This week during Florida’s Click It or Ticket campaign, I got the chance to head out to the Space Coast and spend some time with the traffic unit at the Titusville Police Department.

Central Florida’s summerlike weather pattern continues this week with more heat, humidity and spotty afternoon storms in the forecast.

A new proposal approved by lawmakers adds a couple of new rules for e-bike riders. It now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.

With nearly 30 stores already open in the Sunshine State, popular grocer Trader Joe’s has just unveiled yet another location that’s on the way.

Florida has been an incredibly popular state for a while now, bringing in millions of new residents over the past few years. But there have also been plenty of people who decided to pick up and leave.

Police in Lady Lake are looking for a gunman after an ambush-style shooting in broad daylight Tuesday that investigators say could have put nearby bystanders at risk.

Oviedo leaders are warning residents about unpermitted door-to-door roofing sales following last week’s storm, saying only one company is currently authorized to solicit in the city. Homeowners say repeated knocks from salespeople have become a growing frustration in their neighborhoods.

A pair of dogs was found tied to a dumpster at a rest stop in Central Florida, leading investigators to ask for help from the public, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Hillsborough County middle school teacher has allegedly been removed after a viral video appeared to show her hanging a Black baby doll in her classroom, according to CBS affiliate WTSP-TV.

Is hurricane complacency a problem in Florida? Officials in Cape Canaveral think so; that's why, for the second year in a row, the city held a hurricane expo for its residents. Officials with the National Weather Service and other disaster experts met with residents to urge them to be prepared for hurricane season.

In an appearance in Orange County Wednesday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the county government's spending, calling it "excessive" and "wasteful."

An Ocala church already recovering from a major electrical fire is now dealing with what church leaders describe as a hateful act of vandalism involving racial slurs and threatening messages. Leaders at St. Paul A.M.E. Church said someone broke into the church overnight and vandalized the property with racist language and symbols just days after a fire forced the church to close temporarily.

While Florida voters weren’t casting ballots Tuesday night, the results from primary elections across several states are still reverberating through Tallahassee. On this week’s episode of Politically Motivated, the focus turned to what analysts are calling the continued “Trump Effect” — the growing influence of President Donald Trump’s endorsements and how loyalty to the president is increasingly shaping Republican politics nationwide.

A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret.

It’s Click It or Ticket week across Florida, and Trooper Steve on Patrol turned Results-1 into a real-world demonstration vehicle to explain exactly why restraints matter so much.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to once again broach a pair of issues that he argues can potentially fix issues in the U.S. Congress.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

The Kissimmee City Commission voted to pause its ethics complaint process while drafting a new ordinance, delaying new complaints against the mayor and a commissioner as existing investigations continue.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.

After two days about 60,000 gallons pumped into the sinkhole, Orange County Public Works believe the situation on North Wymore Road has stabilized.

After 25 years at News 6 in Orlando, Louis Bolden is leaving for Fox 13 in Memphis, where he will be the main evening anchor. He reflects on career turning points and investigative wins.

This week is all about vehicle restraints as law enforcement agencies across Florida ramp up enforcement for the national Click It or Ticket campaign.

After over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they may finally be coming.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

Florida lawmakers earn less than $30,000 a year in salary. In 2024, 82 of the 160 lawmakers had a reported net worth of over a million dollars. Find out how much your state representative and state senator are worth.

Crews with Orange County Public works pumped more than 20,000 gallons of water into a large sinkhole in an unsuccessful attempt to determine if the sinkhole has stabilized.

Walt Disney World has a new president. The Walt Disney Company named Joe Schott on Monday to take over the top job from Jeff Vahle, who is retiring. Schott will be in charge of a major expansion at Disney World, home to the most visited theme parks in the world.

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Speaking at the Space Coast Association of Realtors, DeSantis said a ballot measure focused on homestead exemptions for Florida residents is the next major item on his agenda — but only after the state budget is resolved.

Florida ranks fifth in the country for ghost guns recovered at crime scenes, and the state has no regulations on the parts used to make them.

There are plenty of invasive plants in the Sunshine State. But you might want to be wary of the ones that look like potatoes.

Popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.

The project — later dubbed "Florida's Folly" — nearly caused the Sunshine State to be split in half.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras cruise ship rescued nine people from a vessel in distress. It happened Saturday off the coast of Sebastian Inlet, Florida.

Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB), in partnership with the Lake & Hills Garden Club, hosted a community planting event Saturday at Chautauqua Park in Mount Dora, bringing volunteers together to enhance native landscaping around the park’s Blue Star Memorial.

This latest law makes several changes related to school safety, including the Florida Guardian Program.

Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, was arrested Friday evening by Capitol Police after about five hours of staging a sit-in outside Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, according to News 6 partner WJXT.

After a 12-year-old was arrested over a recent 'door-kicking challenge,' a Volusia County deputy was caught reassuring him in the backseat of the patrol car.

A Leon Circuit Court judge heard arguments Friday in a case challenging the new congressional districts passed by lawmakers last month, but made no immediate ruling, as plaintiffs argued the map violated the state's Fair Districts amendment.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says El Niño is now “likely” to develop soon and continue through the upcoming winter season.

In Central Florida, we’re notorious for a lot, but one thing that scares every homeowner? Sinkholes. So why are they so common, especially here in Central Florida? We bring in a layered cake.

There are six lists of names that are used in a rotation and recycled every six years. This means, a few names this upcoming 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season might sound familiar like Fay and Isaias.

