A Central Florida man is facing charges with attempted second-degree murder after authorities say he shot another man multiple times during a family-related dispute while his two young children were inside the vehicle with him.

A growing trend called “teen takeovers” where scores of young people converge on small areas have raised safety concerns in cities across the United States, and prompted officials to develop strategies to control the trend.

Florida’s top health official called the measles vaccine “effective” Friday, but stopped short of imploring people to get inoculated against the disease. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, there have been 155 measles cases in Florida since the start of the year, with three in Orange County and one in Osceola County.

One Florida deputy underwent a “rite of passage” after he handled his first alligator call, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

A Central Florida man was arrested after being accused of violating recent emergency rules regarding a flesh-eating parasite, according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

Florida saw an uptick in reported leprosy cases in 2025 and has continued to record new infections in 2026, according to the National Hansen’s Disease Program, including cases in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.

A new 60-unit affordable housing community called Buen Vecino, developed by the Osceola Council on Aging in partnership with Osceola County and federal, state, and local partners, is opening in the Buenaventura Lakes area of Kissimmee to provide safe, stable housing for residents age 62 and older earning within set income limits.

As a growing number of municipalities and private entities install automatic license plate readers to help solve crimes, locate missing people and identify trespassers, privacy advocates are creating online maps that reveal the devices’ locations.

Tripadvisor has released its latest list of the highest-rated attractions nationwide — though last year’s top pick fell a few places this time around.

Three years before Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested in connection with an illegal gambling operation, video obtained by News 6 shows Lopez’s deputies stumbling upon a ‘casino’ allegedly linked to their boss.

The Orlando Police Department issued a warning after video was released showing a mob of e-bike riders downtown.

Winter Garden commissioners are expected to vote Thursday on a proposal to increase the city’s local business tax by 5%, a move city leaders say is needed to keep pace with inflation but one that comes as some downtown businesses continue recovering from months of disruption.

Since March, deportations ordered by immigration judges in Florida have increased 18 percent, according to recently released data. In June, judges issued 5,415 removal orders, a 17.6 percent increase compared to March’s 4,605 removal orders, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), a nonprofit that tracks immigration data.

About 49 people were arrested as part of a multi-agency operation going after drug traffickers in Central Florida. The networks operated in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Marion and Orange counties, according to law enforcement.

The Florida Supreme Court is not accepting a plan to reprimand a Central Florida judge over a perceived racial remark during a plea hearing last year, nor for telling two defense attorneys to “shut up” during a jury selection proceeding.

A Lamborghini was pulled over in a “Super Speeder stop” on Wednesday morning for going over 100 mph on the highway, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

New video footage from Lake County Sheriff’s Office shows a dangerous situation involving the vice president of an HOA in Lake County last month.

The Florida Gators appear at the SEC Football Media Days in Tampa. New coach Jon Sumrall has expectations of winning every game, but says his team has a long way to go as fall camp looms. He already has one victory as a Gator under his belt. Judging by his players' comments at Media Days, Sumrall has won the buy-in from his football team. Sports Director Jamie Seh reports from Tampa.

University of Miami scientists are working to save an endangered coral species from extinction by bringing them ashore.

Orange County could be making changes to how pedicabs operate along International Drive, one of central Florida’s most popular tourist corridors.

The theme park announced that Kumba will permanently close next month, making way for its successor, Kumba’s Revenge.

A judge signed the order on Thursday, citing Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.134(b)(2). The state had not filed charges by the 63rd day following the defendant’s arrest, nor did prosecutors file anything to demonstrate good cause for an extension.

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills is facing a DOJ criminal investigation, a House Ethics probe, and three Republican primary challengers ahead of his Aug. 18 Florida primary.

One major Florida metro has now eclipsed New York City in terms of its cost of living, according to new data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to call out legislation that’s being considered by federal lawmakers.

Orange County Public Schools will host a community meeting Thursday July 23rd to hear neighbors' concerns about a proposed affordable housing development intended to help teachers and other OCPS employees.

Cape Canaveral’s city manager announced Tuesday the city faces a $4 million budget deficit — and that the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office will investigate whether criminal conduct or employee misconduct contributed to the financial crisis.

The Volusia County Council is set to vote on whether to create a domestic violence offender registry — a move that could make the county the first in Florida to establish such a database.

Florida has plenty of historic structures for tourists to visit. But it turns out that this one is even older than the Sunshine State itself.

The City of Melbourne has settled a negligence lawsuit filed by a woman who claims police botched an investigation into her 1990 rape when she was a child, News 6 has learned.

