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.

Warehouse club memberships may be optional but for millions of households, they’ve become part of the modern budgeting strategy.

A News 6 investigation reveals that rideshare drivers in Central Florida are being used as money mules.

Understanding how to give wisely, and safely, has never been more important.

Our News 6 team submitted a public records request to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to find out how many people applied, how many entries they submitted, and who actually got one of the 172 permits for the bear hunt.

Anna Kepner’s stepmother is asking a judge to seal court records in a child custody case involving Kepner’s younger stepbrother who is under investigation for her “suspected murder” on a Carnival cruise ship, court documents show.

Amid an FBI probe into the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival cruise ship, the teen’s stepmother appeared at a court hearing Thursday involving custody of two children from her previous marriage. One of those children, a 16-year-old boy, has been described by his parents as a “suspect” in Anna Kepner’s death.

After their mother took her own life, two sisters went to her Ocala apartment to try to get some answers. Instead, they found their mother's apartment emptied.

About two-weeks ago, President Donald Trump floated the idea on social media of 50-year mortgages, proposing loans that would stretch a homebuyer’s payments to half a century.

State amusement ride inspectors dispatched to a Universal Orlando theme park following a roller coaster rider’s death did not write any reports or take any photos documenting their observations, News 6 has learned.

An Apopka couple and their insurance company are out of tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed an insurance check but hasn’t replaced the roof.

After a "thousand-year storm,' a Lake County family is forced to find another place to stay, underscoring the urgent need for stormwater management and infrastructure improvements.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida, which offers legalized sports betting through its Hard Rock Bet mobile app, has begun rolling out a new game on the platform that resembles Las Vegas-style slot machines.

In the spring of 2020, the global lockdown, a direct result of the COVID-19 pandemic, led to the closure of countless businesses worldwide. Among those hit hardest: the cruise industry.

A Lake County couple says they are out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor who took their money for a project but never did the work.

Orange County is adding safety upgrades to a busy intersection after a string of crashes.

A local contractor is on felony probation on Wednesday night after taking thousands of dollars from a Volusia County couple but never starting their kitchen renovation.

Seminole County officials spent more than $31,000 in taxpayer money painting over bright green crosswalks after the Florida Department of Transportation ordered the county to remove the high visibility pavement markings this summer, financial records obtained by News 6 reveal.

Two separate lawsuits have recently been filed on behalf of two girls in Brevard County.

Hours after News 6 published a recent report about hot tubs being sold on Facebook Marketplace, Florida’s Office of Attorney General filed court papers seeking information about a couple who were previously banned from selling hot tubs in the state.

A couple says movers threatened to hold their belongings if they did not pay $3,600 more than they were quoted.

After a surge in cord-cutting and rapid adoption of streaming services both during and after the pandemic, many Americans are now experiencing what can be described as “entertainment overindulgence.”

Newly obtained video shows the Orlando Police Department SWAT team evacuating guests from a theme park area hotel in 2023 before fatally shooting a fugitive who was hiding out in one of the rooms.

A family in Sumter County is asking county leaders to help fix flooding on their property. They say the issue has persisted for years.

Legal sports betting in the United States has exploded in less than a decade, and it all started in the unlikeliest of places: the U.S. Supreme Court.

A Brevard County woman who was raped as a child in 1990 will be allowed to refile a negligence lawsuit against the City of Melbourne after a judge agreed with the city’s request to dismiss her original complaint.

There is no indication the State of Florida is conducting any sort of independent investigation of the Sept. 17 incident on the Stardust Racers roller coaster, News 6 has learned. What you need to know about theme park safety inspections

A lawsuit claims corporations conspired with each other to raise lot rent prices at manufactured home parks.

A Volusia County couple banned from selling hot tubs under an agreement with Florida's attorney general have frequently visited a warehouse linked to Facebook Marketplace hot tub sales, exclusive video captured by News 6 reveals.

Residents who live in a Paso County manufactured home community are suing the property owner due to significant lot rent increases. According to the lawsuit, some residents saw a rent increase of 126% in one year.

