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Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save lives
Read full article: Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save livesA News 6 investigation found since 2015 at least 32 pedestrians have been killed in Pine Hills and another 88 people have incapacitating injuries. What the county is doing about it.
Pine Hills teen goes to DC to fight food insecurity, raise awareness about mental health
Read full article: Pine Hills teen goes to DC to fight food insecurity, raise awareness about mental healthMost afternoons, when most teens get out of school, they could be doing a lot of different things, but 14-year-old Clermond "Kevin" Pompilus goes to the Walt Disney World Boys and Girls Club in Pine Hills. That's where he uses his passion for the arts and robotics to get results in the community.
‘Changing for the better,’ Pine Hills council aims to help community, change perceptions
Read full article: ‘Changing for the better,’ Pine Hills council aims to help community, change perceptionsThe Pine Hills Community Council, a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, has served its namesake community in Orange County for more than 50 years.
🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?
Read full article: 🛒Did you know Pine Hills is home to Caribbean, Asian and Latin supermarkets?Pine Hills really showcases diverse community with a number of international grocery stores offering unique food items and cultural cuisine.
WKMG Hits the Road: Exploring dangerous behavior at Pine Hills intersection
Read full article: WKMG Hits the Road: Exploring dangerous behavior at Pine Hills intersectionShela Mount has raised an urgent safety concern about the intersection at Pioneer Road and Silver Star Road, where drivers aren’t adhering to stop signs, creating potential risks for drivers turning onto Pioneer Road.
Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to grow
Read full article: Butterfly Lifestyle helps feed Pine Hills community as need continues to growShereece Mitchell-Sanchez has been working tirelessly since 2021 to help feed people living and working in the Pine Hills community.
New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so they can be repaired ASAP
Read full article: New crash sensor detects damage to toll barricades so they can be repaired ASAPIt's the answer to a problem Central Florida's toll road operators have been trying to solve since the highways first opened decades ago: How do they know when and how badly their crash barricades are damaged?
National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcement
Read full article: National Night Out in Pine Hills aims to strengthen partnerships between community, law enforcementThe Orange County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with more than a dozen organizations, hosted National Night Out in Pine Hills on Tuesday.
🍎 News 6 volunteers at Melbourne Resource Center, needs help Getting Results
Read full article: 🍎 News 6 volunteers at Melbourne Resource Center, needs help Getting ResultsNews 6 staff spent hours sorting produce and donated foods at the South Brevard Sharing Center, but found there is a need for commercial-grade refrigerators to store items before they're distributed to families in need.
12 downtown Melbourne security cameras now in use following crime, homeless concerns
Read full article: 12 downtown Melbourne security cameras now in use following crime, homeless concernsOne of the major stories in Melbourne over the last few years has been safety downtown. Now, more than $100,000 has been spent on a dozen new security cameras.
Safety plans derailed: Melbourne, Florida East Coast Railway clash over crossing upgrades
Read full article: Safety plans derailed: Melbourne, Florida East Coast Railway clash over crossing upgradesTensions are rising in Melbourne as the city tangles with Florida East Coast Railway (FEC) over proposed safety upgrades at local train crossings.
This Melbourne food pantry has been getting results for more than 50 years
Read full article: This Melbourne food pantry has been getting results for more than 50 yearsThe South Brevard Sharing Center has a long history of helping those in need. The nonprofit on Hibiscus Boulevard traces its beginnings to 1971. That’s more than 50 years in Melbourne, Florida.
‘Our business has dropped 50%:’ Downtown Orlando restaurants struggling amid drop in foot traffic
Read full article: ‘Our business has dropped 50%:’ Downtown Orlando restaurants struggling amid drop in foot trafficAs WKMG Hits the Road to downtown Orlando this week, some business owners told us they're hoping others will do the same.
‘They will work it to the end:’ US Secret Service operates with precision in downtown Orlando
Read full article: ‘They will work it to the end:’ US Secret Service operates with precision in downtown OrlandoTucked away in downtown Orlando’s 32801 ZIP code, the U.S Secret Service's Orlando field office, led by veteran Special Agent in Charge Caroline Obrien-Buster, works to track a wave of high-tech financial schemes in a 7-county jurisdiction from Citrus to Brevard counties.
‘It’s all worth it:’ These 2 veterans serve their community at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando
Read full article: ‘It’s all worth it:’ These 2 veterans serve their community at Dr. Phillips Center in OrlandoFrom the theater of war to the theater of the Dr. Phillips Center, two veterans are now serving the community in a different way.
‘There’s so much more here:’ Downtown Kissimmee seeks community input for rebranding
Read full article: ‘There’s so much more here:’ Downtown Kissimmee seeks community input for rebrandingWhen you drive through downtown Kissimmee, right away you can see history. News 6 stopped at the Kissimmee Main Street Welcome Center, formally known as the "Standard Oil Filling Station" built in the 1920s.
‘It’s almost built out:’ Longtime Montverde couple saw decades of growth in small town
Read full article: ‘It’s almost built out:’ Longtime Montverde couple saw decades of growth in small townNear the Montverde water tower along Lake Drive is where two longtime locals planted their roots decades ago.
‘The future is bright:’ Lake Apopka rebounding from decades of pollution
Read full article: ‘The future is bright:’ Lake Apopka rebounding from decades of pollutionWhile a pontoon boat was cruising along the southwest shore of Lake Apopka earlier this month, an alligator swimming alongside it suddenly dove underwater and took off at a high rate of speed, creating a large wake on the surface as it streaked in front of the bow.
Lake County commissioners weigh conservation referendum for November ballot
Read full article: Lake County commissioners weigh conservation referendum for November ballotVoters across Lake County may have a big decision to make in November when it comes to their property taxes and preserving green space.
Small-town feel: This Florida community focuses on being neighborly
Read full article: Small-town feel: This Florida community focuses on being neighborlyMoving to a big city with hundreds of thousands of people can leave you feeling like a drop of water in a large bucket, but people in the small town of Montverde say they are intentional about getting to know their neighbors.
Septic-to-sewer project in Montverde divides residents as Florida moves to protect water quality
Read full article: Septic-to-sewer project in Montverde divides residents as Florida moves to protect water qualitySome homeowners have concerns and questions about a new sewer system that is in the works for the town of Montverde.
Montverde residents share why they love the area, share growth concerns
Read full article: Montverde residents share why they love the area, share growth concernsAs WKMG is preparing to hit the road next month in the 34756 ZIP code, people who live in the area are highlighting why they love the community and sharing their concerns.
Getting Results at Home: If you live in Montverde and need a home repair, Erik von Ancken can help
Read full article: Getting Results at Home: If you live in Montverde and need a home repair, Erik von Ancken can helpWKMG Hits the Road is heading to Montverde and News 6 anchor Erik von Ancken is looking for a home repair project in the 34756 zip code to tackle.
WATCH Take 6 LIVE: News 6 explores past of Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium
Read full article: WATCH Take 6 LIVE: News 6 explores past of Historic Sanford Memorial StadiumAll-stars, MVPs and even Hall-of-Famers have played baseball at Sanford's Memorial Stadium over the last 100 years. So has News 6 Anchor Justin Warmoth, who provides a look at some of the history that many may not know about.
‘It’s going to happen:’ Woman hopes to build more affordable homes in 32771 ZIP code
Read full article: ‘It’s going to happen:’ Woman hopes to build more affordable homes in 32771 ZIP codeWhether it’s in the 32771 ZIP code or across Central Florida, finding affordable housing is a huge challenge for a lot of people.
Sanford school focuses on career development for students
Read full article: Sanford school focuses on career development for studentsThe Seminole County public school is a magnet school, immersing students in multimedia design technology, computer programming and network systems technology. The school is in its 98th year.
