A driver was placed in handcuffs last month after she was caught speeding due to an upset stomach, according to the Orlando Police Department.

The police chief said the department has stepped up enforcement and partnered with other agencies to put more officers in the area ahead of one of the busiest times at the beach.

Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.

Central Florida is getting an early taste of summer just as Daylight Saving Time begins.

The Florida House just voted overwhelmingly to push through its latest tax proposal.

A piece of Orlando history is now officially marked downtown.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has come out in favor of a “medical freedom” bill that’s making its way through the state Legislature.

I tried baby goat yoga at Wildflower Farm near Orlando. Here’s what to expect: from bottle-feeding and cuddles to tiny hooves on your back during yoga.

A former town clerk is facing a felony charge for grand theft after she’s accused of buying cemetery plots from the city-owned cemetery at a fraction of the price.

A summer-like pattern is settling into east Central Florida, bringing unseasonably warm temperatures and the return of spotty afternoon showers over the next several days.

A Florida handyman who was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

SB 654 focuses largely on the use of speed cameras in school zones and stop-arm cameras on school buses, adding clearer rules and additional oversight.

The governor will speak at the James S. Page Governmental Complex at 1 p.m. and will be joined by Secretary of Commerce Alex Kelly.

Whether you’re craving great food, live music, outdoor adventures or a unique night out, there’s something for everyone.

It's heating up, but when do we usually see our first 90-degree day?

Get ready for a preview of summer across east central Florida as we track near record warmth and the return of daily shower chances.

Florida drivers saw a sharp jump in pump prices this week, with the state average increasing by more than 30 cents per gallon between Monday and Wednesday.

Daytona Beach leaders are debating what should happen to millions of gallons of wastewater the city produces every day.

Some of the crosswalks painted over by Florida Department of Transportation last year, a move sparking controversy across Orlando, are now starting to fade.

With natural disasters being a relatively common problem in Florida, it’s little surprise how much of a hassle it can be to find an effective homeowner’s insurance provider.

The legislation is packed with new traffic rules, though one would forbid drivers from purposefully revving their engines to create "excessive or unusual noise."

The latest proposal to fix Florida's license plate law has now been approved by the House.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations.

Florida’s attorney general says Florida has reopened a criminal investigation into former Cuban leader Raul Castro’s role in the 1996 shootdown of exile planes.

For this Florida Foodie visit, we head to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs, where Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s team is turning out crispy Peking duck wrapped in Orlando-made tortillas, award-winning kung pao cauliflower and a sizzling Buri bop rice bowl featured on “Iron Chef” — all inside a soaring, industrial-chic dining room that’s become a must-stop for locals and visitors alike.

An Orange County toucan sighting has revived memories of some of Florida’s strangest escaped animals, including a king cobra found under a dryer.

Alondra Gonzalez, who works at Dermi Wax Center on Conroy Windermere Road in Orlando, told News 6 she saw a toucan and took photos and video while at work.

In Central Florida, the rainy season doesn’t have one official “start date” the way hurricane season does, but there is a clear pattern shift to watch for.

SpaceX early Wednesday launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast.

Central Florida is heating up fast, and near record warmth could arrive just in time for the weekend.

A new Florida bill just passed its final committee this week, and it aims to bring a new meaning to what constitutes a “gang member.”

The midterm elections are only a few months away, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is already predicting a major shift in one Florida county.

A new bill that unanimously passed the Florida House this week seeks to establish a new crime: indecent exposure of sexual organs to minors.

A pastor from Polk County is eager to get back to Florida after managing to leave Israel amidst escalating violence in the Middle East.

An Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven has been identified as one of the first six service members killed since the United States began its conflict with Iran.

Late Tuesday into early Wednesday morning, patchy fog could develop, especially along and north of the I-4 corridor.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Panama City.

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

If you like the 80s, Florida is the place to be this week!

A new Florida bill would give residents the power to eliminate their HOAs. And that legislation just passed its final committee.

New sales tax exemptions, tax holidays, property tax changes, and more are all on the table in this massive Florida bill.

Florida House lawmakers are now pushing for a couple of tax holidays later this year.

A Florida bill would broaden where people can reasonably expect privacy and raise penalties for digital voyeurism.

An Orlando man has been arrested over a tiny home delivery -- or lack thereof, according to police.

A New York man was arrested over the weekend after he told airline staff that he was carrying a bomb on board a Florida flight, according to deputies.

High pressure remains in control across Florida this week, keeping Central Florida in a breezy onshore pattern with gradually warming temperatures.

A beached sailboat on Flagler Beach has become a local spectacle, drawing residents and visitors who stop to look.

Former Mascotte police officer James Duckett is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection March 31.

