Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Fort Pierce.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Fort Pierce.

WalletHub has released its ranking of the states that spend the most on housing — and it turns out the Sunshine State isn’t even in the top 10.

Here's your forecast for the Orlando area.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office announced that he received eight new bills awaiting his signature.

Information from the Disaster Dollar Database suggests that Florida could be severely impacted by the dissolution of FEMA, if it were to happen.

The I-4 Food Tour heads to SeaWorld Orlando’s Seven Seas Food Festival.

Matthew Tkachuk had two power-play goals and an assist in his first game after a two-month absence and the Florida Panthers opened defense of their Stanley Cup title with a 6-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning in the opener of the teams’ first-round playoff series.

Supporters of a Brevard County teacher losing her job next year because she used a student’s preferred name without parental permission took their protests to the school board on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the district superintendent defended the decision in an exclusive interview with News 6’s Lisa Bell.

During a news conference held by Florida’s top prosecutor, the focus shifted from legal action against Snapchat to the Hope Florida scrutiny.

It’s no secret Central Florida needs some rain. Unfortunately, rain chances are limited at best over the next seven days.

An AMBER Alert was issued on Tuesday for a 9-year-old Florida boy who is believed to have been abducted out of South Florida.

A proposed amendment to the House tax package (HB 7033) would override existing statutes, enabling counties to access TDT funds for general use rather than strictly for tourism-related projects.

With every hurricane season, it’s important to prepare ahead of time so that if and when a storm hits, you’re ready.

As Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.

Student survivors of last week’s deadly shooting at Florida State University are urging legislators to block an effort to reverse a law passed in the wake of the 2018 Parkland shooting that raised the state’s gun-buying age from 18 to 21.

From boil water notices to sand bag locations to shelters, emergency alerts are sent out by the county to get important information to its residents — especially during a major storm or hurricane.

Know your zone to make sure you're ready if and when a storm threatens your area.

The FHP investigates a fatal motorcycle crash after two bikers were thrown from an I-4 overpass in Orange County to the ground below.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal pedestrian crash in Lake County.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at the Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve in Naples.

A Tampa-area salvage yard goes up in flames.

Dry and warm conditions persist across Central Florida, but a slight chance of showers arrives in the coming days.

Homeowners in Florida would be allowed to use “reasonable force” against surveillance drones under a new bill pushed by lawmakers.

Residents in mobile home parks are being priced out of their homes due to rising lot rent.

A growing number of Republican-led states are taking aim at driver's licenses issued by other states to people in the U.S. illegally.

Days after a mass shooting at nearby Florida State University, the state Senate appears poised to scuttle a controversial proposal that would allow people under age 21 to buy rifles and other long guns.

Students who experienced a shooting at both Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018 and Florida State University days ago have sent a letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding he reject a law that would lower the firearm purchase age back to 18 years old.

A Lake County commissioner aims to discuss the possibility of a local immigration law similar to Senate Bill 4-C.

A Deltona man was taken into custody after speeding away from a traffic stop over the weekend, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

On Monday, the Florida Lottery announced the winner of a $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 300X THE CASH scratch-off game.

A proposed bill in Tallahassee that would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is being heard in its final Senate committee Monday afternoon.

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket for a second time Monday, bringing a sonic boom to Florida’s Space Coast.

If your lawn’s starting to look a little crispy and your car’s been pollen-covered for weeks without a wash from Mother Nature, you’re not imagining things — Central Florida is in a serious dry spell.

A 95-year-old The Villages man died when his vehicle crashed into a fence and tree in Sumter County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Frontier flight from Orlando makes a harrowing landing in Puerto Rico.

Jury selection begins in the resentencing of two men found guilty and sentenced to death in the brutal murders of six people and a dog in a Deltona home in 2004.

Authorities say a Lake City Police Department officer was shot during an Easter celebration.

Sunny skies, warm temps, and plenty of heat.

The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.

Florida has plenty of strange ghost towns. But this one was ranked as the "creepiest" in the Sunshine State.

With a popular retailer going out of business, scammers have quickly set up fake “going out of business” websites to take advantage of shoppers looking for bargains.

A man was shot and killed by officers after a fight broke out in downtown Orlando, according to the police department.

If you’re celebrating Easter, you’re in luck — Mother Nature is bringing the sunshine!

Dozens of family members gathered at the Magic Mall parking lot in Orlando to remember the man shot and killed there on April 6.

Orlando’s entertainment scene is leveling up this weekend with the grand opening of Activate Orlando, Florida’s first active gaming facility.

It could be a double showing of rocket launches on Florida’s Space Coast as SpaceX is looking to launch two missions on Monday.

In a message sent on Saturday, FSU President Richard McCullough acknowledged that the community is mourning after a tragic event that occurred on April 17.

The program, launched last year in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Schools and BusPatrol, aimed to catch drivers illegally passing stopped school buses using automated cameras.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four new bills into law on Friday, according to his office.

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros.

We are learning more about the 20-year-old Florida State University student accused of committing a mass shooting Thursday from court records from his parents' years-long custody battle.

The school district said the Satellite High AP teacher called a student by another name without a written permission slip from the student’s parents, as required now by Florida law.

