Jaylen Edgar was 17 at the time of the shooting and was charged as an adult. He faces two counts of first-degree murder, seven counts of attempted first-degree murder, possession of a firearm by a minor, and culpable negligence with personal injury.
Under the new policy, only students with a learner’s permit or driver’s license will be allowed to ride e-bikes or e-scooters to school — and even those students will need to obtain a permit from their school first.
In just two years, a wave of major solar companies has filed for bankruptcy, the latest being Freedom Forever in April of this year, leaving customers confused, frustrated, and stuck with systems they don’t know how to manage.
Early voting is wrapping up in Orange County, Seminole County, and across Central Florida, putting the focus on Election Day on Tuesday, Aug. 18, when voters will decide several major local and congressional races. In Orange County, one race that will be decided Tuesday is the contest for school board chair. Alicia Farrant and Angie Gallo are running for the seat currently held by Teresa Jacobs.
An 80-year-old is dead after an Orange County crash Saturday night, says Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers say a GMC Yukon was leaving a driveway onto Hawaiian Court, when they hit the 80-year-old who troopers say was walking in the road.
A boat driver is facing charges, and 2 injured, after a crash between a boat and jet ski Saturday, Orange County Deputies say. Deputies say it all happened on the Conway Chain of Lakes. Deputies say the man and woman on the jet ski went to the hospital and at last check, were stable.
Fans got a closer look at several major projects and surprise updates coming to Walt Disney World, from new lands and attractions to refreshed classics.
Lanes of U.S. 441 in Apopka are currently shut down due to a water main break. Lanes are closed at Roger Williams Road as efforts are underway to repair the issue.
Families lined up hours before a back-to-school food drive began Saturday morning at Colonial High School, highlighting an ongoing need for food assistance across Orange County. Although Orange County Public Schools provides free meals for students, those meals do not always cover nights, weekends, or other members of the household.
A proposed children’s museum in Winter Garden is among a dozen projects seeking a share of Orange County’s tourism development tax revenue, which could bring millions of dollars in public funding to local projects.
Drac and Mavis are trading Transylvania for Orlando this Halloween — and they're bringing the whole monster family with them.
Speaking at The Plaza Live, the address will offer residents a look at how the city is building toward the future.
Last week, 10 more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
As school districts across Central Florida face tightening budgets, a new change to Florida’s Live Local Act gives school districts authority to build affordable housing on district-owned land, even when local zoning wouldn’t normally allow it.
News 6’s Ashley Garrett first introduced viewers to the Parramore Market and its owner, Jennifer Hilaire, in July as she worked to bring affordable groceries and essentials to the community. Now, a church outside the area in Flagler County, has stepped in with a donation worth tens of thousands of dollars after seeing the story.
A plan that could eventually bring roundabouts, four-way stops and a lower speed limit to parts of Avalon Road will not go before Winter Garden city commissioners Thursday night after the item was pulled from the meeting agenda.
A driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after officers found a woman asleep behind the wheel early in the morning at an intersection, according to a police release.
After a fight was reported at an Orlando nightclub last week, Orange County deputies announced that a “young man” came forward about his involvement, leading to the arrest of a 17-year-old.
The Orlando Fire Department held “Operation Storm Shield,” a hurricane readiness exercise at the city’s Emergency Operations Center. Participants worked through a simulated major hurricane in three phases — before the storm, during the storm and after — aimed at identifying gaps in response plans now, before a real emergency.
The Edgewater High School football team is once again hoping its pre-dawn practices will help lay the foundation for another successful run at an elusive state championship.
CFX said the technology is designed to stop drivers before a potentially catastrophic mistake turns into a serious crash. In the past decade, the agency reports an 88% turnaround rate — more than 2,800 wrong-way drivers detected, with around 2,500 turning around before reaching the main lanes.
They are designed to watch the roads, track vehicles, and help law enforcement investigate crimes. But Flock cameras are increasingly becoming targets themselves— as critics question privacy, accountability, and how the technology is being used across Florida.
Central Florida school districts are rapidly rolling out evolving, district-by-district rules that allow limited, transparent AI use in classrooms while tightening guardrails around privacy, academic integrity, and high-stakes decision-making.
Despite initially denying he had a new county vehicle, emails obtained by News 6 reveal former Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios directed the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition intended for his use.
Dr. Phillips Charities says it’s nearing the finish line on a long-awaited deal involving one of Eatonville’s most historic properties — the former site of Hungerford Prep, one of the first schools for Black students in Central Florida.
Florida investigators are asking for the public’s help to find three suspects accused of traveling the country and stealing from the dead.
Red light cameras in Winter Park generated more than $3 million in violations during the last year, but more than half of that money went to the state of Florida.
The park, known as Orlando’s roller coaster capital, is once again daring guests to take on The Ultimate Challenge: ride all eight coasters in a single day.
The City of Apopka is hitting pause on hiring for vacant city positions, at least for a few months, while officials review city needs and responsibilities. This also comes amid concerns about hiring and the possibility of raising property taxes. The city released a public notice about the hiring freeze on Wednesday.
