Arianna Choi is one of the top young fencers in the United States. The Orlando native picked up the sport when she was 7 years old. She's been winning and improving ever since. Arianna won her 7th career gold medal at the Florida State Fencing Championships. The win qualifies her for the national competition in late June. Arianna stopped by News 6.
Healthcare costs are at the center of a contract dispute between Orange County Public Schools and its teachers union, with educators warning proposed changes could make it harder for some employees to afford staying in the profession.
Brothers Michael and Bob Archer have spent decades in mechanical and maintenance roles at Walt Disney World, continuing a family trade and helping keep transportation and attractions operating safely every day.
A St. Cloud foster parent accused of multiple child sex abuse felonies was reportedly caring for six foster children at the time of his arrest, raising questions about oversight within Florida’s foster care system.
Currently, Horizon West remains an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own city government. Instead, services are managed through Orange County. But the area has experienced rapid growth, with thousands of new residents, homes and businesses moving in. Now people are asking: should Horizon West be its own city?
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office will announce the results of a new undercover cyber operation this afternoon. Sheriff Rick Staly is expected to talk about the results of Operation Innocence Shield.
Celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day with a behind-the-scenes look at the Flamingo Mingle experience at Discovery Cove, where guests can meet Caribbean flamingos up close, learn fun facts from expert aviculturists and support Florida conservation efforts — just be prepared to have your hair pecked along the way.
Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini is citing concerns over utility strain, higher costs, and heavy water use for the proposed moratorium. Commissioners agreed to have staff draw up the proposal for a vote.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says the San Francisco Giants failed to inform players they could opt out of wearing rainbow-themed caps during Pride Night.
People who want to bring sloths into Florida will have to file for a special permit under a new rule by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The new policy was created after dozens of sloths died in the care of a group planning to open the Sloth World attraction on International Drive in Orlando.
After failing to report to probation, Gabriel Pardo, 45, was arrested Friday morning when GPS data from his ankle monitor showed him walking to the Palm Coast home where he previously committed sex offenses, the sheriff's office said.
The sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help tracking down a stolen camouflage-colored ATV taken from a volunteer group dedicated to protecting sea turtles and their nesting sites along the county’s coastline.
After a foggy start across some areas in Central Florida, temperatures are expected to quickly climb with a few spotty sea breeze showers through the afternoon.
Florida domestic violence survivors may face financial penalties for breaking leases to escape abuse, and despite new state protections passed this session, legislation that would have allowed survivors to exit leases penalty-free never received a hearing — though its sponsor vows to try again.
The cult-favorite convenience chain Buc-ee’s is set to open several new locations in the Sunshine State — but one location in particular may be a good fit for the company, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received several new bills for approval, including one that would establish an official “Charlie Kirk Memorial Avenue.”
A Florida teacher is facing disciplinary action after she reportedly claimed that “Trump deserves a bullet through the head,” according to the state's education commissioner.
In the final week of June, the City of Winter Park is poised to set a major precedent for both lakefront development and historic preservation — or the lack of it. City commissioners will decide whether to give a local developer the green light to demolish the notorious Merrywood Estate.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has formally issued subpoenas to Major League Baseball leaders as part of his inquiry into whether the league is engaging in religious discrimination.
Orange County leaders received an update this week from Visit Orlando, highlighting record-setting visitor numbers — along with a notable challenge from north of the border.
Fruitland Park police have released body camera video, which reveals what happened after a child wandered away from a daycare and onto a busy highway.
Newly uncovered documents show former FHP Captain Sterling King was convicted of official misconduct after investigators said he used his position to help dismiss a speeding ticket following an inappropriate interaction during a 2004 traffic stop.
Two Walt Disney World fathers share what it’s like to see their children follow them into Disney careers. Their stories highlight mentorship, skilled trades, leadership and the pride of building a family legacy.
Opponents of the death penalty and friends of Dusty Ray Spencer argued Thursday against his pending execution by lethal injection next week for murdering his wife 34 years ago in Orange County.