Two people were killed and six others were wounded after a gunman opened fire at Florida State University.

Tallahassee Memorial Hospital continues treating victims of the deadly mass shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead and six injured.

Amidst pushback from some students, University of Central Florida has reaffirmed its commitment to a state version of the Trump’s administration Department of Government Efficiency.

UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) also offers crisis support and mental health services through appointments, walk-ins, and a 24/7 crisis hotline at 407-823-2811.

For the first time, an Orlando eatery was awarded two stars. There is only one other restaurant in the state that has this distinguished recognition.

Molly Reed, a reporter for News 6, was an FSU student at the time when three people were shot in 2014 before a gunman, a former student, was shot by police.

News 6 Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges hosts a livestream and chat, featuring YOU!

This week was the IRS deadline to file taxes for most Americans, but Floridians have an automatic extension until May 1, 2025, due to Hurricane Milton.

We’re looking at a another day with heightened fire danger across the area, and that risk isn’t going away anytime soon.

Many of these waterfalls can be found deep in state parks, along rough hiking trails, or down in steep sinkholes.

Florida is called the "Sunshine State" for a reason, though it turns out that one city reigns above the rest when it comes to weather.

Seeking to “restore confidence” in its mission, directors of an embattled foundation affiliated with First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida welfare-assistance program on Thursday agreed to strengthen the nonprofit’s structure amid widening scrutiny by the Florida House.

Jenna Koo, a final-year nursing student at the University of Central Florida (UCF), never anticipated that her college experience would equip her with the skills to save lives. As she approaches graduation, Koo is acutely aware of the looming nursing shortage in Florida, projected to reach nearly 60,000 by 2035, according to the Florida Hospital Association.

On Thursday, a shooting at Florida State University left at least two people dead and five others hospitalized, according to investigators. Here is what we know so far about the suspect, Phoenix Ikner.

Politicians from President Trump to the Florida House Speaker spoke out in public and on social media Thursday as law enforcement responded to an active shooter incident at Florida State University.

After receiving warnings of an active shooter, students and faculty across the campus were locked down in classrooms and sheltered in offices and dorm rooms.

Police say a man believed to be a Florida State University student opened fire on campus, killing two people and wounding at least six others before he was shot and wounded by responding officers.

The 20-year-old son of a sheriff’s deputy opened fire at Florida State University with his mother’s former service weapon, killing two people and wounding at least six others.

The investigation began after a tip from Code Enforcement regarding the condition of the dogs at the home of Sandra and Joshua Goldberg on North Powers Drive.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood warned a “travel advisor” on Thursday that spring breakers are not welcome after the man told Daily Mail that Daytona Beach was the next destination.

In an email sent to the Greek community on Monday, UCF addressed “serious and disturbing” hazing allegations that surfaced earlier this year.

Latest drought map highlights severe drought conditions emerging across parts of Central Florida.

The head football coach at Bartow High School is accused of voyeurism and inappropriate conduct toward students.

We’re heading into a stretch of abnormally warm spring weather across Central Florida.

A Mercedes driver faces murder charges in the deaths of his three passengers after a crash on I-95 in Florida.

If you’re driving around in Florida, you may notice many vehicles with a trailer hitch installed on the back, even when not towing anything.

Amid ongoing scrutiny of First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature welfare-assistance program and an affiliated foundation, the executive director of the Hope Florida program is poised to step down.

The Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.

In 2024, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill to force local governments to dismantle homeless camps. Here's how the law has affected the fight against homelessness, and how a group of journalists are trying to raise awareness.

The largest city in the state was utterly annihilated by one such storm nearly two centuries ago.

This week, WalletHub has released its 2025 ranking of cities with the most affordable rent in the nation.

A new Florida bill is putting extreme speedsters right in its crosshairs.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday, demanding information from Roblox about how it markets to children.

As summer approaches, many families in Central Florida are exploring options to keep their children engaged and active.

As cities and counties across the state debate the issue, the Florida Senate on Wednesday passed a bill that would prevent local governments from adding fluoride to water supplies.

A bill to require hospitals to test some patients for the presence of fentanyl in their systems passed the Florida Legislature and is now headed to the governor.

Fred Piccolo, a former spokesperson for Gov. Ron DeSantis who also served in other government communication roles statewide, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for exposure of sexual organs, Manatee County jail records show.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back after Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warned the city could face legal action over its immigration policy.

The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office (SAO) is set to hold a news conference on Wednesday on a case involving the murder of a Florida teen.

Typically, the transition to the rainy season begins in the latter part of May.

A Florida homeowner shot and killed one of two intruders in a home invasion, according to police.

The fire threat remains high in Central Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called out the proposed Florida House budget that he says reverses “all the momentum” in supporting law enforcement across the state.

The bill includes a variety of different kinds of tax breaks, including sales taxes, property taxes, and even a credit for car registrations.

Florida has plenty of historic structures scattered throughout the state — but when it comes to age, they've got nothing on this place.

A Brevard Zoo program has been planting and monitoring seagrass in the Indian River Lagoon. Recently, they reached a big milestone.