For the first time in eight years, Orange County Public Schools is about to get a new leader — and in the only Florida county where voters, not the board itself, choose the school board chair, that choice carries unusual weight. The seat is officially nonpartisan. The race between Alicia Farrant and Angie Gallo has been anything but.
Buc-ee’s and a strange Orlando-area business have now settled after a lawsuit was filed last year over “knockoff” beaver merchandise, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Tim Green, a Parramore native, says he’s pushing a massive redevelopment plan he believes can create new opportunities for the community — while acknowledging longstanding fears about gentrification.
Disney Springs is embracing the fall season with Halloween décor, new merchandise lines, seasonal food and drinks, the return of the Halloween Hangar Bar at Jock Lindsey's, and festive PhotoPass photo opportunities throughout the outdoor shopping and dining district.
What was supposed to be a celebratory night out quickly turned into a rush to the hospital for Olivia Noguera after she was injured during a fight at an Orlando nightclub.
Doctors at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer say they’re seeing a sharp rise in kids seriously hurt on e-bikes and e-scooters — and first responders are training for what they call a growing epidemic. A high-intensity trauma simulation with the trauma department as well as Orange and Osceola County Fire rescue crews put responders through a chaotic scenario: two children injured in separate crashes, with different life-threatening emergencies.
Local and state education leaders joined students Tuesday as Orange County Public Schools kicked off the new school year at Pershing School in Orlando. The celebration came as Orange County is among several Florida districts grappling with budget challenges driven, in part, by declining enrollment. The district has cited declining birthrates, housing trends, federal immigration policies and expansion of Florida’s school voucher program as contributing factors to the drop in student enrollment.
Deputies say a bystander tried to intervene in a fight in the area of Plymouth Sorrento Road and West Ponkan Road in Apopka this morning and was shot and killed.
Residents of an Orange County neighborhood are adjusting their routines after a large coyote was repeatedly spotted near homes, prompting warnings from neighbors and guidance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on how to protect pets and deter the animal.
Orange County Public Schools is starting the new school year 50 bus drivers short, leaving some students facing longer wait times as the district works to address a shortage that staff says has never been worse.
No information was filed against former NFL player and sportscaster Marcellus Wiley after he was arrested in Orange County early last month, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Former Orlando District 5 Commissioner Regina Hill is raising concerns about the City of Orlando’s new plans for the Jackson Community Center in Parramore, saying residents have been asking questions about what changes mean for the neighborhood’s longtime resource.
Orlando police officers have had more than 800 encounters with e-mobility devices since the beginning of 2026, Orlando Police Department Chief Eric Smith revealed at a city workshop Monday.
ICEBAR Orlando’s “Red, White & Chill: America’s 250 Celebration” runs through Sept. 7 with themed drinks, new ice sculptures, patriotic décor and a limited-time $25 package.
Back in March, Jason James was coaching when he started to feel light-headed near first base and then collapsed. Those nearby quickly realized his heart had stopped.
Several school districts are changing their policies surrounding the devices, with some implementing new restrictions and others focusing on education as concerns grow over student safety
From e-bike safety to teacher pay and health insurance, several issues are top of mind as students return to Orange County Public Schools.
OMO by Jônt brings Michelin-starred dining to Magical Dining for the first time, offering a $60 three-course menu that makes the elevated experience more approachable and affordable.
The district said it needs about 50 more drivers to be fully staffed, an issue that can affect families when the district is understaffed.
Habitat Orlando & Osceola President & CEO Catherine Steck McManus was joined by District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose to ceremoniously break ground on the new homes. The properties will be sold to local families with affordable mortgages.
Whataburger is back in Orlando for the first time since 2009, drawing overnight lines, big fan energy, and giveaways including free Whataburger for a year for the first customers. The new East Colonial Drive location is open 24/7 and marked its grand opening with a $2,500 donation to local nonprofit Blessings in a Backpack.
Early voting has already begun in some Central Florida counties, but starting Saturday, all counties across Central Florida will offer early voting for the Florida Statewide Primary election. Find early voting locations, information on what you need to vote, and what's on the ballot, here.
The Mental Health Association of Central Florida's free 2026 guide is designed to help families start the year on stable emotional footing.
Orlando has installed 21 speed cameras in school zones in an effort to slow drivers down and improve student safety. The cameras will begin issuing mailed warnings on Aug. 11 for drivers recorded going more than 10 mph over the school-zone speed limit.
Before their first sports tryout, conditioning, workout, practice, or other athletic activity of the 2026-27 school year (including during summer break), Florida high school athletes must get a heart screening using an ECG and receive results showing they are cleared for sports.
SeaWorld Orlando has a new boss. The theme park announced Thursday that Brad Gilmour will be president of SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove in Orlando, effective immediately.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood took to social media to accuse prosecutors in Orange and Osceola counties of being too lenient with a teen who is now accused of killing two people in DeLand. Chitwood’s post also put him in the middle of the ongoing feud between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Florida State Attorney James Uthmeier.
