ross has temporarily closed her restaurant, Dajen Eats, in Eatonville as work is underway to expand the business.

The 2022 Zora! Fest’s Outdoor Festival of the Arts has been pushed back to June due to COVID-19 concerns, according to The Association to Preserve the Eatonville Community (P.E.C.).

Sites associated with Black history in five Southern states will each receive grants of $50,000 from the Southern Poverty Law Center, a liberal advocacy group based in Alabama.

The 33rd ZORA! Festival, which runs through the month of January, is back again to honor Zora Neale Hurston with a month's worth of events starting on Jan. 7.

Nearly 21 months after Marlin Daniels was informed he had lost the March 2020 election for an Eatonville town council seat by a single vote, Daniels has been sworn in to office for that very same position.

More than a month after a circuit court judge overturned the results of a 2020 Eatonville town council election due to “illegal” votes, the candidate who was declared the new winner has still not begun serving in the position.

Loved ones of a man killed in a drive-by shooting in Eatonville Friday are pleading the community to help them find the shooter.

A family is speaking out after a deadly drive-by shooting in Eatonville Friday.

Family members of a victim in a drive-by shooting came together to pay their respects and call for accountability.

A man died after being shot multiple times in a drive-by shooting Friday afternoon, according to the Eatonville Police Department.

It was a successful morning for students, parents, and teachers at Hungerford Elementary School in Eatonville.

Orange County Public Schools announced on Tuesday a new partnership with the Travel + Leisure Charitable Foundation to provide scholarships to Eatonville students for any Florida state university or technical school.

A shooting investigation is underway at an Orange County motel.

An arrest is made in connection with a homicide in Eatonville.

A vaccination record card is shown during a COVID-19 vaccination drive for Spring Branch Independent School District education workers Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)EATONVILLE, Fla. – Anyone 40 and older who’d like to get a COVID-19 vaccine can do so during a one-day-only event happening this weekend in Eatonville, as long as they secure an appointment. The event will happen Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church of Eatonville, located on Kennedy Boulevard. [TRENDING: Police fire pepper balls at Fla. spring breakers | Buc-ee’s opens in Daytona Beach | Data: AstraZeneca effective for all ages]AdAbout 500 Pfizer vaccine doses will be given and as of Monday, there were still 150 or so appointments left. To secure a slot, call either 407-335-4403, 407-960-1485 or 407-335-4179 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

This Women’s History Month, there are a number of stops on the Florida Women’s Heritage Trail right here in Central Florida you can visit to learn more about the contributions ladies have made to history right here in the Sunshine State. It is the oldest surviving incorporated black municipality and possesses a rich tradi- tional culture immortalized in the works of Zora Neale Hurston (1901- 1960). The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts offers a kaleidoscope of exhibitions repre- senting the work of African diaspora artists. AdZora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) When she retired in 1918, she moved to Winter Park, and in 1929 became head of the dramatic arts program at Rollins College.

EATONVILLE, Fla. A man died Monday morning after a drive-by shooting Sunday night in Eatonville left two people injured, according to police. Brodrick Lampkin said officers in the area near Clark Street heard multiple gunshots and responded to the scene late Sunday night. Police rendered first aid to the two male shooting victims until medical could arrive. Early Monday, one of those victims died from his injuries, police said. Police are looking for a Kia Optima type vehicle with dark tint.

Through the years, leaders in the community have stepped up to create museums or save historical houses belonging to prominent figures in Central Floridas African American history. Whether its Black History Month or any month of the year, weve put together a list of places to visit where you can learn more about the people who have broken barriers and served their communities. Mary S. Harrell Black History Museum, New Smyrna BeachLocated in an historic church, this museum was once a place of worship for a congregation of black Roman Catholics. African American Museum of the Arts, DeLandFounded in 1994, this museum features a revolving display of art, and over 150 African-related artifacts. This museum is used to preserve the town's history, while also displaying exhibits of prominent African American figures throughout history.

EATONVILLE, Fla. – Jenn Ross comes from humble beginnings. Along the way, she studied food science in great detail to get a better understanding of how nutrition works. She also adopted a vegan lifestyle because living a compassionate life in which human and non-human animals are treated fairly is important to her. Outside of offering delicious vegan Jamaican food in the heart of Eatonville, Ross also offers catering classes, adult and children cooking classes and home-delivery meals. She loves connecting with her community and uses food to bring people from all walks of life together through different events.

Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and HumanitiesEATONVILLE, Fla. – The 31st Annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of the Arts and Humanities, also known as ZORA! Fest, is a way for people in Central Florida to recognize and honor African-American culture. According to Visit Orlando, the festival is a multi-day, inter-generational event composed of public talks, conferences, movie screenings, arts education programming, a dance party and an outdoor festival of the arts. The festival is named after celebrated author Zora Neale Hurston, who grew up in Eatonville. “In her works, she celebrates her hometown, Eatonville, as representative of the dignity and beauty of rural Southern, African-American life and culture.