News 6 viewers said they were concerned that Social Security didn't keep up with the cost of living. We asked Central Florida's candidates for U.S. House and U.S. Senate where they stand on the issue.

The Supreme Court is allowing national medication and anti-doping rules for horse racing to remain in effect while a court fight likely to wind up with the justices continues.

Orange County officials have struck a deal to stop Orlando from annexing 52,000+ acres of land in southeast Orange County.

As early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.

The Biden administration is seeking information about the state of competition in air travel.

Florida voters will decide on six constitutional amendments, in the November election. In Brevard County, voters will also decide on county and municipal amendments and referendums.n two amendments and one referendum.

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had.

Vice President Kamala Harris says she believes Donald Trump “is a fascist.”.

There are 10 Orange County charter amendments on the ballot this year, along with a referendum to continue a sales tax for public schools. News 6 is breaking down each one so you can go to the ballot box informed.

County elections websites across Florida are back online after being down for much of the morning because of an issue with the company that manages them.

Twenty years ago, Lake County asked voters to weigh in on providing funding for conservation efforts. This referendum is back on the ballot this year for renewal.

Incumbent Republican State Rep. Susan Plasencia is up against Democrat Nate Douglas for the Florida House of Representatives’ District 37 seat.

The Florida Department of Health is barred from going after local television stations for airing a pro-abortion rights ad, according to our partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.

Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell faces off against incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott.

Next month, it is up to voters to decide whether this policy should stand or not.

The amendment, if passed, would change the way some property taxes are calculated for Florida homeowners who have a homestead exemption. The amendment needs approval from 60% of Florida voters to pass. Here's what happens if it does.

The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships.

Members of the Orange County Classroom Teacher Association continue to fight for better teacher pay.

As election season approaches, Central Florida's election supervisors are confronting not only logistical challenges but also ongoing skepticism from election deniers.

Florida’s Amendment 2 would enshrine the public’s right to fish and hunt as a way to control fish and wildlife.

Downtown Orlando is about to undergo a major change if the plans Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Tuesday come to fruition.

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia.

Just hours after Hurricane Milton left the state, the social media post reminded residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.

News 6 received a message from a resident of a mobile home community for people aged 55 and older that they were without water, three days before Hurricane Milton.

It's big. It's modern. It's a new police station the city of Melbourne says has been needed for a very long time.

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free.

Edgewater residents say they can't get a break from flooding, even from the overnight rain. On Thursday morning, dozens of residents said they woke up to almost a foot of water going right up to their house, primarily in the Florida Shores neighborhood.

An Orange-Osceola Circuit Court judge is facing charges by the state for his conduct in the courtroom, including shouting at attorneys and appearing to show bias during cases.

Amendment 3 would enshrine the right of adults to use recreational marijuana products for personal use in Florida’s Constitution. Florida would follow 24 other states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia in legalization, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

This November, Seminole County will ask voters to once again approve a penny sales tax.

Central Florida managed to escape most of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, but there are still some people in the area who had serious damage to their homes.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline, though their size and speed will depend on the evolution of the economy.

Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, straight to their homes.

Vice President Kamala Harris says she believes the right to be safe is a civil right, and that means a right to live free from gun violence.

Applications are now open for people who want to get a voucher for free swimming lessons for their young children in Florida.

The Edgewater City Council fired City Manager Glenn Irby Friday night during a special meeting, despite concerns from residents and some council members that firing Irby during a critical time would leave a vaccuum in leadership.

St. Cloud city leaders are considering borrowing $90 million to build new a fire headquarters, three new fire stations, as well as a public safety complex.

The women who contributed to getting Americans on the moon will be honored with Congressional Gold Medals.

The Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX for allegedly failing to follow license requirements for two 2023 launches from Florida locations.

An amendment to make it harder to build developments in parts of Orange County will be on the November ballot after a judge rejected a developer’s request to remove it.

A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.

Experts, manufacturers, and first responders came to Florida Fire State College to help create rules to prevent and stop lithium-ion battery fires.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.

Attorneys with Orange County and the Supervisor of Elections, Glen Gilzean, heard from the developer who filed the lawsuit last month to remove a proposed charter amendment that would establish a rural boundary in the county.

Several neighbors in the Wadeview Park area believe the $13 million project stretching across Delaney Avenue is the reason for the flooding. The Harrisons say the construction is blocking the stormwater drain and interfering with the infrastructure.

Tourist tax collections fell in Orange County in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the county comptroller’s office.

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Saying the restriction is “fully consistent” with “historical tradition,” lawyers for Florida are urging an Atlanta-based appeals court to uphold a law preventing people under age 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns.

A bill to curb sales of pet rabbits is expected to return to the Florida Legislature next session, the bill’s sponsor confirmed to News 6 Wednesday.

The city of Sanford is lawyering up for a potential suit against the companies they believe are responsible for contaminating the city’s water.

Osceola County’s school board on Tuesday voted against having chaplains in its schools after a passionate debate from the public.

State elections officials are moving forward with an updated process aimed at providing more clarity for people seeking to determine if they are eligible to vote, after a federal lawsuit over the handling of a constitutional amendment that restored voting rights to felons who completed their sentences.

County commission, school board and supervisor of elections are just some of the races on the ballot in Orange County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

County commission, county sheriff and school board races are just some of the seats up for grabs in Marion County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

Several candidates for the Florida House and Florida Senate faced primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will try to unseat incumbent Rick Scott in the U.S. Senate race in November, the Associated Press called on Tuesday night.

In November, Floridians will decide whether abortion should be more widely available in the state, turning back a state law that severely limited when an abortion could be sought.

