After a woman died from dog bites in Brevard County last week, the sheriff has announced that the dogs’ owner has been arrested.

Federal prosecutors want to keep Titusville teen Anna Kepner's stepbrother, Timothy Hudson, in jail until his trial for her violent rape and killing on board a Carnival cruise ship. To convince the judge, attorneys detailed graphic evidence about Kepner's death in court Wednesday.

A 21-year-old man was arrested at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom after he was accused of using a cellphone to secretly record video under a woman’s skirt while she waited in line for a ride.

Two hundred miles away from where 16-year-old Tim Hudson walked into a federal courthouse, his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, would have graduated this month.

Video submitted by a News 6 viewer shows the monkey wandering through an open field not far from Wekiva Springs State Park.

Gatorland's new spot offers more than 25 options, including craft beers, ciders, seltzers, canned cocktails, wine on tap, and non-alcoholic beverages, with bar seating, picnic tables, and a to-go area — all with views of the park’s zipliners and rock climbers.

Lawmakers will stay in Tallahassee a little longer after Gov. Ron DeSantis called a special session to pass a property tax amendment for the November ballot. The session is expected to start on Monday.

A home along Florida’s Gulf coast is raising eyebrows after the owner decided to have it lifted 24 feet into the air.

Florida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.

Court records obtained by News 6 show that a circuit judge was caught having a sexual affair with a law enforcement officer in the judge's chambers — all within earshot of staff.

Florida’s newly drawn congressional districts will remain intact, a Tallahassee judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Joshua Hawkes of the Leon Circuit Court rejected the push from two voting rights organizations and a group of voters to strike down the map drawn up by an aide for Gov. Ron DeSantis and passed by the GOP-led Legislature.

The man accused of opening fire at Florida State University appeared before a judge in person for the first time on Tuesday, more than a year after investigators say the shooting left two people dead and six others injured.

The candidate made headlines earlier this year for yelling a racial slur at a 7-Eleven employee in a viral video, though prosecutors have decided not to file charges against him in a separate case that cropped up recently.

The Supreme Court has rejected Florida’s long shot attempt to sue California and Washington over the issuance of commercial driver licenses to truckers who don’t speak English and are not authorized to be in the United States.

After days of typical afternoon storms and summerlike heat, Central Florida is heading toward a much wetter and stormier pattern by the end of the week.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has weighed in on a recent proposal to push car taxes nationwide.

Earlier this month, a report was released examining the most "up-and-coming" communities in the country.

The Central Florida Zoo is extending the quarantine period for the rescued sloths connected to Sloth World as the animals continue recovering from the conditions they arrived in one month ago.

After News 6 posted on Facebook about CFO Blaise Ingoglia’s visit, many viewers expressed a similar sentiment: “What about Alligator Alcatraz?”

Memorial Day weekend brought big crowds to Volusia County’s waterways, marking the first major boating weekend of the summer.

Central Florida’s coast has a distinct smell to kick off summer.

What started as a normal Saturday night of live music at a popular Tavares waterfront restaurant took a turn in a matter of minutes when a storm sent floodwaters rushing through the Lake Harris Hideaway in Tavares.

After a fairly active stretch of weather recently, Memorial Day is shaping up to be one of the quieter days of the week across Central Florida.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved another batch of 27 new bills, bringing the total number of laws this year up to over 100.

Passengers at Orlando International Airport are reacting to a TSA policy allowing medical marijuana through security checkpoints, while officials remind travelers that Florida’s marijuana laws still apply.

Rain chances match the “unofficial start to summer.”

The sounds of alarms preempted Laura Pausini's performance of Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca," and forced fans like Angel D'Angelo to premature exit.

New video footage obtained exclusively by News 6 shows a motorist fighting an Orange County deputy sheriff just minutes after attacking a good Samaritan on a Central Florida expressway.

Models are picking up on tropical signals over the upcoming week that could bring much needed rain to Florida heading into late May and early June.

On Thursday, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a preliminary injunction halting activities under exempted fishing permits, or EFPs, that had authorized the 2026 state recreational red snapper seasons in the South Atlantic.

Central Florida’s summerlike weather pattern continues through Memorial Day weekend with hot afternoons, muggy nights and daily chances for scattered inland storms.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another nine bills into law, adding to the list of close to 100 new laws approved so far this year.

Last week, another three Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has put an HOA in his crosshairs after the organization implemented a new rule that he says violates residents’ rights.

