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Family of Ormond Beach boy hopes to prevent more tragedy on playgrounds
Read full article: Family of Ormond Beach boy hopes to prevent more tragedy on playgroundsThe body of a missing four-year-old boy in Ormond Beach was found on Sunday in a pond near the playground he wandered off from hours earlier.
News 6, Salvation Army kick off Angel Tree program to bring joy to Central Florida families
Read full article: News 6, Salvation Army kick off Angel Tree program to bring joy to Central Florida familiesToday is a special day for us here at News 6 as we join forces with the Salvation Army to kick off the annual Angel Tree program.
South Florida police looking for man who tried to kidnap 13-year-old girl
Read full article: South Florida police looking for man who tried to kidnap 13-year-old girlAuthorities in Broward County are searching for a man they believe tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Salvation Army of Orlando kicks off Angel Tree program for this holiday season. Here’s how you can help
Read full article: Salvation Army of Orlando kicks off Angel Tree program for this holiday season. Here’s how you can helpThis year, we’re looking to help 5,000 children ranging from infants to 14-year-olds in Orange and Osceola counties and 1,000 seniors in need.
Here’s how you can donate to the ‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey drive
Read full article: Here’s how you can donate to the ‘Black Men Sundays’ turkey driveNews 6 photographer and “Black Men Sundays” host Corie Murray’s turkey drive is back again. Online donations are being accepted to help feed families of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida for the holidays.
Was your home insurance canceled or not renewed recently? Florida wants to know
Read full article: Was your home insurance canceled or not renewed recently? Florida wants to knowIf your property insurance was canceled or not renewed in the last month or so, or is scheduled to be canceled in the next month, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation wants to hear from you.
Flagler County, Palm Bay work on affordable housing solutions
Read full article: Flagler County, Palm Bay work on affordable housing solutionsFlagler County is known for it's beautiful beaches and small-town feel, but the rising cost of housing is making it feel just as unaffordable as some big cities and counties.
Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save lives
Read full article: Dozens of pedestrians killed in Pine Hills. What Orange County is doing to save livesA News 6 investigation found since 2015 at least 32 pedestrians have been killed in Pine Hills and another 88 people have incapacitating injuries. What the county is doing about it.
Q&A: Lisa Bell shares how Boys & Girls Club impacted her life
Read full article: Q&A: Lisa Bell shares how Boys & Girls Club impacted her lifeLisa Bell has been a member of the Boys & Girls Club since she was six years old. As News 6 gets ready for its live newscast at the Walt Disney World Boys & Girls Club in Pine Hills, Bell reflects on this full circle moment.
TIMELINE: News 6 investigation changes Florida law on safe lithium-ion battery storage
Read full article: TIMELINE: News 6 investigation changes Florida law on safe lithium-ion battery storageA News 6 investigation resulted in a new law that allows the State Fire Marshal to establish new safety rules for storing and charging lithium-ion batteries. Here is the timeline of how our investigation progressed.
Salvation Army kicks off holiday season with world’s largest Red Kettle
Read full article: Salvation Army kicks off holiday season with world’s largest Red KettleAs the holiday season begins, Maj. Ken Chapman, area commander for the Salvation Army, visits News 6 to showcase an iconic symbol of hope and generosity: the world’s largest Red Kettle.
Here’s where you can donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into fuel
Read full article: Here’s where you can donate election signs in Central Florida to be turned into fuelOrlando, Winter Park and Seminole County are partnering up with companies like PureCycle and NuCycle to turn campaign signs into energy.
WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump speaks to supporters as presidential campaign edges 270 electoral votes
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump speaks to supporters as presidential campaign edges 270 electoral votesFrom poll open to poll close and when winners are declared, WKMG-TV and ClickOrlando.com will have you covered.
‘Accidentally Wes Anderson Adventures:’ A photographer community like no other
Read full article: ‘Accidentally Wes Anderson Adventures:’ A photographer community like no otherAuthor Wally Koval told News 6 that the concept for "Accidentally Wes Anderson Adventures" began on Instagram in 2017 and was inspired by the unique vision of director Wes Anderson.
Holly Hill residents still dealing with flood disaster, raw sewage after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Holly Hill residents still dealing with flood disaster, raw sewage after Hurricane MiltonPeople who live in Holly Hill are still cleaning up after what the mayor called the worst flooding in the city's history from Hurricane Milton.
‘I feel like somebody:’ News 6 gets real time results, helps family after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘I feel like somebody:’ News 6 gets real time results, helps family after Hurricane MiltonWe say “Getting Results” all the time, but this time we’re putting our skills to the test, finding and solving problems for our viewers in the same day.
‘Moving in the right direction:’ DeBary’s city manager addresses flooding concerns after Milton
Read full article: ‘Moving in the right direction:’ DeBary’s city manager addresses flooding concerns after MiltonAs cleanup from Hurricane Milton begins across Central Florida, some are still dealing with flooding fears.
‘They’re inconsiderate!’ Holly Hill police warn drivers flying through floods in communities
Read full article: ‘They’re inconsiderate!’ Holly Hill police warn drivers flying through floods in communitiesMany cities in Volusia County have seen record flooding from Milton, including Holly Hill. Mayor Chris Via told News 6 the storm brought the worst and most damaging flooding in city history.
