Former mayor of Orlando Glenda Hood will be honored as the city renames a park along Lake Baldwin.

Central Florida is about to go from sunny and warm to rainy and cold as a messy chain of weather systems arrive this weekend.

Central Florida is about to go from sunny and warm to rainy and cold as a messy chain of weather systems arrive this weekend.

This week, four proposed constitutional amendments in Florida took another step closer toward becoming reality after getting approved by lawmakers.

Stacker compiled a ranking of the hottest Decembers in Florida since 1895 using data from the National Centers for Environmental Information

One of the latest bills on file aims to change language rules for workplaces across the state.

Getting a ride home from a holiday party? Better make sure you know what to do with that drink.

Florida prosecutors turned to a blood stain analyst to start off their case to keep Tommy Zeigler on death row Thursday. The hearing on new DNA evidence could lead to a retrial for Florida’s longest-serving death row inmate, who was convicted of the 1975 murders of four people at his Winter Garden furniture store.

Orlando pastry chef Jean Carlos showcases Brazilian tropical flavors and traditional desserts on Food Network's "Holiday Baking Championship," earning praise from judges and a local Brazilian award.

A Florida Missing Child Alert was issued for a 1-year-old girl who was last seen in Volusia County and whose parents are believed to be avoiding a court order, authorities said.

The holiday season is officially here — and Central Florida is celebrating big.

When the man crashed, the woman in her 50s fell off the cart and hit her head on the ground.

A 21-year-old Rollins College student is arrested after a rifle and ammunition are found in his bedroom, according to the Winter Park Police Department.

The federal review is unfolding as Florida leaders push to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates statewide, arguing vaccination decisions should belong to parents.

The federal review is unfolding as Florida leaders push to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates statewide, arguing vaccination decisions should belong to parents.

Paws & Claus will feature dogs and cats available for adoption, along with local animal organizations ready to help you find the perfect companion.

Florida's wild residents are closer than you might realize, and none are more in your face than the Brown Anole.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lambasted the potential for abuse in the rising realm of artificial intelligence and called for an “AI Bill of Rights.”

News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve answers viewer questions.

Sunshine and mild temperatures dominate the Central Florida forecast.

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey details the seizure of 92,000 pounds of 7-OH and an arsenal of weapons and explosives.

Blue Spring State Park’s innovative Rolling Hikes program is breaking down barriers to outdoor recreation, offering nature enthusiasts of all mobility levels the chance to explore Florida’s stunning wilderness.

The proposal would give students in public schools more rights — though it will have to amend the state constitution to do so.

If approved, the new bill is set to take effect next year.

A SUSF spokeswoman said that several degree programs at universities across Florida have been terminated after a review by the state.

After a ruling last week allowed Florida to begin enforcing a 2024 law designed to prevent children from having access to certain social-media sites, tech industry groups Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to quickly hear arguments about whether the law violates First Amendment rights.

The Orlando Magic lost their Wednesday night matchup against the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night after Luke Kornet blocked Franz Wagner’s last-second layup and De’Aaron Fox scored 31 points.

Hundreds of eager shoppers lined up for hours Wednesday as Trader Joe’s opened its newest Florida location in Melbourne, marking the specialty grocery chain’s first store in the area.

Jones, Lake Mary & Bishop Moore held ceremonies honoring several players going to college early.

A Florida House committee is meeting on Thursday as state lawmakers inch their way toward a possible mid-decade congressional redistricting.

Looking for an outdoor adventure? Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park offers exciting aerial courses, ziplines, and swinging bridges for all ages.

On the third day of a high-profile evidentiary hearing in Orange County, forensic experts took the stand Wednesday as the legal team for 80-year-old Tommy Zeigler sought to use modern DNA testing to challenge a nearly half-century-old murder conviction.

This week, Orange County commissioners voted unanimously to allocate $460,000 to Rebuild Together Greater Florida, a nonprofit organization that helps low and moderate-income families with housing repairs.

