Tropical outlook returns as Atlantic hurricane season nears. Here’s what’s new this year
Read full article: Tropical outlook returns as Atlantic hurricane season nears. Here’s what’s new this yearBeginning Friday, the National Hurricane Center will start issuing its daily Tropical Weather Outlook for the Atlantic Basin. This product highlights areas in the tropics that could gradually develop over the next two to seven days.
Drier days ahead before spotty weekend rain returns. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Drier days ahead before spotty weekend rain returns. Here’s what to expectA quieter weather pattern is settling into Central Florida as drier air filters into the state behind a cold front moving south through Florida Thursday.
These Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down over health violations
Read full article: These Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down over health violationsLast week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursement
Read full article: Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursementThe immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in South Florida could shut down as soon as next month, according to reports from multiple media outlets.
Street racing charge dropped against man who accused Orlando police of brutality
Read full article: Street racing charge dropped against man who accused Orlando police of brutalityRodney Davis, the Marion County man who accused Orlando police of brutality after an incident during Florida Classic Weekend, is no longer facing street racing charges. Davis and his attorney, Rajan Joshi, told News 6 on Wednesday that a charge of operating a vehicle during a street takeover was dropped.
Dollars & Sense: Diploma in hand – debt on deck
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Diploma in hand – debt on deckWhile employers continue adding jobs nationwide, entry-level opportunities have become harder to find, leaving many young adults anxious about their financial future just as they start to pay off their student loan debt.
Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists say
Read full article: Expected closure of Everglades detention center is no accident given timing, environmentalists sayEnvironmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit.
WATCH LIVE at 10:30 a.m.: Orange County’s young math wizards to compete in 2026 Math Bee
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 10:30 a.m.: Orange County’s young math wizards to compete in 2026 Math BeeThe Orange County Fourth Grade MathBee Invitational encourages students to consider careers in STEM-related fields.
🍕Eating boujee on a budget this summer
Read full article: 🍕Eating boujee on a budget this summerBlaze Pizza is teaming up with Volpi Foods for a limited-time Italian Escape menu featuring prosciutto-forward pizzas, a strawberry prosciutto salad and tiramisu — all designed to deliver premium flavors at budget-friendly prices through June 23.
Florida to temporarily stop sloth importation in wake of Sloth World deaths
Read full article: Florida to temporarily stop sloth importation in wake of Sloth World deathsFlorida wildlife officials are stopping the importation of all sloths into the state in the wake of the deaths of dozens of sloths meant for an Orlando attraction.
Scattered summerlike storms possible Wednesday. Here’s when the 90s return
Read full article: Scattered summerlike storms possible Wednesday. Here’s when the 90s returnAnother round of scattered showers and storms is expected across Central Florida on Wednesday, with the greatest storm coverage developing between I4 and the coast.
New limited-edition ‘Pickle Smoothie’ on sale at Smoothie King in Florida
Read full article: New limited-edition ‘Pickle Smoothie’ on sale at Smoothie King in FloridaAfter unveiling a “Tomato Ketchup Smoothie” last year, Smoothie King is now unveiling its first-ever “Pickle Smoothie” at locations nationwide — including right here in Florida.
The original Lioness: Kay Rawlins leaves soccer legacy
Read full article: The original Lioness: Kay Rawlins leaves soccer legacyOrlando City and Orlando Pride co-founder Kay Rawlins sits down with News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh. Recently retired from her positions with the soccer clubs, she reflects back on the early days which transformed Orlando into a soccer capital.
Popular music venue owner on immigration detainer facing charge of 2nd degree misdemeanor
Read full article: Popular music venue owner on immigration detainer facing charge of 2nd degree misdemeanorNow facing a misdemeanor charge related to an ABT operation, Cleon Williams, better known as "Uncle Lou," remains inside the Orange County Jail on an immigration detainer.
What made UCF graduates boo a commencement speaker talking AI? Job concerns, students say
Read full article: What made UCF graduates boo a commencement speaker talking AI? Job concerns, students sayA commencement speech at the University of Central Florida is sparking debate online after comments about artificial intelligence drew boos from graduates during a recent ceremony for arts and humanities students.
‘Unacceptable!’ Florida AG calls out Monique Worrell over 4-year sentence for murderer
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable!’ Florida AG calls out Monique Worrell over 4-year sentence for murdererFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier spoke out on Tuesday over a year after a murder convict was sentenced to just four years in prison.
