The kickoff to the Christmas shopping season is a week away, but before Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Floridians can take advantage of more theme park ticket deals.

From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.

An investigation by the FBI and Polk County Sheriff’s Office dismantled a gang’s massive check fraud ring that had more than 200 victims, according to law enforcement.

Not long ago, Polk County’s biggest draw was citrus.

Detectives said the nurse was originally hired as a home health nurse to take care of the victim’s wife, though the wife passed away in 2020.

A 17-year-old boy was among four people arrested over the last week following an armed robbery at a memorial service in Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a work truck east of Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A Polk County deputy fatally shot a man accused of raising a hammer and charging at him, according to the sheriff’s office.

A local hero received the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s Missing Children’s Day Citizen of the Year by the Orange County Commission and by Orange County Corrections where he works as a jail officer for something he did as a dad.

A local hero was just honored by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement as its Missing Children's Day Citizen of the Year

A sergeant for the Winter Haven Police Department has been released from the hospital after an SUV struck his patrol vehicle multiple times at a red light before taking off, according to investigators.

A woman is dead after being shot during a dispute between rival gang members in Polk County, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

A Polk County man was fatally shot by deputies after making threats to kill himself and his wife on her birthday, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

Early voting starts Monday, Oct. 21 in most Central Florida counties, with Sumter County kicking off on Tuesday.

A nonprofit said they helped donate nearly 10 tankers of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday will detail a human trafficking investigation that resulted in 157 arrests.

Early voting has kicked off in Central Florida, with thousands of ballots already coming in.

A 29-year-old Haines City woman was killed in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Polk County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

Milton couldn’t stop the stork for one expectant Central Florida family.

News 6 reached out to viewers to share some of their photos of the rare sight through social media or by posting to PinIt! on ClickOrlando.

As the storm progresses, News 6 is keeping an eye on various road closures throughout the region brought on by Milton.

Hurricane Milton on Wednesday continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Milton officially made landfall near Siesta Key as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday evening, according to the National Hurricane Center.

Ahead of Milton’s landfall in the state, Duke Energy stated that it is already preparing around 10,000 responders — many from out of state — to help with recovery efforts.

Hurricane Milton on Wednesday continues to move through the Gulf of Mexico on a path toward Florida’s Gulf Coast.

Hurricane Milton will bring the potential for strong damaging winds, considerable rainfall, threat for flooding, tornadoes and even coastal storm surge through the duration of the storm.

If you’re going to look for the oldest islands in the state, don't bother seeking near the coast.

It’s that time of year where the dreams switch to nightmares, pumpkins turn into jack-o-lanterns and houses become haunted.

It's one of the most “beautiful” places in the country — and it can be found right here in Central Florida.

As construction continues on the newest attraction at Legoland Florida Resort, the project is getting results for marine life conservation.

A 50-year old man faces multiple animal cruelty charges after dead and malnourished dogs were discovered at two different properties, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A Polk County deputy resigned after he was accused of exposing himself at a Davenport apartment complex, according to a news release.

Drivers will soon be able to purchase these new plates, though they might have to wait a while before actually getting one.

Hospitals are facing questions about why they denied care to pregnant patients and whether state abortion bans have influenced how they treat those patients.

Central Florida sandbag operations in preparation of Hurricane Helene.

Six people, including a child, were injured in a crash near US-27 in Polk County, according to the sheriff's office.

A 50-year-old Lakeland man was killed in a wrong-way crash after his sedan struck a curb and entered the direct path of an oncoming pickup truck, according to police.

Here are some cool and affordable to set up glamp year-round in Florida where you likely won’t have to sacrifice air conditioning or wifi.

While Florida doesn’t really feel like fall because, well, it’s always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.

The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a man in Orlando after a high-speed pursuit through three counties that ended with a PIT maneuver on a Florida Turnpike exit ramp.

A vehicle being chased by Polk County deputies was taken off the road with a PIT maneuver and ended up in the backyard of a Belle Isle residence, according to police.

Micah and Diam were on their way to the hospital around 7 a.m. on Saturday so Diam could give birth to their child, however, the baby couldn’t wait.

Dinosaur World is hosting a thrilling new event featuring haunted trails, scare zones, and fun-filled attractions.

With students at Central Florida public schools now about a month into their classes, a fair shake of primary and secondary campuses in our coverage area have already experienced some form of disruption in response to perceived threats.

A 17-year-old boy is accused of stabbing and killing his mother months after he shot and killed his father, according to the Polk County sheriff.

A Polk County man was shot and killed by one of his neighbors on Tuesday morning, according to a news release.

A Polk County woman won a $1 million prize playing the Florida Lottery’s $5 million Triple Match scratch-off game.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference on Thursday to discuss the arrest of an attorney who’s accused of grand theft.

Whether it's the bizarre origins of a town’s name or the truth behind urban legends, News 6 continues to shed light on the peculiar and captivating stories that make Florida one of the most interesting places in the world.

