Central Florida can expect a dramatic temperature drop and windy conditions Sunday night
Read full article: Central Florida can expect a dramatic temperature drop and windy conditions Sunday nightA strong cold front is expected to bring dramatically colder air, gusty winds, and high surf to central Florida overnight Sunday into Monday, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan. Warmer temperatures are forecast to return later in the week.
Central Florida to see warm weekend before cold front brings chilly change Monday
Read full article: Central Florida to see warm weekend before cold front brings chilly change MondayCentral Florida is set for a warm weekend, but a cold front arriving Sunday is expected to bring a sharp drop in temperatures and breezy conditions. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan details what to expect for the coming week.
Fugitive accused of scamming Volusia students out of $400k arrested in California
Read full article: Fugitive accused of scamming Volusia students out of $400k arrested in CaliforniaRobert Goodwin, a Massachusetts travel agent, is accused of defrauding more than 100 Seabreeze High School students and chaperones.
Man who died after riding Epic Universe ride had multiple leg bone injuries, autopsy shows
Read full article: Man who died after riding Epic Universe ride had multiple leg bone injuries, autopsy showsA man who died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe severely fractured one of his thigh bones and had a pre-existing dislocation of his other thigh bone, a newly released autopsy shows. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was found unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster on Sept. 17 and was later pronounced dead.
Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildren
Read full article: Florida plows ahead with push to roll back certain vaccine mandates for schoolchildrenFlorida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren.
Orange County’s Tourist Development Council to discuss record tourism tax revenue, future spending
Read full article: Orange County’s Tourist Development Council to discuss record tourism tax revenue, future spendingAccording to the director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, this year's tourism tax revenue marked the highest annual collections for Orange County, largely due to the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe.
Pitts' performance is most productive by NFL tight end since 1996, helps Falcons beat Bucs
Read full article: Pitts' performance is most productive by NFL tight end since 1996, helps Falcons beat BucsCatch by catch, Kyle Pitts Sr. put the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons on his back and carried them to a thrilling comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
Read full article: Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcryLocal officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club.
Death report reveals disturbing aftermath after rider killed on Stardust Racers at Epic Universe
Read full article: Death report reveals disturbing aftermath after rider killed on Stardust Racers at Epic UniverseInvestigators announced that the death investigation is closed, with a newly released report detailing what exactly happened on the ride.
Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minors
Read full article: Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier accuses Roblox of knowingly facilitating a virtual environment that makes it easy for sexual predators to prey on, groom, and abuse children, while marketing the platform in Florida to children as a fun and safe place to play and interact.
‘Did not impact the sentence:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses ‘oversight’ in Orlando jogger attack case
Read full article: ‘Did not impact the sentence:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses ‘oversight’ in Orlando jogger attack caseWorrell said she is holding media availability “to address community concerns and questions” regarding the case and is “keeping with our commitment to full transparency.”
Florida’s not the best place to live, study claims. How low does it rank?
Read full article: Florida’s not the best place to live, study claims. How low does it rank?The study looked at factors like affordability, economies, education, health and quality of life to determine which states were the cream of the crop.
‘Should have been flagged:’ Central Florida family urges healthcare reform after daughter’s liver disease diagnosis
Read full article: ‘Should have been flagged:’ Central Florida family urges healthcare reform after daughter’s liver disease diagnosisMattie Beacham's parents say a delayed diagnosis has led to a lifetime of complications for their daughter, who turns 3 years old on Dec. 13.
ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challenges
Read full article: ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challengesSettle or go bankrupt. Local businesses say those are their only options after they got hit with ADA lawsuits. Many businesses said they did not know they were violating the law, and it was hard to find the help to fix it.
Florida killer makes emergency bid to halt execution
Read full article: Florida killer makes emergency bid to halt executionRaising issues about chronic health problems and Florida’s lethal-injection process, attorneys for condemned killer Frank Walls on Wednesday filed an emergency motion asking a federal appeals court to issue a stay of his scheduled Dec. 18 execution.
Disney is taking Orange County to court over ‘excessive’ tax bills
Read full article: Disney is taking Orange County to court over ‘excessive’ tax billsDisney has filed roughly a dozen lawsuits against Orange County over what it has described as “excessive” assessments on several of its properties.
