The Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates that the governor’s property tax proposal would result in a reduction of $409 million in tax revenue for the county.
The state of Florida has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.
In an appearance in Orange County Wednesday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the county government's spending, calling it "excessive" and "wasteful."
In a series of man-on-the-street style interviews, voters were asked a simple question: " Who is running for governor?" while being shown printouts of each candidate’s headquarters.
More than one month after ending the regular session without passing a budget, legislative leaders said Thursday they have a deal on top-line spending levels and plans for a May special session to pass the bill that funds the Florida government.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, Florida's attorney general announced that his office will no longer enforce over 80 state laws.
March is here. That means the final countdown to the official calendar start to spring is right around the corner. Mother Nature is wasting no time setting the stage for not one, but potentially two gnarly storm systems that will be capable of heavy snow on the north side and multiple tornadoes on the south side
The amendment follows concerns expressed to News 6 that the original version of the bill could end charitable bail programs and raise taxpayer costs.
While we’re still quite a ways out from the official start of hurricane season, and even more so from the climatological peak, but here are key variables we are looking at for hurricane season.
The young builders were selected from hundreds of entries, who were judged on creativity, problem-solving skills, and space-themed LEGO designs.
Patchy fog could pop up as you start your morning commute around sunrise, before we pave the way towards warmer and warmer temperatures in the afternoon. This weekend, however, could throw some disruptions your way as a storm system gets set to arrive
In the category “Starts & Ends With The Same Vowel,” the $800 "Jeopardy!" clue reminded viewers nationwide of the towering Altamonte Springs landmark that has been stuck in construction limbo since 2001.
It will remain a bit breezy tonight and through your Sunday all thanks to a system continuing to push further away from us off the east coast. Then, our weather pattern takes a big shift as temperatures start climbing away from the freezing point
Florida's secretary of state says none of the 22 citizen initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot got enough verified petitions to make it, including the recreational marijuana amendment. But the initiative's organizers say Byrd's statement is premature.
A Florida House panel Thursday backed a wide-ranging plan that seeks to trim health-care regulations and carry out federal changes in programs such as food stamps and Medicaid.
It's going to COLD this weekend. Trends suggest we'll drop below 32 degrees, if not close to even 10 degrees below freezing. How does this compare to other historical deep freezes the Orlando area has experienced?
Senate President Ben Albritton, R-Wauchula, was hospitalized Sunday after experiencing chest pain, with emergency physicians discovering a small blood clot in his lung, according to a memo sent Monday to senators.
Florida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.
Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
After Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators have announced a news conference in response.
People in some Central Florida counties may want to run their pool pumps overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Here's what pool experts say to do.
People who have been rejected from getting Florida government help to hurricane-proof their homes may get a second chance under a bill filed by an Orlando-area lawmaker.
The Chiarizzi family in Volusia County has been waiting three years for help to demolish their hurricane-damaged home — a house they can no longer live in. But the application is still in FEMA's hands, along with dozens of other Florida cases.
Florida voters in 2026 will decide who succeeds Ron DeSantis as governor, who should run the Florida Legislature, who should represent them in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and they’ll decide on races for county and city governments. So it’s important to make sure you are able to vote in Florida.
Florida voters in 2026 will decide who succeeds Ron DeSantis as governor, who should run the Florida Legislature, who should represent them in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, and they’ll decide on races for county and city governments. So it’s important to make sure you are able to vote in Florida.
With the back and forth temperatures stealing the limelight across town, one detail that should be brought front and center sooner than later are the increasing drought conditions across the state of Florida. Central Florida alone has already seen exponential upticks in dry conditions through all our viewing counties. Here's why this could become a major issue just down the road
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.
Emotions ran high Sunday in Central Florida as the Venezuelan community reacted to a major turning point back home.
