Marissa Rodriguez
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Marissa started at News 6 in January 2026.
Marissa started at News 6 in January 2026.

Two young men have been arrested in connection with a beating caught on video during a bonfire at Tiger Bay State Forest, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

A 12-year-old boy died and four other passengers were seriously injured after a Tesla crossed into the path of an oncoming pickup on State Road 40 west of Still Road, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles said a malicious actor accessed some department records Sept. 4 using compromised credentials, potentially exposing driver license and motor vehicle information for some Floridians.

The Apopka Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding 65-year-old Robert Lee Britten, who was last seen Oct. 13 in Apopka and is considered missing and endangered.

According to the Orange County Department of Corrections Joseph Everett, a former Haines City Police officer is facing charges after being pulled over in Orlando.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced new recovery efforts after Hurricane Isaias, including $10 million in emergency loans for affected small businesses and the reopening of Grayton Beach State Park after storm damage forced repairs.

A 6-year-old boy reported missing Saturday afternoon was found submerged in a nearby body of water and pronounced dead at the scene, deputies said.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper shot a hit-and-run suspect Friday night after officials said the person resisted arrest following a hot-and-run crash on Lakeville Road.

Clermont police are warning shoppers about a scam outside a local Walmart where people posing as sports team fundraisers are accused of charging donors more than they agreed to give.