Orange County is formally demanding the federal government reimburse hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE immigration detainees in the county jail.

A spokesperson with the Orange County Corrections Department told News 6 that the federal government owes the county hundreds of thousands of dollars in reimbursement payments for housing ICE detainees inside the Orange County Jail.

A crackdown on illegal immigration is netting hundreds of arrests in Orange County, according to recent data obtained by News 6.

Lt. Governor Jay Collins is at the center of a new round of TV ads running across Florida, even though he hasn’t entered the 2026 governor’s race.

At Wednesday’s meeting of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, the board voted unanimously to start discussions about transitioning away from using the Orlando Police Department and instead creating an in-house airport police department.

Dozens of Orange County leaders and representatives gathered Monday to honor those who have served in the U.S. military, marking the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War.

Known for his deep voice and slow-paced cadence, the 66-year-old Jerry Demings is a pragmatic powerhouse politician in Central Florida. Outside of the region, however, he will have a lot of work to do to increase his visibility. Here's what you need to know about the newest candidate for governor.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is officially launching his campaign for Florida governor, but there is already another Democrat in the race: former Florida Congressman David Jolly.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings throws his name into the race for Florida governor.

If successful, Jerry Demings would be the first Democrat to win Florida’s governor’s mansion in the 21st century.

Last week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings teased a big announcement coming on Thursday. But the spoiler came on Monday: Demings is officially running for Florida governor next year.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will hold an “announcement rally” next week.

The next time you head to the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando, you’ll be greeted by a brand new sculpture that celebrates a man who helped make it all possible.

Officials broke ground Thursday on a new affordable housing development in West Orlando, marking the latest effort to address the region’s growing housing affordability crisis.

It’s a question of whose numbers you believe. In dueling news conferences Monday, CFO Blaise Ingoglia and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings battled over whether the county was overtaxing residents, with the two men citing contradicting data.

After years of waiting, Orlando city leaders are expected to vote on a funding deal to permanently honor the 49 lives taken in the Pulse Nightclub mass shooting.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is denying claims that his staff did not fully cooperate with an audit by the state’s DOGE team earlier this month. On Wednesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia announced the state would issue investigative subpoenas for county employees.

The Orange County Citizen Corps Council hosted a breakfast to bring together congregational and community leaders, neighbors, and partners who work to strengthen the readiness and resiliency of the county.

State auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.

State auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.

Orange County’s mayor signed an addendum that would allow county jail officials to transport immigration detainees to ICE facilities, despite a public war of words with Florida’s attorney general over the addendum.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Orlando to laud the Florida Highway Patrol’s ongoing role in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort and to announce a new FHP initiative for that purpose.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is standing by comments he made about the Florida attorney general’s age and experience, a day after the two clashed over immigration enforcement.

If your summer travel plans take you to Orlando International Airport’s newest terminal, you’re in for an uncomfortably hot hike to get to Terminal C if you’re coming from the tram or train station.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings did not hold back when discussing a letter the county received from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.

A new traffic pattern could ease congestion in one of Central Florida’s busiest areas.

Stephanie Murphy, the former congresswoman from Winter Park, announced she would run in the race to replace Mayor Jerry Demings in 2026.

Florida law enforcement agencies' cooperation with federal immigration officials is causing concerns among family members and immigrants' rights advocates that people will disappear into county jail systems.

Orange County leaders say the opening of a new public safety training facility is critical. With the county’s rapid growth, public safety agencies are seeing increased call volumes and more complex emergencies.

Survivors and family members of the Pulse nightclub massacre nine years ago are getting a chance to walk through the long-shuttered, gay-friendly venue this week.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ remarks touched on affordable housing, tourism and hospitality, education, transportation and more, centering on recent accomplishments and challenges in a county “Building Better Through Efficiency.”

In South Florida, a legal battle is taking place against the state’s illegal immigration enforcement laws — and on Tuesday, an Orange County leader questioned whether what they previously complied to do is legal.

More than 100 local artists and groups have collaborated to create a new website to showcase a different part of visiting Orlando: the culture and arts.

After four months of discussion between leaders across Orange County, a flurry of recommendations for jail reform has been released — but challenges remain for implementing these changes.

As growth continues to be an ongoing concern in Orange County, leaders are meeting to discuss the future of transportation for the region.

Central Florida is known for its theme parks and sunshine, but the region’s job market is rapidly evolving, with artificial intelligence and simulation technology leading the way.

Orange County is celebrating the 500th connection of its Septic to Sewer Program.

This week, Orange County commissioners learned how many people were being held on ICE detainers in the jail, increasing the size of the jail's population. Here's what we know about the inmates.

The City Beautiful is celebrating its sesquicentennial.

Orange County leaders ratified a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would allow county correction officers to assist in immigration enforcement.

The city of Orlando is seeking $5 million from Orange County to help make the long-delayed Pulse memorial to honor the lives of 49 people killed in 2016.

Nearly three years after Hurricane Ian tore through Central Florida, a program for low-income homeowners seeking recovery is now available.

Commissioners are considering forcing the sale of the complex, located off Texas Avenue, to allow for redevelopment of the area.