How should Orange County’s schools allow AI usage? Board discussing updated policy
Read full article: How should Orange County’s schools allow AI usage? Board discussing updated policyHow should Orange County’s schools allow AI usage? The school board discussing that issue today, with the hopes of having a policy in place before the next school year. The proposal bans OpenAI programs and chatbots for emotional support, and but allows it for instruction in specific cases.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: The Salvation Army’s mission in Central Florida never stops
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: The Salvation Army’s mission in Central Florida never stopsEvery single day, the Salvation Army is helping families find food, shelter, support, and stability during some of the hardest moments of their lives.
LIVE RADAR: Heavy rain, strong storms happening in Central Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Heavy rain, strong storms happening in Central FloridaAn active weather setup is taking shape across Central Florida on Tuesday, with strong to severe storms expected into the afternoon and evening.
Orange County moves forward with Goldenrod Village homeless shelter proposal; neighbors split on plan
Read full article: Orange County moves forward with Goldenrod Village homeless shelter proposal; neighbors split on planOrange County leaders are advancing a proposal to build a homeless shelter in the Goldenrod area, a project supporters call a step toward long-term housing solutions, but one that’s drawing pushback from some neighbors.
“Deeply Disturbing”: Democrats probe ICE over alleged detention ‘loophole’ abuses
Read full article: “Deeply Disturbing”: Democrats probe ICE over alleged detention ‘loophole’ abusesDemocratic members of Congress from across the country gathered in Orlando on Monday to announce an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, commonly referred to as ICE.
Orlando music venue owner ‘Uncle Lou’ gets visit from congressman after ICE detainment, ‘just wants to get back’
Read full article: Orlando music venue owner ‘Uncle Lou’ gets visit from congressman after ICE detainment, ‘just wants to get back’Known in Orlando's indie music scene as "Uncle Lou," Cleon Williams, 62, has been inside the Orange County Jail for two days on an immigration hold.
Universal, UCF launch school to shape future of themed entertainment
Read full article: Universal, UCF launch school to shape future of themed entertainmentThe two Orlando powerhouses announced the launch of the Universal School of Experience Leadership and Innovation, a first-of-its-kind program designed to train the next generation of immersive experience leaders.
‘The Notebook The Musical’ making stop in Orlando
Read full article: ‘The Notebook The Musical’ making stop in OrlandoA new musical adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' 'The Notebook' is coming to Orlando, telling the story of Allie and Noah, lovers from different backgrounds who overcome obstacles to reunite.
Steamy, stormy pattern to start the week in Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Steamy, stormy pattern to start the week in Central Florida. Here’s what to expectStorm chances are ramping up across Central Florida to start the week, with multiple rounds of scattered storms expected each afternoon. Some of these storms could turn strong, bringing gusty winds, hail, heavy downpours, and frequent lightning.
Orlando venue owner “Uncle Lou” detained on immigration hold
Read full article: Orlando venue owner “Uncle Lou” detained on immigration holdOrlando’s music community is rallying around Uncle Lou’s owner “Uncle Lou” Arguello after he was detained on an ICE hold at the Orange County Jail with no charges listed, according to state records.
Rolling Loud hits Camping World Stadium for the first time—and traffic, heat hit back
Read full article: Rolling Loud hits Camping World Stadium for the first time—and traffic, heat hit backRolling Loud’s first year at Camping World Stadium is drawing massive crowds and “electric” energy, while organizers and law enforcement urge fans to stay safe amid extreme heat and congested roads.
Rolling Loud kicks off in Orlando as thousands gather near stadium
Read full article: Rolling Loud kicks off in Orlando as thousands gather near stadiumThousands of fans flooded the area around Camping World Stadium Friday night as Rolling Loud officially kicked off in Orlando. Attendees said they came prepared for the heat while police increased security and activated a special event zone ahead of large crowds expected throughout the weekend.
Orlando to relocate iconic Lake Eola swans after avian flu kills 29 birds
Read full article: Orlando to relocate iconic Lake Eola swans after avian flu kills 29 birdsThe city of Orlando is relocating its iconic flock of swans from Lake Eola Park after an outbreak of avian flu killed 29 birds in recent months, city officials said.
Florida man nabbed during Hawaiian vacation over ‘Orlando World Live’ scheme
Read full article: Florida man nabbed during Hawaiian vacation over ‘Orlando World Live’ schemeAn Orlando man was arrested during a trip to Hawaii as part of a fraud bust this week, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
🤸♀️Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ blends Disney animation, jaw-dropping acrobatics
Read full article: 🤸♀️Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ blends Disney animation, jaw-dropping acrobaticsStep into Disney animation, then watch it take flight. Cirque du Soleil’s Drawn to Life at Disney Springs mixes big feelings, big stunts and big magic.
