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Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe tickets
Read full article: Passholders face epic wait times for Universal Epic Universe ticketsUniversal Orlando Resort annual passholders got the chance Thursday to purchase one-day tickets to the new Epic Universe theme park, due to open in May next year. But what many encountered was an epic wait.
Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the red
Read full article: Drowning in credit card debt? Here’s how one program helps pull you out of the redAs the cost of living continues to soar, millions of Americans are grappling with the heavy burden of credit card debt.
Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attempt
Read full article: Florida sues Garland for blocking state probe into Trump assassination attemptFlorida is suing to force the Justice Department to stop blocking the state’s investigation into the second attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
🚘This Florida car wash turns ‘Tunnel of Terror,’ raising money for students
Read full article: 🚘This Florida car wash turns ‘Tunnel of Terror,’ raising money for studentsTunnel of Terror is back at Sweetwater Car Wash in Windermere with more soap, lights and scares. This year, the event is raising money for local students.
‘Zipped him up:’ Sarah Boone suitcase murder trial continues amid abuse defense
Read full article: ‘Zipped him up:’ Sarah Boone suitcase murder trial continues amid abuse defenseThe jury is set to reconvene on Thursday for the murder trial of Sarah Boone, who is accused of murdering her boyfriend.
Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers find
Read full article: Russia amplified hurricane disinformation to drive Americans apart, researchers findNew research shows Russia has worked to amplify false and misleading claims about the U.S. government's response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton as part of the Kremlin's efforts to manipulate Americans before the Nov. 5 election.
Florida’s deepest sinkhole is off-limits. Here’s the tragic story behind it
Read full article: Florida’s deepest sinkhole is off-limits. Here’s the tragic story behind itThe hourglass-shaped hole is estimated to be 500 feet deep — perhaps even more. But you’re not likely to hear about it.
Early voting sees huge jump this year in Central Florida ahead of Election Day
Read full article: Early voting sees huge jump this year in Central Florida ahead of Election DayWith less than two weeks until Election Day, long lines are already stretching out of polling locations in Central Florida.
Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to know
Read full article: Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to knowNew prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.
‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himself
Read full article: ‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himselfAfter her son committed suicide earlier this year, Megan Garcia is now accusing Character.AI of sexual abuse and wrongful death.
Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanes
Read full article: Postal Service reassures on mail ballots, says all centers operating in regions hit by hurricanesThe U.S. Postal Service says it has reopened all of its mail processing centers in areas of Florida and North Carolina hit by recent hurricanes.
Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off game
Read full article: Osceola County man wins $1M prize playing 500X the Cash scratch-off gameAn Osceola County man won a $1 million prize playing the Florida Lottery’s 500X the Cash scratch-off game. Larry Hamilton, of Kissimmee, claimed his winnings at the Florida Lottery’s headquarters in Tallahassee as a one-time, lump-sum payment of $640,000, according to a news release.
Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipes
Read full article: Bad state data may misdirect nearly $1 billion in federal funds to replace lead pipesThe Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had.
What you need to know about Florida Amendment 4 on abortion on the November ballot
Read full article: What you need to know about Florida Amendment 4 on abortion on the November ballotThis story seeks to break down what Florida Amendment 4 means and get past all the rhetoric on both sides. We will also look at the current abortion laws in Florida.
Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November election
Read full article: Meet the District 4 candidates for Brevard County School Board in the November electionElection Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.
Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Florida Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November electionAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is now fighting to take back her old position from incumbent Andrew Bain.
Gov. DeSantis speaks in Steinhatchee, details state’s efforts to control Atlantic red snapper season
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis speaks in Steinhatchee, details state’s efforts to control Atlantic red snapper seasonFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at a marina in Steinhatchee.
Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah Boone
Read full article: Neighbor, psychologist testify in suitcase murder trial of Sarah BooneTestimony is set to continue Wednesday in the trial of Sarah Boone, accused of letting her boyfriend die in a zipped-up suitcase during an apparent drunken game of hide-and-seek.
Q&A: FEMA shares details on disaster assistance post-Milton
Read full article: Q&A: FEMA shares details on disaster assistance post-MiltonWe took questions from News 6 viewers to a senior FEMA official to get answers on the different programs available and how to apply for assistance after Hurricane Milton.
Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Here’s the latest on flooding along the St. Johns River after Hurricane MiltonMany communities along the St. Johns River are still dealing with major flooding. Predictions show the water levels could soon drop — very slowly.
