Cheers and applause filled a quiet Port Orange neighborhood as Army veteran Eric Trinidad and his wife Ariana Trinidad cut the ribbon on a new home.

The proposed Ya Ya Alert Act, sponsored by Rep. Rashon Young, would create a mandatory alert system requiring law enforcement to send notifications when a serious threat is within a three-mile radius of schools, childcare facilities, and registered users.

Serious legal concerns have been raised over a new Florida law after a driver was mistakenly arrested earlier this week, according to News 6 partner WPLG-TV.

The Merry Menagerie at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is a unique holiday event featuring life-size, artisan-crafted animal puppets that roam Discovery Island. Learn what makes this festive experience special and why it’s a must-see during the holiday season.

A Florida man found guilty of stealing from a Palm Coast home while on a state prison inmate work crew has been given an eight-year sentence, records show.

*NSYNC icon and Orlandoan Joey Fatone will mark a special homecoming as he returns to The City Beautiful to perform in “& Juliet” at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

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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.

Florida’s yellow license plate registration decals may soon be a thing of the past with the advent of new legislation calling for an electronic renewal process.

In July, Ian Rivera-Marrero was initially charged under Florida’s Super Speeder law after troopers caught him “aggressively weaving through traffic” going 135 mph in Longwood, more than twice the speed limit.

Florida Statutes now upgrade the penalty for anyone covering or interfering with the visibility of a license plate’s primary features to a second-degree misdemeanor. The big question now is, what’s being done to clarify the law?

City council members unanimously agreed to pursue the reimbursement and set a January deadline for Kroger to return the “incentives it received to establish a grocery distribution center at Ford Commerce Park.”

A new warning for boaters near Merritt Island after a critically-endangered North Atlantic right whale was spotted with her calf off the coast.

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.

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Orlando.

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature this week would help eliminate some late fees for renters in the state.

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature this week aims to demolish a decades-old state law governing same-sex marriage.

While Florida may be known for its oranges, that may not be the case forever.

Holiday travel is expected to break records again this year, with more than 122 million Americans projected to be on the move, according to AAA.

Legislation filed Thursday would set guidelines for local government rules involving the materials used for drinking straws and stirrers.

The man accused of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars from more than 100 high school students for a European trip that never happened was met face-to-face Thursday by Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood and by the students who say they were scammed.

Under Florida law, by 2030, septic tanks have to be upgraded to a system that releases minimal amounts of nitrogen, which creates algae blooms.

A federal judge has denied a request to close an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”.

A judge in Miami has dismissed a complaint challenging a college’s decision to gift prime downtown real estate for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library.

If you’re looking for a fun, educational, and immersive day out, the Brevard Zoo is the place to be. Celebrating 31 years as a community-built zoo, this spot is all about getting up close with amazing animals and exploring nature like never before.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at an airport in Highlands County, announcing some $311 million in awards for statewide infrastructure projects.

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

On Wednesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis brought up a new idea: eliminating tolls for state residents.

Another two property tax proposals were filed on Wednesday, adding to the growing list of plans that lawmakers want to put in front of voters next year.

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

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is slated to reveal a “legislative proposal” during a news conference in Winter Park on Thursday morning.

A man convicted of killing a man and his girlfriend during a 1987 home invasion has been put to death in Florida.

The group Speak Up for Wildlife says they have reports of people killing Florida black bears without proper permits during the state hunt. News 6 asked state officials for an update on the hunt, but were referred to public records requests.

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.

The competition invites young innovators to explore creativity through hands-on building inspired by the universe. Winners will be announced by Feb. 5.

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

A new Florida bill filed this week could result in higher fees for homeowners’ associations across the state.

Florida officials have limited the number of items that SNAP beneficiaries can use their benefits on.

Instacart reports on Christmas trends and eggnog popularity in Florida and across the country.

The state wants a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by 25 cities and counties, including Orange County, over an unpopular law that blocks local development regulations.

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

The city of Cape Canaveral will decide whether to send a letter to the state, demanding a public hearing over whether to renew a permit for Blue Origin that would allow it to dump discharge waters that flow to the Indian River Lagoon.

A leading Muslim civil rights group in the U_S_ has sued Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”.

White House chief of staff Susie Wiles is criticizing Attorney General Pam Bondi’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case and broadly defending Donald Trump's second presidency in a series of interviews published Tuesday.

Police say a woman was found dead inside a freezer at a Dollar Tree store in Miami.

Deputies said 19-year-old Julian Trevino moved in with the victim last September but was forced to move out because he wasn't helping pay rent.

