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Ten days after a boat capsized on the St. Johns River, crews have located the final missing child, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Lawmakers again are considering proposals aimed at imposing strict regulations on the sale and production of euphoria-inducing hemp products.
The contest between Republican Randy Fine and Democrat Joh Weil has drawn national attention and is being viewed by eyes across the nation as a test of President Donald Trump’s first two months in office. Polls in Flagler, Lake, Marion, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties open Tuesday at 7 a.m.
A state program to help homeowners make upgrades to their homes against severe weather has leftover cash and now applicants have another chance to apply.
A Florida man who was inside an Ocala laundromat when it exploded last year is suing the owners for the explosion, along with the companies that installed the gas plumbing system for the business.
Are you ready for a mix of seasons all at once? Severe weather continues to try to take shape in Central Florida on this last day of March.
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.
The ranking examined factors like finance, employment, family relations and more to figure out which of these 50 states ranked highest for their stress levels.
A new bill introduced in the Florida Legislature aims to tackle the growing issue of chronic absenteeism, which has become a major concern for schools across the state.
Fittingly for an NCAA Tournament in which big schools from big conferences took record numbers of spots in the first week, then hogged them all for the second week, the Final Four will bring four teams seeded No. 1 to the sport’s biggest stage to play for the title.
Walter Clayton Jr. rescued top-seeded Florida with two late 3-pointers, and the Gators rallied from nine points down late to reach the Final Four with an 84-79 victory over Texas Tech in the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final.
St. Augustine doctor Scott Hollington, 59, has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
President Donald Trump has spent nearly every weekend in Florida since starting his second term.
An appeals court has ruled that President Donald Trump can fire two board members of independent labor agencies from their respective posts in the federal government.
New school start times mandated by the state set to go into effect in 2026 hit the chopping block Thursday in Tallahassee.
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.
Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.
Miami-Dade deputies said Wilson Muñoz Suarez — known to patients as Dr. Wilson Muñoz — had no right to perform any procedures in Florida, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Gasoline prices have increased by just a few cents compared to this time last month, but the cost to fill up the tank has declined by nearly 40 cents per gallon since last year.
Florida is among the top three states in the country for reported laser light incidents targeting aircraft, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Will Richard scored 15 points, Alijah Martin added 14 points and seven rebounds, and top-seeded Florida played a steady second half to run away from No. 4 seed Maryland and into the NCAA Tournament’s West Region final with an 87-71 win.
While some believe that cursive writing is essential for young scholars, others argue that it is an outdated skill that should be left in the past.
Piles of trash and other sketchy activity have been going on for years at a house on Seneca Drive in Melbourne, where neighbors say squatters moved in. Florida law says that to kick them off the property, authorities need permission from the homeowner, but in this case, the homeowner’s dead.
A mother and her three sons were killed on Wednesday evening in South Florida, leaving her daughter and the apparent shooter in the hospital, according to deputies.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Thursday to go after state lawmakers after they overrode some of his vetoes from last year’s budget.
The White House has pulled Rep. Elise Stefanik’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations.
Manatees in Florida are slowly doing better after an effort to preserve their mortality and habitat, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
New video released by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office shows the arrest of a man accused in a shooting who led deputies on a chase on Interstate 95 before crashing into trees along the interstate.
With dry air sticking around and no rain in sight, fire weather conditions will stay a concern.
The widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law.
A Florida bill aimed at carving out exceptions to the state’s minimum wage law made further headway through the Florida Legislature this week.
The proposal would get rid of the Lieutenant Governor position and the Government Efficiency Task Force, instead replacing them with a COGE.
During public comments on Tuesday, a man named Robert Lee was on the podium making remarks when Fine informed him his 30 seconds to make remarks was up. The men then traded words in an exchange that's been circulating on social media.
Appearing before leaders of the state university system, House Speaker Daniel Perez on Wednesday defended a bill that would repeal a law shielding information about school presidential candidates from public disclosure.
Speaker Perez said that if the proposal is successful, it will make Florida the only state in the country's history to permanently reduce its sales tax.
With less than 70 days until the start of the next hurricane season, Seminole County is starting to update its floodplain management plan for the next five years.
Several storm systems are forecast to move across the plains and the eastern U.S. and beneath such warm and unstable air, this could spell trouble for us Floridians. Let's break down what we know together.
A bill that would relax restrictions on working hours for Florida teenagers is moving through the state Legislature amid an ongoing crackdown on illegal immigration.
Jacksonville Beach Police said a 21-year-old man drove his father’s car into the ocean because he was angry with him, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
Washington is roiled by the news that one of President Donald Trump’s top aides added a journalist to a group chat discussing military plans.
On Monday afternoon, at 1 p.m. National Hurricane Center issued a SPECIAL Tropical Weather Outlook for an area of rotation in the subtropical Atlantic.
The House Economic Infrastructure Subcommittee backs an amendment to HB 567 that would raise the speed limit on limited access highways, like I-4 or I-95.
A year after lawmakers relaxed the state’s child labor laws, a divided Florida Senate panel on Tuesday gave initial approval to a measure that would further roll back work restrictions for kids as young as 14.
On Monday, a 63-year-old woman from Orlando called News 6 for help as she has tried for over 10 days to get in contact with anyone from Social Security.
The first of many spring cold fronts is on its way towards the southeast United States. In its wake, the Deep South and our neighbors up north are anticipating more severe weather. By the time it arrives in our area, the front will have essentially vanished without a trace.
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.
A family is suing Walt Disney World over allegations that an employee took up-skirt videos of theme park guests.
A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.
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.
After spending several hours perched in a tree near Markham Woods Middle School, a black bear climbed down shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday and wandered toward the woods adjacent to the school.
Just days after launching its 10th crew rotation mission with NASA to the International Space Station, SpaceX is ready to launch its next private crew mission.
As of Sunday, the state average stood at $2.97 per gallon, which is 2 cents lower than the 2024 low and the lowest daily average since December 2023, according to AAA.
A child remains unaccounted for nearly 60 hours after a vessel capsized on the St. Johns River near the Dames Point Bridge, sending 8 people into the water.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold two news conferences on Monday at the state capitols in Idaho and Montana, according to the governor's office.
Walter Clayton Jr. and Florida ended UConn’s pursuit of a third straight national championship, with Clayton burying two key 3-pointers in the final three minutes of a scintillating 77-75 victory for the top-seeded Gators in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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.