This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods — and it’s got a dark past
Read full article: This infamous Florida home is lurking in the woods — and it’s got a dark pastThis large, two-story home was built around 100 years ago. No one lives there anymore — but that wasn’t always the case.
‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusations
Read full article: ‘Widespread fraud’ behind Amendment 4, lawsuit claims. Here are the accusationsThe plaintiffs in the case allege that many of the signatures on the Amendment 4 petitions were forgeries, belonged to dead people, or contained perjury.
Orlando the latest government to opt out of Florida ‘Live Local’ Act
Read full article: Orlando the latest government to opt out of Florida ‘Live Local’ ActThe city of Orlando on Monday joined the growing number of county and city governments opting out of a state law that is supposed to bring more affordable housing to communities.
‘I feel like somebody:’ News 6 gets real time results, helps family after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: ‘I feel like somebody:’ News 6 gets real time results, helps family after Hurricane MiltonWe say “Getting Results” all the time, but this time we’re putting our skills to the test, finding and solving problems for our viewers in the same day.
Florida county elections websites go down on 1st day of early voting. Here’s what we know
Read full article: Florida county elections websites go down on 1st day of early voting. Here’s what we knowCounty elections websites across Florida are back online after being down for much of the morning because of an issue with the company that manages them.
Meet the candidates for Osceola County supervisor of elections on the November ballot
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Osceola County supervisor of elections on the November ballotThe current head of the Osceola County elections office is up for reelection in November, and facing a challenge from a first-time candidate with concerns about election integrity.
Tiger Woods to make TGL indoor league debut the 2nd week of the season after NFL wild-card weekend
Read full article: Tiger Woods to make TGL indoor league debut the 2nd week of the season after NFL wild-card weekendTiger Woods will be making his debut in the TMRW Golf League the second week of the season after the NFL wild-card weekend.
Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuana
Read full article: Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuanaThis week, the spotlight is on attorney John Morgan, a driving force behind the movement to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida.
4 of 7 killed in Georgia dock gangway collapse were from Florida, coroner confirms
Read full article: 4 of 7 killed in Georgia dock gangway collapse were from Florida, coroner confirmsGeorgia authorities said Sunday they are investigating the “catastrophic failure” of a dock gangway that collapsed and killed seven people on an island off the state’s Atlantic seacoast, where crowds gathered for a fall celebration by the island’s tiny Gullah-Geechee community of Black slave descendants.
Results 2024: Meet the candidates for Florida Senate District 25
Read full article: Results 2024: Meet the candidates for Florida Senate District 25Election day is Nov. 5 and voters will have the chance to vote for someone new for Florida Senate District 25 as Senator Victor Torres, Jr. has reached term limits.
Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020
Read full article: Jadan Baugh runs for 5 TDs as Florida dominates Kentucky 48-20 for 1st series win since 2020Jadan Baugh ran for five touchdowns, tying the school record held by Tim Tebow and Trey Burton, and Florida dominated Kentucky 48-20 for its first victory in the annual series since 2020.
41K gallons of syrup, 40K pounds of bee pollen substitute donated to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes
Read full article: 41K gallons of syrup, 40K pounds of bee pollen substitute donated to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanesA nonprofit said they helped donate nearly 10 tankers of syrup and 40,000 pounds of bee pollen substitute to Florida beekeepers impacted by hurricanes Helene and Milton.
⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last week
Read full article: ⛽ How gas prices have changed in Florida in the last weekThe average cost for drivers to fill up at the gas station is falling slightly nationwide following a slight uptick influenced by broadening conflict in the Middle East and Hurricane Milton.
Florida man drives around construction barricades, hits 2 workers, troopers say
Read full article: Florida man drives around construction barricades, hits 2 workers, troopers sayTroopers said he came across some construction barricades, which were set up as Pinellas County workers attended to a flooded section of the roadway that had been washed out.
Former Florida college student charged in the death of a baby found in a trash can
Read full article: Former Florida college student charged in the death of a baby found in a trash canA former Florida college student is facing several charges in the death of her newborn infant, whose body was found wrapped in a towel in a trash can.
Florida official warns Hurricane Milton victims about scammers posing as FEMA workers
Read full article: Florida official warns Hurricane Milton victims about scammers posing as FEMA workersThe emergency management chief of the Florida county where Hurricane Milton made landfall earlier this month is warning about reports of scammers who are posing as Federal Emergency Management Agency officials and trying to get financial information from the storm’s victims.