Police officers attending a traffic safety conference in Orlando reported being denied entry to Disney Springs for wearing clothing with law enforcement logos, prompting Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins to intervene.

A Virginia man will be barred from using social media after he threated a Central Florida sheriff via Facebook, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

A Florida Foodie trip to Wild Fork Foods in Winter Park, where blast-frozen meats make it easy to shop for everyday dinners or Memorial Day grilling—plus the sides, samples and the simple air-fryer move that saved my Wagyu short ribs.

Heat index values could reach the upper 90s and low 100s as scattered afternoon storms continue through Memorial Day weekend

What happens after the mold is found and removed from your home? Experts say for some people, the health effects can linger long after the cleanup is over. That's why a woman created a virtual clinic to help people with mold-related illnesses.

This week during Florida’s Click It or Ticket campaign, I got the chance to head out to the Space Coast and spend some time with the traffic unit at the Titusville Police Department.

Central Florida’s summerlike weather pattern continues this week with more heat, humidity and spotty afternoon storms in the forecast.

With nearly 30 stores already open in the Sunshine State, popular grocer Trader Joe’s has just unveiled yet another location that’s on the way.

Florida has been an incredibly popular state for a while now, bringing in millions of new residents over the past few years. But there have also been plenty of people who decided to pick up and leave.

A new proposal approved by lawmakers adds a couple of new rules for e-bike riders. It now awaits Gov. Ron DeSantis' signature.

A man convicted of fatally stabbing of his cousin’s girlfriend and the couple's 4-year-old daughter has been executed in Florida.

Police in Lady Lake are looking for a gunman after an ambush-style shooting in broad daylight Tuesday that investigators say could have put nearby bystanders at risk.

Oviedo leaders are warning residents about unpermitted door-to-door roofing sales following last week’s storm, saying only one company is currently authorized to solicit in the city. Homeowners say repeated knocks from salespeople have become a growing frustration in their neighborhoods.

A pair of dogs was found tied to a dumpster at a rest stop in Central Florida, leading investigators to ask for help from the public, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Hillsborough County middle school teacher has allegedly been removed after a viral video appeared to show her hanging a Black baby doll in her classroom, according to CBS affiliate WTSP-TV.

Is hurricane complacency a problem in Florida? Officials in Cape Canaveral think so; that's why, for the second year in a row, the city held a hurricane expo for its residents. Officials with the National Weather Service and other disaster experts met with residents to urge them to be prepared for hurricane season.

In an appearance in Orange County Wednesday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the county government's spending, calling it "excessive" and "wasteful."

An Ocala church already recovering from a major electrical fire is now dealing with what church leaders describe as a hateful act of vandalism involving racial slurs and threatening messages. Leaders at St. Paul A.M.E. Church said someone broke into the church overnight and vandalized the property with racist language and symbols just days after a fire forced the church to close temporarily.

While Florida voters weren’t casting ballots Tuesday night, the results from primary elections across several states are still reverberating through Tallahassee. On this week’s episode of Politically Motivated, the focus turned to what analysts are calling the continued “Trump Effect” — the growing influence of President Donald Trump’s endorsements and how loyalty to the president is increasingly shaping Republican politics nationwide.

A former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret.

It’s Click It or Ticket week across Florida, and Trooper Steve on Patrol turned Results-1 into a real-world demonstration vehicle to explain exactly why restraints matter so much.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to once again broach a pair of issues that he argues can potentially fix issues in the U.S. Congress.

The Kissimmee City Commission voted to pause its ethics complaint process while drafting a new ordinance, delaying new complaints against the mayor and a commissioner as existing investigations continue.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.

After two days about 60,000 gallons pumped into the sinkhole, Orange County Public Works believe the situation on North Wymore Road has stabilized.

After 25 years at News 6 in Orlando, Louis Bolden is leaving for Fox 13 in Memphis, where he will be the main evening anchor. He reflects on career turning points and investigative wins.

This week is all about vehicle restraints as law enforcement agencies across Florida ramp up enforcement for the national Click It or Ticket campaign.

After over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they may finally be coming.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

Florida lawmakers earn less than $30,000 a year in salary. In 2024, 82 of the 160 lawmakers had a reported net worth of over a million dollars. Find out how much your state representative and state senator are worth.

Crews with Orange County Public works pumped more than 20,000 gallons of water into a large sinkhole in an unsuccessful attempt to determine if the sinkhole has stabilized.