A sub-adult loggerhead sea turtle named Wombat is back in the wild after spending three months recovering at the Marine Science Center in Volusia County.
Florida’s Jason Raynor Act — named for a Daytona Beach police officer killed in the line of duty — is now law, requiring a life sentence without the possibility of parole for anyone convicted of manslaughter in the death of a law enforcement officer.
Mount Dora police have wrapped up a three-day search of a drained Deltona retention pond in the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin — and while no evidence was found, investigators say the case is actively moving forward.
The Florida Department of Transportation, along with federal transportation officials, broke ground on the first facility in the Interstate 4 Truck Parking Relief Program. The project is designed to create additional safe and reliable parking options for commercial truck drivers traveling through one of Florida’s busiest transportation corridors.
A competency hearing for the man accused of killing three tourists outside a Kissimmee Airbnb was delayed Thursday. Ahmad Bojeh, 29, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Jan. 17 shooting deaths of three visitors from Ohio who were staying at an Airbnb near his home.
Cinderella's Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World has new life thanks to a magical makeover. Meet some of the team who helped make it all happen.
Florida is well known for its record-holding alligators, but there’s another scaly predator that has quietly expanded into the state, according to experts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has criticized the Republican Party of Florida after the group reportedly announced it would not be holding a gubernatorial debate at its “Sunshine State Showdown” event this month.
An Orlando attorney who specializes in the First Amendment cast doubt on Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier's chances of bringing a successful case against Major League Baseball.
The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games take place in Minneapolis from June 20-26. Thousands of athletes from all 50 states will be there, competing for medals in a variety of sports. Nearly 200 athletes and coaches make up Florida's delegation. News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh met members of Team Florida's gymnastics squad.
Detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.
A recent viral trend has been causing issues as of late in Central Florida, but the Flagler County sheriff cautioned on Wednesday that the "door kick challenge" could have deadly consequences.
Paula Stark, the two-term Central Florida state representative, is planning to sue the Florida Department of State after the department declared she did not properly qualify for the November midterms ballot. Our News Collaborative of Central Florida partner, Osceola News-Gazette, explains what happens if she does not succeed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Jason Raynor Act into law Tuesday in Winter Haven, sending a direct message to anyone who attacks a police officer in Florida: the consequences are now permanent.
Contract negotiations between Orange County Public Schools and its teachers union remain stalled as district leaders say rising healthcare costs are creating financial challenges, while educators push for better wages, benefits and transparency.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refused to release a cruise ship passenger exposed to hantavirus from a quarantine facility in Nebraska.
Mount Dora police announced on Tuesday that they are draining a Deltona retention pond in search of clues about what happened after the mysterious disappearance of Nicole Baldwin.
Eatonville leaders will consider a “call to action” aimed at increasing transparency and community input as a data center project draws questions from residents.
With the state pushing sweeping property tax reform, the city of Ocoee is crafting a contingency plan to protect its budget, and it involves revisiting how residents pay for fire services. Commissioners are voting tonight to adopt the amended and restated initial assessment resolution and set a public hearing for Aug. 18 before the final vote.
Edward Tardif, 46, was also accused of holding meditation in his criminal justice classroom during the 2017-2018 school year as well as trying to smoke with a student and contacting students on social media at inappropriate times.
A woman whose rented self-storage unit in Lake County was burglarized says an insurance company is refusing to pay her claim even though police arrested two people for the crime.
Months after 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on the Carnival Horizon, her stepbrother will be held in a Miami detention facility ahead of his trial, according to court records obtained by News 6.
A Palm Coast man was arrested after he entered a local home uninvited and was shot by the homeowner, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
The Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether states can use juries made up of only six people in criminal cases, instead of the usual 12.
A custody agreement has been reached between the Florida couple who gave birth to a baby girl at the center of an IVF mix-up and the girl's biological parents.
