Orange County Utilities is changing curbside collection days for its customers starting Dec. 29, and it will affect garbage, recycling, yard waste, and large item pickup. The county has a site to help residents figure out their new collection days.

The suspects used sledgehammers and other tools to steal an ATM, $3,000 in lottery tickets, $6,000 in tobacco products and a black cash register, police say.

In the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.

Stacker compiled a list of Bib Gourmand restaurants in Orlando.

A man in his 30s was taken to the hospital after being shot on Monday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A 71-year-old man is being held without bond after investigators say he assaulted a child inside an apartment complex gym in Orange County.

A woman accused of pushing a 6-year-old boy under the water in a pool at Gaylord Palms is expected to appear in court Tuesday.

Florida’s Turnpike reopened Tuesday hours after an overturned semi shutdown the northbound lanes in Osceola County.

In the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.

A woman is accused of pushing a 6-year-old boy under the water in a pool at Gaylord Palms, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Some St. Cloud residents say Quantum Fiber’s persistent door-to-door sales tactics are intrusive and harassing, despite repeated refusals to switch services.

A group of St. Cloud business owners has quietly transformed the city into a festive treasure hunt by hiding small gifts and gift cards around downtown, encouraging families to explore and share their finds as part of a growing holiday tradition.

In the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.

Whether you crave magical fireworks, thrilling rides, or unforgettable parties, these parks know how to kick off the new year with style.

The competition invites young innovators to explore creativity through hands-on building inspired by the universe. Winners will be announced by Feb. 5.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

A 64-year-old man was arrested after pulling a gun and pointing it toward another vehicle that had a 3-year-old child inside, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said 19-year-old Julian Trevino moved in with the victim last September but was forced to move out because he wasn't helping pay rent.

A police report obtained by News 6 Thursday reveals more details about why law enforcement was concerned about a possible threat earlier this month at a Seminole County middle school. The boy seen on school security cameras holding the clarinet “in the position of a shouldered rifle” was also dressed in camo and wearing a tactical vest.

A second arrest was made in the November shooting that killed one person and injured another in Sanford, according to police.

A 95-year-old woman’s home in Lake Mary was destroyed when a fire broke out, according to a GoFundMe started by the woman’s granddaughter.

Lake Mary High School celebrated its first-ever state football championship Wednesday night, less than a week after clinching the title with a dramatic last-second victory.

Seminole County Public Schools is inviting the community to celebrate the Lake Mary High School’s first-ever FHSAA Class 7A state football championship.

Around 8:30 a.m., the school initiated a Code Red lockdown, which was later downgraded to a Code Yellow before being completely lifted, according to Seminole County Public Schools.

A deadly wreck is under investigation in Sumter County.

Another five Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down, and they all reportedly shared one feature in common: rodent droppings.

The end of 2025 is approaching, and it’s time to ring in the new year!

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lambasted the potential for abuse in the rising realm of artificial intelligence and called for an “AI Bill of Rights.”

Thousands of residents of The Villages are breathing a sigh of relief after learning of a deal between UnitedHealthcare and the new owners of The Villages Health System.

City leaders say the goal is to preserve the building’s historic character while creating a destination that draws more people downtown.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says it has seen a noticeable uptick in fraud reports this week, prompting a public warning from Sheriff Mike Chitwood. “This time of year, we see them all year; some are very mundane, some are very elaborate, but in the last 72 hours, I got a phone call from both of my credit card companies questioning a purchase,” Chitwood said.

The sheriff’s office said it received a tip that Emmanuel Edgardo Trujillo was soliciting sexual pictures from girls, ages 13-16, in exchange for vapes, drugs and gifts online.

At least one person died when a fire broke out at a Daytona Beach home, according to fire officials.

The Edgewater Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating two children taken during a “parental abduction” on Sunday evening, according to a news release.

Cheers and applause filled a quiet Port Orange neighborhood as Army veteran Eric Trinidad and his wife Ariana Trinidad cut the ribbon on a new home.