The Orlando City Council unanimously approved new rules Monday to require new nightclubs to be at least 300 feet away from existing nightclubs, or roughly one city block.

A new collaboration with Feeding Florida aims to supply Florida Food banks with locally grown high-protein foods.

Longer response times in Palm Bay has the city looking to expand its police and fire, but the city says it doesn't want taxpayers to pay for it.

Orange County saw more revenue from hotels in June 2024 than in May or in June 2023, according to the latest Tourist Development Tax numbers released by the comptroller’s office.

The state has warned Port Canaveral leaders that they are putting at risk current and future infrastructure money if they don’t reverse dock plans that appear to favor cruise ships over the space industry.

Accusing Florida of “dangerous political theater,” state and national teachers unions have urged an appeals court to side with a transgender Hillsborough County teacher who challenged a law requiring educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.

Coca-Cola Co. says it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service while it appeals a federal tax court decision in a case dating back 17 years.

County commission, school board and supervisor of elections are just some of the races on the ballot in Orange County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

A 2023 Florida law led to local government turmoil. SB 774 was meant to add more transparency to local government. Instead, it led to a backlash and a preliminary injunction by a federal judge.

County commission, county sheriff and school board races are just some of the seats up for grabs in Marion County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

The Florida Statewide Primary is Tuesday, Aug. 20. But early voting is underway in counties across Central Florida, and while the election is called a primary, all voters, regardless of party affiliation, will find they have a ballot waiting for them.

Orange County voters will decide in November on a charter amendment to establish a rural boundary.

Protests over skyrocketing power bills have shut down a major road into Pakistan’s capital as some 3,000 supporters of a major Islamist party continue a sit-in despite pouring monsoon rains.

In crisis for years, Florida's troubled property insurance market is showing small signs of improvement, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation.

Orange County is holding a webinar to explain the progress that’s been made on the updated Vision 2050 plan that will guide growth in the county over the next few decades.

As Vice President Kamala Harris took the microphone at her first official rally as a presidential candidate in Milwaukee Tuesday, Florida Sen. Shevrin Jones sat down with News 6.

When a law enforcement officer who has been accused of untruthfulness or other misconduct is preparing to testify at a criminal trial, prosecutors have a constitutional duty to notify the defendant about the officer's background.

A federal judge this week declared Daytona Beach’s ban on panhandling unconstitutional and permanently blocked the city from enforcing the ordinance.

Amy Mercado will be reelected for the post after her opponent, Kevin Pribell, applied to withdraw from the race on Monday, according to the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office.

Orange County approved $255,000 in funding for the Central Florida Diaper Bank Tuesday morning.

Statisticians and demographers are sounding the alarm about threats to official data gathering in the U.S. They warn that funding for the federal statistical agencies is inadequate and measures in a House appropriations bill could undermine what Americans know about themselves.

The new Sentinel nuclear weapons program is 81% over budget and is now estimated to cost nearly $141 billion.

July 4 is always a fine time to double-check how much you know about how the U.S. government works.

A potential cyber attack caused temporary outages of the Florida Department of Health’s online system, the department said.

Working outdoors in Central Florida is more than just exhausting, it's dangerous. Apopka has many farms that hire workers to be outdoors in extreme heat.

The U.S. government has officially ended its legal fight against an upcoming dive to the Titanic shipwreck.

A federal appeals court has allowed the U.S. Education Department to move ahead with a plan to lower monthly payments for millions of student loan borrowers, putting on hold a ruling last week by a lower court.

A Republican candidate for a Florida Senate district is suing the committee that gets Republicans elected to the chamber over a damaging political mailer that questions whether he and his donors have ties to China.

Sweden is launching a groundbreaking new law that allows grandparents to care for their grandchild and get paid.

The Supreme Court is keeping a hold on efforts in Texas and Florida to limit how Facebook, TikTok, X, YouTube and other social media platforms regulate content posted by their users.

Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis have been busy this Legislative Session, with nearly 200 new laws taking effect on July 1.

In his veto letter, DeSantis explained that local governments already have zoning powers, and expressed concerns that the bill could promote housing for illegal migrants.

The Homeland Security Department says more than 300,000 Haitians already in the United States will be eligible for a major expansion of temporary legal status because conditions in the Caribbean nation are unsafe for return.

Executive branch agencies will likely have more difficulty regulating the environment, public health, workplace safety and other issues under a far-reaching decision Friday by the Supreme Court.

A Florida task force gave final approval to recommend St. Augustine as the top site for a new museum of Black history, but this might not be the end for Eatonville as the potential site.

The Environmental Protection Agency won't be able to enforce a key rule limiting air pollution in nearly a dozen states while separate legal challenges proceed around the country.

The Supreme Court has stripped the Securities and Exchange Commission of a major tool in fighting securities fraud in a decision that also could have far-reaching effects on other regulatory agencies.

The Sackler family members who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma say they're disappointed in the Supreme Court's rejection of a nationwide settlement that would've shielded them from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would've provided billions of dollars to combat the epidemic.

Puerto Rico’s Justice Department says it is suing at least 30 ex-government officials accused of corruption to recover more than $30 million in public funds.

The state attorney’s office is hosting a free workshop next month to help people in Orange County clear their records of non-violent arrests.

A controversial bill that creates a kind of “stand your ground” defense for shooting Florida black bears on a person’s property is now a law, along with a bill to make it tougher to file ethics complaints and 12 other bills that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Friday night.

A bill that would have banned left-lane “campers” on Florida highways will not become law after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed it and two other bills Friday.