Orlando’s election leaders scrambling to inform voters on new congressional map amid lawsuits
Read full article: Orlando’s election leaders scrambling to inform voters on new congressional map amid lawsuitsLast month, local elections officials were sounding the alarm that new congressional maps would cost counties money and staff time. Those concerns are now coming true. On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a controversial new congressional map into law that gives Republicans an advantage in nearly all the state’s seats.
Orlando to rehome Lake Eola swans amid FWC review and coming construction
Read full article: Orlando to rehome Lake Eola swans amid FWC review and coming constructionThe city of Orlando will begin rehoming its resident Lake Eola swans as the city prepares for a massive renovation plan around the lake. The deaths of dozens of swans and other birds from avian influenza earlier this year also influenced the decision.
Orlando to host final stop of 2028 Olympic qualifier series
Read full article: Orlando to host final stop of 2028 Olympic qualifier seriesThe International Olympic Committee announced the city will host the final stop of the Olympic Q-Series 2028, a key qualification pathway to the LA28 Olympic Games, June 8-11, 2028.
LIVE RADAR: Summerlike feel continues in Central Florida with storms popping up
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Summerlike feel continues in Central Florida with storms popping upCentral Florida faces a risk for isolated severe storms, with damaging winds and hail possible. Highs in the lower 90s continue, with even hotter conditions expected for the weekend, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.
Orlando police double fines in special event zone for Rolling Loud weekend
Read full article: Orlando police double fines in special event zone for Rolling Loud weekendOrlando police and festival organizers say increased staffing and special event zones will be in place this weekend as Rolling Loud draws tens of thousands to Camping World Stadium.
Crowd of students caught attacking teen at Ocoee bus stop, police say
Read full article: Crowd of students caught attacking teen at Ocoee bus stop, police sayNearly a dozen Wekiva High School students are now facing charges after an attack at a bus stop last month went viral, according to the Ocoee Police Department.
Mess Fest returns to Orlando Science Center May 9–10 with messy, hands-on physics
Read full article: Mess Fest returns to Orlando Science Center May 9–10 with messy, hands-on physicsMess Fest is back at Orlando Science Center May 9–10, and I got a media preview of the messy, hands-on fun (including 3 experiments outside). Expect washable paint, physics demos, and big reactions—plus it’s included with general admission (members get in free).
Record-breaking heat Thursday, staying in the 90s this weekend
Read full article: Record-breaking heat Thursday, staying in the 90s this weekendOrlando and central Florida are set for another round of summer-like heat heading into the weekend, with forecast highs in the low to mid-90s and increased chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.
Lost Continent closing at Universal Islands of Adventure as resort unveils sweeping updates
Read full article: Lost Continent closing at Universal Islands of Adventure as resort unveils sweeping updatesUniversal Orlando Resort has confirmed the area at Universal Islands of Adventure will close in phases over the coming months to make way for a new themed land.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: Turkey Lake’s new ramp is a game changer
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: Turkey Lake’s new ramp is a game changerWe’re taking a drive through an area that used to make just about every trooper cringe when a crash call came out, Sand Lake Road and Turkey Lake Road.
Orlando seeks foreclosure on Lake Eola Heights home over code violations
Read full article: Orlando seeks foreclosure on Lake Eola Heights home over code violationsNews 6 found the city began fining the couple in 2023. Some of those fines are accruing at up to $2,000 per day, pushing the total well past $500,000. The largest single fine exceeds $341,000.
Florida gas prices surge again—here are 3 apps that can help you save at the pump
Read full article: Florida gas prices surge again—here are 3 apps that can help you save at the pumpAAA says gas prices spiked another 31 cents this week, pushing the statewide average to $4.46 a gallon. In Flagler County, it’s even higher at $4.54.
Neighbors push for safety changes at Orlando intersection after traffic study camera appears
Read full article: Neighbors push for safety changes at Orlando intersection after traffic study camera appearsNeighbors say speeding drivers and cut-through traffic have made the area dangerous for pedestrians, especially families and children walking to nearby schools.
‘We just all need help:’ Orlando Spirit workers rally together after closure
Read full article: ‘We just all need help:’ Orlando Spirit workers rally together after closureThe shutdown of Spirit Airlines has left hundreds of employees in Orlando facing uncertainty, heartbreak and questions about how they will move forward after suddenly losing their jobs.
POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Congressional map lawsuits, Spirit shutdown turbulence, and a looming budget
Read full article: POLITICALLY MOTIVATED: Congressional map lawsuits, Spirit shutdown turbulence, and a looming budgetThis week’s episode of Politically Motivated breaks down the growing legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis and his newly approved congressional maps, which critics argue tilt heavily in favor of Republicans.
‘This could have been prevented:’ Florida requires heart screenings for student athletes
Read full article: ‘This could have been prevented:’ Florida requires heart screenings for student athletesFlorida will soon become the first state in the nation to require heart screenings for students playing a high school sport for the first time under a new law taking effect July 1.
Scorching 90s continue: Central Florida could break heat records before weekend showers
Read full article: Scorching 90s continue: Central Florida could break heat records before weekend showersCentral Florida is facing near-record 90s temperatures through Thursday, with relief expected in the form of scattered rain showers over Mother’s Day weekend.
New Center for Women and Families planned for Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood
Read full article: New Center for Women and Families planned for Orlando’s Parramore neighborhoodThe Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida announced its plans to build a new Center for Women and Families in Orlando.
Habitat for Humanity launches faith-based housing initiative in Central Florida
Read full article: Habitat for Humanity launches faith-based housing initiative in Central FloridaHabitat Orlando & Osceola is launching an initiative that engages religious organizations to help address Central Florida's housing crisis.
‘Truly unacceptable:’ Lawmakers demand accountability in Sloth World animal deaths
Read full article: ‘Truly unacceptable:’ Lawmakers demand accountability in Sloth World animal deathsJoined by Orange County commissioners and sloth conservation experts who traveled from Costa Rica, Eskamani spoke outside the shuttered Sloth World facility on International Drive.
Security guard returns fire after gunman injures 2 outside Orange County nightclub, deputies say
Read full article: Security guard returns fire after gunman injures 2 outside Orange County nightclub, deputies sayAccording to the sheriff’s office, the man in his 40s opened fire on two men in their 20s. A security guard on scene witnessed the shooting and returned fire, striking the suspect.
Rising fuel costs push summer airfares higher, travel experts say
Read full article: Rising fuel costs push summer airfares higher, travel experts sayTravel experts say rising fuel costs are driving up airfare prices, and the trend is unlikely to reverse anytime soon — leaving many would-be vacationers paying more or rethinking their plans altogether.
‘Mystery house:’ Inside Orlando’s strangest property and its long-awaited future
Read full article: ‘Mystery house:’ Inside Orlando’s strangest property and its long-awaited futureThere is a mystery house that has been on the corner of Short Avenue and Conley Street in the Carver Park area of Parramore since 2009. Now there is a new deal set to transform the site and put that house to use.
Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about future
Read full article: Brightline revenue rises, but audit flags ‘substantial doubt’ about futureBrightline Trains Florida brought in more money in its latest audit, reporting $214 million in revenue in 2025, up from $188 million in 2024. Most of that total — nearly $199 million — came from ticket sales and other passenger purchases.
55 sloths now dead in connection to Sloth World
Read full article: 55 sloths now dead in connection to Sloth WorldNewly obtained records by Orange County Community Correspondent, Jayna Manohalal, show another 21 sloths died while under the care of Sloth World, bringing the total number of known sloth deaths connected to the facility to 55.
3 lawsuits now filed to block new Florida congressional map after redistricting
Read full article: 3 lawsuits now filed to block new Florida congressional map after redistrictingFlorida is now facing three lawsuits over its congressional redistricting map, with all of them claiming the new map violates Florida's Fair Districts Amendment.
Plea hearing scheduled in error for Orange County woman accused in $20 million immigration fraud case
Read full article: Plea hearing scheduled in error for Orange County woman accused in $20 million immigration fraud caseAn Orange County woman accused of helping run a multimillion-dollar immigration scam is expected to appear in court for a hearing on Tuesday.
Summerlike scorcher ahead as highs near record levels. Here’s how long it will last
Read full article: Summerlike scorcher ahead as highs near record levels. Here’s how long it will lastA warming trend is underway across Central Florida, with near record heat expected by the end of the week. Slight relief returns by the weekend as rain seeps back into the area.
Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy in
Read full article: Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy inA viral TikTok proposal is pushing to nationalize the defunct airline, though a certain Florida political candidate wants to take it a step further.
Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy in
Read full article: Viral plan to purchase Spirit Airlines is exploding online. Here’s how to buy inA viral TikTok proposal is pushing to nationalize the defunct airline, though a certain Florida political candidate wants to take it a step further.