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

Is your license plate frame illegal? That is the question Florida drivers and law enforcement officers have been asking after a new law went into effect on Oct. 1. There was so much confusion that the state had to issue a clarification last week.

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

A new Florida bill seeks to make several changes to state rules surrounding public parking.

Two dozen Kemp's ridley sea turtles are rehabilitating in Florida after cold waters off Cape Cod left them with frostbite and pneumonia.

After being labeled a “foreign terrorist organization,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

In the wake of a deadly antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office confirmed for News 6 Monday it is increasing patrols at synagogues and other Jewish organizations in the area.

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

Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying.

Florida quarterback DJ Lagway is entering the transfer portal.

The USCG said it received multiple mayday calls from the boaters, indicating the boat was taking on water and the boaters had put on life jackets.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a roundtable at Florida Atlantic University in Jupiter.

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

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

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has found that there are approximately 8.8 million motorcyclists on the road in the United States, according to active registrations from each state.

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.

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

The governor has set aside $130 million for nursing education programs in his latest budget proposal. While the funding is not yet guaranteed, nursing schools are optimistic about the potential support.

You won't believe what people have been saying about this Florida sculpture.

Sweet Tomatoes, the popular self-service eatery, announced they are returning to the Florida market after all of its restaurants closed nationwide amid the coronavirus pandemic in 2020.

Another batch of Starlink internet satellites are to be launched from Florida to low-Earth orbit.

SpaceX will attempt to launch another Starlink mission from Florida’s Space Coast.

United Launch Alliance launches a payload of Amazon internet satellites into low-Earth orbit from Florida.

A strong cold front is expected to bring dramatically colder air, gusty winds, and high surf to central Florida overnight Sunday into Monday, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan. Warmer temperatures are forecast to return later in the week.

A new study by MovingPlace tracked the most in-demand ZIP codes in America and one Florida neighborhood cracked the top 10.

Central Florida is set for a warm weekend, but a cold front arriving Sunday is expected to bring a sharp drop in temperatures and breezy conditions. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan details what to expect for the coming week.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to the podium to advocate for changing the U.S. Constitution.

Robert Goodwin, a Massachusetts travel agent, is accused of defrauding more than 100 Seabreeze High School students and chaperones.

A man who died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe severely fractured one of his thigh bones and had a pre-existing dislocation of his other thigh bone, a newly released autopsy shows. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was found unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster on Sept. 17 and was later pronounced dead.

Florida officials are plowing ahead with a proposal to roll back certain vaccine mandates for the state’s schoolchildren.

Expect a pleasant day, with highs in the low to mid-70s in the Orlando area.

A bill filed this week in Florida would bring a new emergency system to the state, dubbed a “Ya Ya Alert.”

Stacker compiled a list of the most common jobs in Florida from 150 years ago using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.

According to the director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, this year's tourism tax revenue marked the highest annual collections for Orange County, largely due to the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially laid out his next budget proposal. News 6 breaks down what's inside.

Catch by catch, Kyle Pitts Sr. put the mistake-prone Atlanta Falcons on his back and carried them to a thrilling comeback victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Local officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club.

Investigators announced that the death investigation is closed, with a newly released report detailing what exactly happened on the ride.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier accuses Roblox of knowingly facilitating a virtual environment that makes it easy for sexual predators to prey on, groom, and abuse children, while marketing the platform in Florida to children as a fun and safe place to play and interact.

Worrell said she is holding media availability “to address community concerns and questions” regarding the case and is “keeping with our commitment to full transparency.”

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

Police say one person died after a car crashed into a tree in Orlando.

A cold front quietly clears Central Florida. Here's the weather it will bring.

The study looked at factors like affordability, economies, education, health and quality of life to determine which states were the cream of the crop.

With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act being signed into law last month, Florida residents are slated to see big tax cuts on average.

Mattie Beacham's parents say a delayed diagnosis has led to a lifetime of complications for their daughter, who turns 3 years old on Dec. 13.

Here's a first look at Christmas weather in Central Florida.

Settle or go bankrupt. Local businesses say those are their only options after they got hit with ADA lawsuits. Many businesses said they did not know they were violating the law, and it was hard to find the help to fix it.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday that his office is suing Starbucks over what he termed “race-based quotas.”

Raising issues about chronic health problems and Florida’s lethal-injection process, attorneys for condemned killer Frank Walls on Wednesday filed an emergency motion asking a federal appeals court to issue a stay of his scheduled Dec. 18 execution.

Disney has filed roughly a dozen lawsuits against Orange County over what it has described as “excessive” assessments on several of its properties.