The frustration surrounding the Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officers this week has sparked thousands of protests nationwide, including here in Central Florida.

Near-record warmth on Saturday, then a cold blast arrives Monday morning.

A big decision is coming for families at one Central Florida elementary school. Parents at Orange Center Elementary are being asked to vote on whether to keep the school as a traditional public school or convert it into a charter.

When Windermere’s qualifying period closed Friday at noon, three candidates had qualified to run for the three open seats on the town council. With no challengers, Windermere will not hold an election on March 10.

In winter, the dry air works against you—pulling heat away from your body and making 50 degrees feel far colder than the number suggest

According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, not a single region in California is currently classified as being in drought or even abnormally dry.

Fog is very common in Florida during the cooler months, especially in late fall and winter.

We’re starting the weekend flirting with record-breaking warmth in Central Florida.

During the week of New Year’s, half a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close temporarily over health violations, according to the state’s DBPR.

More than dozens of students are now being forced to find new classrooms, and teachers are packing up with no severance and few answers this week after their Central Florida charter school, Legends Academy, shut its doors for good.

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Since 2024, Port Canaveral has stated it will not renew the Cape Marina’s 50-year lease at the port when it expires this year because the world’s busiest cruise port wants to build a new cruise terminal in its marina district.

Foggy mornings in Florida during the cool season occur when warm, moist air cools rapidly overnight, reaching the dew point and condensing into fog.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions about the rules of the road in Florida.

High pressure sitting over the state will keep Central Florida drier and warmer than normal.

We're going to try to either tie some records or surpass them this week, as our high temperatures near the highest they've been when compared to our historical average. From there, however, as the next cold front slides through, the chilly onset may take its time departing this go around.

With the back and forth temperatures stealing the limelight across town, one detail that should be brought front and center sooner than later are the increasing drought conditions across the state of Florida. Central Florida alone has already seen exponential upticks in dry conditions through all our viewing counties. Here's why this could become a major issue just down the road

High pressure remains parked over Central Florida, setting up a stretch of warm and quiet weather.

Cherry Lake Nursery is leading the way in water conservation. Using technology, the production manager said they’ve cut water usage by 40% while increasing production by 15%.

Our afternoon highs are climbing into the 80 degree margin once again, which doesn't usually happen until late March! This won't stick around for too long, as wintry change is looming just ahead

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions about the rules of the road in Florida.

Some like it hot.

News 6 Sport Director Jamie Seh has been named Florida’s Sportscaster of the Year as the National Sports Media Association rolls out its 2025 award winners.

The spring-like start to 2026 continues this week across Central Florida with unusually warm afternoons near 80 degrees, but a pattern change is on the way.

Florida’s manatee mortality count surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most deaths, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

There are some changes we're tracking here that we want to get you up to speed on.

A warm week is on tap in Central Florida.

With its warm weather and low taxes, it’s no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.

Emotions ran high Sunday in Central Florida as the Venezuelan community reacted to a major turning point back home.

Monday and your week ahead don't look bad at all! As we come out of the holiday season and get back to the grind, with work returning full swing, kids going back to school, our local weather will be bouncing around a bit alongside us. Here's what the next seven days have in store!

Central Florida dries out with cooler temperatures Sunday and a warming trend expected through the week.

Dozens of demonstrators carried signs reading “Hands off Venezuela” and “No blood for oil,” as they chanted and marched up and down Colonial Drive near Bumby Avenue in Orlando Saturday afternoon.

Your Saturday night might be a bit soggy, especially if you plan to head downtown or to the final stretch of holiday attractions some of the theme parks have to offer. Tomorrow looks absolutely gorgeous, but then our thermometers keep climbing during the first full week of 2026.

From fiery oranges to soft pinks, PinIt! users captured the beauty of Florida evenings.

If you’ve been sneezing more than usual lately, you’re not imagining it.

Orlando International Airport is expecting some of its busiest days during the holiday travel period.

After giving them over $4,000, the scammers sent her “paperwork” to prove her son would be released — but he never was.

As part of our year-long look at homelessness in Central Florida last year, we asked you all a question: What would be needed for you to support a homeless housing project, like a shelter, in your community? Here's how some of the biggest advocates in our community responded to you.

Some parents in Central Florida celebrated more than just the new year.

We could be right back to 80 degrees sooner than you think.

From conjunctions to the last blood moon eclipse in years, there will be many reasons to find a clear patch of sky.

With the year coming to an end – 2026 could be the biggest year – literally, in Space Coast history.

Florida Power & Light has released its suggestion for the optimal temperature to keep your home at this winter.

People planning to set off fireworks this holiday are urged to be cautious.

After a blustery Tuesday in Central Florida it’s about to get even colder.

As Central Florida prepares to ring in the new year, law enforcement and fireworks vendors are urging residents to celebrate safely and avoid dangerous — and illegal — traditions involving firearms.

A strong but mostly dry cold front is pushing through Central Florida.

Of the three restaurants forced to close a few days before Christmas, only one is located in Central Florida.

A blast of cold air is headed for Florida.

Two Orlando-area water parks are set to close this week as cold weather bursts into Central Florida.

A strong cold front will user in the new year in Central Florida.

This weekend marks the end of the statewide bear hunt, which has been underway since Dec. 6.