Walt Disney World has a new president. The Walt Disney Company named Joe Schott on Monday to take over the top job from Jeff Vahle, who is retiring. Schott will be in charge of a major expansion at Disney World, home to the most visited theme parks in the world.

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Speaking at the Space Coast Association of Realtors, DeSantis said a ballot measure focused on homestead exemptions for Florida residents is the next major item on his agenda — but only after the state budget is resolved.

Florida ranks fifth in the country for ghost guns recovered at crime scenes, and the state has no regulations on the parts used to make them.

There are plenty of invasive plants in the Sunshine State. But you might want to be wary of the ones that look like potatoes.

Popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.

The project — later dubbed "Florida's Folly" — nearly caused the Sunshine State to be split in half.

Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras cruise ship rescued nine people from a vessel in distress. It happened Saturday off the coast of Sebastian Inlet, Florida.

Keep Lake Beautiful (KLB), in partnership with the Lake & Hills Garden Club, hosted a community planting event Saturday at Chautauqua Park in Mount Dora, bringing volunteers together to enhance native landscaping around the park’s Blue Star Memorial.

This latest law makes several changes related to school safety, including the Florida Guardian Program.

Rep. Angie Nixon, D-Jacksonville, was arrested Friday evening by Capitol Police after about five hours of staging a sit-in outside Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office, according to News 6 partner WJXT.

After a 12-year-old was arrested over a recent 'door-kicking challenge,' a Volusia County deputy was caught reassuring him in the backseat of the patrol car.

A Leon Circuit Court judge heard arguments Friday in a case challenging the new congressional districts passed by lawmakers last month, but made no immediate ruling, as plaintiffs argued the map violated the state's Fair Districts amendment.

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center says El Niño is now “likely” to develop soon and continue through the upcoming winter season.

In Central Florida, we’re notorious for a lot, but one thing that scares every homeowner? Sinkholes. So why are they so common, especially here in Central Florida? We bring in a layered cake.

There are six lists of names that are used in a rotation and recycled every six years. This means, a few names this upcoming 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season might sound familiar like Fay and Isaias.

A drier weather pattern is settling into Central Florida Friday, bringing lower rain chances and building heat into the weekend.

Gov. DeSantis responded to the viral notice online, claiming that someone who believes it's real is "too dumb to be driving a car."

Publix is bringing its latest sampling event to stores this weekend, and a recently introduced “Pub Sub” just so happens to be on the menu.

For the second time this month, rapper Kodak Black has been arrested in Florida, according to jail records obtained by News 6.

Central Florida’s drought is deepening, and the St. Johns River Water Management District says its work is being stretched across all of its main responsibilities.

Kaia, who is half Filipino, visits Kaya in Orlando’s Mills 50 district during AAPI Heritage Month and finds more than a memorable meal. The MICHELIN Green Star restaurant serves elevated, authentic Filipino flavors rooted in sustainability and community, creating a warm, home-away-from-home experience from dinner through the Kape Kaya pop-up.

It’s gas price whiplash. After finally getting some relief, drivers are once again feeling pain at the pump.

Central Florida is packed with exciting events this weekend, from cultural festivals and live performances to sports and family-friendly fun.

Beginning Friday, the National Hurricane Center will start issuing its daily Tropical Weather Outlook for the Atlantic Basin. This product highlights areas in the tropics that could gradually develop over the next two to seven days.

A quieter weather pattern is settling into Central Florida as drier air filters into the state behind a cold front moving south through Florida Thursday.

Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

The city of Altamonte Springs and WKMG News 6 celebrated the 45th year of their annual special softball game, a widely attended event supporting the city’s special needs program.

Eleven people who survived a plane crash about 50 miles off the Florida coast were on a life raft for hours and had no idea anyone was coming to save them when rescue crews from the U.S. military arrived.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued an investigative subpoena to the NFL regarding the Rooney Rule.

Environmental groups say the expected closure of a detention center in the Florida Everglades is linked to their lawsuit.

The best chance to see hail in Florida is from March through July, with the peak usually occurring in May.

Blaze Pizza is teaming up with Volpi Foods for a limited-time Italian Escape menu featuring prosciutto-forward pizzas, a strawberry prosciutto salad and tiramisu — all designed to deliver premium flavors at budget-friendly prices through June 23.

Florida wildlife officials are stopping the importation of all sloths into the state in the wake of the deaths of dozens of sloths meant for an Orlando attraction.