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Falling back in time: The mental health effects of daylight saving time
Read full article: Falling back in time: The mental health effects of daylight saving timeIt’s that time of year again. When the clock strikes 2 a.m., it actually strikes 1 a.m. After clocks were set forward an hour to begin daylight saving, they are turning back an hour. While the switching of the clock may earn you an extra hour of sleep, studies by Harvard Medical School and John Hopkins have found that daylight saving can actually have some costly mental health effects.
A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anyway
Read full article: A Florida school board candidate lost his race. DeSantis appointed him to the board anywayA school board candidate who lost his race in a county south of Jacksonville will get a seat on the board anyway, after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tapped him to fill a vacancy.
Operation Blue Roof and FEMA offer in-person services in Volusia County for Hurricane Milton assistance
Read full article: Operation Blue Roof and FEMA offer in-person services in Volusia County for Hurricane Milton assistanceIf you need help in Volusia County applying for Operation Blue Roof or FEMA assistance after Hurricane Milton, representatives will be available to help this Friday.
‘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.
‘A health hazard,’ Weeks after Hurricane Milton, Central Florida residents still living with flooding
Read full article: ‘A health hazard,’ Weeks after Hurricane Milton, Central Florida residents still living with floodingWeeks after Hurricane Milton hit Florida, many are still dealing with flooding, making everyday life difficult.
Florida teen used a machete to confront Harris voters at a polling place, police say
Read full article: Florida teen used a machete to confront Harris voters at a polling place, police sayAn 18-year-old is accused of brandishing a machete while confronting Kamala Harris supporters at a Neptune Beach polling site Tuesday, according to our partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.
Historic Florida citrus stand Hollieanna Groves not opening this year, citing industry issues
Read full article: Historic Florida citrus stand Hollieanna Groves not opening this year, citing industry issuesA Florida holiday tradition will not return to Maitland this year, after 70 years in business.
Vikings agree to acquire left tackle Cam Robinson in trade with Jaguars, per AP source
Read full article: Vikings agree to acquire left tackle Cam Robinson in trade with Jaguars, per AP sourceThe Minnesota Vikings have agreed to acquire eight-year veteran left tackle Cam Robinson from the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to a person with knowledge of the trade.
FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2B
Read full article: FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2BFlorida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.
Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion amendment ads
Read full article: Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion amendment adsA federal judge has continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot.
Accidentally hit a car with your car door? Here's what you need to do
Read full article: Accidentally hit a car with your car door? Here's what you need to doIf you’ve accidentally hit someone’s car with your door, you may wonder about the next steps. Here’s a quick guide on what’s legal and recommended in these situations.
Orange-Osceola state attorney announces new task force to target hate crimes
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney announces new task force to target hate crimesThe Hate Crimes Task Force will focus on increasing public awareness, improving reporting mechanisms, enhancing investigations and increasing prosecution of hate crimes.
Breezy, coastal showers in Central Florida; latest in tropics
Read full article: Breezy, coastal showers in Central Florida; latest in tropicsLarge ridge of high pressure will continue to build across the region, keeping Central Florida’s weather stale with limited changes through the week.
What US House, Senate candidates in Florida think about Social Security, cost of living
Read full article: What US House, Senate candidates in Florida think about Social Security, cost of livingNews 6 viewers said they were concerned that Social Security didn't keep up with the cost of living. We asked Central Florida's candidates for U.S. House and U.S. Senate where they stand on the issue.
Lawsuit filed over Florida bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
Read full article: Lawsuit filed over Florida bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accountsThe Computer & Communications Industry Association announced that they have filed a lawsuit that challenges the constitutionality of Florida’s HB3, the law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts.
FEMA pop-up support center opens in Sanford following Hurricane Milton
Read full article: FEMA pop-up support center opens in Sanford following Hurricane MiltonSeminole County residents can now register for disaster recovery assistance at a newly opened FEMA pop-up registration site at the Westside Community Center in Sanford.
Here are 7 strange Florida laws you may have never heard of
Read full article: Here are 7 strange Florida laws you may have never heard ofThere are a lot of websites that post stories about strange Florida laws, but they never show where those alleged laws are on the books. Most seem to be more urban legend than reality.
John Morgan reveals Biden’s anger over being forced out, calls for transparency
Read full article: John Morgan reveals Biden’s anger over being forced out, calls for transparencyProminent attorney and businessman John Morgan didn't hold back on his thoughts about the current political climate in the United States.
SpaceX breaks record, launches 73rd rocket of the year from Florida coast
Read full article: SpaceX breaks record, launches 73rd rocket of the year from Florida coastSpaceX broke a record with its 73rd launch of the year from Florida’s Space Coast with a successful liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket on Saturday.
Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortune
Read full article: Woman finds ambergris on Florida beach. The whale poop could be worth a small fortuneA very expensive ingredient found in high-end perfumes that comes from whales may have been discovered by a diver taking a walk on a Florida beach after Hurricane Milton.
Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial struggles
Read full article: Spirit Airlines plans to cut jobs and sell some planes amid looming financial strugglesSpirit Airlines is cutting jobs and selling off some jets worth millions of dollars as the budget carrier aims to cut costs amid looming financial struggles and an uncertain future.
Haunting Halloweekend events in Central Florida to get in the ghostly spirit
Read full article: Haunting Halloweekend events in Central Florida to get in the ghostly spiritHalloweekend is here! It’s finally time to debut that costume you’ve been planning and get in the ghostly spirit. Whether you’re looking for a fright, a sweet treat or a fun family activity, the weekend before Halloween is filled with ghoulish events to explore. Kick off the Halloween festivities with these Central Florida events.
FEMA opens pop-up help site in Seminole County following Hurricane Milton
Read full article: FEMA opens pop-up help site in Seminole County following Hurricane MiltonSeminole County residents can now register for disaster recovery assistance at a FEMA pop-up registration site at the Winter Springs Civic Center.
Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe tickets
Read full article: Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe ticketsUniversal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the red
Read full article: Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the redAs the cost of living continues to soar, millions of Americans are grappling with the heavy burden of credit card debt.
Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attemptFlorida is suing to force the Justice Department to stop blocking the state’s investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
🚘This Florida car wash turns ‘Tunnel of Terror,’ raising money for students
Read full article: 🚘This Florida car wash turns ‘Tunnel of Terror,’ raising money for studentsTunnel of Terror is back at Sweetwater Car Wash in Windermere with more soap, lights and scares. This year, the event is raising money for local students.
Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
Read full article: Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers findNew research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate Americans before the Nov. 5 election.
Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to know
Read full article: Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to knowNew prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.
‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himself
Read full article: ‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himselfAfter her son committed suicide earlier this year, Megan Garcia is now accusing Character.AI of sexual abuse and wrongful death.
Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanes
Read full article: Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanesThe U.S. Postal Service says it has reopened all of its mail processing centers in areas of Florida and North Carolina hit by recent hurricanes.
Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off game
Read full article: Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off gameAn Osceola County man won a $1 million prize playing the Florida Lottery’s 500X the Cash scratch-off game. Larry Hamilton, of Kissimmee, claimed his winnings at the Florida Lottery’s headquarters in Tallahassee as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000, according to a news release.
Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes
Read full article: Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipesThe Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had.
What you need to know about Florida Amendment 4 on abortion on the November ballot
Read full article: What you need to know about Florida Amendment 4 on abortion on the November ballotThis story seeks to break down what Florida Amendment 4 means and get past all the rhetoric on both sides. We will also look at the current abortion laws in Florida.
Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November election
Read full article: Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November electionElection Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.
Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November electionAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah Boone
Read full article: Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah BooneTestimony is set to continue Wednesday in the trial of Sarah Boone, accused of letting her boyfriend die in a zipped-up suitcase during an apparent drunken game of hide-and-seek.
Q&A: FEMA shares details on disaster assistance post-Milton
Read full article: Q&A: FEMA shares details on disaster assistance post-MiltonWe took questions from News 6 viewers to a senior FEMA official to get answers on the different programs available and how to apply for assistance after Hurricane Milton.
Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane MiltonMany communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.
‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusations
Read full article: ‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusationsThe plaintiffs in the case allege that many of the signatures on the Amendment 4 petitions were forgeries, belonged to dead people, or contained perjury.
Orlando the latest government to opt out of Florida ‘Live Local’ Act
Read full article: Orlando the latest government to opt out of Florida ‘Live Local’ ActThe city of Orlando on Monday joined the growing number of county and city governments opting out of a state law that is supposed to bring more affordable housing to communities.
‘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.
Florida county elections websites go down on 1st day of early voting. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Florida county elections websites go down on 1st day of early voting. Here’s what we knowCounty elections websites across Florida are back online after being down for much of the morning because of an issue with the company that manages them.
Meet the candidates for Osceola County supervisor of elections on the November ballot
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Osceola County supervisor of elections on the November ballotThe current head of the Osceola County elections office is up for reelection in November, and facing a challenge from a first-time candidate with concerns about election integrity.
Tiger Woods to make TGL indoor league debut the 2nd week of the season after NFL wild-card weekend
Read full article: Tiger Woods to make TGL indoor league debut the 2nd week of the season after NFL wild-card weekendTiger Woods will be making his debut in the TMRW Golf League the second week of the season after the NFL wild-card weekend.
Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuana
Read full article: Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuanaThis week, the spotlight is on attorney John Morgan, a driving force behind the movement to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida.