This isn’t your typical vending machine — it’s The Light the World Giving Machine, giving-focused vending machines sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, set up inside the Altamonte Springs Mall.

As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.

“Cows and Cabs” is gearing up for another year in Winter Park, continuing its mission to raise money for Central Florida charities.

A brush fire sparked by lightning quickly spread in Micco as fire crews raced to save homes.

Did you know women make up approximately 40% of hair-loss sufferers? News 6's Lisa Bell visits a College Park wig shop whose owner is working to make a difference.

Despite a heat advisory across Central Florida, several organizations and vendors came out to the BLK JOY festival in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood on Saturday.

The Race, Equality, Equity and Inclusion Committee for the city of Sanford plans to commemorate Goldsboro’s history through a storytelling quilt as part of its Pathway to Reconciliation Project.

Multiple backpack giveaway events are taking place across Central Florida, spanning from Ocala to DeLand to Bithlo, helping families offset rising back-to-school expenses.

News 6 meteorologists are expecting temperatures in the high 90s, with feels-like temperatures stretching into the triple digits. Organizations that help people experiencing homelessness are looking for cooling supplies. Here’s how you can help.

Volunteers from ASEZ WAO braved scorching temperatures to clean up roadside trash in Kissimmee.

Local organizations gathered at Camping World Stadium for Feed-a-Palooza, an event offering both free food distribution and access to community resources.

At West Oaks Elementary School, more than 400 kids were expected to come and pick out a backpack for the new school year.

Carrie Jarrett said lightning from a passing storm struck her home and sparked a fire that quickly spread to the attic.

This week, construction will begin on a new fence to block a playground with inclusive equipment for children with special needs from nearby ponds at Palm Bay’s Fred Poppe Regional Park, after News 6 took parents' concerns to the city.

A local food pantry is expanding with the hopes of serving even more people in Lake County. The Lake Cares Food Pantry celebrated its brand new 22,000-square-foot building on Monday morning.

Matthew's Hope provides services to homeless people in Brevard and Orange counties, including food, medical and mental health care. Now those services are in jeopardy.

A town hall meeting on Thursday evening invites the public to ask questions about the issue of homelessness in east Orange County, and what people can do.

Leaders of state humanities councils throughout the country say federal funding cuts by President Donald Trump's administration will force them to scale back or eliminate celebrations next year commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary.

A town hall meeting on Thursday evening invites the public to ask questions about the issue of homelessness in east Orange County, and what people can do.

After a local church's worship service was interrupted, a group dedicated to standing up against discrimination stood out front to ensure the congregation would have a safe place to worship.

Indian Harbor Beach will start paid beach parking at two of its parks for non-residents.

Community members pushed their limits in a 26-hour endurance event to honor Orange County SWAT Deputy Michael Milmerstadt and Lt. Ellie Shea.

More than 1,000 parents, athletes, and coaches are petitioning Winter Springs commissioners to get the lights turned on at Central Winds Park's baseball and soccer fields.

A guide to community resources across the tri-county area is just a phone call away. Heart of Florida United Way wants you to remember 2-1-1 when you need help.

A police officer who got burned saving his dog when their house caught on fire is almost ready to go back to work, with the help of the community.

Corie Murray, News 6 photojournalist and host of the "Black Men Sundays" podcast, is getting results for Central Florida families this Thanksgiving.

There’s a hidden gem in Pine Hills, one that’s not only changing the landscape but the heartbeat of the community it serves.

News 6 will be bringing our newscast live from the Boys and Girls Club as we keep exploring the amazing communities here in Central Florida.

Visitors entering the Pine Hills community at the intersection of Silver Star and Pine Hills Roads have recently been welcomed by new lighted pillars and directional signs highlighting landmarks like Evans High School.

The Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida and the City of Winter Garden broke ground on their new location in the historic East Winter Garden.

To celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day Saturday, Keep Brevard Beautiful is looking for more volunteers to get results picking up trash at popular parks.

The woman accused of intentionally filling a pipe with concrete, causing weeks of flooding in Longwood’s Shadow Bay neighborhood, is due back in court after residents filed an emergency injunction.

Sometimes life surprises us in the most unexpected ways.

Months after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting, state lawmakers held an hourslong hearing to debate a so-called red flag bill that would let family members petition a judge to remove guns from someone experiencing a psychiatric crisis.

It’s the season for the popular American tradition of daddy-daughter dances: an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers. Check out the list of dances!

The popular American tradition of a father-daughter dances are an opportunity for young girls to get all dressed up, taken out and treated like a princess by their fathers.

It's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.

When it comes to our climate, and slowing the catastrophic effects of global warming, there’s so much information, and scientists are still working to learn more as the world continues to change and evolve over time.

Loud noises are causing Orange County neighbors to complain and they say a nearby prison is the cause.

A pastor gives troubled teens options in what's called the “Hope and Hammer” approach. The goal is to get to the teens before it's too late.

There hadn’t been a public tour of the tower since 2001.

Corie Murray interviews Orin Saunders, Jonn Thomas and Glenn Greenidge.

Through a culture pass program called Local Wanderer, cardholders can "check out" free experiences at local arts and cultural venues throughout Orange County.

Animal abuse cases have exploded in the state of Michigan.

