3 days agoSanford police officers now have ‘compassion cards’ to pay for basic needs of people they encounter
Q&A: Doctor provides health tips for holiday travel as omicron, flu cases riseAs holiday travel ramps up, doctors are urging people to get vaccinated.
Orlando school offers special classes for students with dyslexiaA school in downtown Orlando is offering a specialized curriculum for dyslexic learners.
New CDC data shows children, teens who recover from COVID-19 have increased risk for diabetesA new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found kids and teens with COVID-19 were more likely to receive a new diabetes diagnosis after infection than those without.
Q&A: Central Florida doctor discusses children’s mental health amid pandemic News 6 health reporter Kirstin O’Connor spoke with Dr. Monica Barreto, a child psychologist with Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, about children’s mental health.
OneBlood launches personalized alerts to encourage donors amid national shortageOneBlood in Central Florida launched a new tool to encourage more donors to make life saving donations amid a national shortage of accessible blood.
Central Florida doctor sees uptick in teen injuries from TikTok challengesDoctors have a warning for parents of teens when it comes to Tik Tok challenges.
Orange County math teacher uses makeup to improve classroom participationAn Orange County math teacher stumbled upon a unique way to engage her students and build community in her classroom.
Central Florida middle schooler set to release next book boosting young girls’ self-esteemA Central Florida middle school student is on a mission to boost young girls' self-esteem through positive affirmations.
Orange County YouTuber sells art for Give Kids the World An Orange County fifth grader is using his talents to raise awareness and money for Give Kids the World.
Orlando group Route 7 helping students find their voicesThe program 12-week program is free and is for middle and high school students.
3 days agoSanford police officers now have ‘compassion cards’ to pay for basic needs of people they encounterA Central Florida police department is putting its money where its mouth is.
Orlando police school resource officers had zero use of force incidents on students in 20212021 was one of the most successful years ever for Orlando Police Department school resource officers.
Surprise donation helps Orlando police hand out gift cards to driversOfficers can now continue handing out auto repair gift cards instead of tickets.
When do officers learn to use their body cameras? Usually it’s trial by fireOne Central Florida police academy begins body camera training.
Cancer specialists in Florida see dramatic results with new clinical trialDoctors describe cancer as a war inside the body, and the fight to win that war means finding a cure.
COVID forces emergency C-section, mom spends 85 days in Orlando hospitalThere are few things a mother remembers better than the birth of her child, but COVID-19 almost stole that precious moment from a Central Florida woman.
Should I get the flu shot and COVID vaccine? Here’s what you need to knowWhen the temperatures start to dip, it's a good reminder to get your flu shot.
Lake Mary High School opens student loungeLake Mary High School opens new student lounge to provide mental health care to students.
Nonprofit offers free presentation to 5 Central Florida schoolsLocal non-profit spreads message to five Central Florida schools.
Children battling cancer hope to interview space hero Hayley ArceneauxKids battling cancer across the globe have a new role model.
Orlando puppetry theater celebrates resilienceA Central Florida educational puppetry theater working on virtual solutions through the pandemic is celebrating 35 years of service to millions of children.
Q & A: Why some are choosing concierge medicine during the pandemicNews 6 morning anchor Kirstin O’Connor spoke with Dr. Jason Littleon about his work to help patients with one-on-one care.
Stroke survivor warns condition could happen at any ageA young stroke survivor has a message about how the life-threatening condition can happen at any age.
News 6 investigation: Who is supposed to be caring for children in mental health crisis?When a girl tried to commit suicide by jumping off a Flagler County bridge several months ago, it exposed a giant hole in Florida's mental health system for children.
Girl Scouts help develop 3 experiments that will soon launch to the ISSWhen a SpaceX rocket lifts off from the Space Coast on Aug. 28, a group of Girl Scouts from across the nation will be watching from the beach.
Florida mom helping others after struggling to find leukemia medicine for daughterA Florida mom is taking her background in business to advocate for cancer patients.
Here’s how one Central Florida organization is helping students find their voiceA local organization is helping students find their voice.
Some previously hesitant now choosing to get vaccinated amid surge in COVID-19 casesTwo small business owners discussed the recent surge in COVID cases and why it’s pushing some to choose to get vaccinated.
Here’s when you should consider a tutor for your childThe excitement of heading back to school brings with it a fresh start. But because of the pandemic, many students are starting the new school year already behind. That learning loss is referred to as “the COVID slide.”
Here’s how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting your eyesightSince the start of the pandemic, adults have spent, on average, more than 13 hours a day looking at some type of technology screen.
Mini pig as a pet? Rescuer says do your research firstThey’re cute, they seem like fun and thanks to social media, mini pigs are very popular right now.
Weekly meeting leads to drop in Flagler County crime rate - here’s howLess than 24 hours after the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office’s Intelligence Unit shared pictures of two suspected car thieves wanted for burglaries across Florida, patrol deputies had them in custody.
Black Stallion Reading Project in Marion County has students thinking about future equine careersFourth graders in Marion County Public Schools are getting an extra incentive to read.
Here’s how the COVID delta variant is impacting children in Central FloridaMore than 4-million children have been infected with COVID-19 in the United States since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
This 11-year-old boy is putting the ‘care’ in lawn care with 50 Yard ChallengeAn 11-year-old boy is providing his neighbors help with lawn care.
The Water Color Project teaches students conservation through artTeaching water conservation through art is the goal of the Water Color Project.
Here’s what you should ask your doctor before your teen goes to collegeStudents headed back to school in less than a month have several items on the health checklist to consider this summer.
Legacy of family continues at the Russell Home for Atypical ChildrenThe Russell Home for Atypical Children became the first of its kind in Florida in 1951, a licensed home for kids with special needs.
Tourist Policing Unit polices neighborhoods, not tourist areasThe Tourist Policing Unit at the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to protecting the most precious piece of Central Florida’s economy: tourism, as the eponymous name implies.
Grammy-winning music producer, DJ becomes teacher-dad during pandemicWhen you hear the name DJ Nasty, you probably think Grammy-winning producer and DJ and maybe the song, “All I Do is Win.”
Surgery through sound waves treats essential tremorsJen Stratton is one of nearly 10 million people in the United States with an essential tremor.
Housing ‘superstar’ gets results for homeless. Here’s howThe Neighborhood Center of West Volusia has a mission: to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless and prevent homelessness.
