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Several storm systems are forecast to move across the plains and the eastern U.S. and beneath such warm and unstable air, this could spell trouble for us Floridians. Let's break down what we know together.
A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
Jacksonville Beach Police said a 21-year-old man drove his father’s car into the ocean because he was angry with him, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
News 6 has compiled some of Florida’s most shocking instances of parricide, the killing of a parent or other near relative.
The special election between Republican Randy Fine and Democrat Josh Weil is set for April 1. Early voting is underway and runs through Saturday.
Washington is roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans.
On Monday afternoon, at 1 p.m. National Hurricane Center issued a SPECIAL Tropical Weather Outlook for an area of rotation in the subtropical Atlantic.
The House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee backs an amendment to HB 567 that would raise the speed limit on limited access highways, like I-4 or I-95.
A year after lawmakers relaxed the state’s child labor laws, a divided Florida Senate panel on Tuesday gave initial approval to a measure that would further roll back work restrictions for kids as young as 14.
On Monday, a 63-year-old woman from Orlando called News 6 for help as she has tried for over 10 days to get in contact with anyone from Social Security.
The first of many spring cold fronts is on its way towards the southeast United States. In its wake, the Deep South and our neighbors up north are anticipating more severe weather. By the time it arrives in our area, the front will have essentially vanished without a trace.
Universal Orlando guests were welcomed home to a new planet on Tuesday as the destination adds another lodging option to its growing hotel portfolio
Orange County leaders ratified a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would allow county correction officers to assist in immigration enforcement.
A family is suing Walt Disney World over allegations that an employee took up-skirt videos of theme park guests.
A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.
In Monday's Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Sports Incentive Committee meeting, Florida Citrus Sports detailed its proposal to host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2027 NFL season at Camping World Stadium.
After spending several hours perched in a tree near Markham Woods Middle School, a black bear climbed down shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday and wandered toward the woods adjacent to the school.
Just days after launching its 10th crew rotation mission with NASA to the International Space Station, SpaceX is ready to launch its next private crew mission.
As of Sunday, the state average stood at $2.97 per gallon, which is 2 cents lower than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average since December 2023, according to AAA.
A child remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending 8 people into the water.
An area of high pressure in the western Atlantic will gradually weaken as a cold front from the southeastern U.S. makes its way toward Florida.
One of the latest Florida bills making its way through the Legislature aims to ban explicit A.I.-generated images of real people.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold two news conferences on Monday at the state capitols in Idaho and Montana, according to the governor's office.
Walter Clayton Jr. and Florida ended UConn’s pursuit of a third straight national championship, with Clayton burying two key 3-pointers in the final three minutes of a scintillating 77-75 victory for the top-seeded Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
Michael Ray Brozzo, 70, was last seen around 6 a.m. March 21 leaving his home near the intersection of Tanja King and Avalon Park boulevards, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Does having a degree pay off? Best Colleges analyzed Census data to determine the wage boost a college education provides in Florida.
An investigation is being conducted into a Panama City Beach marine park following “concerning reports” about bottlenose dolphins, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Coast Guard officials said that the vessel they were on capsized near Goat Island on Friday evening, prompting the search for survivors.
Postal workers across the country will rally outside post offices on Sunday, nearly a month after President Donald Trump suggested he may try to take control of the independent agency and put it under the Commerce Department.
Florida regulators this week approved proposals by three insurers to take as many as 135,540 policies in June from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp., as some carriers use the process of assuming Citizens policies to help fuel growth.
Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
First-team All-American Walter Clayton Jr. scored 23 points and Florida defeated Norfolk State, ensuring all four No. 1 seeds made it out of the first round of the NCAA Tournament unscathed.
The Department of Homeland Security says it will revoke legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans, setting them up for potential deportation in about a month.
People have mixed feelings on this, but one thing that doesn’t change, you might need a backup if you can’t get a spot into the Wekiwa Springs this summer. Here are five of our favorite, lesser-known springs in the Central Florida area.
Detectives have recovered four diamond earrings from a suspected thief two weeks after he gulped the Tiffany & Co. jewelry worth nearly $770,000 during his arrest on the side of a highway in the Florida Panhandle.