Deputies in Sarasota County had their hands full wrangling a 14-foot long alligator that appeared to be in the middle of the road.

A lawsuit accusing the city of Deltona of taking actions that flooded homes in the Stone Island neighborhood in the wake of Hurricane Ian is over. A judge closed the case on Tuesday and granted summary judgment in the city’s favor.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $112 million in grants for water-quality improvements along the Gulf Coast and for some Central Florida utilities companies.

A comfy Wednesday kicks off before a brief warmup this weekend.

Authorities say a driver was shot and killed in Seminole County during a road rage incident.

A deadly crash closes Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County.

The right to attorney protections don't apply to civil cases, leaving many Floridians with no legal help for issues that shape daily life.

The Florida Department of Education has released its list of books removed from classrooms across the state.

Isaiah Evans hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 19.7 seconds left, and No. 4 Duke held on to beat No. 15 Florida 67-66 in the ACC/SEC Challenge.

Port Canaveral has surpassed every other cruise terminal on the planet in annual passenger traffic, port leaders announced Tuesday, calling it a milestone driven by strong tourism demand and years of expansion.

Everything the Trump administration has done this year to strengthen and enforce the standards for truck drivers and the schools that train them after several deadly crashes may cause problems for some companies if immigrants continue to flee the profession rather than deal with the harassment and scrutiny.

Skimmers can be in supermarkets, corner stores, basically anywhere you shop. They can swipe money from all credit cards, but EBT cards are especially susceptible because they don’t have chip technology. The Secret Service is targeting skimmers in its latest operation.

E-bikes and other micromobility devices are popular, but Orange County commissioners say more residents are complaining about safety issues with the people using the bikes. Now the county is trying to figure out what it can do about it.

The Florida Attorney General's office also announced that he was found guilty of nearly 20 counts of child porn possession.

The board of the South Florida college that’s giving away a valuable piece of property for Donald Trump’s future presidential library redid its vote to transfer the land.

The agency says Sgt. Erik Levasseur is still in critical condition at an area hospital after the incident on SW Lake Park Drive, just west of I-95 and Tradition Parkway Monday evening.

The FDC is providing a $5,000 hiring bonus at 15 correctional institutions, in addition to the $1,000 bonus already offered at 18 institutions.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is searching for a woman who was last known to be in the Daytona Beach area.

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

Some of us may get some rain.

Orange County has 57 red light cameras in 35 intersections. These cameras capture drivers who run red lights and send them a $158 ticket by mail.

The Department of the Air Force has approved SpaceX’s plan to redevelop a historic launch pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for Starship-Super Heavy operations, paving the way for dozens of launches and landings each year from Florida’s Space Coast.

Catarina Macario scored in her third straight match and the United States defeated Italy 2-0 on Monday night in the final game for the national team this year.

A Port St. Lucie police officer was injured after being shot while responding to a “disturbance” call on Monday, according to a news release.

Orange County leaders are preparing to take a closer look at e-bike safety amid rising concerns about injuries, speed, and young riders on local roads and sidewalks.

A full federal appeals court will take up a battle about a 2023 Florida law designed to prevent children from going to drag shows, after two rulings blocked the law on First Amendment grounds.

Tommy Zeigler's 1976 conviction for the murders of his family members in Winter Garden is under scrutiny again. Forensic reanalysis is casting new doubts on the case of Florida's longest-serving death row inmate.

Four Republican-led states have settled lawsuits with the federal government over access to voter citizenship data.

What’s going on, guys?! Meteorologist Jonathan Kegges back with you for another hurricane season.

The county had provided more than $1.3 million in incentives to Kroger and Ocado to support the facility, which employs some 1,400 people who are expected to be laid off.

Melbourne Main Street wants to know who took two giant Christmas decorations from a downtown display.

SpaceX launched 29 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

This year's ranking pins Orlando as one of the "most fun cities in America." However, it was beat out by this one other city.

Publix has revealed a new treat made specially for those born around the winter holiday season.

