Orange County Fire Rescue marks 6 months of blood transfusion program
Orange County Fire Rescue is celebrating a milestone in a program that allows EMS crews to give blood transfusions to patients before they arrive at a hospital.
Happy glamper: Here are 5 cool places to camp luxuriously in Florida
Here are some cool and affordable to set up glamp year-round in Florida where you likely won’t have to sacrifice air conditioning or wifi.
FALL GUIDE: Here are the must-do Central Florida fall festivals, events, mazes to check out
While Florida doesn’t really feel like fall because, well, it’s always hot here, we can make the most of the season by doing all the typical fall things.
Victims of Dozier, Okeechobee boys schools can soon apply for compensation. Here’s how
Victims of the Dozier School for Boys and the Florida School for Boys at Okeechobee will soon be able to apply for compensation.
Still too soon to know: Potential tropical system could enter Gulf of Mexico next week
The National Hurricane Center continues to monitor three areas for potential tropical development in the next 2-7 days.
Trooper Steve on Patrol breaks down speed limits
We address how speed limits are determined and talk about why, at times, some directions of travel will have different speed limits despite being located on the very same roadway.
Orlando family evicted from affordable housing complex despite overpaying rent
A mother and her children faced eviction from their affordable housing unit in Orlando last month despite overpaying her rent by more than $1,000.
UP Orlando offers free sandbags to SoDo community. Here’s when to grab them
The nonprofit’s center in Orlando was flooded earlier this month thanks to a series of heavy storms that swept through the region around that time.
Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire score goals, Orlando City beats Charlotte
Facundo Torres scored a goal in the 52nd minute, Duncan McGuire added a late goal and Pedro Gallese had two saves to help Orlando City beat Charlotte FC.
Florida Highway Patrol Orlando trooper shares Dominican culture, accomplishments in law enforcement
For Migdalisis “Miggy” Garcia, being a Florida Highway Patrol trooper is more than just a job.
SeaWorld Orlando reveals plans for immersive Arctic ‘flying’ experience. Here’s what we know
A new attraction at SeaWorld Orlando will soon offer guests an immersive experience flying over the Arctic landscape.
4 Rivers Smokehouse to open on Sundays in Florida. Here’s when, where
This will mark the first time since the faith-based chain first kicked off nearly 15 years ago that its locations will be open on a Sunday.
Florida’s ‘Malibu Rapist’ gets 3 years in prison for 1988 cold case
The Malibu Rapist — whose real name is George Girtman — got his nickname after a string of sexual batteries in the 1980s and 1990s in the Malibu Homes subdivision in Orlando.
Florida Highway Patrol seeks driver after Orlando hit-and-run injures scooter rider
The Florida Highway Patrol is seeking the public’s help as it searches for a hit-and-run driver who troopers say struck a 16-year-old girl on a scooter.
Get ready for the presidential election with News 6′s voter phone bank Tuesday
It’s time to make sure your voter registration is in and up-to-date, that you can get a vote-by-mail ballot if you want one, and that you have all your questions answered.
LIVE RADAR: Severe storms pop up in Central Florida
This week marks the last week of the summer season, and Central Florida will continue to experience a very summer-like weather pattern with a few afternoon storms expected.
Federal Reserve prepares for first rate cut since 2020. Here's what it could mean for homebuyers
The Federal Reserve is expected to meet tomorrow, and all eyes are on what could be the first rate cut since 2020. With the current federal funds rate sitting at its highest point in 23 years—between 5.25% and 5.50%—consumers are left wondering how this decision will impact their wallets.
National Voter Registration Day brings out supervisors of elections, student voter drives
Making sure you know how, when and where to register are key messages of National Voter Registration Day.
Orange County’s rural boundary amendment can stay on ballot, judge rules
An amendment to make it harder to build developments in parts of Orange County will be on the November ballot after a judge rejected a developer’s request to remove it.
Mental evaluation ordered for man accused of stabbing, killing 13-year-old girl in Orange County
A mental evaluation was ordered for a man accused of stabbing a 13-year-old girl to death on the Fourth of July after his attorney said he was unfit to stand trial.
Owner of The Hammered Lamb shares struggles of running a small business
Amid the pandemic and Orlando's ongoing growth and development, Jason Lambert has been striving to keep his businesses running while also being a force for good in the community.
Afternoon storms bubble up again in Central Florida. See your forecast
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will primarily affect areas from Orlando southward due to a stationary boundary sagging across central Florida.
This abandoned resort near Disney could soon get a makeover. Here’s what to expect
The 77-acre Orlando Sun Hotel and Resort site has been described as an eyesore, though it may not be that way for much longer.
Orlando-based Hawkers Asian Street Fare files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, says it’s fighting ‘overreaching lender’
In a statement released by the company, Hawkers Holdings, LLC is filing to “maintain operational control of the Company and preserve the integrity of its brand as to protect from an overreaching lender.”
Here are the popular Orlando-area restaurants that have closed since beginning of September
Since the beginning of the month, multiple restaurants that have been in the community for years announced they are closing their doors for good.