Central Florida school districts announce make-up days after Hurricane Milton cancellations
Read full article: Central Florida school districts announce make-up days after Hurricane Milton cancellationsClick through for a list of hurricane make-up days announced for Central Florida's public school districts.
WATCH LIVE: Seminole County Emergency Management holds post-Milton news conference
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Seminole County Emergency Management holds post-Milton news conferenceCentral Florida waterways are rising because of heavy rain from Hurricane Milton. In Geneva that’s led to a washed-out road and even bigger problems for one community.
US Secretary of Education in Central Florida when news breaks of judge allowing student loan forgiveness to proceed
Read full article: US Secretary of Education in Central Florida when news breaks of judge allowing student loan forgiveness to proceedNews 6 was with US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, when he got the news that the Biden Administration can — at least temporarily — move forward with student loan forgiveness.
Edgewater has plan to to handle flooding crisis, mayor says
Read full article: Edgewater has plan to to handle flooding crisis, mayor saysEdgewater residents say they can't get a break from flooding, even from the overnight rain. On Thursday morning, dozens of residents said they woke up to almost a foot of water going right up to their house, primarily in the Florida Shores neighborhood.
DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station opening
Read full article: DeLand businesses start seeing uptick in customers after SunRail station openingThe SunRail station has been up and running for over a month now in DeLand and those working in the downtown area tell News 6 they're starting to see new faces and business come to town.
Concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood could soon be fixed. Here’s what happened
Read full article: Concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood could soon be fixed. Here’s what happenedAfter months of intense flooding, the homeowner behind a concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood’s Shadow Bay community has applied for a permit to remove the blockage, according to Seminole County.
Suspects at large after 87-year-old man shot in Leesburg, police say
Read full article: Suspects at large after 87-year-old man shot in Leesburg, police sayLeesburg police are asking the public for information after an 87-year-old man sitting in a car at a gas station was shot by someone arguing with him.
Helene death toll in Florida rises to 11; more than 400K still without power, DeSantis says
Read full article: Helene death toll in Florida rises to 11; more than 400K still without power, DeSantis saysEleven people died in Florida as Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in the Big Bend region, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Unemployment woes: Salesperson’s story triggers wave of requests as Floridians face delays
Read full article: Unemployment woes: Salesperson’s story triggers wave of requests as Floridians face delaysEver since News 6 featured an Orlando salesperson who waited more than three months for Florida unemployment benefits, Make Ends Meet has received an additional 17 requests from viewers with the same issue.
Sumter County prepares for Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Sumter County prepares for Hurricane HeleneSumter County Chairman Craig Estep wants to make sure people in The Villages, Wildwood and all parts of the county have supplies in case they lose power or have other problems due to Hurricane Helene.
Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand Orlando
Read full article: Activists fight annexation request from Mormon Church that could expand OrlandoOrlando City Council is deciding on whether or not to grant an annexation request that has many community members and activists upset.
🍎 News 6 volunteers at Melbourne Resource Center, needs help Getting Results
Read full article: 🍎 News 6 volunteers at Melbourne Resource Center, needs help Getting ResultsNews 6 staff spent hours sorting produce and donated foods at the South Brevard Sharing Center, but found there is a need for commercial-grade refrigerators to store items before they're distributed to families in need.
Altamonte Springs teen reflects on being struck by lightning, thanks rescuers
Read full article: Altamonte Springs teen reflects on being struck by lightning, thanks rescuersSurveillance video captured the terrifying moments along New Hope Way, showing him on the ground after the bolt partially struck a nearby tree.
National Voter Registration Day brings out supervisors of elections, student voter drives
Read full article: National Voter Registration Day brings out supervisors of elections, student voter drivesMaking sure you know how, when and where to register are key messages of National Voter Registration Day.
Florida prosecutors: No convictions of bringing a weapon on school property in last 5 years
Read full article: Florida prosecutors: No convictions of bringing a weapon on school property in last 5 yearsA News 6 investigation has uncovered Florida prosecutors have not reported one conviction for bringing a weapon on a school campus over the last five years, despite law enforcement making 40 arrests.
Man arrested in Marion County, accused of keeping alligators in backyard pool
Read full article: Man arrested in Marion County, accused of keeping alligators in backyard poolA man living in Marion County is accused of keeping two alligators in his backyard swimming pool, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
News 6 receives honors for coverage of Purple Heart national convention
Read full article: News 6 receives honors for coverage of Purple Heart national conventionSeveral members of the News 6 team were honored this week by the Military Order of the Purple Heart for their coverage of the organization's national convention in July.
Melbourne family faces $12K electric bill after meter tampering
Read full article: Melbourne family faces $12K electric bill after meter tamperingA Melbourne family has been stuck with a $12,000 electric bill after their power company discovered someone had tampered with their meter limiting how much usage was being reported.
9th attorney for Florida woman accused of leaving boyfriend in suitcase speaks out ahead of October trial
Read full article: 9th attorney for Florida woman accused of leaving boyfriend in suitcase speaks out ahead of October trialThe new lawyer for Sarah Boone spoke for the first time to News 6 after a hearing Tuesday at the Orange County Courthouse.
Man, dog severely injured after being attacked by 5 unleashed dogs at Florida beach
Read full article: Man, dog severely injured after being attacked by 5 unleashed dogs at Florida beachA man and his dog were severely injured after being attacked by five unleashed dogs last week in Ponte Vedra Beach, near Turtle Shores, according to the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office.