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.
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.
The “My Safe Florida Home” program applications open Monday, offering millions of dollars to help homeowners make improvements that can lower their insurance premiums.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved and obligated more than $9 billion to assist the state and Floridians still recovering from Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Debby, a news release stated.
With millions of people expected to travel for the Fourth of July, transportation leaders are spreading a message of safety on the roads.
After months of contentious debate, some in public, Florida lawmakers passed a budget Monday that included $1.3 billion in state and local tax cuts, but nothing as radical as leaders were proposing.
Polk County emergency management officials kick off their hurricane preparedness expo Tuesday in the Davenport area to better equip their folks for what may lie ahead.
Central Floridians are still battling high prices when making their weekly grocery run. When it comes to cans and other metal-based packaging, it's possible the latest tariffs on steel and aluminum could impact grocery prices further.
Dr. Joseph Ladapo, Florida’s surgeon general and one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ guest speakers at the news conference, said in part, “there simply isn’t enough justice to go around.”
AAA is out with its 2025 Memorial Day weekend forecast, predicting another year with Orlando at the top of its list for domestic travel destinations.
Starting Wednesday, you will need a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card to get on a commercial plane. Don't know if you have REAL ID? Here's how to check, and how to get one.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis spoke at a church in St. Augustine to lay praise on Hope Florida.
A 911 dispatcher is being honored for her actions which may have saved the life of a pregnant woman in Indialantic.
As Floridians start to gear up for hurricane season, disaster relief agencies recommend individuals and families devise a preparedness plan in the event of a storm.
This week was the IRS deadline to file taxes for most Americans, but Floridians have an automatic extension until May 1, 2025, due to Hurricane Milton.
A state budget bill approved by the Florida House on Wednesday could lead to a significant reduction in how much funding school districts receive for students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, prompting criticism from Democrats who argue the change could diminish college readiness in public schools.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, over 99% of Floridians are REAL ID compliant. Here’s what you need to know about REAL ID, how to find out if you already have one, and how to get one if you need it.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Thursday to go after state lawmakers after they overrode some of his vetoes from last year’s budget.
The latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable homes in Central Florida has been falling, even as the overall supply of homes has gone up.
There is an issue of long lines at driver’s license offices in Florida, and officials say the problem may continue through 2027.
If you’ve recently had a tree cut down to the stump or have some toppled dead wood in your yard from recent hurricanes, there is a benefit to leaving it right where it’s at, according to experts from the UF/IFAS.
Sunday has been encompassed by discussions of severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes for central Florida. However, after this rather historic storm system which has wreaked havoc for millions across the country moves downrange, a marvelous rest of the spring break vacation is in store for those able to take advantage of the time off.
Gun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.
We're still closely watching the eastward movement of an area of low pressure sparking flood conditions and isolated severe thunderstorms for the Deep South, Dixie Alley, and the Gulf coast states.
Floridians across the coast witnessed flaming space debris falling from the sky on Thursday. There have been similar incidents prior to the Starship explosion.
With House Speaker Daniel Perez pointing to an “age of disruption,” Florida Republican legislative leaders opened the 2025 session on Tuesday by voicing support for digging into government spending.
Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek is asking Floridians to participate in a survey asking whether they support the banning of fluoride from drinking water.
Bills filed for the annual Florida Legislative Session will look to create a funding source for a popular program to help Floridians pay to harden their homes against severe weather, while also offering tax relief to make those home projects more attractive.
The Day of Service and Love is an annual tradition across Broward County schools, created to ensure that the memory of those who were killed or injured in Parkland remains a lasting call for change, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Weather impacts stock car races in more ways than you think. It's not just the fans, but the track and the crews that work to keep the track safe when rain rolls in.
