A Florida chimpanzee sanctuary briefly had to deliver food to one of its 200 apes by drone this week because the property was swamped by heavy rain.

After a nationwide midterms upset that left Florida relatively unscathed, there have been plenty of rumors about Gov. Ron DeSantis taking another stab at the presidency.

Home Turf from November 5, 2026 features ample college football talk, highlighted by Florida State's decision to fire head coach Mike Norvell. Also up for discussion, UCF football hits the road to Lawrence, Kansas for a showdown with the Jayhawks. Plus, college basketball chatter and a visit from a champion sumo wrestler.

A woman working as a contractor for the Department of Children and Families has been arrested in Marion County for allegedly failing to report child abuse involving the siblings of a 3-year-old girl who was beaten to death earlier this year.

The father of a 20-year-old private jet co-pilot who died in a crash in Florida said has listened to his daughter’s final radio transmissions many times to try to understand what happened.

Families can stroll through miles of twinkling Christmas lights past life-size dinosaurs, ride the Candy Cane Express Train, shop a Christmas Market and meet Santa on select nights.

Following Republican candidate Byron Donalds’ victory for the Florida governor’s seat this week, many residents may be wondering: what does he plan to do now?

Months after Gov. Ron DeSantis labeled three groups in Florida as “terrorist organizations,” those designations have now become officially effective.

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) customers are beginning to see a new electricity pricing structure this month, with a lower rate for energy used and a separate monthly charge tied to peak demand.

Recently, CAIR was labeled a "terrorist organization" thanks in part to a new state law. On Thursday, Florida's attorney general revealed that not only did a court uphold the designation, but the group has also suspended its operations in the state.

Florida authorities say a gunman opened fire at Citibank's business complex in suburban Tampa and killed a woman before a security guard fatally shot him.

From mattresses and refrigerators to a canoe in the roadway, see how Road Rangers use toll revenue to remove debris and keep Central Florida drivers safe.

COA Sandwich Shoppe puts a fresh spin on the beach-day sub, with freshly sliced meats and bread from a century-old bakery. It’s part of a larger Cocoa Beach dining concept with a hidden speakeasy-style lounge and full-service restaurant, backed by Backstreet Boys member Howie Dorough.

A Florida sheriff says a gunman who killed a woman before being fatally shot by a security guard at Citibank’s office complex in Tampa targeted the campus because he was angry over a $2,500 debt collection.

The race to represent Congressional District 9 continues. It remains undecided days after polls closed, with election offices on a critical deadline to submit results to the state. Canvassing boards around the state will meet to produce the first unofficial results of the midterm election. Once received, state law will determine whether the state orders a recount for either race.

Florida has carried out a record-tying 19th execution of the year as three states administered the death penalty on the same day.

More than 2 million Floridians voted by mail in the election Tuesday, and if you’re one of the voters whose ballot needed to be fixed, you have until the end of today to do it. It’s called curing your ballot.

Looking for weekend plans? Here are six things to do around Central Florida Nov. 6-8, 2026, including Maker Faire Orlando, MAX POWER at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Halifax Art Festival, and more.

Strong turnout among Black voters helped propel several Black candidates to surprise victories in the midterm elections and led to razor-thin losses in other races.

A person familiar with the decision says Tramell Jones Jr. will make his second career start for Florida when the 25th-ranked Gators host Oklahoma on Saturday night.

Florida voters have approved a new amendment that will massively expand the homestead exemption. However, another new law came out this year that tackles property taxes, too.

While Republicans swept Florida on Election Day, Democrats managed to flip many other key positions across the nation — sparking a big reaction from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

An Indiana man who admitted killing his girlfriend's two young children in a house fire has been executed in the first of three lethal injections scheduled for the same day in the U.S. Jeffrey Weisheit's time of death was 12:45 a.m. Thursday.

Florida voters managed to approve the state’s latest property tax proposal — Amendment 3 — on Tuesday night, though it may raise a new question for some homeowners: will it apply to me?

Brevard Public Schools will reopen all campuses Thursday, Nov. 5, after days of flash flooding shut down classrooms and triggered a state of emergency across the county.