The latest ranking of America's happiest cities has been revealed - and it shows which area of Florida is struggling the most.

Three rare reptiles in Florida are being added to the list of endangered species under federal law, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to weaken in the Gulf of Mexico as it chugs closer to the U.S. But forecasters say it still could bring coastal flooding and heavy rain from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana.

A heated Edgewater City Council meeting Monday put a spotlight on the city’s relationship with the Sabatini Law Firm, after Councilwoman Debbie Dolbow raised concerns about the firm’s ties to Mayor Diezel Depew and recent criticism of the firm’s use of artificial intelligence in legal filings.

Tropical Depression Two has strengthened into Tropical Storm Bertha

Tuesday, Aug. 18, is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here's what you need to know to vote in the primary.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has an all-new Australian wildlife walk-through experience at Conservation Station. Here’s what to expect at Jumping Junction, from kangaroos and wallabies to joeys, grazing and a guided, stay-on-the-path experience.

Florida Republican congressman and governor's race candidate Byron Donalds has announced legislation intended to prevent artificial intelligence data centers from increasing utility costs.

Edgewater leaders are weighing a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether to permanently ban data centers within city limits, joining other Florida communities pushing back on the rapidly expanding industry.

Tropical Depression Two continues to organize over the northern Gulf. Although it will stay well west of Florida, it will still help fuel scattered showers and storms across Central Florida through Monday afternoon.

Over 100 new laws took effect this month, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.

A man is accused of altering and providing fake veterinary certificates for puppies he sold. Months after a News 6 investigation, that man is now facing charges.

A DeLand mother died after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old Saturday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the mother, 43-year-old Nicole Grayson, dove in to save her child at Ed Stone Park around 4 p.m.

The Gulf system now has a 60% chance of development, but its westward track keeps the greatest impacts away from Central Florida.

There is a new and improved way to track the tropics on the free News 6 Weather App.

A former NFL player is facing serious charges in connection with a fire at a West Melbourne landscaping business. Police say the suspect set fire to multiple company vehicles at Tropic Care of Florida after breaking into the property and taking a can of gas from an unlocked work vehicle Wednesday morning.

With Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just over a month away, real vote-by-mail ballots are already coming back to Seminole County.

Upon a review of the surveillance footage, investigators said they recognized one of the “female” suspects due to his extensive history of previous arrests.

Body camera footage obtained by News 6 captures the moment a Seminole County assistant principal was arrested on DUI charges after deputies say he was riding an e-bike while intoxicated.

The turtles were among dozens the SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team rescued following an unusually cold Florida winter that left many suffering from cold stress and severe malnutrition.

A new U.S. destroyer conducting tests was responsible for the “experimental explosion” off the Florida coast on Thursday, according to a U.S. Naval spokesperson.

A senior Florida woman was met with surprise after she received a license plate with a “racy” serial code, according to CBS News.

Earlier this year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law that discusses how drivers may frame their license plates.

While the Florida-native grocer still placed high, it was taken down a few notches in the most recent ranking.

Kenney Bednarek is a two-time silver medalist at the Olympics, and he's training in Central Florida for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

Deltona city leaders are moving quickly to establish a new fire assessment fee, bracing for a potential multimillion-dollar hit to the city’s budget if a statewide constitutional amendment passes in November.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is supporting low-altitude military flyovers as the maneuvers have faced scrutiny.

A debate over gun rights and safety is playing out at a Winter Garden park after the Florida attorney general ordered the city to remove signs banning weapons, saying they violate state law.

Florida’s roads come with a warning after dark. A recent analysis ranked the Sunshine State third most dangerous in the nation for nighttime driving — and years of federal crash data help explain why.

Hunters from all over the world are in the Everglades right now, competing to bring in the most Burmese pythons before the Florida Python Challenge wraps up on July 19.

A strong “experimental explosion” was reported off the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

After an attack at a Seminole County state park left a 31-year-old woman dead, investigators have revealed they’ve matched her DNA to a nearby alligator.

Monday, July 20 is the deadline to vote in Florida’s Statewide Primary. The election on Aug. 18 is a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections. Here is how to make sure your voter registration is active and up to date.

After a relatively quiet start in the tropics, for the first time this season, there are now two areas being monitored, including one that will play a decent role in Florida’s weather heading into the weekend.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning and deadline after the city of Winter Garden reportedly posted signs at a local park.

Many students will have to prepare for lectures about communism starting with the 2026-2027 school year.