The clock is ticking to the end of both the calendar year and the end to our warm but pleasant Florida weather. A massive slug of cold air from up north is on its way, and it will cause impacts to how you plan your New Years Eve activities.

A dense fog advisory is in effect for all of Central Florida through noon on Sunday.

The Christmas holiday was beautiful across Central Florida. While on the warmer side for some, you couldn't ask for a more quality sunshine state set up for a day like Christmas. But New Years could turn a hefty corner just in time for us to turn the final page of our 2025 calendars.

Nearly 600 flights were delayed at Orlando International Airport as weather disruptions across the country rippled into Central Florida, complicating post-holiday travel and raising concerns for thousands of visitors arriving for the Pop-Tarts Bowl.

Central Florida is gearing up for a big temperature drop next week after a foggy, unseasonably-warm weekend.

News 6’s Pinpoint Weather team warns of patchy, dense fog Saturday morning in Central Florida, with a warm and dry weekend expected before a midweek cold front brings a temperature drop.

Central Florida is heading for a significant cooldown just in time for New Year's, according to the latest News 6 Pinpoint Weather forecast. Find out what to expect this weekend and beyond.

A wanted Central Florida man was caught after deputies noticed that his car had a wrong tag, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Visitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Florida’s beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.

7.5 million people in Florida alone are expected to travel through New Year's.

It's more of the same in Central Florida as we near Christmas and look ahead to a cold start next week.

Florida's airports are now required to submit monthly reports on weather-modification activities. Have there been any? News 6 requested the reports.

Cocoa Beach police are warning, if you’re coming to Surfing Santas on Wednesday morning, don’t park on residential streets or you could be ticketed or towed. Extra officers will be on patrol.

If you were hoping for sweater weather this Christmas, you might have to settle for short sleeves instead.

Central Florida is set for warm and mild weather through Christmas with no rain expected. News 6 Pinpoint Weather forecasts possible colder temperatures and rain near New Year's, with a high rip current risk along the Atlantic coast.

Tonight's Powerball drawing features a staggering $1.6 billion jackpot, marking it as the fifth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. While millions of Americans dream of what they'd do with the winnings, the odds of actually claiming that prize are more astronomical than you might think.

They may look like traditional bicycles behind wrapping paper, but law enforcement says electric bikes — or e-bikes — come with rules many parents and riders do not fully understand.

While a couple of brief showers are possible — mainly near the coast and during the afternoon —most of Central Florida will stay dry.

As 2025 comes to a close, changes are coming in the new year for Florida’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

An Orange County community that’s become infested with invasive chameleons may show signs of an even bigger problem.

Last week, U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best small towns to visit in the U.S. for 2026.

Central Florida starts the week with gusty winds and a chilly morning, followed by warming temperatures and continued dry conditions through Christmas, according to News 6 Pinpoint Weather.

Central Florida is experiencing above-average temperatures on the winter solstice with highs around 78 degrees, continued dry conditions, and only spotty rain chances in the week ahead.

Warmth will absolutely dominate the Central Florida area, and much of the United States to their entirety as we approach Christmas and even New Year's Eve. How long till we get some relief and see some rain coming on the horizon?

Central Florida wakes up to chilly temperatures and breezy winds, but warming is expected this weekend as the winter solstice arrives.

News 6 WKMG is celebrating the season with a two-hour “News 6 Holiday Special,” featuring anchors reading Christmas favorites, a cozy crackling fireplace and yule log, surprise guest appearances and insider guides to holiday events and things to do around Central Florida.

Central Florida is in for a mild and warm Christmas week.

While kids around the world are busy writing letters to Santa detailing what toys they want under the Christmas Tree this year, some Central Florida kids are writing letters with a different wish.

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

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Looking for festive fun this season?

Changes are underway as a cold front slides toward the Southeast.

News 6 asked Central Florida’s congressional delegation what they did with that money.

A Central Florida neighborhood is dealing with foul odors and environmental concerns after thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilled into a waterway near Lake Orlando, city officials confirmed.

A 32-year-old motorcyclist was killed when a mini-bike pulled out in front of him in Deltona, and for the first time in Central Florida, authorities are considering criminal charges in such a case.

136 people in the Orlando area died this year while living on the streets or in a homeless housing program. A service in Orlando Wednesday gave those people a chance to be remembered.

A slight change in the weather pattern is setting up across the area.

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.

Drone deliveries are coming to Central Florida, offering a glimpse at how technology could change the way people shop.

Warm and mostly quiet weather will soon make its way to Central Florida.

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

Many Florida homeowners are familiar with the danger sinkholes pose. But some areas are more risky than others.

Colonial Drive Family Dentistry helped community members smile brighter this holiday season by providing free tooth extractions, marking their 11th year of the charitable initiative.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested three men in Central Florida for possessing child sexual abuse material.

A cool and windy day will take place in Central Florida.

A cool and windy day will take place in Central Florida.

After “Sloth Fever” began spreading into Central Florida last year, experts with the University of Florida say they’ve managed a huge breakthrough in their research.

After the cold air comes in tonight through Tuesday, conditions look to warm up. This time, they may actually stay there even into the beginning of the calendar winter season. Christmas may actually be more on the warm and pleasant side for us in Central Florida.