Northeast residents move to Orlando area in droves during pandemic While many industries continue to struggle economically due to the coronavirus pandemic, Central Florida’s real estate market is on fire.
Amazon to give Space Coast shoppers same-day delivery and ‘dramatic’ impact on local businessesAmazon plans to open a new delivery station in Cocoa.
Backstreet Boy Howie D breaks ground on The Surf, a $35M Cocoa Beach condominium complexWith his Backstreet Boys touring schedule postponed by the pandemic, Howie D addressed a small crowd during the groundbreaking of his $35 million Cocoa Beach condominium ...
Need for affordable housing skyrocketing in Daytona BeachFive acres of land on the corner of Brentwood Drive and Derbyshire Road in Daytona Beach will soon be home to 100 units of affordable housing.
‘Boomtown’ growth in Central Florida means lane expansion, sound barriers for SR-429One of Central Florida’s busiest expressways is ready for an expansion. State Road 429, otherwise known as the Daniel Webster Western Beltway will begin the $350 million ...
Orange County mayor postpones transportation sales tax effort amid pandemic, readies for ‘worst’ yet to come
Central Florida leaders tackle issues at News 6 Boomtown town hallCentral Florida is seeing a population boom, a surge in home building and a lot more traffic. News 6 hosted a Boomtown town hall as Central Florida discussed the latest i...
News 6 hosts Boomtown: A Growing Challenge town hallNews 6 is inviting viewers to participate in a live chat during Wednesday night's Boomtown: A Growing Challenge town hall.
Florida’s wages increased, but still lower than national averageA new report using data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows Florida wages, adjusted for inflation, increased 2% between 2015 and 2018.
Meet the Boomtown: A Growing Challenge town hall panelistsOn March 11, a group of local experts will be invited to the News 6 studio to lead a discussion on growth as part of our Boomtown initiative.
Here’s how the issue of growth is impacting Maitland’s city council raceFlorida’s booming population is having an impact on the race for seat two on the Maitland City Council, with both candidates running on the same platform: “smart growth.”
Here’s when county leaders meet to talk about future developments, proposals and other big topicsFind out when your county meets to discuss future developments and new plans that could impact your community.
For the first time in 13 years, Florida agrees to fully fund affordable housingFor the first time since 2007, the Florida House and Senate have agreed to fully fund the state's affordable housing trust fund, known as the Sadowski fund.
$1B in federal funding needed for I-4 Beyond Ultimate projectsSome much-needed transportation improvements could be on hold if Florida can’t get an additional $1 billion to fund the I-4 Beyond the Ultimate project.
Orlando city leaders to explore turning major one-way roads into two wayOrlando transportation leaders are soon expected to begin the process of selecting a consultant to investigate the viability of turn popular roadways, such as North Orang...
Local governments in Central Florida introduce 10-year plan to combat affordable housing crisisIn a regional effort, county and city leaders have all implemented a 10-year plan to combat the affordable housing crisis in Central Florida.
Florida state representatives are fighting for affordable housing fundingFlorida State Rep. Carlos Guillermo-Smith says finding solutions to fight Central Florida's affordable housing crisis is a priority in Tallahassee.
Here’s how many students are expected to enroll in Orange County schools over the next 10 yearsThe numbers prove it: Central Florida continues to grow and our local schools are in no way immune.
Here’s what it takes to find affordable housing in Central FloridaAn Orlando realtor showed News 6 what affordable housing is on the market and there's not much.
Adoptive father struggles to find affordable housing in Altamonte SpringsDarryl Riddle went from living comfortably as a single 32-year-old to stuffed in a two-bedroom condo after social workers dropped off his niece and her three siblings who...
Orlando’s new Packing District will reshape city landscapeOrlando City officials say the Packing District will reshape the city landscape.
DeBary to halt new apartments for retail near SunRail stationA boom to a city in Volusia County has council members putting a halt to residential development. DeBary council members are proposing an eight-month moratorium to keep d...
Plan to extend Osceola Parkway toll road through Split Oak Forest moves forwardA controversial plan to expand Osceola Parkway toll road through Split Oak Forest in Orange County will move forward. Commissioner Emily Bonilla's push to rescind Decembe...
Vacation home rentals contribute $27 billion to Florida economy, UCF study showsThe University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management released a report Monday that shows the vacation rental home industry in Florida exceeds $27 b...
Tiny homes ordinance going before Palm Bay City CouncilSupporters of bringing a “tiny” kind of affordable housing to Brevard County’s largest city are hoping for a city council vote to go their way.
Tiny homes ordinance going before Palm Bay City CouncilSupporters of bringing a “tiny” kind of affordable housing to Brevard County’s largest city are hoping for a city council vote to go their way.
Orange County mayor says mom’s struggle with public transportation is one of manyOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings says a single mother's struggle of spending 7 hours a day to get to and from work via public transportation is one of many stories here ...
Using Central Florida public transportation, it takes a single mother 7 hours a day to get to and from workOne Orlando woman's daily commute using Central Florida public transportation highlights the need for more options.
Sanford city leaders consider buying land for more parking downtownSanford city leaders are considering buying property near downtown to help alleviate parking concerns.