One of NASA's premier space telescopes has plunged to Earth, ending its 22-year investigation of the universe's biggest explosions.

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Wednesday he’ll convene a special legislative session in the next two months to install the large property tax cut approved by voters Tuesday evening.

Florida voters have officially approved a new property-tax plan that is soon set to take effect, according to the Associated Press. The proposal — Amendment 3 — provides a new homestead exemption for non-school taxes for residents in the state. We have all the information you need to know about the amendment, and how it compares to former property tax rules in this article.

If you are renting a home, what will Florida Amendment 3's passage mean for you? There are a lot of unknown questions that we are working to find answers to. Here is what we know.

After historic flooding, Central Florida is heading into a mostly dry stretch with warm temperatures through Friday.

With election results already coming in, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has begun celebrating the GOP victors — as well as the failure of an amendment that was on the ballot.

Many Duke Energy customers in Florida are expected to see bills drop in January 2027, the utility said after the Florida Public Service Commission approved its request to lower rates.

From building a home-services business to securing a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican Joe Strada is headed to Washington after winning Tuesday’s election for Florida’s 11th Congressional District.

As polls close across Central Florida, election officials are working to secure ballots and ensure every vote is properly counted.

Florida voters have officially approved a new property-tax plan that is soon set to take effect.

Orange County voters are choosing a new mayor for the first time in eight years, with Tiffany Moore Russell and Chris Messina facing off in a runoff election.

Democratic incumbent Rep. Darren Soto is fighting to hold onto his seat in a district redrawn to favor Republicans. His challenger is Republican Dan Green, a military veteran who served as deputy assistant secretary of defense during the first Trump administration.

As floodwaters begin to recede in Brevard County, the scale of the damage is becoming clearer: massive sinkholes, damaged homes, washed-out roads and entire neighborhoods cut off.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds was joined by his family at a polling location near their home in Collier County as they cast their ballots Tuesday.

An 82-year-old man was reported missing and endangered on Tuesday, sparking a Purple Alert in the area, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Sporting an ‘I Voted’ sticker outside a polling place in Pinellas County Tuesday morning, David Jolly said he recognizes the odds may be stacked against him.

Republicans won Florida's statewide races for Senate and governor, and Amendment 3, the property tax amendment, also passed. See the latest updates for races across the state.

Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds was joined by his family at a polling location near their home in Collier County as they cast their ballots Tuesday.

The NHC is monitoring a disturbance south of Bermuda that could develop later this week.

Florida’s new property tax proposal — Amendment 3 — is slated to appear on the ballot on Tuesday, putting it up to the voters to decide whether homeowners across the state should get a major tax cut.

It all comes down to this! Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. across the state for the General Election. Have you voted yet? Here's what you need to know.

Thomas Haugh had 19 points and 10 rebounds to lead the No. 1 Florida Gators to a 77-67 win over the No. 14 Miami Hurricanes in the season-opener for both programs.

Democrats have scored victories in governor’s races in states long controlled by Republicans and captured a majority of governorships for the first time in two decades.

Workers in Seminole County are making final preparations for polls to open Tuesday, one day before the midterm election. The preparations came after 89,972 ballots were cast during early voting — a 13% increase from the last midterm election.

Here’s where to find election results for all races in Florida’s midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for U.S. House and Senate races in Florida’s midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for Florida governor and cabinet races in Florida’s midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for Florida House and Senate races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Florida judicial races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the three Florida Amendments in Florida’s midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Brevard County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Flagler County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Lake County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Marion County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Orange County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Osceola County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

Here’s where to find election results for the Seminole County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

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Here’s where to find election results for the Volusia County races in the midterm election on Nov. 3, 2026.

The victims of a Sunday plane crash in Florida included a 20-year-old woman who got her pilot's license while still in high school and a technology entrepreneur and his family.

With grounds already very saturated from recent downpours, additional rain could lead to rapid runoff and localized flooding. We want to see your photos of what you’re experiencing or seeing in your neighborhoods.

The City of Oviedo may seek outside help to develop financial strategies if Amendment 3 passes on Tuesday.

