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

After more than two decades of providing Central Florida with the latest weather updates, Sorrells announced his upcoming retirement on Thursday evening.

After more than two decades of providing Central Florida with the latest weather updates, Sorrells announced his upcoming retirement on Thursday evening.

As more rockets launch from Florida's Space Coast, experts with NOAA say they are finding space junk in the air.

Florida is known for being flat. But there is one spot in Central Florida that will take viewers hundreds of feet up in the air to enjoy a beautiful vista.

As more attention is being given to melting ice caps and rising sea levels, more people are asking when parts of Florida could be left underwater.

If you have lived in Florida for a few years, you have likely encountered lovebugs. But, if you are new to the state, you may not have noticed them because there are fewer flying around lately.

As the summer approaches and temperatures continue to climb, you may be tempted to drop the temperature on your thermostat.

Everybody is talking about a partial solar eclipse coming to Florida, but a total eclipse will eventually take over Central Florida and will impact Disney for a long time.

"(The) environment is my thing," News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells said. "I'm from the age of give a hoot don't pollute."

You often see meteorologists on TV, telling you about the weather and what you can expect during the day ahead, but what you may not know is a lot of high-tech tools go into their forecast.

The Brevard Zoo says it does surgery on turtles struggling with herpes.

Summer may be prime time for solar energy production, but Eric Larson, a Senior Research Engineer at Princeton University says, "you're still generating electricity even in the wintertime."

If you have been in Central Florida for a while you know Pamela Brady.

As more rockets launch from Florida's Space Coast, experts with NOAA say they are finding space junk in the air.

On this episode of "Talk To Tom," we speak with a Florida charter captain to learn what's biting in the winter.

Pythons have been hunted in the Florida Everglades for years, but, new research shows the invasive species may be trying to establish itself closer to Orlando.

The News 6+ Takeover is celebrating a big milestone. It is now one year old!

If you have lived in Florida for any amount of time you are probably familiar with red tide.

Whether you are enjoying a "staycation" or going out of town, a rainy day can ruin your outdoor plans.

Plastic is in cups, packaging, pens, cars and even inside people who ingest polluted seafood.

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-2 tornado with wind speeds up to 115 mph touched down in Palm Coast.

If you have lived in Florida for a few years, you have likely encountered lovebugs. But, if you are new to the state, you may not have noticed them because there are fewer flying around lately.

It's been one year since Hurricane Ian hit Florida as a Category 4 storm.

If you have been in Central Florida for a while you know Pamela Brady.

"(The) environment is my thing," News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells said. "I'm from the age of give a hoot don't pollute."

News 6 Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges has a new role.

Talk to Tom started as a live segment during the 2004 hurricane season — a summer marred by monstrous storms including Charley, Frances, and Jeanne— and gave Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells the opportunity to answer viewers’ weather questions.

Working in TV news, it’s normal for stations to receive complaints from viewers.

If you have seen the movie "Avatar" you are probably familiar with the idea of bioluminescence.

We all feel it when we step outside. It's hot. Now, a climate scientist confirms Central Florida is heating up faster than the rest of the world.

It was her very first day as a summer intern at WKMG and it’s a day Samara Cokinos will never forget.

On the latest episode of Talk to Tom, a researcher says that sharks can actually detect when a hurricane is coming.

Families across Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole lashed our state.During both storms News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos helped guide viewers through how to prepare and what to expect as they made landfall.

You often see meteorologists on TV, telling you about the weather and what you can expect during the day ahead, but what you may not know is a lot of high-tech tools go into their forecast.

The Florida Department of Health recently issued a statewide mosquito-borne illness advisory after four confirmed cases of malaria in Sarasota County.

Usually, meteorologists use radar to help tell the weather story, but it picks up a lot more than just rain.

When you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.

Michelle Morgan is the latest member of the News 6 weather team.

As the summer approaches and temperatures continue to climb, you may be tempted to drop the temperature on your thermostat.

Michelle Morgan is the newest member of the Pinpoint Weather team. Now, you have the opportunity to ask her, nearly, any questions you want.

Usually, when you think of Florida's growing population you think of the rising cost of housing or the traffic on the roads.

News 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells explains the science behind waterspouts, mammatus clouds and floating fire ant islands.

It turns out the choices you make for your body after you die can also have a large impact on the Earth.

Weather anchor Danny Treanor has been a staple in Central Florida for decades.

Small little blue balloon-type animals are washing ashore in Volusia County and while the Portuguese man o’ war may be beautiful they can pack a pretty serious sting.

On the latest episode of Talk to Tom, a researcher says that sharks can actually detect when a hurricane is coming.

We all know Florida's constantly changing weather can get on your nerves, but did you know it can actually give you a headache?

When you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.

Stinky blobs of seaweed are already washing ashore in parts of Florida.

A nearly 5,000-mile-wide blob of seaweed heading towards Florida has been seen from space and washing ashore in parts of Florida.

Central Florida is a lightning hot spot. Finland-based Vaisala recently named Four Corners the lightning capital of the United States.

The Brevard Zoo says it does surgery on turtles struggling with herpes.

Orange tubes line our beaches in parts of Volusia and Flagler counties.

Usually, when you think about pollution you think about our air and waterways, but scientists are now focusing on a kind of pollution high up in the sky.

Kim Fuller with FEMA says about 50% of the people with hurricane damage to their homes qualify for hotel benefits, but only a small portion are using those benefits.

"These poor trees, they have gone through two hurricanes and two nights of freezes in the last few months, they are hanging in there though," said Tara Boshell with Showcase of Citrus in Clermont.

The Econ River Wilderness Area closes Monday.

Summer may be prime time for solar energy production, but Eric Larson, a Senior Research Engineer at Princeton University says, "you're still generating electricity even in the wintertime."

When most people think of rainbows they think of colorful displays in the sky, but people in Brevard County were recently treated to a different kind of weather phenomenon.

Families across Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole lashed our state.During both storms News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos helped guide viewers through how to prepare and what to expect as they made landfall.

This past hurricane season has shown Floridians firsthand how devastating hurricanes can be.

On the latest episode of Talk to Tom, a researcher says that sharks can actually detect when a hurricane is coming.

In the latest episode of Talk to Tom, News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells talks storm chasing.

Nearly six months after she was struck by lightning Lori Leer's mom says her daughter is doing much better.

Tom Sorrells gets personal during his new show.

If you’re a loyal News 6 viewer, you know Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells has been covering Central Florida weather for a long time. Tom said before social media was a thing, a News 6 producer came up with a unique idea to connect Tom with viewers.

News 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells wants to talk to you!