News 6 explains the final few new Florida laws set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

It’s all over. For the first time since 2015, Florida did not see direct impacts from a tropical storm or hurricane.

Florida has hired Jon Sumrall from Tulane as its new head coach, after Lane Kiffin chose LSU over the Gators.

Florida has hired Jon Sumrall from Tulane as football coach, after Lane Kiffin chose LSU over the Gators.

A 29-year-old Winter Haven man was killed in a crash with a tank truck in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Temperatures are warming across town as winds change from a northerly to easterly direction overtime. Tonight we'll still see some chilly spots across our area, but then tomorrow's afternoon high's jump right back towards the 80 degree mark. Then into December, as we close out the month, the weather pattern looks to maybe throw some periods of rain toward us.

Jadan Baugh ran for a career-high 266 yards and two touchdowns — the second-most rushing yards in school history — and Florida denied rival Florida State a chance to become bowl eligible with a 40-21 victory in the Swamp.

A crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub continues to sit at the center of a months-long, statewide controversy.

A person familiar with the search says Florida is moving on from Lane Kiffin and targeting Tulane’s Jon Sumrall as its next head coach.

Thousands crowd into stores across Central Florida on Black Friday.

The FHP says an 18-year-old Georgia woman was killed and five others were injured when their SUV was struck by another vehicle in a DUI crash in Osceola County.

A judge will re-examine key evidence in the murder case of Tommy Zeigler, who has been on death row since being convicted in the killing of four people in Winter Garden in 1975.

SpaceX will send more satellites into orbit from Florida.

U.S. Sen. Rick Scott says his home was targeted Thanksgiving morning in an attempted swatting incident.

It’s a cold start to the day across Central Florida.

Ready, set, shop!

AAA reports that nearly 82 million Americans are expected to travel this Thanksgiving season, with most choosing to drive following recent flight cancellations.

A cold front has swooped across our state on Thursday to welcome the Thanksgiving festivities. After a little bit of rain, frigid polar air is rapidly filling in its place.

As the deputy moved to intercept, Yehya Ramzi accelerated further, reaching 111 mph while passing other drivers on I-95, the sheriff’s office said.

AAA says more 4.3 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home between Nov. 25 and Dec. 1, a 2.6% increase from last year. How to find live road conditions, help if your car breaks down, and more.

Stacker compiled a list of the most common birds seen in Florida from Project FeederWatch.

Right now, girls flag football is spreading like wildfire into American high schools, helped along by millions of dollars from benefactors like Nike and the NFL.

Video circulating on social media shows the moment Rodney Davis was pulled from his car and slammed to the ground by Orlando Police officers near Central Street and Orange Avenue Sunday night during Florida Classic Weekend.

Florida’s Department of Environmental Protection is preparing to allow the company to discharge thousands of gallons of wastewater every day, according to a public notice released by the state on Nov. 18. Meanwhile, the county is considering renewing a tax to continue cleaning up the lagoon.

Following Kroger’s announcement that it plans to pull out of Groveland and take some 1,400 jobs with it, the city says a CareerSource job fair is going to be held at shuttering fulfillment center itself.

Meredith Rose Walker was last seen on May 30 near Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. Her remains were later found in Virginia.

From meeting Santa and snow tubing to Broadway-style shows and a spectacular light show, find out why this holiday event is a must-visit for families and holiday lovers.

Gaylord Palms brings a frosty, family-friendly holiday spectacle to Florida with ICE!, a newly redesigned ice-carving experience featuring scenes from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

The legal team of Ethan Pritchard, the FSU football player who survived being shot in the back of the head earlier this year, will hold a news conference to discuss their lawsuit against the apartment complexes where they say the shooting originated.

A 34-year-old mother who went missing multiple times was found dead by a bystander, according to officials.

Get ready for a cooldown!

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country, including a look at the Sunshine State.

A new petition is calling for a portion of Central Florida to be renamed after the country's 47th president.