A police report obtained by News 6 Thursday reveals more details about why law enforcement was concerned about a possible threat earlier this month at a Seminole County middle school. The boy seen on school security cameras holding the clarinet “in the position of a shouldered rifle” was also dressed in camo and wearing a tactical vest.

Around 8:30 a.m., the school initiated a Code Red lockdown, which was later downgraded to a Code Yellow before being completely lifted, according to Seminole County Public Schools.

The roadway, which washed out after 15 to 19 inches of rain fell across parts of Mount Dora and Eustis on Oct. 26, has been closed while crews replaced damaged infrastructure and reinforced vulnerable sections.

Many Florida homeowners are familiar with the danger sinkholes pose. But some areas are more risky than others.

A father faces charges after his 20-month-old daughter died early Saturday after being found unresponsive in a hot tub at a vacation rental, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

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Settle 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.

Orlando Sanford International Airport is growing with hundreds of millions of dollars in development projects in the works. On Wednesday, our News 6 team got an inside look at one of the newest buildings that is part of the changing landscape at the airport.

Clermont will consider easing some restrictions to increase security and storage space that would allow Walmart to bring a drone delivery service to the area.

The leadership may have changed at The Salvation Army here in Orlando, but the mission remains as strong and vibrant as ever. Today, we're welcoming the new area commander to a livestream.

Jones, Lake Mary & Bishop Moore held ceremonies honoring several players going to college early.

Skimmers can be in supermarkets, corner stores, basically anywhere you shop. They can swipe money from all credit cards, but EBT cards are especially susceptible because they don’t have chip technology. The Secret Service is targeting skimmers in its latest operation.

After Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday.  It’s a day that began back in 2012 and is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations and giving back to others.

A family in Volusia County is urging Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his office to remove a video from Facebook that includes their teenage son's face.

All seven cities in Seminole County have license plate readers, but as Oviedo – the latest city to use this technology — is installing these cameras, some cities in Washington state are turning them off.

Documents recently obtained by News 6 shed light into the August closure of an extended stay hotel along International Drive in Orlando.

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On Thursday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved a four-year rate hike for FPL — the largest in the company’s history.

Sports personality Stephen A. Smith spoke with News 6 about Magic stars Banchero and Wagner and weighed in on the Gators' pursuit of Lane Kiffin.

Thousands of The Villages Health patients insured through UnitedHealthcare may have to find new healthcare providers if a deal isn’t reached between CenterWell, a division of Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.

State amusement ride inspectors dispatched to a Universal Orlando theme park following a roller coaster rider’s death did not write any reports or take any photos documenting their observations, News 6 has learned.

News 6 is kicking off the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree program to get results for families across Central Florida.

An Apopka couple and their insurance company are out of tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed an insurance check but hasn’t replaced the roof.

The update comes after last year’s sponsor posted to social media on Saturday, saying that the parade was canceled due to ongoing legal and safety concerns.

Brian Lapersonerie said he picking up a rider when he got a call from someone claiming to be Uber support saying he was under investigation. Turns out, it was a scheme targeting Uber drivers.

The opening date for a “prototype” Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed, with some interesting features on the way for local customers.

Around 6:30 a.m., News 6 started receiving calls and emails from people who witnessed the unusual sight.

One person died after an Orange County home caught fire on Friday, according to the Winter Garden Fire Department.

Pending NFL approval, the Jacksonville Jaguars will play home games in Orlando in 2027.

Florida troopers say a teenage girl was struck and injured near Olympia High School in Orange County.

Last week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings teased a big announcement coming on Thursday. But the spoiler came on Monday: Demings is officially running for Florida governor next year.

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An ongoing “odor issue” in Sanford could soon be eliminated, according to the city manager on Wednesday.

A Seminole County jury will begin deliberating the fate of a man who could face the death penalty after being convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.

The man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend because she refused to get an abortion was found guilty of the woman’s murder and the killing of the unborn child.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Sarasota.

Sanford residents could soon see their utility bills climb significantly as city leaders weigh a proposal to raise water and sewer rates by double-digit percentages over the next five years.

Seminole County officials spent more than $31,000 in taxpayer money painting over bright green crosswalks after the Florida Department of Transportation ordered the county to remove the high visibility pavement markings this summer, financial records obtained by News 6 reveal.

Two separate violent encounters involving adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikes are under investigation in Central Florida, one in Ocoee and another in Oviedo.

Central Florida residents are all too familiar with road construction, but a project along State Road 484 near I-75 has seemingly come to a halt.

As Florida gears up for its next Legislative session, lawmakers are already busy crafting bills to be considered.

Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.”

An 80-year-old Lady Lake woman lost nearly $150,000 after crooks posing as government employees tricked her out of money she received from a life insurance policy following her husband's passing.

The opening date for a “prototype” Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed, with some interesting features on the way for local customers.

Hours after News 6 published a recent report about hot tubs being sold on Facebook Marketplace, Florida’s Office of Attorney General filed court papers seeking information about a couple who were previously banned from selling hot tubs in the state.

Parents at Winter Springs High School learned from the principal this week that an employee resigned after an investigation revealed he engaged in "inappropriate communication" with a student.

A couple says movers threatened to hold their belongings if they did not pay $3,600 more than they were quoted.

Kissimmee made the SunRail a high priority in its recently approved budget.

Tropical Storm Lorenzo officially forms in the Atlantic Ocean.