A drier weather pattern is settling into Central Florida Friday, bringing lower rain chances and building heat into the weekend.

Gov. DeSantis responded to the viral notice online, claiming that someone who believes it's real is "too dumb to be driving a car."

Publix is bringing its latest sampling event to stores this weekend, and a recently introduced “Pub Sub” just so happens to be on the menu.

For the second time this month, rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida, according to jail records obtained by News 6.

Central Florida’s drought is deepening, and the St. Johns River Water Management District says its work is being stretched across all of its main responsibilities.

Kaia, who is half Filipino, visits Kaya in Orlando’s Mills 50 district during AAPI Heritage Month and finds more than a memorable meal. The MICHELIN Green Star restaurant serves elevated, authentic Filipino flavors rooted in sustainability and community, creating a warm, home-away-from-home experience from dinner through the Kape Kaya pop-up.

It’s gas price whiplash. After finally getting some relief, drivers are once again feeling pain at the pump.

Central Florida is packed with exciting events this weekend, from cultural festivals and live performances to sports and family-friendly fun.

Beginning 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.

A quieter weather pattern is settling into Central Florida as drier air filters into the state behind a cold front moving south through Florida Thursday.

Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

The city of Altamonte Springs and WKMG News 6 celebrated the 45th year of their annual special softball game, a widely attended event supporting the city’s special needs program.

Eleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit.

The best chance to see hail in Florida is from March through July, with the peak usually occurring in May.

Blaze 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 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.

The governor spoke at 11:15 a.m. at the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

After 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.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on another two bills, adding to the list of over 80 laws approved so far this year.

Jeff Vahle became president in May 2020, navigating Walt Disney World through the COVID-19 pandemic — which forced a temporary shutdown of the resort — and led the landmark 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World.

Because the Falcon 9’s first stage booster is set to land at Landing Zone 40 at Cape Canaveral, residents along Florida’s Space Coast should expect a sonic boom as the booster returns to Earth shortly after launch.

According to DeSantis, NOAA approved Florida’s request earlier this month through an exempted fishing permit pilot program, giving the state more authority over Atlantic recreational red snapper management.

Joey Manna travels to a Gainesville-area state park to photograph Florida’s gopher tortoise and meets Katherine Saylor of Defenders of Wildlife, who explains why this keystone species—and the fire-dependent, high-and-dry habitat it relies on—is disappearing fast. The search reveals a surprising truth: gopher tortoises (and the conservation choices that protect them) aren’t just “out there” in the wilderness—they’re often right in our own neighborhoods

State Rep. Anna Eskamani said the agency has agreed to pursue rulemaking changes before the end of the year.

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.

Florida now ranks third worst in the nation; a short sale specialist says she’s never seen it slow down.

Sumrall talks all things football with News 6 sports director Jamie Seh ahead of his first season in Gainesville.

The widow of a man killed in a mass shooting at Florida State University is suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI, blaming the artificial intelligence chatbot for contributing to the tragedy.

A victim of disgraced former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg is asking a federal judge to unseal court records that would identify an “unindicted conspirator” linked to one of Greenberg’s criminal offenses, News 6 has learned.

Sheriff Mike Chitwood said the incident began Friday night when a DeLand police officer spotted the driver running without headlights, nearly striking a pedestrian, before speeding away and running multiple red lights.

A 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.

A recent report has now revealed that one Florida beach was rated the best in the nation.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that distracted driving is a dangerous habit. But what about when you come to a standstill?

Experts are trying to solve a major problem in Florida. And the solution may be to eat it.

Former U.S. Congressman Bill Posey has died, according to a Facebook post by his predecessor U.S. Congressman Mike Haridopolos.

Summer-like pattern continues Mother’s Day Weekend

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed yet another bill into law — though this one is expected to have a major impact.

An Orlando man was arrested during a trip to Hawaii as part of a fraud bust this week, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

A cyberattack is disrupting the online learning platform Canvas, affecting thousands of schools in Florida and around the world as students prepare for finals.

Step 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.

Central 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.

Researchers have revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed another batch of new bills, adding to the dozens of other state laws that have already been approved this year.

Publix is offering rare plants at select stores in Florida for a limited time this month, according to the Florida-native grocery chain.

In Mount Dora, the admiration for late journalist Mabel Norris Reese still runs deep.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” always was meant to be temporary.

Could “Alligator Alcatraz,” the makeshift facility for ICE detainees in the Florida Everglades, soon be shut down? According to a report in The New York Times, Florida officials and the Trump administration are discussing just that. DeSantis confirmed there had been talks.

Mess 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).

For Mother's Day a longtime Walt Disney World cast member reflects on raising her two children alongside her career — and what it means now that both of them have joined the company she’s called home for decades.

Orlando 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.

A council meant to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed Thursday a series of long-awaited changes to the disaster recovery body that stop short of the administration’s promises to dismantle it, but could reduce the number of disasters the federal government supports and the amount of money it doles out.

The upcoming El Niño could rival strongest in history

Kayla Burress of Ave Maria, Florida, thought someone was breaking into her home. She found something even scarier. Two alligators fighting on her back porch.

Of the dozens of new Florida laws passed so far this year, one stands out among the rest.

This 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.

One of the country’s largest rock music festivals kicks off Thursday in Daytona Beach, bringing more than 160 bands, hundreds of thousands of fans — and potentially record-breaking heat.