A controversial new constitutional amendment will go before Florida voters on Tuesday — but before then, a handy new tool has been released to help homeowners determine how much they could save on their homes in particular.

For a place called the Sunshine State, there’s no shortage of storms each year. And that’s partly why experts have warned Florida homeowners to pay attention to their grass clippings.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says all nine people died aboard a business jet that crashed into a Florida neighborhood.

Florida’s nearly 40-year scoring streak almost came to an end against Southeastern Conference rival Georgia on Saturday.

Chris Cole returned a fumble recovery 66 yards for a touchdown and No. 3 Georgia took advantage of four turnovers by No. 17 Florida to beat the Gators 27-8.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is planning to host his foreign minister counterparts at a quintessential American sporting event.

A NASA telescope is barely clinging to space after a failed rescue effort left it tottering lower and lower.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, 10 days after her arrest on charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft.

Thousands expressed their support for President Donald Trump Friday at Daytona Beach rally in the final push to the midterms.

The historic depot, tied to both Groveland’s railroad roots and the painful history of the Groveland Four, is set for a new chapter as city leaders work to restore the landmark and turn it into a public gathering space.

A Florida man was taken into custody after he was caught dumping close to 4,000 pounds of litter into a Marion County canal, according to the sheriff’s office.

Seminole County's elections supervisor says they're getting hundreds of calls and emails from voters experiencing delays either getting or returning their vote-by-mail ballots through the U.S. Postal Service. Are you having an issue with your ballot?

Much of our Halloween will be on the dry side before rain chances ramp up for Sunday.

If you haven't mailed in your ballot for the November election yet, it's time to start making other plans. Here are other ways to turn in your ballot.

After the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of its largest-ever undercover operation on Friday, News 6 has obtained a list of suspects who were nabbed in the investigation — including a local sports coach, Disney employees, and an ex-Mickey mouse character.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after swastikas were spray-painted on five trees less than a block from an early voting location in Taft.

SeaWorld Orlando's Christmas Celebration is back, turning the park into a dazzling holiday wonderland on select dates from Nov. 6 through Jan. 4.

Pulling up to the ticket booth at the Ocala Drive-In has always been about more than catching a movie. For many residents, it’s a piece of living history. But now, that history is up for sale — and the community is paying attention.

Florida is not the only state dealing with coastal flooding. Coastal flood advisories run up and down the California coast.

A 48-year-old Orlando man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound early Friday morning after his vehicle struck a stationary construction truck in an active work zone on State Road 408 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

On Thursday, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation announced new rate drops approved for insurance companies in the state — effective this month.

The midterm elections are days away, and the race for Florida’s 9th Congressional District has been one of the most closely watched in the state.

A Florida murder suspect made headlines after he said he’d accept a plea deal, which could send him to prison for life — in exchange for lunch.

An Orlando man was arrested after state investigators said he threatened a Jewish community in Florida earlier this month, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

Volusia County and the local airport have issued traffic warnings ahead of President Donald Trump’s visit to Daytona Beach on Friday.

Florida voters are deciding right now whether to approve Amendment 3, a constitutional amendment that would sharply cut property taxes for many homeowners.

Brevard County saw record coastal water levels surpassing Hurricane Ian’s mark as king tides and strong onshore winds fueled a rare “dry flood” along the Space Coast.

Department staff discovered the breach on Oct. 19, tracing the intrusion to its financial aid website. The department says current financial aid disbursements, tuition payments, scholarships, grants, and student loan eligibility will not be affected.

Unscramblerer has released its latest report looking at the most mispronounced words in each state — including Florida.

Election Day is Tuesday, and the race for Florida’s 9th Congressional District is drawing statewide attention.

A knife-wielding woman from Colombia sparked panic at a Dollar General store in Polk County, though she was eventually stopped by a pair of armed citizens, according to Sheriff Grady Judd on Wednesday.

Florida’s Move Over law is under renewed scrutiny after two serious crashes in Orange County in the span of five days, including one that killed six people and another that left a Florida Highway Patrol trooper seriously injured.

Over two months after wrongly claiming that Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds was under federal investigation, ex-competitor James Fishback has now issued an apology.