The Apopka City Commission failed to reach a unanimous agreement Wednesday on a proposed property tax millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, delaying a decision as city leaders face a deadline to finalize next year’s budget.

Body camera footage from Melbourne police shows officers mistakenly detaining and handcuffing 15-year-old Cohen Everage while searching for a runaway teen, only realizing the error after the fact.

Police arrested a McDonald’s restaurant employee for allegedly pulling a knife on a customer and telling him, “You can die today,” during a dispute over missing French fries.

A Central Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after murdering and trying to rape his girlfriend’s 93-year-old mother, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 20 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported.

Parking meters in the city of Orlando are officially ditching coins starting this week, going to a fully digital payment system.

On Wednesday, the sheriff's office issued a message to left-lane campers across the state. "Be a hero. Move over."

On Wednesday, investigators revealed that 19 Florida residents have now pleaded guilty in a wide-ranging bank fraud conspiracy.

The Seminole County State Attorney’s Office has filed two counts of second-degree murder against the man accused of killing two brothers in a fiery crash in Casselberry. Prosecutors announced Wednesday they plan to seek life sentences.

An area stretching from the eastern Gulf to the coast of the Carolinas is starting to gain more attention as chances grow for slow development into the weekend.

Gov. DeSantis signed a letter Monday designating July 28 as the date of execution at Florida State Prison for former Mascotte police officer James Duckett.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved five new specialty plates in Florida, which will be available for purchase starting in October.

One of the eateries — a Chinese restaurant in Orlando — suffered its fourth closure this year, according to state records.

A resident in Orlando’s Audubon Park neighborhood said she’s recently seen coyotes in the area — and worries about what that could mean for outdoor small pets.

Kings Orlando on International Drive combines upscale bowling with two arcades, free bocce and shuffleboard, a full bar and a kitchen turning out standout menu items like buffalo wontons, handmade pizzas and a barbecue bourbon burger.

A convicted drunk driver is suing the city of Ormond Beach and a former police officer after video from her December 2024 arrest captured the officer violently attacking her while she was handcuffed.

A big swing in storm coverage is expected across Central Florida this week as Saharan dust takes over the forecast, helping limit afternoon storms while allowing temperatures to climb even higher through midweek.

A popular program to help first time homebuyers just re-launched in Florida. The Florida Hometown Heroes Program provides up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for certain frontline workers.

After $8,100 paid and months of delays, SwimShapes finished the job once News 6 started asking questions.

Florida has executed a 74-year-old man, its oldest inmate in over a century, just weeks after executing another man who was previously the oldest person put to death in the state.

Orlando leaders say a proposed Florida property tax overhaul could create major budget shortfalls, leading to hiring freezes, service cuts and delayed projects.

Lake County School Board members are beginning the search for the district’s next superintendent, with current Superintendent Diane Kornegay set to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.

An Orlando man was arrested after officers said he picked up an 8-year-old girl near a hotel pool and ran when her family confronted him.

Sanford has been down this road before — twice, in fact. Now, with a sweeping Florida property tax reform measure headed to voters this November, city leaders are once again weighing whether a fire assessment fee is the answer to a looming budget crisis.

After departing from Florida earlier this month, a crew member aboard a Princess Cruises ship has now been declared dead, according to company officials.

Law enforcement agencies across the Southeast kicked off Operation Southern Slow Down Monday at Daytona International Speedway, launching a weeklong campaign aimed at reducing speed-related crashes and fatalities on Florida’s roads.

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran over the weekend pushed oil prices higher in overnight trading, renewing upward pressure on Florida gasoline prices, according to WKMG news partner WJXT.

While the tropics remain calm for the majority of the week, we could be tracking some tropical development in the Gulf into the weekend and early next week.

An operation in Osceola County to catch sex offenders and predators who hadn’t registered with the state led to 126 arrests, the sheriff’s office said Monday.

Central Florida is settling back into a more familiar summertime pattern this week, with scattered afternoon storms returning to the forecast while heat builds back through midweek.

Orlando’s City Council is holding a workshop to examine what property tax reform could mean for the city’s budget.

Kangaroos, monkeys, giant lizards, snakes and a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros are among more than 140 animals that escaped from captivity in Florida since 2022, state wildlife records obtained by News 6 reveal.

Florida is in the process of executing three of its oldest death row inmates back to back — each one older than the last.

After three major accidents and multiple road shutdowns in two weeks, residents say State Road 19 is becoming a traffic nightmare as FDOT considers safety improvements and possible expansion from two lanes to four.