Pom Pom’s Teahouse & Sandwicheria in Orlando closing after nearly 20 years in business
For nearly two decades Pom Pom's Teahouse & Sandwicheria has been a staple in the Milk District community, but now the business is shuttering for good.
Few scattered afternoon storms in Central Florida. Here’s your forecast
Central Florida will see a few scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms but thankfully, it won’t be nearly as intense as the tropical downpours and flooding we have seen over the past two weeks.
Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 forms and strengthens, warnings issued for Carolinas
The National Hurricane Center announced that Invest 95L is now classified as a potential tropical cyclone to enable tropical storm warnings along the Southeast coast. There are no tropical threats to central Florida.
Santos, Torres and McGuire each score for Orlando City in 3-0 win over Revolution
Rafael Santos, Facundo Torres and Duncan McGuire each scored a goal to help Orlando City beat the New England Revolution 3-0.
‘Gotten worse and worse:’ Orlando restaurant fights to survive amid construction woes
Orlando businesses have faced a series of challenges in recent years – first the pandemic, then inflation, and now construction.
Orlando International Airport plans Hispanic Heritage Month celebration
Orlando International Airport is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting people in the community and creating a space for celebration.
Florida hospitals ask immigrants about their legal status. Texas will try it next
Texas hospitals who are enrolled in state health plans, Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program will start asking patients' immigration status in November.
2 Boone High School students arrested after loaded gun found on campus
Orlando Police Department school resource officers were tipped off about a student carrying a suspected handgun on campus, according to a news release.
Florida prosecutors: No convictions of bringing a weapon on school property in last 5 years
A 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.
I-4 reopens in Orlando after crash involving semitruck shuts down lanes
All lanes of westbound Interstate 4 were temporarily shut down in Orlando due to a crash involving an overturned semitruck, according to police.
City of Orlando pays tribute to prisoners of war through POW/MIA recognition ceremony
Mayor Buddy Dyer, along with his Veterans Advisory Council, honored U.S. military prisoners of war and those still missing as part of POW/MIA Day.
Dubsdread public golf course celebrates a century in Orlando
City officials, including Mayor Buddy Dyer, gathered on Thursday to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Dubsdread Golf Course, one of Orlando’s oldest and most historic public golf courses.
Get your Butterbeer here: Universal Studios Store expanding at CityWalk
Starting next year, the flagship Universal Studios Store at Universal CityWalk is expanding to include two dedicated areas inspired by worlds coming to Universal Orlando Resort’s fourth theme park.
Hammered Lamb hosting ‘Save the Lamb’ fundraiser amid danger of closing
Facing the threat of closure, the restaurant in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village recently launched a fundraising page to ask for help and share its story.
Washing chicken can be dangerous. Here’s what a registered dietitian recommends
On Breakfast with Bridgett, two registered dietitians from Eat Well Exchange stopped by to discuss food safety and preventing foodborne illness.
Tropical storm to develop in Atlantic; hurricane center watches 2 other areas
A tropical storm is expected to develop in the Atlantic later Thursday as the National Hurricane Center monitors three other areas.
Flood threat remains with afternoon downpours in Central Florida. Here’s when things will change
There’s still plenty of moisture in place as an old stationary front, turned warm front, returns north and keeping conditions unsettled for a few more days.
TELL US: Are you still undecided or not committed about voting in the presidential election?
Countless polls show undecided voters make up a small piece of the likely voters in the November presidential election, but they exist, even after Tuesday night’s debate.
Hurricane Francine takes aim at Louisiana coast; tropical depression forms in Atlantic
As Hurricane Francine, which officially strengthened into a hurricane Tuesday, continues its track toward the coast of Louisiana, it is expected to make landfall by late Wednesday.
Scattered afternoon downpours hit Central Florida. Here’s the timing
Central Florida is expected to experience scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms for another day Wednesday, with a significant chance of localized flooding in some areas.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disney’s menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisine
Get a taste of Hispanic culture at Disney World and Disney Springs as their culinary team brings the flavors of Latin America to Central Florida.
These new options at Universal Orlando are sure to be popular among ‘Wicked’ fans
Just in time for Halloween, and roughly a month before its cinematic release, some “Wicked” experiences are set to drop in at Universal Orlando Reso
Man sentenced to life in prison for attacking family with branch cutters
The 52-year-old man police said broke into an Orlando home and attacked the people inside with branch cutters, was sentenced to life in prison on Monday, according to a news release from the Ninth Circuit Court.
News 6 receives honors for coverage of Purple Heart national convention
Several 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.
Opera Orlando performance to raise money for Holocaust Memorial Resource Center
Opera Orlando is teaming up with the Dr. Phillips Center, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Sings and The Defiant Requiem Foundation for a show where the ticket sale proceeds will be donated to the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s how much rain Central Florida racked up with rounds of downpours
Parts of Central Florida have been dealing with flooding issues over the past week as rounds of heavy rain continue to hit the area as part of a stalled front.
Francine expected to strengthen into hurricane before reaching Louisiana
Tropical Storm Francine churned in the Gulf of Mexico with increasing strength and was expected to reach hurricane status on Tuesday before reaching landfall in Louisiana.