It's already hot and humid, and yet it feels like only yesterday we said goodbye to cold temps. Meteorological spring started March 1. Here's what to expect for the March.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the results of a forensic audit that was conducted after the arrest of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Florida gas prices face uncertainty as crude oil prices climb.

The Wekiva River is one of only two rivers in Florida with a federal designation called “National Wild and Scenic.”

In a battle of the cartoon animal mascots, Buc-ee’s files suit in federal court against the owner of Mickey’s.

Noticeable changes are building across Florida.

A proposed bill in the Florida Legislature would create a new statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, giving the agency expanded authority to identify and respond to perceived threats across the state.

A new bill heading through the state Legislature will allow drivers to use license plate frames after major confusion erupted over another law last year.

Any of these bills could soon be the first new Florida law of 2026.

Time is running out for Bahama Breeze in Florida.

After a rainy conclusion to February, March has arrived. Today was a rather pleasant day as well. It looks like this weather set up will be the rhythm we follow for the foreseeable future as spring settles in across the region.

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coast on Sunday evening.

No. 7 Florida has closed out an unbeaten February with its ninth consecutive victory.

It’s a new month, and Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed which two cities will be getting its next locations.

Arkansas coach John Calipari matched the worst margin of defeat in his 34-year career.

Central Florida leaders offered sharply different reactions Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran’s capital, responding to the escalating conflict with a mix of praise and criticism.

A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition as the driver accused of rear-ending them on Interstate 4 in Seminole County — with westbound lanes shut down for hours as a result — was arrested to face criminal charges including DUI, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A new bill that has passed the Florida Legislature could give the state the power to rename major airports across the state.

A man who trained Brazilian immigrants to become chaplains during seminars in Central Florida has been arrested for allegedly selling them gold badges, shirts and other merchandise emblazoned with the seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, News 6 has learned.

The Brevard County high school teacher who was essentially fired by the district because she used a student’s preferred name without parental permission won an arbitration in the case. Talking to News 6 on Friday, Melissa Calhoun called the decision a win for all teachers, even though BPS still has no plans on rehiring her.

A Jacksonville man who was reported missing is found alive in “quicksand" in Putnam County.

NASA announces a major overhaul of the space agency’s moon mission.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will be joined by several Central Florida sheriffs at a news conference in Titusville.

Much-needed rainfall is set to arrive across Central Florida.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is targeting the launch of 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

A first-of-its-kind report suggests that Central Florida may be paving the way when it comes to poor roads.

Florida is on the verge of missing the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the ninth time in 10 years and could have a coaching change in the coming weeks.

The Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing their HIV medication.

An airport in Florida has sparked a social media debate about proper travel attire by claiming it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas there.

Businesses could round cash sales up or down to the nearest nickel to account for the discontinuation of the penny under a bill that has passed the Florida Senate.

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With dry conditions, low humidity and moderate winds in place, critical fire weather concerns are increasing across the region. But there's some relief on the way.

Interstate 95 was shut down in Brevard County after a crash north of Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Florida man is accused of stealing upwards of $10,000 worth of trading cards at self-checkouts by scanning seasoning packets in their place, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and statewide prosecutors.

Do you know what to do if you get caught in a rip current?

Authorities say a South Florida sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man suspected of killing two people at one location and wounding someone at a nearby store before striking the deputy with his SUV and dragging him some distance.

From strawberries to stadium cheers, you've got options!

There are several potentially dangerous elements of the beach that should be taken into consideration, especially by those who are unfamiliar with the ocean or have children.

Knowing how to identify a rip current and safely escape could mean the difference between life and death.

The Orlando Pride makes an announcement at Lake Eola.

These are the worst drought conditions this early in the year since 2001, meaning soils, rivers, and reservoirs remain exceptionally low.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions: Can cars park on the sidewalk outside businesses along John Young Parkway near Old Winter Garden Road?

Deputies say a 50-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested after an alleged stabbing led to a high-speed chase.

A dry air mass, warming temperatures and strengthening south-southwest winds are combining to create and high fire danger across Central Florida.

Lawmakers just approved a bill to set up new election rules — including a change to Florida driver's licenses.

A bill in the Florida Legislature right now seeks to establish a new crime: indecent exposure of sexual organs to minors.

Two new bills were approved by House lawmakers this week, aiming to etch the name of slain activist Charlie Kirk in Florida permanently.

A new property insurance bill has been approved in the Florida House, putting it on track to possibly take effect this summer.

After millions of documents were released regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, News 6 has uncovered dozens that list the name of Ron DeSantis.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced a grand jury had indicted Ahmad Jihad Bojeh with three counts of first-degree murder.

New details are emerging in a deadly shooting that happened outside a popular Orlando nightclub early Sunday morning, as the suspect’s attorney suggests the case could involve self-defense.