How to photograph fast sanderlings on Florida Beaches | Tips from New 6 Insider Guides
Read full article: How to photograph fast sanderlings on Florida Beaches | Tips from New 6 Insider GuidesThe beach is a perfect place for wildlife photography, as long as you’re ready to get a little dirty and wet. Exploring the fast-paced world of sanderlings and some tips for capturing them on Florida’s sandy shores.
Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the road
Read full article: Record travel expected for Christmas, New Year’s. Here are best, worst times to hit the roadAAA projects that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.
Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiancé’s cruise ship death, saying he was served 33 alcoholic drinks
Read full article: Woman sues Royal Caribbean over fiancé’s cruise ship death, saying he was served 33 alcoholic drinksThe fiancee of a man who died on a cruise ship has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Royal Caribbean.
Universal altered report about roller coaster death after state agency intervened
Read full article: Universal altered report about roller coaster death after state agency intervenedUniversal Orlando removed a reference to “pre-existing conditions” in a report about a roller coaster rider’s death after a Florida government agency intervened, a News 6 investigation has uncovered.
‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s why
Read full article: ‘Charlie Kirk Day’ could be coming to Florida next year. Here’s whyA bill bringing a special day of observation for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk just passed its first hurdle in the Florida Legislature on Tuesday.
Ball scores 19 points as No. 5 UConn beats No. 18 Florida 77-73 in Jimmy V Classic
Read full article: Ball scores 19 points as No. 5 UConn beats No. 18 Florida 77-73 in Jimmy V ClassicSolo Ball scored 19 points and No. 5 UConn earned its fourth victory over a ranked opponent already this season, beating No. 18 Florida 77-73 in the Jimmy V Classic.
‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on children
Read full article: ‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on childrenOn Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office filed a lawsuit over what he dubbed “mutilating children.”
‘Not in our backyard:’ Gas plant to power cruise ships could be built near Merritt Island neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Not in our backyard:’ Gas plant to power cruise ships could be built near Merritt Island neighborhoodSome have serious concerns about where an energy company wants to build a plant to fuel the world’s busiest cruise port.
Florida’s bear hunt is underway, but FWC is not actively saying how many have been killed
Read full article: Florida’s bear hunt is underway, but FWC is not actively saying how many have been killedFlorida is four days into its 2025 Black Bear Hunt, but we still don’t know how many bears have been harvested, or even if any hunters have bagged a single bear yet.
Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies say
Read full article: Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies sayA man who crashed a BMW in Volusia County says he did not steal the car but instead was teleported into it, according to sheriff’s officials.
VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crash
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crashA man who ran into the woods after a two-vehicle wreck was located by Florida officers who used drone technology to track him, according to officials.
Gov. DeSantis highlights $100 million Biscayne Bay restoration, coral reef recovery grants
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis highlights $100 million Biscayne Bay restoration, coral reef recovery grantsFlorida is awarding $20 million in grants to support eight restoration projects across Miami-Dade County. Additionally, $9.5 million in grants will fund the Coral Reef Restoration and Recovery Initiative.
These 9 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concerns
Read full article: These 9 Central Florida restaurants were shut down over health concernsAnother nine eateries across Central Florida were forced to close their doors after a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.
Man accused of trying to meet child in Orange County was previously arrested in another state
Read full article: Man accused of trying to meet child in Orange County was previously arrested in another stateA 20-year-old man arrested in Orange County after allegedly agreeing to meet what he believed was a 12-year-old boy is also facing similar charges in Arizona, according to court records.
Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organization
Read full article: Florida governor declares Muslim civil rights group a terrorist organizationFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has designated one of the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy groups in the U.S. a “foreign terrorist organization,” following a similar step by Texas last month.
Daytona Beach hit with Florida audit amid revenue scrutiny
Read full article: Daytona Beach hit with Florida audit amid revenue scrutinyThe state’s Joint Legislative Auditing Committee, made up of state representatives and senators, voted unanimously Monday to investigate the city of Daytona Beach over reports about spending irregularities and a surplus in building permit revenues.
Dollars & Sense: Why states want guardrails on your AI addiction
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Why states want guardrails on your AI addictionStates across the country are issuing their own guardrails on artificial intelligence, and President Trump wants it to stop. But as AI drives soaring demand for raw processing power, data centers are rapidly reshaping communities and indirectly having a negative effect on some people’s wallets.
Woman injured in Eustis gas leak explosion dies, friend says
Read full article: Woman injured in Eustis gas leak explosion dies, friend saysThe woman who was critically injured and airlifted to a hospital after a fire and an explosion at a Eustis jewelry store last week has died, according to the woman’s friend.
