FLORIDA

Say goodbye to the warm weather. It's going to get much colder — and drier.

Four candidates have qualified for the fourth Republican presidential debate.

A Florida motorist accused of firing shots at an East Providence home before leading Rhode Island officers on a wild pursuit last week has appeared in court.

In a letter to the IRS, district officials explained that Disney theme park passes and discounts given to employees weren't properly reported as taxable benefits.

Florida Department of Transportation Secretary Jared Perdue has turned down $320 million in federal money aimed at reducing tailpipe emissions, arguing federal transportation officials are overstepping their authority in the program.

On Monday, the district released its new “inclusive support” guidelines to clarify rules regarding restrooms, pronouns and other issues.

Osceola County commissioners unanimously approved an ordinance Monday that will allow camera systems to be placed in school zones to identify and ticket speeders.

It's been over a year since hurricanes Nicole and Ian devastated the coast of Volusia County and still, many homeowners and condos are being rebuilt.

Family members of three Black people who were killed this summer at a Dollar General store by a shooter who had posted racist writings have filed a lawsuit.

People in Florida called for help after a panther was spotted napping next to a home.

A constitutional amendment requiring any expansion of gambling to be approved by Florida voters in 2018 included many forms of gaming, but not sports betting, according to attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a lawsuit to stop online sports betting in the state.

A Florida Lotto ticket with a $44 million prize remains unclaimed and will soon expire.

Floridians who get food, cash or health care assistance through the government will need to navigate a new website starting Tuesday.

You can skip the grocery store and buy a local grass-fed cow right from the ranch.

The 2024 Republican presidential primary field has narrowed.

What a roller coaster.

Ice skating enthusiasts can enjoy the activity without the cold... and the ice.

Christian Ziegler is accused of forcing his way into a woman's apartment and raping her two months ago.

This past weekend was way too hot!

More than 1 million people moved to the Sunshine State last year, including those from other states and foreign countries.

In October, the median number of days a home spent on the market was 34, one day less compared to the year before.

Joshua Pinquet reportedly quit his job in the middle of the trip, and he refused to stop at the intended destination with the prisoners, investigators said.

If the weather cooperates, 2023 will go out with a bang when it comes to events in our night sky.

Three senior members of a super PAC backing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis have left the group.

Cocoa’s Harry T. Moore Center celebrated its 100th anniversary with a ceremony on Saturday afternoon.

Republican Party of Florida Chairman Christian Ziegler indicated Saturday he does not plan to step aside from his leadership post amid an investigation into an alleged sexual battery in October in Sarasota.

A World War II veteran is turning 104 years old, and on Saturday Oviedo and Seminole County residents turned out to wish him a happy birthday.

The largest union representing Florida’s law enforcement officers is vowing to get the state’s laws changed after the Florida Supreme Court ruled this week that a 2018 constitutional amendment expanding crime victims’ rights does not guarantee protection of the victim’s name.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement fired a deputy chief of staff days after she sought whistleblower protection and complained about alleged retaliation against an attorney who tangled with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ aides over releasing public records.

You can get a real Christmas tree here in Central Florida for just $10, if you are willing to cut it down yourself.

The bill, dubbed “Taking of Bears," was filed in the state Senate on Wednesday by Republican Sen. Corey Simon.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida are asking Florida lawmakers to their Food Cost Mitigation Program.

Eight-foot-long alligators were in the lake as divers searched the bottom, prompting deputies to stand by with rifles.

The Nauti Lobstah is celebrating its second anniversary in style – by creating the largest lobster roll in Florida.

A state appeals court Friday upheld a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature, rejecting arguments that it unconstitutionally diminished the rights of Black voters to elect a candidate of their choice.

Richard Golden was sentenced to 366 days in prison by a judge Friday, and will also have to pay restitution for extradition costs. He could have faced up to 15 years in prison.

No. 4 Florida State might have to turn to third-string quarterback Brock Glenn to start the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game against 15th-ranked Louisville on Saturday night.

The U.S. Senate Budget Committee is investigating Citizens Property Insurance, Florida’s property insurer of last resort that now has the largest share of property insurance holders in the state.

Do you feel like you are being nickeled and dimed every time you get behind the wheel? If you use toll roads in Florida, you might be right.

Some 10 months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law to rename Disney’s special taxing district the “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District” and appointed a new board to oversee it, the district has unveiled a new website URL.

Jeff Ashton, the prosecutor who handled the Casey Anthony case and who is now a judge in Orange and Osceola counties, will not be charged in an investigation into child abuse allegations, according to the state attorney handling the case.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says a prominent Republican should step down.

Here's your Central Florida forecast from Candace Campos.

A wealthy businessman waged a war against gravity in the 1900s — and monuments to his crusade now remain at two Florida colleges.

A new bridge over the St. Johns River is expected to ease traffic for drivers going forward.

It's the time of year when it feels like everyone knows someone who is sick. So, how do you know what's going around and what your cough, runny nose, or fever really is?