Your Saturday night might be a bit soggy, especially if you plan to head downtown or to the final stretch of holiday attractions some of the theme parks have to offer. Tomorrow looks absolutely gorgeous, but then our thermometers keep climbing during the first full week of 2026.
After a license plate law went into effect back in October, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would deny any legislation implementing another rule if it came across his desk.
Florida’s yellow license plate registration decals may soon be a thing of the past with the advent of new legislation calling for an electronic renewal process.
Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying.
AAA projects that 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from Dec. 20 through Jan. 1.
In the midst of a busy holiday season, more than 1,500 Central Floridians now find themselves in a precarious position, searching for more than just gifts, but for a job.
The right to attorney protections don't apply to civil cases, leaving many Floridians with no legal help for issues that shape daily life.
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.
For days, Trooper Steve has been preaching the same message on-air and across social media: slow down, pay attention, and be patient.
Starting in July, any pregnant woman in Florida can apply for a handicap parking permit valid for up to one year. The change comes as part of a sweeping transportation bill that passed unanimously in the state legislature.
Kroger announced on Tuesday that is it closing three of its delivery fulfillment facilities – including the one located in Central Florida – as part of an effort to make its delivery operations faster and more profitable, according to a news release.
Dense fog and smoke advisories are in effect for the eastern half of our viewing area, before we continue to watch high temperatures climb higher throughout the next week ahead.
The southeastern U.S. has plunged into record-low temperatures, affecting 18 million people under a freeze warning across Alabama, Florida, and Georgia.
November came in on the pleasant side and promises to deliver us some fairly cold weather as we approach Veterans Day. Here's what to expect for the rest of the month.
Florida has been a hotspot for movers in recent years, bringing in millions of new residents during that time. And that number is only expected to keep growing.
The majority of Floridians are hanging on to the “American Dream,” but rising housing costs and everyday expenses make it difficult to achieve, the Florida Atlantic University poll found.
More than 420,000 Floridians use WIC, according to a 2024 USDA report — the fourth highest number in the country.
Thirty days into the ongoing government shutdown, the looming expiration of SNAP benefits is causing growing concern across Central Florida.
Florida has notified people who depend on federal nutrition assistance that if the government shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits will not be issued.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers are searching for a suspect vehicle after a hit-and-run crash in Brevard County left a man and a woman hospitalized in critical condition.
Tropical Storm Melissa is already showing quality signs of strengthening, but how strong could it get?
The latest drought monitor shows we've completely eradicated any bit of dry or drought conditions across our area and then some! With more rain in the forecast, things look to remain pretty saturated for the foreseeable future.
The National Hurricane Center is now monitoring a new area of potential tropical development close to home.
After a string of road rage arrests in Central Florida where drivers were accused of pulling guns on others, Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell is urging caution on the roads.
Although it might be rare, it is an important phenomenon that occurs when two storms get close enough to influence each other’s movement.
La Niña could very well take over the tropical Pacific yet again as it did last year in the fall. This may have implications on hurricane season, but it has even greater to do with another season in the immediate future: winter.
Sunday has once again provided us with lots of sunshine, warmth, and a good bit of humidity as a third layer. This should successfully carry over into your Monday, and then by Tuesday change will start to be seen once again across Central Florida. I have all the details on what kind of change and how much coming right up.
Gabrielle has rebound pretty spectacularly, now a symmetrical tropical storm out in the central Atlantic. Conditions are continuing to improve for further organization, and I do think this becomes our second hurricane of the season by tonight at 11pm if not when we wake up first thing tomorrow morning.
Debt collection calls are reaching new highs across the U.S. in 2025, with a significant number of those calls flagged as abusive or threatening.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis kicked off a new sales tax holiday on hunting, fishing and camping at a store in Plant City Monday. In addition, DeSantis announced that the state would be offering half-price passes on its public shooting ranges through the end of the year, in honor of America’s 250th birthday and the Second Amendment.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are asking the public report sightings of the “elusive” rainbow snake, according to a news release.
