Despite the rain we’ve seen over the last week in Central Florida, the entire state remains in a drought. It’s officially the worst one we’ve seen since 2001, that’s according to Rick Dolan with the Florida Forest Service.

After taking aim at the NFL and generative A.I., Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has a new target in his sights: the Miss America group.

The leader of the Blood-affiliated “Sex Money Murder” gang will spend the rest of his life behind bars, according to the Florida attorney general.

In a recent social media post, Bilzerian vowed to have anyone putting Israel before America "tried for treason."

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels return to the Space Coast for a weekend of flyovers and aerial demonstrations at the Cocoa Beach Air Show. Performances begin at noon both days, with the Blue Angels scheduled for 3 p.m.

On a sun-soaked spring morning in Central Florida, the 22,000-acre Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge is almost eerily quiet - and to Balog, that silence says everything.

South Florida attorney Lindsey Lazopoulos Friedman, who has represented individuals against Cuba and taken part in investigations into the Cuban government, says the moment feels different.

Hurricane season is just on the horizon for Florida, and for many, that means it’s time for cakes. “Hurricane Cakes,” to be specific.

Nearly 30 Florida bills have already been signed into law, with around 200 still to go.

The recent report revealed a list of the most searched text abbreviations in Florida, though you may not have heard of No. 1.

New Florida coach Jon Sumrall went 5 for 5 in his quest to keep running back Jadan Baugh, receiver Vernell Brown III, linebacker Myles Graham, receiver Dallas Wilson and edge rusher Jayden Woods.

Informed Delivery is a free program you can sign up for on the USPS website that provides updates on your mail's status. You'll even get a picture when something is delivered.

News 6 has obtained video and documents that will be used in the trial of accused FSU shooter Phoenix Ikner.

The multi-agency operation led to dozens of arrests and immigration-related detentions while spotlighting dangerous equipment and licensing issues on Florida highways.

This week, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office announced a man was arrested on multiple charges after he reportedly showed an AI-generated video to a deputy and falsely reported a crime. Investigators say these prank videos a growing issue.

News 6 obtained court records showing the FSU shooting suspect had a conversation with ChatGPT that appeared to show him planning a the fatal attack. Florida's attorney general is using this conversation to help justify a new investigation into OpenAI.

A lawsuit filed last year shows a Florida woman was overcharged on several sale items at Publix. But a recent court order dismissed the case in part over the "Publix Promise."

Prosecutors are seeking Tiger Woods' prescription drug records from a Florida pharmacy.

The attorney for two people arrested for covering the crosswalk in chalk says his clients' cases are in "limbo."

Dangerous surf and powerful rip currents are battering Volusia County’s coastline, prompting beach safety officials to urge residents and visitors to stay out of the water. Waves are reaching 8 to 12 feet, and the conditions have already proven serious for at least one family.

Signs outside the former JOANN fabric store near Seminole Towne Center Mall in Sanford signal that a Diadem Pickleball Complex, or DPC, is “coming soon.”

Eat good, feel good at Amare inside the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Hotel, where modern Mediterranean cooking—bright herbs, citrus and olive oil—meets tableside moments like the Ishka Bubble bread and parchment-baked sea bass.

Central Florida is expected to stay locked into a messy weather pattern for the next two days, bringing rounds of flooding rain and gusty winds.

The City of Longwood will hold a budget workshop as state lawmakers are set to discuss eliminating property taxes.

With property tax reform stalling in the Legislature, one state lawmaker says he’s now found a new way to push it through.

Florida's worst drought in 25 years is leading to dangerous quicksand-like conditions for farm animals in Central Florida.

A driver was caught driving at 100mph last month, resulting in a charge under Florida’s “Super Speeder” law, according to the Ocoee Police Department.

A decision to eliminate a group of school-based support staff who help students in crisis is drawing concern from parents, students and educators in one of Florida’s largest school districts.

Florida stepped in last week to help manage the distressed finances of two rural school districts, and that could be just an inkling of what’s to come for school districts across the state, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline.

A developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.

A 14-year-old boy is facing a felony charge after Volusia County deputies say he was seen swinging a baby alligator by its tail and kicking it at a Stetson University facility.

A property manager is wanted after she was accused of embezzling hundreds of thousands from Martin County HOAs, according to the sheriff’s office.

