Monique Worrell, the state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties, implemented a new policy this week that prohibits law enforcement agencies from forwarding certain criminal cases to her office that lack enough admissible evidence to justify an arrest.

Orange County deputies have arrested two men accused in the fatal 2024 shooting of a woman who was sleeping in a bed with her three children.

Orange County deputies have arrested two men accused in the fatal 2024 shooting of a woman who was sleeping in a bed with her three children.

Prosecutors say Nelson Odige targeted victims while they waited at bus stops along or near Hiawassee Road. On Thursday, Odige told the court that he was helping the women by offering them rides.

A man accused in a series of rapes in the Pine Hills area of Orange County in 2023 was found guilty in one of the cases.

The event aims to raise awareness about child abuse prevention while generating funds to support families affected by such tragedies.

For the second year in a row, an Orlando-area eatery is one of the finalists for the James Beard Award for Best New Restaurant.

Ales, lagers, IPAs, stouts, you name it and you’ll find it this weekend at a couple festivals in Central Florida.

Last week, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.

The WASH Foundation, which is part of the nonprofit Clean the World, offers its free shower service to anyone who needs it at locations throughout Orange County.

The long-awaited visitor center at the Orlando Wetlands is finally open, according to a news release from the city.

In 2023, over 1.2 million Canadians visited Orlando, according to the tourism group Visit Orlando. There are concerns that impending tariffs could lead to an economic hit for the area.

Art in Bloom will showcase breathtaking floral interpretations of museum artwork, alongside exclusive events that celebrate creativity and community engagement.

Parents and students are worried about possible cuts to advanced classes in high school.

Two Orlando bars known for their catchy theming have announced their permanent closures in the downtown area.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office says the death of a man who was wounded near Orlando is being investigated as a homicide.

Nearly two years after a wanted fugitive shot and wounded two Orlando police officers, video and documents recently obtained by News 6 reveal how the violent encounter unfolded.

In September, Orange County leaders broke ground on a 500-seat theater beneath the Orlando Eye, a theater designed specifically for Blue Man Group’s multi-sensory performances, which will include state-of-the-art audio, lighting, and video technology.

As plans for a permanent memorial for the 49 victims of the Pulse nightclub tragedy move forward, victims’ families and survivors will soon be allowed to visit the site.

The city of Ocoee is considering expanding its use of license plate reader (LPR) cameras to enhance public safety.

Enjoy the spring weather listening to live tunes at the Maitland Jazz & Blues Festival, a two-day event featuring local and touring artists.

According to city officials, approximately 100 gallons of sewage entered the stormwater system due to a blockage in the public sanitary line.

The missing nonverbal 3-year-old boy who has autism, was found “safe and is in good health,” Orlando police said

If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.

Want to learn how to drive without the risks? A driving simulator at OCLS' Downtown Orlando branch gives real-world experience.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Orlando.

These large lizards can reach up to 5 feet long in some cases, and they pose a potential threat to the state if left unchecked.

Orange County firefighters reported no injuries after responding to reports of a burning church.

Strikeouts are a regular for McKenna Hawley, and she hopes to continue serving up strikes in college at UCF.

An Orange County grand jury has indicted Ralph Hensel on a charge of first-degree murder in the shooting death of Ja’Keem Williams, records show.

A kitchen incubator has opened its doors to small businesses looking to get off the ground here in Central Florida.

The family of a woman who was slain in Orange County earlier this week is now speaking out about her death.

Special ticketed events at theme parks have gained a big interest in recent years, with guests wanting to take advantage of perks such as lower wait times, fewer guests, and exclusive food items.

Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell has announced her candidacy for county mayor in 2026.

It’s widely known that people are increasingly calling Florida home, and according to new data, the Orlando area is a popular choice to plant roots.

Pig Floyd’s will replace the original location of Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que on Lee Road in Winter Park.

The City of Winter Garden approved a letter of intent to continue discussing a multi-use project that includes an open-air soccer stadium at a City Commission Meeting Thursday night.

A crash involving two SUVs forced all westbound lanes of State Road 528 to shut down in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A homeowner in Waterford Lakes has extensive damage after a burst pipe spewed sewage into his home.

The Orlando Police Department has released body-worn camera video showing officers fatally shoot a man holding an “AR-15-style rifle."

As Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe nears its grand opening, express passes are now on sale.

LYNX is preparing to expand a popular route that connects out-of-town travelers to popular tourist spots.

A homicide suspect led Osceola County deputies on a chase before being taken into custody in Orange County, deputies said.

Dozens at United Hands Ministry in Orlando are devastated after one of their member was shot and killed.

"Our neighborhood has become a trash dump," Donald Holibut told News 6.

Orlando has already been crowned the best food city in the U.S., but city leaders want to make downtown the foodie destination.