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Experience Christian Center Pastor Derrick L. McRae, based in Pine hills, joined Orange County Sheriff John Mina and other community leaders Wednesday to officially break ground on what will soon be the church’s new location on North Hiawassee Road, near Silver Star Road.

Jane Hepting has dedicated much of her time to preserving Lake County’s natural resources and those close to her thought she deserved to be recognized.

To get your free library card and enjoy resources offered by Orange County Library System, sign up online or visit any branch location.

The video had more than 1.3 million views at the time this story was published.

The event will feature Nemours Children’s patient family ambassadors, corporate partners and sponsors, and volunteers throughout the day.

There figures to be a lot of smiling faces, color and clever decorations, and we want to see it!

Ramadan Mubarak!

The YMCA of Central Florida will host a community block party to celebrate the grand opening of the new Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA.

Ramadan falls on the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

A waitress named Nicole at a Big Boy restaurant in Woodhaven, Michigan was trying to grab a quick bite of cornbread before helping a customer when disaster struck.

Kelly Garrahan, a resident of Titusville, found a creature with oddly shaped head and tail in her yard, which started disrupting her farm animals.

Don’t be “O’shy” on this St. Patrick’s Day!

People who live relatively close to Walt Disney World may hear the familiar sounds of fireworks late Thursday night.

There are over 300 Police Athletic Leagues across the country. Their goal is to keep kids off the street and help them make better choices.

The hotspots are available for checkout for library card holders 18 and over who don’t have internet access where they reside.

Valentine’s Day is here, and we want you to share your special valentine.

It was a night this community will never forget.

Starting on Jan. 23, a bi-weekly podcast will supply listeners with deep dives into major topics that our reporting team from around the country is covering.

Starting on Jan. 23, a bi-weekly podcast will supply listeners with deep dives into major topics that our reporting team from around the country is covering.

All hands were on the roof AdventHealth for Children on Tuesday as Santa and his elves suited up and dropped off the Walt Disney Pavilion.

If caroling is on your mind, here are five tips to know before warming up those vocal cords.

The Friends of the Orange County Library System is organizing an annual initiative to support library services.

Giving Tuesday is still somewhat new in the grand scheme of social media things, and even though your first thought might be donating money, there are plenty of other ways to give, so don’t feel like you can’t participate if you don’t happen to have the funds at the moment.

Starting in January, the Orange County Library System will stage a series of music events, fiber arts projects, virtual reality experiences and signature author series’ throughout 2023 leading up to the exact 100th anniversary date of Nov. 8, 2023.

For the fourth year in a row, Covenant Roofing and Construction is conducting a November food pantry drive to benefit local food banks.

It might be nearing the end of 2022, but Wild Florida is also eyeing 2023 by offering a deal for families to get an annual pass.

In order to commemorate that anniversary, the library has unveiled a new logo that will serve as a guide to special events throughout the community.

Our Solutionaries team has been working hard to find solutions for many issues plaguing our communities.

Social workers at the library are the ultimate jack-of-all-trades people for the services they provide.

Sale organizers said they will be offering a wide selection of items in Orlando like clothing for all ages and sizes, shoes, art, furniture, holiday décor, books, electronics, and more.

Community Playground at Martin Luther King Jr. Park, a 35-year-old wooden playground better known to locals as “Castle Park,” is set to undergo renovations after decades of wear.

Following last week’s elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you might still be experiencing some pretty loaded emotions.

As another heavy week winds down, following an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you might be experiencing some pretty loaded emotions.

Earlier this month, we asked you, readers and viewers, if you could relate to what’s happening in Ukraine.

As the school year winds down and excitement starts to build as we inch closer and closer to summer vacation, parents and caregivers might be wondering: What will we do with our children to fill all the extra hours in the day?

A question for you, readers and viewers: Can you relate to what’s happening in Ukraine right now?

Tuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?

Earth -- isn’t it a great place to live?

The Simply IOA Corporate 5K, presented by Track Shack, brought out hundreds of people from around Central Florida Thursday.

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

Considering this month is an important time to learn more about autism, we thought we’d ask you, our readers and viewers: If any of you have a close connection to autism spectrum disorder (perhaps you’ve been diagnosed, or you have a friend or child with autism), is there anything you wish more people understood?

Magic Kingdom will be conducting a routine fireworks test Thursday night, according to the Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page.

Can you think back on a teacher who impacted your life?

You’ve probably thought of growing your own little garden in your backyard (or maybe you already have), but what happens when that garden becomes more than just a fun side project -- and ends up helping the community around you?

We’re always hearing about people doing random acts of kindness: Paying for the person’s meal behind them at a fast-food restaurant or baking cookies for their neighbors.

Teaching new skills to those who could benefit from them is one of the core ways a time bank operates.

The last part of our trip, meeting the wonderful people who work at the St. Pete Timebank, turned out to be the most awe-inspiring moment yet.

Considering we JUST sprang forward, time wise, we had to ask: Has the time change ever ruined your day? Or even your week?

Even though winter doesn’t slip away until next weekend, time has its marching orders. And in the United States, it’s just about time to “spring” forward.

The community we live in is our home. That’s why it’s so important to pour into it so that it can thrive.

Do you do more for the planet, less for the planet, or about average, compared to your peers? We posed a series of poll questions just last month, trying to help you determine how environmentally friendly you are.