A search is underway on a Polk County lake after crews responded to a potential drowning call on Sunday afternoon.

A 41-year-old Davenport man was fatally struck by an SUV while he walked across a road in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Lakeland police have announced the arrest of a man accused of “clearly attempting” to shoot and kill two detectives on Tuesday.

Over the past week, nearly a dozen cases have emerged in the state. Among these, some have been reported in Central Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has distanced himself from a controversial state-level proposal to make such changes to some state parks as adding golf, pickleball and lodging.

Deputies said the crash happened around 3:25 p.m. on the tracks parallel to Kathleen Road.

Those who travel deep into Green Swamp will find an eerie surprise: a decrepit wooden hut in the middle of the woods.

Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value.

For decades, drivers have claimed the road makes you feel like you're going backward. News 6 put those claims to the test.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference Friday morning to discuss the arrests of three people accused of operating a “mobile marijuana dispensary.”

Officials said all of the suspects were in the U.S. illegally, targeting homes that belonged to small business owners.

Several counties in Central Florida were expected to hear sonic booms.

A Clermont man died in a nearly head-on crash with a semitruck in Polk County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Home prices are largely starting to normalize across the country, but remain high even as more homes come to the market.

The first Publix store opened in Central Florida way back in 1930.

According to the latest figures, hundreds of thousands of people have moved into Central Florida over the span of four years.

The worst weather is expected in Central Florida from Sunday afternoon through Monday afternoon.

An Indianapolis man was killed in a crash involving a semi-truck on a prominent roadway in Lakeland on Thursday.

A short-lived national celebrity is hiding among the tombstones in this Central Florida cemetery.

All eyes are on the tropics.

Many may not know that the popular seafood restaurant chain got its start right here in Central Florida.

In collaboration with Hasbro and Amazon, Peppa’s Dance Party will deliver engaging in-person and virtual play experiences for preschoolers and their families across the globe.

Conn’s HomePlus, a home goods store that has been around for 134 years, has filed for bankruptcy and will be closing nearly half of its 170 stores, according to CNN.

Winter Haven police are asking the public for information after a woman was fatally stabbed by a suspect who ran away.

Under the state's new guidelines, 12 components are used to determine which grade each school received.

The Florida Department of Education announce that schools in the state have been scored under a new grading scale.

Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.

A Jacksonville woman was killed and her two children were among three others hurt in a single-vehicle crash near Davenport, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A man who went missing while kayaking in Polk County was found dead, according to the sheriff’s office.

A confrontation between a suspect and a Polk County deputy ended in the suspect’s death and left the deputy in the hospital, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.

For 25 years, it sat as a roadside landmark along I-4 in Polk County and different positions. Now, a new documentary will detail the removal of a World War II-era plane.

A 17-year-old boy was killed and 15-year-old girl was injured in a crash, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Three more victims have come forward and new charges have been filed against a Polk County man who was arrested last month, accused of secretly photographing a teen in his bathroom.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced it is seeking substitute crossing guards for the upcoming school year.

A Polk County deputy resigned after he was arrested on accusations of hitting and threatening two women.

A three-vehicle crash near Haines City killed a woman and left two other people with serious injuries, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.

Winter Haven police have arrested a 20-year-old man accused of fatally shooting another man in "an act that appears to be negligence in the handling of a firearm," according to Chief David Brannan.

Researchers examined the chemical balance in these lakes to figure out which were the cleanest — and which ones left something to be desired.

Nearly 200 new laws are now in effect in Florida as of July 1, and one of them is aimed at keeping parents, guardians and children safe during custody exchanges.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a news conference to discuss “Operation Rooske,” a three-year investigation into a Lakeland-based drug ring that recently culminated with its leading members named among 64 arrests.

Some of these license plates include options for plates themed around Universal Orlando or Margaritaville.

Deputies arrested a man Wednesday who they say was taking pictures of a nude teenage girl in his bathroom, without her knowledge, and they believe there may be more victims.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference near Auburndale, lauding state transportation projects.

A Lake Wales woman was arrested after running over a man, who was carrying a baby, with her car during an argument, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Everett admitted to drinking around three “coffee mugs of whiskey” the night prior, according to the sheriff's office.

A 16-year-old girl was seriously injured when an SUV drove onto the sidewalk and struck her as she sat on a curb in Winter Haven, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Three people were taken into custody after a Lake Wales man was fatally shot during a disagreement, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Summer is a perfect opportunity to try new things in the area and spend time with your family. Here a listing of summer activity ideas, along with some specific events, in Central Florida to check out.

A 22-year-old Central Florida McDonald’s employee was arrested after she shot at customers during a drive-thru spat that was partially captured on surveillance cameras.

An Orlando man was arrested Tuesday morning by Davenport Police following a dangerous collision and charged with three counts of serious traffic violations, according to the Davenport Police Department.

A brush fire that began Wednesday in Polk County is holding at 4,500 acres as of Saturday, according to the Florida Forest Service - Lakeland District.