Michael Lincoln-McCreight, who gained notoriety for yelling the N-word at a Black 7-Eleven employee in a video that went viral on TikTok, is in trouble again. The Republican candidate running to represent District 41 in the Florida House was arrested March 3 by Orlando Police and charged with two counts of first-degree misdemeanor battery.

Environmental groups have asked a federal appellate court panel to lift its temporary halt on closing an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.

The City Beautiful is marking 407 Day with special deals at local businesses across the city, from coffee shops and boutiques to food trucks.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on three new laws — including one that grants the state power to designate terrorist organizations.

Florida homeowners are no strangers to high insurance costs. But it turns out that two other states may have it even tougher.

During a bill signing on Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on state lawmakers to ban cousins from getting married in Florida.

With cowbells ringing in the stands, Bryan Baker was fired up after striking out Pete Crow-Armstrong to give the Tampa Bay Rays a triumphant return to Tropicana Field.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said “stay tuned” when asked if a new death warrant would be signed for a former police officer from Lake County who had been scheduled to be executed on March 31.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a law allowing Florida leaders to label groups as domestic or foreign terrorist organizations.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office was forced to sweep the Florida Mall for a second time in the last week because of a bomb threat. The mall was evacuated and nothing was found. It's not the only mall in Florida that's dealt with bomb threats in the last few days.

Many Florida residents may have seen these issues pop up at natural springs across the state. But researchers now say they may have figured out the solution.

A new report highlights the unhealthiest parts of Florida, and what these areas are struggling with the most.

After a busy legislative session, well over 100 bills were passed that now await Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ signature.

Edgewater officials are considering a permanent ban on "toilet-to-tap" turning treated wastewater into drinking water, a move drawing mixed reactions from residents ahead of a council vote and a possible 2026 ballot decision.

As homelessness rises, Orlando leaders weigh progress and next steps

The fan-favorite Caribbean-themed restaurant chain now has just over a dozen locations left nationwide.

It turns out the St. Johns River has its own version of Nessie — but the truth may not be as interesting.

After a missing child alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl out of DeLand last year, the Volusia Sheriff’s Office has now announced that she’s been found.

Since Florida’s crackdown on ‘super speeders’ started in July, hundreds of people have been arrested all over Central Florida for driving dangerously fast. But what happens when a driver is caught going 100 mph or more — or 50 mph or more over the posted speed limit — twice?

A good Samaritan who was ambushed and attacked while trying to help an apparent car crash victim believes the motorist wanted to take his life. “He kept saying, ‘I’m going to kill you! I’m going to kill you!” Hans Hamilton told News 6 in an exclusive interview about the violent altercation.

Volunteers in Volusia County are sounding the alarm after a dramatic spike in stranded sea turtles washing ashore — and they need the public’s help.

Deputies responded to a home in Kissimmee on Friday afternoon after an elderly man with dementia shot his son, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops gives you updates on Central Florida attractions.

This week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media to announce a list of state laws that he claimed are "likely unconstitutional."

WalletHub has released its list of the safest cities in the U.S. — and one Florida locale is just a couple of spots from the bottom.

The Association for the Preservation of the Eatonville Community is suing the Orange County School Board over the sale of the Hungerford School property claiming the board engaged in illegal backroom dealings, which violates Florida's Sunshine Law.

James Duckett, the former police officer convicted of raping and murdering 11-year-old Teresa McAbee, was slated to be executed March 31 until the Florida Supreme Court granted him a stay.

First responders were called on Thursday afternoon after a train “clipped” a Sumter County school bus, according to the district superintendent.

Nearly all of Florida now under severe or extreme drought

If you’ve ever been driving late at night and felt your eyes getting heavy, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can I just pull over and sleep in my car? It’s a good question and in Florida, the answer is a little more complicated than you might think. Let’s start with the basics. There is no statewide law in Florida that makes it illegal to sleep in your car. So if you’re legally parked and simply catching a quick nap, you’re not automatically breaking the law.

We spent the day at the Avian Reconditioning Center (ARC) in Apopka getting up close with birds of prey—and seeing what it takes to rescue, rehab, and (hopefully) release some of the most intense animals in the state.

Less than 24 hours after the historic Artemis II mission launched from the Kennedy Space Center, another rocket took off from Florida's Space Coast.

