UK leadership contenders expected to launch bids to unseat prime minister after days of maneuvering
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Asian stocks are mixed as investors watch takeaways from Trump-Xi summit
Read full article: Asian stocks are mixed as investors watch takeaways from Trump-Xi summitAsian shares are mixed as investors closely monitor takeaways from the summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song Contest
Read full article: A Vienna cafe offers a welcome for Israel supporters as tensions brew at the Eurovision Song ContestVienna's coffeehouses have embraced the Eurovision Song Contest, but tensions over Israel’s participation have surfaced.
Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursement
Read full article: Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursementThe immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in South Florida could shut down as soon as next month, according to reports from multiple media outlets.
Street racing charge dropped against man who accused Orlando police of brutality
Read full article: Street racing charge dropped against man who accused Orlando police of brutalityRodney Davis, the Marion County man who accused Orlando police of brutality after an incident during Florida Classic Weekend, is no longer facing street racing charges. Davis and his attorney, Rajan Joshi, told News 6 on Wednesday that a charge of operating a vehicle during a street takeover was dropped.
Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley resigning to run for Lake County School Board
Read full article: Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley resigning to run for Lake County School BoardPat Kelley, the long-time mayor of Minneola, is leaving city hall to hit the campaign trail. In a statement to News 6, Kelley said under his almost two decades as mayor of Minneola, the city has grown from 8,000 residents to 24,000, and brought things like an interchange for the Florida Turnpike, four new schools and a hospital.
‘It’s sugar:’ Florida man blows fentanyl in deputy’s face outside Publix, video shows
Read full article: ‘It’s sugar:’ Florida man blows fentanyl in deputy’s face outside Publix, video showsAn Ocala man has been jailed after he reportedly blew fentanyl into a deputy’s face outside Publix late last month, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Seminole County parents speak out as Teacher of the Year, veteran teachers lose contracts
Read full article: Seminole County parents speak out as Teacher of the Year, veteran teachers lose contractsSeveral longtime teachers at Millennium Middle School, including a Teacher of the Year, will not be returning next school year after the district chose not to renew their contracts. At Millennium Middle specifically, 17 positions were not reappointed. Of those, four are not being filled due to a loss of staffing allocations. Across Seminole County Public Schools, 243 positions were not reappointed at the school level, and 61 at the district level.
Young girl struck by car, dragged at McDonald’s parking lot in Clermont, police say
Read full article: Young girl struck by car, dragged at McDonald’s parking lot in Clermont, police sayA 5-year-old girl was struck near a McDonald’s in Clermont last week, sparking a search for the driver responsible, according to the police department.
Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursement
Read full article: Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursementThe immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in South Florida could shut down as soon as next month, according to reports from multiple media outlets.
Florida expands Atlantic red snapper season to 39 days
Read full article: Florida expands Atlantic red snapper season to 39 daysAccording to DeSantis, NOAA approved Florida’s request earlier this month through an exempted fishing permit pilot program, giving the state more authority over Atlantic recreational red snapper management.
Here is where the most mail was reported stolen in Central Florida
Read full article: Here is where the most mail was reported stolen in Central FloridaAfter recent mail theft arrests, News 6 requested data from the federal government to see where the most mail thefts were reported in Central Florida ZIP Codes.
Florida families caring for medically fragile children say system is failing them
Read full article: Florida families caring for medically fragile children say system is failing themA Volusia County woman accused of trying to kill her disabled great-granddaughter before attempting to take her own life has put a long-standing crisis into sharp focus - Florida families caring for medically fragile children say the system is failing them.
Video shows Orange County deputy running driver off road near Walt Disney World
Read full article: Video shows Orange County deputy running driver off road near Walt Disney WorldOn Tuesday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office told News 6 that this incident is under review by its Professional Standards Division.
‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts down
Read full article: ‘Could be considered a red flag:’ BBB warns brides after Daytona Beach venue shuts downThe Better Business Bureau says credit cards offer far more protection than payment apps when booking major events. It's one of several tips they offer couples booking wedding spaces after a Daytona Beach ballroom shut down.
Central Florida cancer patient loses thousands to online puppy con tied to fake delivery company
Read full article: Central Florida cancer patient loses thousands to online puppy con tied to fake delivery companyA Umatilla woman battling cancer found a dog on Facebook to help her through treatment, but she says it was all part of a lie, and now, she is out thousands of dollars.
Tiny house fraud targets Melbourne manufacturer; homebuyers losing thousands
Read full article: Tiny house fraud targets Melbourne manufacturer; homebuyers losing thousandsAt Movable Roots in Melbourne, workers have been building custom modular homes for a decade. Now, crooks are trying to cash in on that success.