It would have been unthinkable at the start of the 2022 World Cup to suggest Cristiano Ronaldo was anything other than the undisputed leader of the Portugal team.
Florida’s attorney general is accusing social media platform TikTok of breaking the state’s social media laws, letting kids younger than 14 keep their accounts and deceiving parents about the platform’s risks in a new lawsuit.
Before Florida voters go to the polls for the midterm elections in November, there is another big election in August: the Statewide Primary on Aug. 18. However, if you want to vote in any of the party primaries for governor, Senate or other positions, you have to be a member of a political party. That’s because Florida is a closed primary state.
A used auto parts website had an Orlando address, a phone number, and good reviews. None of it was real. How to protect yourself from similar situations.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced guests to Ivy, a baby Masai giraffe now visible on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Keepers say she’s shy, staying close to mom Willow, and part of an AZA Species Survival Plan conservation effort.
Candidate qualifying ended in Florida on Friday, and it appears one incumbent will face only a write-in candidate: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost. Every other Central Florida incumbent has drawn a challenger in either the Aug. 18 statewide primary or the Nov. 3 general election.
Ten years after the Pulse nightclub massacre, community members gathered in the early morning hours Friday to honor the 49 lives lost, proving that remembrance extends far beyond a physical building.
It’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.
Gov. DeSantis has extended a state of emergency after the screwworm was detected in the U.S. last week. Meanwhile, Florida's agricultural leader has imposed emergency rules to ward off the threat.
The attorney general took aim at the HOA last month over a new rule he said violated residents' rights. On Thursday, he announced that the group had finally repealed the ban.
Community members and families of the 49 Pulse victims came together Thursday night for a Baquiné ceremony honoring the Hispanic heritage of many of those lost. Former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords also addressed attendees, sharing a message of resilience and advocating for an end to gun violence.
Around 200 athletes will represent Florida at the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games later this month in Minneapolis. It is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the Olympians who will try their hardest to win gold. However, Orlando's Jacob Craft is competing in the USA Games for a second time. Jacob, along with Special Olympics Florida CEO Meghan McLean, visited with News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh.
Amazon opened a new, first-of-its-kind distribution center in Deltona on Wednesday, a move company officials say will help streamline deliveries across Central Florida while adding hundreds of jobs.
Two former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading.
What was taken out of the homestead exemption proposal, the likely matchup for Florida Governor after a major candidate drops out, plus the latest effort to stall new redistricting maps.
Trump’s immigration crackdown has met with fierce resistance in Democratic-led sanctuary cities, where police are forbidden from assisting and many locals view the masked federal agents as an invading force.
Orlando City SC is hosting a free, festival-style World Cup watch party at Pointe Orlando from June 11 through July 19, featuring live viewings of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, entertainment, food and player appearances.
Marion County and state officials on Thursday announced the arrest of more than 50 people in what is being called the largest child predator sting in the county’s history. Sheriff Billy Woods said the suspects included fathers, teachers, coaches and even a high school student.
In Orange County, authorities say Bryan Watts, a convicted felon, shot and killed his two young daughters, Tiana and Jaliyajh, before killing himself at their apartment last week. The killings happened one day after Watts was in court on charges accusing him of beating his girlfriend.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on Wednesday the arrest of 15-year-old Isabelle Valdez, who is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
The Florida Supreme Court will not step into a lawsuit challenging the state’s newly drawn congressional districts, the court said Wednesday.
Jolly, 52, and Graham, 63, previously served together in the U.S. Congress. Graham represented Florida’s 2nd Congressional District, while Jolly represented Florida’s 13th Congressional District from 2014 to 2017 as a Republican. He became a registered Democrat in April 2025.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet on Tuesday approved $90 million in grants for local law enforcement agencies for items related to enforcement of illegal immigration.
The family of a Florida man claims he was paralyzed after being tasered by police and falling from a fence announced Tuesday that they plan to file a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Palm Bay and several police officers.
