Tense race for Florida Senate seat in Flagler, Volusia counties attracts former sheriff
In what could be one of this yearโs highest-profile legislative primary elections, former St. Johns County Sheriff David Shoar has opened a campaign account to run for a seat that will be vacated by term-limited Sen. Travis Hutson, R-St. Augustine, according to News 6's partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.
Updated SHIELD Act hits US House subcommittee, fights identity theft online
Florida Congressman Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, presented โupdated talking pointsโ to the Innovation, Data and Commerce Subcommittee on Capitol Hill Thursday that brings the proposed SHIELD Act closer to a full congressional vote.
Proposed SHIELD Act for identity theft victims hits Congress after News 6 investigation
Florida Congressman Darren Soto, D-Kissmmee, presented legislation to a subcommittee on Capitol Hill Wednesday that would penalize identity imposters and provide โlegal remedies " for anyone whose identities are โused online without their consent.โ
Cellphones out, spike ball in: How an Orange County school got students to connect without devices
After Orange County Public Schools approved a new cell phone policy preventing students from using their phones during the school day, Timber Creek High School came up with ways to keep students engaged without their phones.
Upside-down flag at Justice Alito's home another blow for Supreme Court under fire
When an upside-down U.S. flag flew over the home of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito in January 2021, it was largely seen in connection with the false claim by then-President Donald Trumpโs supporters that the 2020 election had been marred by fraud.
Floridaโs 6-week abortion ban goes into effect May 1. Hereโs what it means
Florida abortion providers and activists are girding for a law that will take effect Wednesday and prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, severely limiting access to abortion for women in the state and across the Southeast.
US poised to ease restrictions on marijuana in historic shift, but it'll remain controlled substance
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple effects across the country.
Floridaโs growing human population coincides with increase in wildlife interactions
As Floridaโs population expands, state wildlife officials have seen a more than 33% increase in calls for assistance related to wild animals during the past five years, according to a presentation that could go before the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission this week.
Oviedo city council to consider scaled-down plans for new police headquarters
Six months after voters resoundingly rejected Oviedoโs request to tear down the cityโs 3-decade-old police department headquarters and rebuild it almost quadruple the size for $47 million, the city is revealing Plan B โ and five other smaller, less-expensive options.
Rep. Bill Posey will not seek reelection, throws support behind Haridopolos
Congressman Bill Posey, the Republican who represented Brevard County in the U.S. House since 2009, will retire at the end of his term and is throwing his support behind another prominent Brevard County Republican for the seat.
Bidenโs latest plan for student loan cancellation moves forward as a proposed regulation
President Joe Bidenโs latest plan for student loan cancellation is moving forward as a proposed regulation, offering him a fresh chance to deliver on a campaign promise and energize young voters ahead of the November election.
DeSantis signs sweeping education bill with book challenge changes in Jacksonville
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a sweeping education reform bill that includes, among other things, limits on the number of book challenges a person can make if they are not a parent of a student in a school district.
Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
New data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives shows that 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who arenโt required to perform background checks over a five year report.
Florida lithium-ion safety measure championed by News 6 heads to Gov. DeSantis
The Florida Legislature passed a final version of a bill that would allow the state fire marshal to create new rules regarding the storage of lithium-ion batteries, something a News 6 investigation showed is sorely needed in the state.
Federal appeals court rejects Florida 'Stop WOKE' restrictions
A federal appeals court Monday rejected restrictions that Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican lawmakers placed on addressing race-related issues in workplace training โ part of a controversial 2022 law that DeSantis dubbed the โStop WOKE Act.โ