Guests 21 and older can explore the aquarium while sampling craft beers from Central Florida breweries and beyond. Guests can encounter sharks, turtles, rays, axolotls, seahorses, and more throughout the evening.
Apopka residents could soon pay more for nearly every service listed on their city utility bill, adding another potential household expense as city leaders also consider a higher property-tax rate.
The Orlando Dreamers made their pitch Wednesday for nearly $1 billion to be dedicated to the construction of a new baseball stadium, despite the fact that the Dreamers do not yet have a team to field.
Deputies said that Proano had stalked the elderly man, dismembered his body, and stashed the remains in suitcases before discarding them along a nearby roadway.
Police in Orlando have arrested a person in connection with the death of a four-year-old child at an Orlando apartment complex last month. Brandon McCloud, 18, was arrested in connection with the July 17 shooting at Stella West Apartments.
A Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize–winning rock musical about family, mental illness, and resilience is being staged in Orlando for four days, featuring Broadway professionals, local creatives, and rising stars.
Republican candidate for Congress Dr. Nizam Razack says he has received death threats because he is Muslim. The candidate, a neurosurgeon from Orlando, is running in the U.S. House District 11 Republican primary. A report about a July 10 incident (completely redacted because a criminal investigation is in progress) was filed with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Razack told VoxPopuli that OCSO had advised him not to campaign door-to-door for his own safety. He has since hired his own security to accompany him to campaign events.
Three Chinese nationals are facing the possibility of decades in federal prison for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud seniors out of more than $2 million.
After residents and business owners repeatedly raised concerns about water quality with News 6, records and responses from the City of Apopka and state environmental regulators reveal two conclusions that can exist at the same time.
Nearly a year after the Sloth World controversy sparked outrage across Central Florida, Orange County leaders are exploring whether they can prevent a similar situation from happening again.
Orange County’s in-person voters won’t be mailed sample ballots for the upcoming primary, a shift that has upset some voters and election advocates. Primary voters can view, and then print, a sample ballot via a QR code, which was provided on a mailer sent to their homes.
As pickleball continues its rapid rise in popularity across Central Florida, Ocoee city leaders are set to decide Tuesday whether to move forward with a proposal for a large new pickleball complex that has drawn both enthusiasm and concern from nearby residents.
The proposed property tax amendment that is supposed to go before voters in November is misleading, a Florida judge ruled Tuesday. The judge is ordering the Florida attorney general to rewrite the ballot measure.
DeMorris Hunter was sentenced to death Tuesday in Orlando. Hunter, 59, strangled Theresa Green following a small gathering at her College Park home in 2002, then placed her body in the trunk of her car and left the vehicle in a Sanford parking lot, prosecutors said.
Florida teachers are struggling to afford housing near the schools where they work, as stagnant salaries trail both the national average and rising rental costs, pushing some educators to the brink of quitting.
Nearly 100 first responders and volunteers took part in a nighttime emergency drill at Orlando International Airport, reacting to a simulated natural gas pipeline rupture and explosion.
Customers and employees were left searching for answers Monday after multiple Gringos Locos restaurants across Central Florida appeared to close without warning.
On Monday, a redesigned food pantry and lounge was unveiled at Seminole High School’s 9th Grade Center — one of five schools across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia, and Lake counties to receive a makeover through the foundation’s Renovate to Educate program. The renovations were made as an estimated 20,000 students across those five counties are currently experiencing homelessness.
An Orange County man was found guilty Monday of killing a man who was involved in a domestic violence case in 2024. Jesse James Hill, 70, faces life in prison after being convicted of first-degree murder.
Based on the 1997 Sony Pictures film and its latest installment, “I Know What You Did Last Summer: The Final Catch,” the haunted house pulls guests through chilling recreations of the film’s most memorable scenes — all while the franchise’s notorious villain, the Fisherman, lurks around every corner
Authorities said DNA evidence recovered during the investigation — including from clothing, gloves and money — ultimately linked Calvin Washington to the 2012 killing and an armed robbery connected to the case.
An investigation found that an altercation between two groups turned into a physical fight. During the confrontation, one person retrieved a firearm, and the weapon was discharged, police said.
A Central Florida mother says she does not believe her teenage daughter’s boyfriend’s account of the events that led to the 17-year-old’s fatal shooting this week.
Butterflies move between flowers as wind chimes ring through the trees at the Trout Lake Nature Center.
Social media posts have fueled rumors of a possible “teen takeover” Friday night at ICON Park, prompting extra law enforcement patrols and new restrictions for minors.
World-renowned runner Sha’Carri Richardson is changing her original plea in her Florida super speeder case as part of a plea deal.
Florida’s first statewide condo safety inspection report following the 2021 Surfside collapse has been released— and the results revealed dozens of unsafe buildings, millions of dollars in needed repairs, and a data collection process still working out the kinks.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board District 3.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board District 2.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board District 1.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board Chair.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 8.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 6.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Judge Group 17.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 4.