The U.S. Secret Service Cyber Task Force began a seven-county Central Florida campaign Thursday to post warning signs at 433 identified ATM bitcoin hubs used in schemes across the state.

A busy Atlantic hurricane season is now coming to a close.

Cold-blooded creatures also adapt to Florida’s changing temperatures.

Stacker compiled a list of the best public colleges in Florida using data from Niche.

Police are looking for 87-year-old John Bradley, who was reported missing out of Umatilla on Thursday and was last seen driving through Orlando around noon.

Pythons have been hunted in the Florida Everglades for years, but, new research shows the invasive species may be trying to establish itself closer to Orlando.

A substitute teacher at a Polk County charter school is accused of using Snapchat to send explicit videos of himself to two teen students.

Belong examined Census Bureau data to see which metros have renters who are putting the largest share of their income toward rent in Florida.

It’s become a holiday tradition for thousands of families. This year, ICE! brings a lot of new elements including the Charlie Brown theme and new ice slides for thrill-seekers.

A Florida constitutional amendment may protect a victim of crime’s information, but that does not include their name and that goes for law enforcement too, the Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday.

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

Deputies say he accelerated into a parked car and a sheriff's office truck.

Candace Campos has your pinpoint forecast for the Orlando area.

A crash closes the turnpike in Lake County.

Six years ago, Sean Dennin started his own fitness journey – little did he know that this would lead to him opening up a smoothie shop.

Population growth can have a ripple effect throughout a local economy.

November was unusual in Central Florida.

In an alternate reality, the prime-time showdown between California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis could have been a preview of a 2024 general election debate.

We have one more cold night before the warmup really gets going.

A man was arrested in the Florida Keys after a traffic stop for a suspected DUI ended in a profanity-laced tirade that included threatening deputies, body camera video from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office shows.

Florida Foodie newsletter.

Staff Sgt. Franklin Hall was 21 years old when he died. His remains were identified earlier this year — around 80 years after his death.

The Florida Foodie Directory is a database of restaurants, bars, diners, breweries and other eateries across Central Florida where people can find addresses, websites, operating hours and more for their favorite dining establishments.

Florida is getting its second Safe Haven Baby Box, a a last resort option for women who want to anonymously surrender newborns.

News 6 and ClickOrlando.com want you to be informed about everything happening in our community, whether it is breaking news or a must-see event coming to your town.

A 20-year-old man who was looking to take a photo with Jacksonville rapper Nardo Wick was left in critical condition after he was knocked unconscious by apparent members of the rapper’s entourage, according to the Tampa Police Department.

Comedian, actor and podcast host Sebastian Maniscalco is coming to Orlando next year as part of his “It Ain’t Right” tour.

The protest came day after their principal was removed.

The Senior Resource Alliance, Central Florida’s Area Agency on Aging, reported a 132% increase in callers seeking Medicare health care enrollment help.

It is officially the coldest morning of the season in Central Florida.

Earlier this month, Taste of Home released its ranking of the best pizzas in every state.

Americans are retiring later in life than they did 30 years ago.

Bundle up — the coldest temps of the season so far are on the way Tuesday night.

For the second month in a row, private insurers have taken more than 90,000 policies from the state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp.

A federal judge set a February trial date for a man accused of packing explosives into a suitcase on a flight bound for Central Florida.

Approximately 1,200 feet of fire hose caused damage to multiple cars on Florida's Turnpike when it fell off a Lake County Fire Rescue Truck Sunday.

Not only do stigmas come with feelings of shame, embarrassment or fear, but they can have devastating effects when it comes to addressing abuse and treating certain illnesses.

A Florida official was dead or dying in a hallway in the governor’s office complex for 24 minutes before anyone noticed he had collapsed after leaving a meeting last year.

Students at a Broward County high school walked out of the classroom Tuesday, one day after the district announced it was reassigning the school’s principal and several other staff members amid a probe into a transgender athlete.

A Winter Haven man got lucky when he bought a Florida Lottery scratch-off from a Haines City store.

Nearly a year after several key players opted to stay in school and chase championships, No. 4 Florida State is on the verge of another one.

A teenager died after falling from a balcony aboard a cruise ship.

A former WWE star has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison for causing a deadly crash while driving drunk in Volusia County.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions about the rules of the road.

Here's your Central Florida forecast.

SpaceX is preparing another night launch of its Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coast on Monday evening.

Florida coach Billy Napier began a much-needed defensive makeover by firing two assistants.

Messages of hate are popping up once again around Florida as the outrage continues.

Miliary officials say a U.S. Army Air Force gunner’s remains have been accounted for nearly eight decades after the heavy bomber he was flying in was shot down over France during World War II.

After suffering a setback at the U.S. Supreme Court, attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration on Friday told a federal appeals court that a law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows is tailored to the state's "unquestioned interest in protecting children from exposure to obscenity."

Usually, when people think about celebrities they think of Hollywood.

Broward County deputies are trying to figure out what led to a 3-year-old being shot and killed at an extended-stay motel in Tamarac.

3 key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Baby, it's cold outside. Well, it's gonna' be, by Florida standards.