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of six bills into law, with some taking effect right off the bat.

Catching criminals and finding missing persons is getting faster and now, it is often happening from the sky. Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are adding drones to their patrol units, giving officers a bird’s-eye view that is helping them respond to emergencies and crime scenes more quickly than ever before.

It turns out that one Central Florida city is the second-most popular place for movers, according to this year's ranking.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a massive new elections bill into law — and it includes a change for driver’s licenses going forward.

Visitors arrive hours early to secure viewing spots, saying in-person experience can’t be matched on TV.

Orange City is now speaking out after a controversial video surfaced, which shows the arrest of a 79-year old person.

The Artemis II mission is set to launch from Florida’s coast, and experts say it will be the furthest a crewed mission has ever gone into space before.

The Artemis II mission is set to launch from Florida’s coast, and experts say it will be the furthest a crewed mission has ever gone into space before.

Black paint used to cover once-colorful crosswalks in downtown Orlando is already showing signs of wear, raising new questions about ongoing repainting efforts and costs tied to the project.

The NFL says it will keep the Rooney Rule, while Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier calls it illegal under state law and threatens a lawsuit if the league doesn’t change it by May 1.

On this episode of Are We There Yet? with the News 6 Insiders, Kara heads to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with a look at the excitement around Artemis II, Joey captures the famous monkeys at Silver Springs, and Kaia stops at The Wharf in Kissimmee to try their epic Tomahawk Steak. Drop your Central Florida picks in the comments—we might just take your suggestion and head there next.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is in Osceola County on Wednesday and is expected to speak from the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

Here's your chance to share your cool Artemis II launch photos with the world!

The bill requires verification of U.S. citizenship during voter registration, mandates paper ballots for all elections and requires congressional candidates to disclose stock trading activity while in office.

State leaders said that the new laws take aim at sex offenders, pedophiles and child exploitation.

Last week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Visitors headed to Florida’s Space Coast to watch the historic Artemis II launch on Wednesday may be in for a special surprise.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media to declare a new push: defending Second Amendment rights for “non-dangerous felons.”

There’s a major recall going on in Florida after several products were found with “metal fragments,” according to the FDA.

The president of a Central Florida fertility clinic was disciplined by the state’s Board of Medicine, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and was sued by at least three former patients in the years before the clinic’s closure, records obtained by News 6 reveal.

The Artemis II mission is expected to launch on Wednesday evening at Kennedy Space Center. How do you plan to see the launch? From the Space Coast? From your backyard? We explain how to see the launch.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says he has no plans to end the league’s Rooney Rule despite recent objections from Florida’s attorney general, who wrote that the league’s minority hiring guidelines violate Florida state law.

Hamlin House has opened in Orlando’s SODO District as a private club built around pickleball, dining and an all day hangout atmosphere.

Just because something is legal doesn’t always mean it’s the safest option. From a safety standpoint, driving barefoot can create some real problems.

The world’s tallest college basketball player is on the move.

Florida Citrus Sports is hosting a watch party at Orlando City Hall Plaza for Tuesday’s NFL vote.

DeSantis is expected to be joined by Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass.

Onshore winds will keep a breeze in place through midweek, with spotty afternoon showers and a continued high risk of rip currents at the beaches. A mid-week uptick in rain chances is ahead.

There’s less than a year until Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ final term in office comes to an end, and questions are surfacing about what he plans to do next.

Troopers said they received calls from concerned citizens over a truck on Interstate 4 that had "missiles" strapped to the back.

The governor signed several new bills, including on that renames a major airport in Florida. News 6 breaks down the full list.

Trump administration officials are exempting oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act.

Plans to execute a former Mascotte police officer for the death of a girl in 1987 will remain on hold after the Florida Supreme Court denied the state’s request to allow the execution to proceed. James Duckett was convicted of killing 11-year-old Teresa McAbee, according to a death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

DeMorris Hunter, convicted of killing a woman in California, now stands trial in Orange County for the 2002 death of Theresa Green.

A driver in Central Florida was caught driving nearly three times the speed limit over the weekend, according to police.

The extension connects existing segments of Westside Boulevard and expands access to key regional corridors in Osceola County, providing a new alternative route to reduce congestion on roads like U.S. 27.