Juanita Lagreca watched as water started seeping into her home in Florida Shores for the third time in three years on Friday.

Florida’s chief financial officer said he was not involved in any way with the visit law enforcement officers made to the Largo home of a man who had sent a postcard to the CFO that read, “You lack values.”

October 2025 brings an exciting lineup of celestial events, ideal for skywatchers in Central Florida.

A family in Sumter County is asking county leaders to help fix flooding on their property. They say the issue has persisted for years.

A newly-released 911 call shows some of the first reactions to the then-unfolding situation surrounding Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the Epic Universe guest who died after riding Stardust Racers.

In a statement to News 6 on Wednesday, Publix officials said that the practice will be permitted following a landmark court ruling last month.

Orlando police said they are conducting a death investigation after a body was discovered.

With Halloween right around the corner, a recent report examines the most haunted roads around the world.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

Orange County’s government website notes Horizon West is the fastest-growing community in unincorporated Orange County. To keep up with the demand, Kimberly Buffkin, Division Chief for Orange County Fire Rescue, said first responders are stepping up.

Trooper Steve is hitting the road in Results-1 and shedding light on Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

A section of Interstate 4 was shut down on Monday afternoon after a box truck rolled over on the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A lawsuit claims corporations conspired with each other to raise lot rent prices at manufactured home parks.

With a storm expected to run parallel to the Atlantic coast, Brevard County is now under a tropical storm watch.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Florida Sheriff’s Association Headquarters in Tallahassee.

This week, moveBuddha has revealed the Florida suburbs seeing the most demand.

A proposal to rename part of a road in Melbourne to honor Charlie Kirk failed to pass during a city council meeting, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.

Florida state officials are determining which districts should take part in a new pilot program bringing armed drones to schools.

From poorly-functioning kennel gates to expensive portable A/C units, overcrowding isn’t the only issue Seminole County's animal shelter faces.

A 32-year-old man died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe last week, sparking an investigation into what exactly happened.

The family of a man who died from “blunt impact injuries” while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando creates a GoFundMe page.

The New Smyrna Beach city commission is set to discuss its budget Tuesday night that will include a big pay raise for the city's fire fighters.

Long-awaited repairs to Sanford's marina could finally be made, three years after Hurricane Ian flooded the riverwalk and damaged docks.

Swans, oranges, and water lilies have appeared on walls around South of Downtown Orlando over the past week, as artists create three new murals funded by a federal grant awarded to six Main Street districts across the city.

Following the death of a guest who died after riding the roller coaster last week, investigators now say they are looking into the case under the state’s “manslaughter” statute.

In an internal letter obtained by News 6, the president and COO of Universal Orlando Resort wrote to employees that the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe functioned “as intended” prior to the death of a guest last week.

On Sunday evening, hundreds of people gathered at Clermont’s Waterfront Park to remember Charlie Kirk.

Imagine finding a hangtag on your door with a water bill for more than $4,400—for just one month. That’s the reality Annika Martin is facing in Wedgefield, a community in East Orange County.

A new report has revealed crucial information about the guest who died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe earlier this week.

News 6 offers a segment called Dollars & Sense, designed to help viewers make smarter decisions about money, business and the economy.

Rain chances take a dip in Central Florida as the weekend takes on a nice look for the last weekend of summer.

In the wake of a guest who died after riding an Epic Universe roller coaster on Wednesday, the Orange-Osceola Medical Examiner has released the cause of death.

A Northwest Jacksonville man was just released from the hospital after weeks of battling a flesh-eating bacteria, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.

The owner of a historic building in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood had filed a complaint for eviction against its tenant months before the building was condemned, according to court documents reviewed by News 6.

Howell Creek flows right under the Cross Seminole Trail near Tuscora Drive in Winter Springs.

The Red Bull Tandem Rollercoaster is set to take over Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs on Saturday, Sept. 27, and News 6's Trooper Steve and iHeart Radio’s Johnny’s House host Sondra Rae will be part of the wild ride.

Brevard County public school buses are now equipped with AI-powered cameras that capture drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses. Starting Wednesday, those caught will receive a $225 ticket in the mail.

A Delaney Park homeowner says a group of youths was caught on his Ring doorbell camera ripping down a pride flag that had been flying in front of his house.

If you live in or visit Sanford, and you’ve noticed a certain smell in recent weeks, you’re not the only one.

A teacher at Blue Lake Elementary School was arrested on Thursday after a “concerning statement” came to light, according to the Volusia County School District.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at a Sept. 11 remembrance event in Palm Harbor.

Florida’s chief financial officer is once again accusing Orange County of “playing games” when it comes to the state’s DOGE audit of the county, saying the county made his team chase down every employee to deliver subpoenas.

While I can’t give away all the details just yet, I can tell you that this one involves a surprise twist and a friendly competition that brings together two powerhouse voices in Central Florida.

Port Orange residents and businesses faced flooding inside their homes Sunday, with water levels rising again Monday night.

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On Monday, News 6 obtained an incident report that shed new light on a controversial TikTok video that went viral earlier this summer.

Central Florida braces for days of rain and possible flooding as a cold front stalls, with high rain chances through the week and no immediate tropical threats according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.

The initiative targeted alleged street-level sales of fentanyl and cocaine behind a commercial retail plaza in North Kissimmee and in close proximity to schools and daycares.