Officials say a man affiliated with Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization from Venezuela, has been arrested in Florida.
Tobacco Road is the center of the NCAA Tournament this week with three women’s first-round sites at Duke, North Carolina and N.
Federal investigators are urging bridge owners to figure out whether dozens of notable bridges across the U.S. are at risk.
The curriculum would be implemented as two stand-alone courses between grades 8 and 12, helping prepare students to "function in adulthood."
Election officials in Central Florida are making final preparations as early voting begins Saturday for the special election in Congressional District 6, which will determine who replaces Mike Waltz in the U.S. House of Representatives.
One of the latest Florida amendment proposals aimed at cutting property taxes gained legs on Thursday after it passed through a House committee meeting.
Amid opposition from local governments, the House Budget Committee on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a proposal that could lead to cities, counties and other government agencies paying more in lawsuits over people getting injured.
The handful of remaining perfect brackets in the NCAA Tournament busted out on Sunday, ending the hopes of millions against exceptionally long odds.
Part of a big project to expand beaches that have gotten smaller because of erosion and hurricanes is a few weeks away from being done.
An employee reported she saw a woman “on her knees cleaning up a lot of water and a lot of dog food from the floor of the bathroom,” investigators wrote.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in assisting in detentions and deportations.
There is an issue of long lines at driver’s license offices in Florida, and officials say the problem may continue through 2027.
To celebrate Baby Shark, SeaWorld and The Pinkfong Company, the creators of the global sensation, are joining forces to bring exclusive live character interactions to SeaWorld parks.
State Rep. Anna Eskamani announces that she has filed an amendment to rename landmarks after places in "Star Wars."
One reason people can’t get appointments is that companies are scooping up time slots and then selling them, sometimes for up to $250 a reservation, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood joined the family of an 8-year-old boy killed in a DeLand dog attack to speak on behalf of a bill they hope can prevent such a tragedy from happening again.
A Florida man who pleaded guilty to killing an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother during a night of drinking and drug use is facing scheduled execution.
Lawmakers said the bill aims to help investigators find hit-and-run drivers more easily, though it could involve a new rule for all Florida drivers.
A critical event is taking place in Daytona Beach, aimed at providing free dental care to thousands of Floridians who may not otherwise have access to it.
A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.
In a top priority of Senate President Ben Albritton, senators on Wednesday unanimously passed a more than $200 million plan to bolster health care, education, transportation and economic development in rural areas.
SB 150 is also known as “Trooper’s Law,” named after the dog that was found tied to a fence along I-4 hours before Hurricane Milton made landfall. If passed, Trooper's Law would make restraining a dog outside during a natural disaster punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Florida lawmakers have hit snooze on a repeal of later school start times for middle and high schools, revising the House and Senate versions of the bill to keep the new times but adding exemptions for schools that aren’t yet able to comply.
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help locating a woman who left the area six months ago to “explore the country,” according to a news release.
A Florida House panel approved a wide-ranging bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies and take steps to block labeling of plant-based food as meat, milk, poultry and eggs.
Reaction in South Florida to President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has been far more muted than in his first term.
A man arrested by Florida Highway Patrol in Orange County is accused of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before making his way to Central Florida.
SB 462 is a package of changes to transportation law. Before the bill’s first committee hearing, the sponsor added a new provision: raising the speed limit from 70 mph on a major highway or expressway to 75 mph.
The bridge, which is 4,025 feet over the Indian River, will connect the mainland to Kennedy Space Center, and is expected to enhance transportation for both residents and the ever-growing space industry.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is going after the Fort Myers City Council after it rejected an agreement with ICE — a motion that Uthmeier said makes Fort Myers a “sanctuary city.”
From holding down property taxes on homes rebuilt after hurricanes to new post-storm rules for elections supervisors, the Florida House on Tuesday started moving forward with a proposal to address issues whipped up during the damaging 2024 hurricane season.
A pair of Florida teens were reported missing on Monday afternoon after they were last spotted aboard a paddle board, according to the Levy County Sheriff’s Office.
The legislation would give adoption shelters a way to screen prospective pet owners, which could help improve the ability of these groups to find safe homes for animals.