Five vehicles were reported stolen in July from a privately-owned parking lot near Orlando International Airport that requires its customers to leave their keys on dashboards, Orange County Sheriff’s Office records show.

Fake ads and websites are costing people thousands of dollars, according to the Better Business Bureau. Here's how to spot the fraud.

Following a News 6 investigation into a tax preparation business accused of falsifying customers’ income tax returns, the company’s three owners have been sentenced to federal prison.

An Orange County woman tells News 6 she does not feel safe in her own home because of her neighbor across the street. The home has racked up more than $90,000 in code violations.

Several Central Florida businesses were recently targeted by extortionists who threatened to damage the companies’ reputations with negative Google reviews unless the owners paid for the online comments to be removed, News 6 has learned.

47-year-old Lakesha Heard was extradited to Florida from her home in Atlanta after detectives say she tricked a Volusia woman into depositing $9,300 into a Bitcoin ATM.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office Cybercrimes Unit has made history.

Last year Floridians lost tens of millions of dollars to romance scams, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Rodents chewing through engines are causing costly repairs and frustration for drivers across the country.

No criminal charges or traffic citations have been filed in connection with a YouTube channel that featured motorcycles on Central Florida roadways appearing to weave through traffic at speeds exceeding 150 mph, running red lights and performing risky stunts, records obtained by News 6 show.

When creating her profile, Norelyz Maldonado-Lutz says her email address somehow became visible on her public page. Scammers were waiting.

The seller added they had no showroom or inspection area and conducted all sales online.

Fake ads and websites are costing people thousands of dollars, according to the Better Business Bureau. Here's how to spot the fraud.

On Monday, Stephan Sterns took a plea deal to avoid the death penalty in the case of the rape and killing of 13-year-old Madeline Soto in 2024. News 6’s Mike DeForest sifted through the hundreds of pages of evidence in the case to put together a six-part deep dive into the investigation, called “Justice for Madeline.”

A devastating digital heist has left U.S. Air Force veteran Brandon Paige without his life savings.

An unmarked VHS cassette mailed to Disneyland more than 30 years ago prompted federal authorities to secretly deploy emergency resources to the theme park as the FBI launched a counterterrorism investigation, records obtained by News 6 detail.

Beware of your bank reaching out to you. Crooks are impersonating bank employees and ripping off innocent victims.

A News 6 investigation revealed more than three dozen speeding tickets issued in a Leesburg school zone were to motorists who did not deserve them.

The illegal gambling investigation that led to racketeering charges being filed against Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez and five others may involve as many as five Central Florida gaming rooms, newly released court records reveal.

Ying “Kate” Zhang is among at least six defendants facing racketeering charges stemming from an investigation into an unauthorized casino that allegedly generated more than $20 million in illegal proceeds.

A Central Florida's car rental company is under scrutiny after a U.K. tourist, and others raised concerns about unexpected charges and withheld deposits.

Other beachgoers have had similar issues with their phones auto correcting a specific three-letter code for that parking lot while attempting to pay online, county officials confirmed.

As mobile home residents deal with skyrocketing lot rental fees, experts recommend an affordable option when it comes to mobile home parks.

Scammers are increasingly impersonating bank employees, leaving innocent victims devastated and, in some cases, out of their life savings.

Federal mortgage giants are helping corporate investors acquire mobile home communities across Florida, leading to dramatic lot rent increases, a News 6 investigation reveals.

Americans lost $12.5 billion dollars to fraud last year, and imposter scams were the third-highest category, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission.

Mobile home residents in Central Florida say they are being priced out of what was supposed to be an affordable place to live.

The owners of a tax preparation company accused of helping Central Florida customers obtain large income tax refunds by filing falsified returns have pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges.

In April, more than 400,000 Floridians were unemployed, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. As a result, scammers are looking to exploit job seekers.

Drivers who endanger others by speeding 100 mph or faster on Florida roads could be sentenced to jail time under a new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The grandson of NASCAR’s CEO was involved in a YouTube channel that featured videos of motorcycles appearing to weave through traffic on Central Florida roadways at high speeds, running red lights, and performing risky stunts like wheelies, News 6 has learned.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office did not answer 911 calls as quickly as state law requires over the past three years, according to an audit published Monday by an independent watchdog.

Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls saying you missed jury duty and there is now a warrant for your arrest.

Seminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.

Seminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.

A Volusia County woman is trying to figure out the next steps after her grandmother is dropped from hospice care.

Nearly two years after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, state officials have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by one of Worrell’s former employees, records obtained by News 6 show.

Criminals can hijack the eSIM card in a cell phone, gaining access to everything on the device, including banking information, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

A sergeant with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office who had once been fired from the agency for speeding in his patrol vehicle was pulled over in February for driving his personal car too fast, News 6 has learned.

Residents in mobile home parks are being priced out of their homes due to rising lot rent.

The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to delay an upcoming court hearing because his attorneys have recently obtained “confidential information” related to the case, court records show.

With a popular retailer going out of business, scammers have quickly set up fake “going out of business” websites to take advantage of shoppers looking for bargains.

We are learning more about the 20-year-old Florida State University student accused of committing a mass shooting Thursday from court records from his parents' years-long custody battle.

The Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.

In 2024, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill to force local governments to dismantle homeless camps. Here's how the law has affected the fight against homelessness, and how a group of journalists are trying to raise awareness.

News 6 investigated concerns about an illegal dumping site in Orlando, near the Boggy Creek area.

As the tax filing deadline approaches, be on high alert for voicemail messages claiming you owe back taxes.

Citing a backlog of more than 13,000 non-arrest cases, State Attorney Monique Worrell implemented a new policy this month, limiting the types of non-arrest cases her office would accept from law enforcement.

We’ve all gotten them: unsolicited text messages and emails, seemingly harmless but secretly after your information. And with the tax filing deadline approaching, you may see an uptick.

Nearly two years after a wanted fugitive shot and wounded two Orlando police officers, video and documents recently obtained by News 6 reveal how the violent encounter unfolded.

In an era dominated by streaming services, Netflix users have become prime targets for increasingly sophisticated scammers.

A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.

People over the age of 60 lost a combined $3.4 billion to fraud in 2023, according to data from the FBI.

The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to ban the public, including members of the press, from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

With the Social Security trust fund projected to run out by 2035 and absent any reforms, current payroll taxes will only be able to fund 83 percent of the scheduled benefits.

A woman bought a used car, which turned out to be reported stolen.

A Central Florida man lost tens of thousands of dollars in a cryptocurrency investment scheme that started with an “accidental” text message.

In December, the Internal Revenue Service announced it would send payments to eligible taxpayers who didn’t receive one or more stimulus checks during the pandemic. Now, fraudsters are impersonating the IRS to steal info, says the Better Business Bureau.

The owner of a company accused of selling defective hot tubs has been barred from operating any business in Florida and must pay thousands of dollars to the state as part of an agreement with Florida’s Attorney General, court records show.

Scammers are sending blackmail emails to people claiming to have embarrassing videos and demanding payment via bitcoin. One of News 6's meteorologists has received several of these messages.

A Haines City couple found themselves in a financial nightmare after cybercriminals intercepted the money they were sending for a down payment on their new home.

The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to ban the public, including members of the press, from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

News 6 traveled to Ormond Beach to uncover a scam targeting online sellers using popular payment apps.

A lieutenant with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office accused of making a female employee “uncomfortable” by touching her hair and striking her in the buttocks with his lanyard was cleared of violating the agency’s sexual harassment policy, records obtained by News 6 show.

Florida creates directory with vapes it believes target children.

The man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to throw out evidence investigators found on his cell phone and online Google Drive account.

A growing scheme is targeting residents in Central Florida and around the country through deceptive text messages claiming unpaid tolls.

Seminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.

As tax season begins, the IRS is warning taxpayers about ghost preparers - individuals who complete tax returns for others but refuse to sign them or provide an official identification number.

According to the Chief Product Officer for cybersecurity firm ThreatLocker, QR codes are being misused in many ways.