‘It’s the First Amendment, stupid:’ US judge blocks Florida from threatening TV stations over Amendment 4 ad
Read full article: ‘It’s the First Amendment, stupid:’ US judge blocks Florida from threatening TV stations over Amendment 4 adThe Florida Department of Health is barred from going after local television stations for airing a pro-abortion rights ad, according to our partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.
‘Severe consequences:’ Orange County schools issue stern warning over student threats
Read full article: ‘Severe consequences:’ Orange County schools issue stern warning over student threatsOrange County Public Schools issued a warning to families of students in grades 6-12 on Thursday regarding potential expulsion.
New York man accused of impersonating cop, handcuffing woman in Orlando hotel room
Read full article: New York man accused of impersonating cop, handcuffing woman in Orlando hotel roomA man accused of impersonating an officer and forcing his way into a woman’s hotel room in Orlando has been taken into custody.
Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanes
Read full article: Florida digs out of mountains of sand swept in by back-to-back hurricanesResidents of Florida's Gulf Coast are digging out from mountains of sand after Hurricanes Helene and Milton clobbered them with back-to-back hits in less than two weeks.
Understanding disabled parking in Florida: What you need to know
Read full article: Understanding disabled parking in Florida: What you need to knowNews 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Orlando-area residents become better drivers by being better educated.
It’s fall, y’all: Coolest weather since April hits Central Florida
Read full article: It’s fall, y’all: Coolest weather since April hits Central FloridaCentral Florida is experiencing its first taste of fall weather with the coolest temperatures since April, as a cold front brings significant changes to the region.
Amendment 4 backers sue Florida over letters as state officials target
Read full article: Amendment 4 backers sue Florida over letters as state officials targetA political committee leading efforts to pass a ballot proposal on abortion rights filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state violated the First Amendment by threatening television stations over an ad supporting the measure.
What passing Florida Amendment 1 would mean for school boards and elections
Read full article: What passing Florida Amendment 1 would mean for school boards and electionsCurrently, Florida school board candidates run without party affiliation. However, the proposed amendment would allow candidates, starting in November 2026, to declare political party affiliations like Democrats or Republicans.
Here is what Florida Amendment 5, annual adjustments to homestead exemptions, means for voters
Read full article: Here is what Florida Amendment 5, annual adjustments to homestead exemptions, means for votersThe amendment, if passed, would change the way some property taxes are calculated for Florida homeowners who have a homestead exemption. The amendment needs approval from 60% of Florida voters to pass. Here's what happens if it does.
Florida’s election supervisors discuss handcounting ballots, polling place challenges ahead of Nov. 5
Read full article: Florida’s election supervisors discuss handcounting ballots, polling place challenges ahead of Nov. 5In a recent discussion, Central Florida election supervisors addressed a range of concerns about the upcoming election, including polling place accessibility and the potential impact of hand-counting ballots.
How Florida’s election supervisors try to build and maintain trust in the voting process
Read full article: How Florida’s election supervisors try to build and maintain trust in the voting processAs election season approaches, Central Florida's election supervisors are confronting not only logistical challenges but also ongoing skepticism from election deniers.
First cold front of season moves through Central Florida. How low will temps go?
Read full article: First cold front of season moves through Central Florida. How low will temps go?The first cold front of the season is making its way through Central Florida, bringing a noticeable drop in temperatures and an increase in wind activity.
Florida’s Operation Blue Roof offers free protection for storm-damaged roofs after Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida’s Operation Blue Roof offers free protection for storm-damaged roofs after Hurricane MiltonA free program that offers protection for storm-damaged roofs is now available to residents in Central Florida counties whose homes have been damaged after Hurricane Milton.
Millions of dollars intended for surrogates vanished, families claim
Read full article: Millions of dollars intended for surrogates vanished, families claimA Central Florida couple who recently became parents through surrogacy is among hundreds of families worldwide who claim they’ve been defrauded by an escrow company that was supposed to handle payments to surrogates.
Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Florida man identified, arrested after dog tied to fence along interstate ahead of Hurricane MiltonA 23-year-old man faces animal cruelty charges after being accused of tying a dog to a fence along a Florida highway ahead of Hurricane Milton, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in Florida
Read full article: DeSantis praises Milton recovery efforts as rising flood waters persist in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising Hurricane Milton recovery efforts, saying power has never been restored to so many so quickly after a storm.
Area highlighted in Caribbean for possible development, tropical depression could form in Atlantic
Read full article: Area highlighted in Caribbean for possible development, tropical depression could form in AtlanticTwo areas in the tropics are being monitored for development, including one system in the Atlantic that could become a tropical depression.