Seminole County man who killed pregnant girlfriend over abortion refusal sentenced to death
Read full article: Seminole County man who killed pregnant girlfriend over abortion refusal sentenced to deathA Seminole County judge sentenced to death a man convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.
Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rare
Read full article: Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rareNew Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said they’ll be missing a certain piece of equipment.
Holly Hill police warn AI is creating new opportunities for online predators
Read full article: Holly Hill police warn AI is creating new opportunities for online predatorsHolly Hill Police Chief Byron Williams says artificial intelligence is being used in “disturbing ways” by online predators and is creating new challenges for investigators.
‘No longer needed:’ Florida official recommends taking exit ramp from yellow registration decals
Read full article: ‘No longer needed:’ Florida official recommends taking exit ramp from yellow registration decalsOne official in Florida is urging state leaders to eliminate the state’s physical yellow registration decal, calling the move a “common-sense step forward” that would save residents millions and modernize the system.
Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police say
Read full article: Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police sayA Florida man faces multiple charges after he told police he had a “dirty bomb” in his truck following a crash on Friday, according to a news release.
Eustis gas leak explosion remains a mystery
Read full article: Eustis gas leak explosion remains a mysteryInvestigators continued combing the scene after a powerful explosion gutted a jewelry store on South Eustis Street, injured one person critically and scattered debris across the block, officials said.
Pastry chef François Paille represents Central Florida on Food Network’s Sweet Empire: Winter Wars
Read full article: Pastry chef François Paille represents Central Florida on Food Network’s Sweet Empire: Winter WarsDiscover how French-born pastry chef François Paille balances his bakery business in Winter Park with the pressures of competing on Food Network’s Sweet Empire, where creativity and skill are put to the test.
Florida congressional Republicans tell Trump to keep oil drilling off state's coasts
Read full article: Florida congressional Republicans tell Trump to keep oil drilling off state's coastsFlorida’s Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state’s coast.
Florida’s bear hunt starts Saturday. What you need to know
Read full article: Florida’s bear hunt starts Saturday. What you need to knowFrom Dec. 6 through Dec. 28, hunters who received a permit will be able to harvest black bears on private property, with permission of the property owner, and in specified Bear Harvest Zones.
The Latest: Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida ordered released
Read full article: The Latest: Grand jury transcripts from abandoned Epstein investigation in Florida ordered releasedA federal judge has ordered the release of Florida grand jury transcripts from the federal sex trafficking cases of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, citing the transparency law President Donald Trump recently signed.
Cold front bringing big-time rain to Central Florida ahead of cooldown. Here’s your forecast
Read full article: Cold front bringing big-time rain to Central Florida ahead of cooldown. Here’s your forecastCentral Florida is about to go from sunny and warm to rainy and cold as a messy chain of weather systems arrive this weekend.
Cold front bringing big-time to Central Florida ahead of cooldown. Here’s your forecast
Read full article: Cold front bringing big-time to Central Florida ahead of cooldown. Here’s your forecastCentral Florida is about to go from sunny and warm to rainy and cold as a messy chain of weather systems arrive this weekend.
‘Eliminate them:’ Florida property tax cuts just got closer to becoming real
Read full article: ‘Eliminate them:’ Florida property tax cuts just got closer to becoming realThis week, four proposed constitutional amendments in Florida took another step closer toward becoming reality after getting approved by lawmakers.
State starts case in Tommy Zeigler evidence hearing with blood stain analyst
Read full article: State starts case in Tommy Zeigler evidence hearing with blood stain analystFlorida prosecutors turned to a blood stain analyst to start off their case to keep Tommy Zeigler on death row Thursday. The hearing on new DNA evidence could lead to a retrial for Florida’s longest-serving death row inmate, who was convicted of the 1975 murders of four people at his Winter Garden furniture store.
Orlando pastry chef brings Brazilian flavors to Food Network’s ‘Holiday Baking Championship’
Read full article: Orlando pastry chef brings Brazilian flavors to Food Network’s ‘Holiday Baking Championship’Orlando pastry chef Jean Carlos showcases Brazilian tropical flavors and traditional desserts on Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship," earning praise from judges and a local Brazilian award.
Alert issued for missing 1-year-old last seen in Volusia County
Read full article: Alert issued for missing 1-year-old last seen in Volusia CountyA Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl who was last seen in Volusia County and whose parents are believed to be avoiding a court order, authorities said.