Central Florida is getting a brand new major theme park, and while there’s much excitement surrounding Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s competitors are looking to get a piece of the pie this summer.

Indian Harbour Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Melbourne are the latest cities to agree to have their police officers train with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Orlando Ballet will be celebrating the works of those whom they call the “influencers” of dance through a special performance that also includes work from Alysa Pires.

Every visit to the shelter brings a new tail-wagging experience, and today’s no different.

Commissioners in Winter Park are voting on a project designed to improve safety for students walking near Hungerford Elementary School.

After 16 years of service, IDignity will break ground on its very own building in Orlando.

A 17-year-old faces a long list of charges related to the fatal shooting of a man in Orlando during a “drug transaction,” according to a news release.

Second Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.

A woman was killed in a shooting that deputies described as “domestic in nature” and the suspect is still on the loose, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

The latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable homes in Central Florida has been falling, even as the overall supply of homes has gone up.

A family is suing Walt Disney World over allegations that an employee took up-skirt videos of theme park guests.

Orange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.

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.

A crumbling old house in Parramore with huge historical significance is one step closer to being revived. T

Florida troopers say a motorcyclist was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Orange County.

We’ve told you all about the Florida Highwaymen and how they got their start in the 1950s, selling paintings of Florida landscapes along the highways. Among the group of 26 Black artists included one woman, Mary Ann Carroll.

Deputies say a second person has died after a tent was set on fire at a homeless camp in Orange County.

The newest feature at Orlando International Airport's Terminal C is almost finished.

The Orlando City Council unanimously approved a plan Monday to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two Greyhound buses into overnight shelters.

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.

This weekend’s Electrify Expo at the Orange County Convention Center has a little something for everyone whether you’re already an electric vehicle enthusiast or looking to learn more.

Three police officers were injured due to a house fire in Winter Garden on Saturday evening, according to fire officials.

A fire appeared to break out at Disney’s Epcot theme park on Saturday after videos online went viral showing smoke billowing over the France Pavilion.

The Federal Aviation Administration confirms the Aero AT-4 light sport aircraft crashed while taking off from Bob White Field Airport near Zellwood at around 10:45 a.m. Saturday.

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.

A special election has not been set yet to fill the vacancy left in the Florida Senate by Sen. Geraldine Thompson’s death. But on Friday State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis said she would run to take the job.

It only took seconds for Colleen Gallagher’s wallet to be stolen while she was shopping with her grandson Thursday at a local Aldi store off of Sandlake Road.

Orlando police have shared new photos and video from their investigation involving a Texas man who they say stole $800,000 worth of luxury jewelry and then swallowed it during a traffic stop.

The Apopka City Council has approved Orlando’s deputy police chief as its own.

Show to perform at Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando and Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach.

A 48-year-old Ukrainian man was denied entry to Canada and arrested on a warrant out of Orange County for attempted murder, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.

A man was arrested via warrant in connection to a shooting which killed a man in his 50s in 2024.

Officials say a Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway — rather than a runway — at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane.

Deputies said they were called to the 400 block of Creekwood Drive around 8:45 p.m. after the shooting happened.

Brody Juntunen serves strikeouts at a premium for Timber Creek, but he wants to serve a state title before playing college baseball.

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.

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.

Named after the Atlanta rapper, the gator was discovered at the Mount Dora Yacht Club with a healed tail injury.

Closing arguments are expected in the trial of a man accused of killing a father who was heading to his first day of work in an Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial Drive.

When the Orlando Police Department made a recent change in how it protects the Parramore community, the change ended up, unintentionally, leaving residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable.

It’s widely regarded as a favorite Disney World park for adults, and you’ll need to be at least 21 to experience a new EPCOT lounge.

Austin Alexander, who worked as a maintenance technician for Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot from April 2021 to March 2023, reportedly identified several safety issues with the FreeFall ride that was located at ICON Park.

An empty car was fished out of a lake in Winter Park on Wednesday, prompting questions about what happened.

As the city of Fort Myers faces pushback for a recent council vote on an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, two cities in Central Florida will decide this week if they will enter into their own ICE agreements under the 287(g) program.

For one night only, the Beyhive can head on down, down, down, down to Ole Red Orlando for an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the new figure.

A 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a “dead animal” inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.

Ocoee police are searching for a missing 16-year-old boy who was last seen at an apartment complex.

A town hall meeting on Thursday evening invites the public to ask questions about the issue of homelessness in east Orange County, and what people can do.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will need a place to play their 2027 home season and Florida Citrus Sports is working to set up a temporary home in Orlando.

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.

The project will add three new I-4 ramps to Daryl Carter Parkway.

People who live off of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard in Clermont are planning a protest over the planned connector road between Lake and Orange counties.