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Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing back
Read full article: Some parents don't want their kids to use tech at school. But districts are pushing backParents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkward
Read full article: New Mexico politicians grapple with oil windfall from Iran war that's both 'awesome' and awkwardA global oil bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz has created a financial windfall on the other side of the world in New Mexico that is both enviable and politically sensitive in a Democratic-dominated state.
Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 33
Read full article: Russia hits Kyiv with drones and ballistic missiles, killing 1 and injuring 33Russia has launched a mass drone and missile attack on Ukraine's capital and other cities, just hours after a rare daylight barrage.
Turnpike expansion leaves Verde Park facing noise surge
Read full article: Turnpike expansion leaves Verde Park facing noise surgeResidents of Winter Garden's Verde Park say the Florida Turnpike expansion has increased noise and caused property damage after trees were removed and traffic became more visible.
The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warning
Read full article: The Latest: Xi and Trump summit focuses on business links as Chinese leader issues Taiwan warningPresidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump have started their high-profile summit in Beijing that's expected to focus on trade but also include the Iran war, technology and Taiwan.
Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District
Read full article: Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd DistrictDenise Powell has won the Democratic primary in Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional District in a contest focused on the state’s “blue dot” status in presidential elections.
Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summit
Read full article: Trump offers platitudes while Xi warns of possible confrontation during China summitPresident Donald Trump has called Chinese President Xi Jinping a friend, but his warm words were in stark contrast to Xi, who opened a bilateral meeting cautioning about potential conflict between the U.S. and China.
Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelers
Read full article: Allegiant Air and Sun Country complete merger, creating larger budget airline for travelersAllegiant Air says it has completed its purchase of Sun Country Airlines, bringing together two low-cost carriers and creating a larger budget airline for travelers.
Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was coming
Read full article: Survivors of plane crash off Florida were on a life raft for hours with no idea if help was comingEleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived.
Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee
Read full article: Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committeeCommerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has backed away from a previous claim that convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein blackmailed people.
Former Spirit Airlines workers say they’re in limbo as job openings disappear in hours
Read full article: Former Spirit Airlines workers say they’re in limbo as job openings disappear in hoursFormer Spirit Airlines employees say sudden layoffs left them scrambling for work, with airline applications opening briefly and filling fast, pushing many to job fairs as they wait for answers about pay and benefits.
Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote
Read full article: Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House voteSupporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House.
Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shooting
Read full article: Man known for racially derogatory livestreams charged with attempted murder after Tennessee shootingAuthorities say a man who livestreams himself saying racially derogatory statements to Black people in public settings has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after a shooting outside a Tennessee courthouse.
Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollars
Read full article: Ex-Brooklyn judge accused of swindling real estate investors out of millions of dollarsA former New York City judge who resigned last year while under investigation for professional misconduct has been charged with abusing his position to swindle real estate investors out of at least $5 million and then using some of the loot to pay his own bills.
Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
Read full article: Remains of 2nd US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recoveredThe U.S. military says the remains of the second U.S. Army soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered.
Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursement
Read full article: Alligator Alcatraz could shut down as state awaits federal reimbursementThe immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” in South Florida could shut down as soon as next month, according to reports from multiple media outlets.
Street racing charge dropped against man who accused Orlando police of brutality
Read full article: Street racing charge dropped against man who accused Orlando police of brutalityRodney Davis, the Marion County man who accused Orlando police of brutality after an incident during Florida Classic Weekend, is no longer facing street racing charges. Davis and his attorney, Rajan Joshi, told News 6 on Wednesday that a charge of operating a vehicle during a street takeover was dropped.
Minneola Mayor Pat Kelley resigning to run for Lake County School Board
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Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit
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‘It’s sugar:’ Florida man blows fentanyl in deputy’s face outside Publix, video shows
Read full article: ‘It’s sugar:’ Florida man blows fentanyl in deputy’s face outside Publix, video showsAn Ocala man has been jailed after he reportedly blew fentanyl into a deputy’s face outside Publix late last month, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Seminole County parents speak out as Teacher of the Year, veteran teachers lose contracts
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NTSB urges airlines to train their pilots better in simulations to deal with smoke in the cockpit
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Young girl struck by car, dragged at McDonald’s parking lot in Clermont, police say
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From Week 1 to Super Bowl week, Netflix’s new NFL footprint takes shape through 2029
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US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agenda
Read full article: US deportations to El Salvador double as Bukele aligns himself with Trump agendaOfficial figures show that the number of people deported to El Salvador from the United States nearly doubled in the first months of 2026.
Winter Garden man secretly recorded women in Axum Coffee restroom, police say
Read full article: Winter Garden man secretly recorded women in Axum Coffee restroom, police sayAccording to police, the recordings appeared to have been made with Brian Larios-Perez's phone propped on the floor and angled toward the neighboring stall.