Attorneys for Byrd pointed to issues such as trying to prevent petition fraud as they defended the directives, which invalidated about 42,000 petitions signed by what are known as “inactive” voters and nearly 29,000 petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins said Monday he is entering the Republican race for governor, launching a bid to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.
When Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones-Turpin was handed the microphone during Jaguars coach Liam Coen’s post-game news conference, she didn’t ask a question.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier give an update to a yearlong investigation.
While it may not feel dangerous in the moment, driving slowly in the left lane can actually contribute to congestion, aggressive driving, and even crashes as faster-moving vehicles are forced to pass on the right or weave through traffic.
Truancy is a significant issue across Central Florida, where six counties—Flagler, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola and Volusia—have rates above the state average for students missing 21 or more days. To intervene early, legislators are considering HB 1181 and SB 1190, which would create a mandatory alert system. This system would require school districts to notify parents when students reach truancy levels.
Major acts are poised to keep Central Florida’s concert streak going in 2026, with a packed calendar taking shape as the region readies for another year of big‑name shows.
There are plenty of people who want to live in the Sunshine State. But according to a new study, there’s one city that’s better than the rest.
Electric vehicles are more popular than ever, with 21% of new car sales in the United States being either electric, hybrid, or plug-in hybrid models. One of the unintended consequences of this consumer trend is the effect on gas tax revenue.
President Donald Trump says he is “inclined” to keep ExxonMobil out of Venezuela after its top executive was skeptical about oil investment efforts in the country after the toppling of former President Nicolás Maduro.
Tomorrow's cold front brings little in the way of moisture or rainfall, but one thing it does seem to guarantee is the turning of the corner towards average if not consistent below average morning low's and afternoon high's! Here are the details
NASA announced it is preparing to roll out the Artemis II rocket and Orion spacecraft from the Vehicle Assembly Building to Launch Pad 39B at Kennedy Space Center no earlier than Jan. 17, marking a major milestone toward the first crewed mission of the Artemis program.
The Orlando Magic lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night in a game in which the teams combined to make 8 of 57 3-point shots, after Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and three steals, and Joel Embiid added 22 points and nine rebounds.
A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery is set to become Florida’s first execution of 2026.
In the wake of the United States’ ouster of the now former Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump’s administration officials have suggested it is safe for Venezuelans living in exile to return to their home country. One man we talked to says while Maduro is no longer in power, his regime still is.
A fan appreciation event featuring JCB’s Digatron monster truck and driver Tristan England took place recently in Orlando, building excitement for the upcoming Monster Jam weekend.
Dozens of gambling machines and more than $150,000 were seized in Lake County as the Florida Gaming Control Commission worked with local authorities to execute search warrants at three illegal gambling houses, according to the sheriff's office.
Activate's new location in Altamonte Springs features over 55 interactive games and a popular competitive league.
A woman is suing her apartment management after she says spider bites led to the amputation of two of her toes.
Security will be increased at Seminole County Public Schools after law enforcement officials receive several tips about a social media video.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference in Polk County to announce independent state testing of baby formulas for the presence of heavy metals and pesticides.
During the week of New Year’s, half a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close temporarily over health violations, according to the state’s DBPR.
Two Florida lawmakers say the agency overseeing the state’s driver’s licenses, license plates, and the Florida Highway Patrol is a mess, and something needs to change.
An undocumented migrant from Cuba is finally set to be deported after sexually assaulting a teen, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
A Florida family says a visit to Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe to celebrate their autistic daughter’s birthday ended with them being escorted out of the park and accused of shoplifting, a situation they describe as a misunderstanding tied to their child’s disability.
Months after an alligator mauled a woman to death at Lake Kissimmee State Park, investigators have released a report detailing what exactly happened.
Environmental groups claim federal and state officials withheld evidence about funding for an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades.
The idea is that anyone convicted of domestic violence would have to register with the database, similar to a sex offender registry. Then, people could visit the database website to check if someone has a history of domestic violence.
An ICE officer shot and killed a Minneapolis driver during the Trump administration’s latest immigration crackdown on a major American city, a shooting that federal officials said was an act of self-defense but that the mayor described as reckless and unnecessary.
Residents can choose between two special ticket deals: the Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket, which comes in two options, and the Florida Resident.
Miami will head back home for a shot at its first national championship since 2001 after beating Mississippi 31-27 in an exhilarating College Football Playoff semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl.
A man who was extradited from North Carolina to Florida in a Flagler County sex-crimes case has been sentenced to a decade in prison, according to the sheriff.
A bill has been re-filed that would make it illegal for drivers to hold their phones while on the road or even have them resting in their laps.
Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself.
It’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.
Discover how to spot and photograph Florida’s tricolored heron, an active hunter in wetlands. Learn identification tips, hunting behavior, and photography challenges of this fascinating bird living all around Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced another round of state awards to fund rural infrastructure improvements and proclaimed a special session for even more redistricting.
Last year, over 100 license plate configurations were rejected by the state for obscenity, according to a new list obtained by News 6.
At least four Lake Mary businesses, including a restaurant, kava bar, smoothie and acai bowl shop, and ice cream shop, tell News 6 that counterfeit cash was used or was spotted at their establishments. Police say they are looking for a man and a woman.
Around Christmas time, three teenagers in Orange County lost their lives to gun violence in separate incidents. Last week, loved ones spoke out about the death of a 13-year-old victim.
A Disney Springs restaurant is being sued after a choking customer died earlier this year, according to court records obtained by News 6.
In a social media post, Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek shared a photo of the deteriorating coverage, revealing green paint beginning to show through the black pavement.
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment.
A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to the Everglades facility.
While ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro remained defiant as he entered a “not guilty” plea in federal court Monday, Venezuelans in Central Florida were pondering what the future may hold for their native country.
The spring-like start to 2026 continues this week across Central Florida with unusually warm afternoons near 80 degrees, but a pattern change is on the way.
Florida’s manatee mortality count surpassed 600 deaths in 2025, with Brevard County recording the most deaths, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper says he saw Cirilo Rayo-Callejas speeding past traffic in a Ford Mustang and changing lanes without signaling in the eastbound lanes of I-4. The trooper says by the time he arrested him, the car had reached 154 mph.
Last year, Florida passed legislation requiring state and local law enforcement to participate in immigration enforcement and to enter into 287(g) agreements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
With its warm weather and low taxes, it’s no surprise that Florida is a huge retirement hotspot for seniors across the nation. But some cities are better picks than others.
Dozens of demonstrators carried signs reading “Hands off Venezuela” and “No blood for oil,” as they chanted and marched up and down Colonial Drive near Bumby Avenue in Orlando Saturday afternoon.
Starting in April, Florida plans to ban soda, candy, and other items deemed sugary junk food from SNAP benefits—joining more than a dozen other states pushing for similar restrictions.