Sanford’s popularity brings new single-family homes to the 32771
Read full article: Sanford’s popularity brings new single-family homes to the 32771The real estate landscape in Sanford has evolved into a supply and demand story for affordable single-family homes and townhomes in the $377 thousand dollar range and beyond, according to the Orlando Regional Realtor Association.
‘We’re managing to keep up:’ Sanford mayor sees big demand for housing, resources
Read full article: ‘We’re managing to keep up:’ Sanford mayor sees big demand for housing, resourcesMayor Art Woodruff, a sixth-generation resident, is the first to admit the popularity of Sanford’s 32771 ZIP code has created a steady boom in population and demand for new housing and resources.
Share your photos! Join us for WKMG Hits The Road in Sanford’s 32771 ZIP code
Read full article: Share your photos! Join us for WKMG Hits The Road in Sanford’s 32771 ZIP codeCome on out, talk to our News 6 reporters, anchors and investigators and see the stories you’ve told us you wanted us to cover in your community!
Touring Sanford: News 6 production director shares insight on city history
Read full article: Touring Sanford: News 6 production director shares insight on city historyWe have a lot of history here at WKMG News 6. Our staff is built and truly run by a group of people who grew up here in Central Florida. Join me as we chat with our production director, who is fourth-generation Sanfordite.
‘It shakes the house:’ Neighbors fed up with noise from Wekiva Parkway
Read full article: ‘It shakes the house:’ Neighbors fed up with noise from Wekiva ParkwayNobody likes a noisy neighbor, but residents living along a section of the Wekiva Parkway in Seminole County say the traffic is so loud it rattles their homes.
Orange County leaders move to clear abandoned mobile home park after 2 fires
Read full article: Orange County leaders move to clear abandoned mobile home park after 2 firesOrange County leaders have started the process to clear an abandoned mobile home park in East Orange County after two fires that investigators believe were intentionally set.
Were you there when WKMG Hit The Road in the 32825 ZIP code? Share your pictures!
Read full article: Were you there when WKMG Hit The Road in the 32825 ZIP code? Share your pictures!News 6 brought a live broadcast to East Orange County on Wednesday, bringing dozens of people out Rio Pinar Golf for the event.
Econ Trail widening project expected to ease congestion, improve safety in east Orange County
Read full article: Econ Trail widening project expected to ease congestion, improve safety in east Orange CountyConstruction is underway on a nearly $67 million project to widen Econlockhatchee Trail in east Orange County.
Valencia College’s East Campus offers film production degree for less than $10K
Read full article: Valencia College’s East Campus offers film production degree for less than $10KDid you know a film school once called “one of the best in the country” by Steven Spielberg is located in east Orange County?
Rep. Soto views flooding, affordable housing as biggest challenges for 32825
Read full article: Rep. Soto views flooding, affordable housing as biggest challenges for 32825In an exclusive interview with News 6, Florida Congressman Darren Soto (D) District 9 said affordable housing and financial assistance for flooding are the top concerns for his constituents living in the 32825 ZIP code.
‘One really big family:’ University High students say band is more than just a class
Read full article: ‘One really big family:’ University High students say band is more than just a classTheir accolades are a mile long, but the University High School band will tell you it's not the trophees that set them apart, it's the acceptance and friendships they have formed that make playing together so special.
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out SR-408 and Dean Road intersection in east Orange County
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out SR-408 and Dean Road intersection in east Orange CountyToday on Patrol, the focus remains east Orange County. We will be conducting a traffic observation at the intersection of State Road 408 and Dean Road.
‘Community, diversity’ ingredients for neighborly population in this Central Florida area
Read full article: ‘Community, diversity’ ingredients for neighborly population in this Central Florida areaNews 6 Anchor and Insider Guide Crystal Moyer wasn’t too familiar with east Orange County so she drove around and spoke with residents about what makes the area special.