Orange County is beginning construction on a new community action center in Tangelo Park, marking a significant development for the neighborhood.

A newly formed citizen advisory board tasked with overseeing Orange County’s transportation issues held its first meeting Thursday evening, following voter approval of its funding in last November’s general election.

Residents of Tymber Skan on the Lake Condominiums are in limbo as the county is set to continue discussions on a potential demolition.

Civic leaders, pastors, and people from around Central Florida came together early Monday to celebrate and honor the legacies of Arthur "Pappy" Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Two Orange County Utilities Water Division workers are credited with preventing a child on a scooter from entering a busy Central Florida roadway.

After pressure from the public and a conservative law firm, Orange County is no longer considering a moratorium on churches in rural areas.

If getting your finances under control is one of your goals for 2025, you're in luck if you live or work in Orange County.

The city of Kissimmee and Orange County both approved no-camping ordinances on Tuesday, joining other municipalities in complying with new state requirements to address homelessness.

As Orange County marks 200 years since its founding, we've compiled a selection of stories that reach as far back, recording glimpses of the area's history.

The Orange County supervisor of elections spent more money than the state of Florida allows, according to a new report from Comptroller Phil Diamond.

New numbers show tourists staying in Central Florida hotels brought in more than $359 million in taxes last fiscal year. That amount is expected to increase significantly next year.

The University of Central Florida is beginning construction on a stadium renovation project for Roth Tower.

The back-and-forth between the Orange County Commission and the supervisor of elections over a budget surplus reached another level Tuesday when another constitutional officer made new accusations against the elections chief -- who says he is wrong.

Mayor Jerry Demings said it's an improper use of taxpayer dollars and that the surplus money should be returned to the county government general fund.

CareerSource Central Florida returned $1.9 million to the Orange County government Thursday, ending a deal the agency made with the county supervisor of elections that has sparked a fight between the elections office and the county commission over surplus budget money.

It's been more than 10 years since a new major theme park opened in the Orlando area. Here's what's cooking as Universal nears the grand opening of Epic Universe.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings criticized outgoing Supervisor of Elections Glen Gilzean on Tuesday, accusing him of being “manipulative” in handling surplus funds.

Orange County commissioners on Tuesday will discuss what, if anything, can be done regarding $4 million in surplus funds that the supervisor of elections spent on a scholarship and training programs.

A potential legal battle is brewing between the Orange County government and the county’s supervisor of elections office over a reported budget surplus of $4 million that was spent on a scholarship at Valencia College and training programs at CareerSource Central Florida.

Orange County's $100 million Accelerated Transportation Safety Program targets safer streets and transit for all residents.

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

SunRail will be closed for what's expected to be the worst day of Central Florida impacts from Hurricane Helene.

Orange County and the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County are making the most of Hispanic Heritage Month with a lineup of cultural events to celebrate.

Leaders welcomed the iconic Blue Man Group back to Central Florida with a groundbreaking Thursday for a new theatre at ICON Park.

A major Central Florida landowner says it is seeking to annex 52,450 acres of property into the city of Orlando.

Officials in Orange County are announcing an expansion of broadband connectivity for the communities of South Apopka, Bithlo and Christmas.

The NFL Pro Bowl is heading back to Orlando.

For the first time in 17 years, Orange County leaders have approved an increase to the Fire & EMS property tax. The increase will add an estimated $150 per $250,000 of taxable value of single-family homes in unincorporated Orange County.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings will highlight the county's accomplishments and challenges over the last year.

Eight new pickleball courts are now open and ready for play in Orange County.

Orange County is recognizing the push for life-saving medication in the ongoing fight against the opioid epidemic.

The new pickleball courts will open at Downey park on May 28.

The Central Florida Expressway Authority is voting to approve an agreement that allows for an extension of Osceola Parkway through a section of Split Oak Forest.

Over the weekend plans were revealed for a Pulse memorial in Osceola County, but some of those plans have since changed.

FWC commissioners agreed to release conservation easements on protected land within Split Oak Forest, where CFX plans to build an extension of Osceola Parkway.

Orange County commissioners met Tuesday to discuss a possible challenge to the city of Orlando's plan to annex thousands of acres of land.

A second attempt at a sales tax for transportation funding will not be on the November 2024 ballot in Orange County.

Officials with the Central Florida Expressway Authority are set to break ground on a brand new highway connecting Lake and Orange counties.

Orange County commissioners are voting to pay unpaid taxes left behind by the onePulse Foundation.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings held a community town hall inside the Pavilion at Avalon Park on Thursday to discuss transportation needs.

Orlando city commissioners voted to move forward with the annexation of more than 6,200 acres of southeastern Orange County.

Orange County and the city of Orlando appear to be at odds regarding a private land development worth hundreds of millions of dollars.

Mayor Jerry Demings is asking commissioners in Orange County to consider putting a transportation sales tax back on the ballot in 2024.

According to Heart of Florida United Way, the short film “shares the personal stories of Central Floridians who have faced racism, segregation, and bias throughout their lives.”

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is renewing a push to explore a penny sales tax.

Even with the rain we saw Sunday morning, tailgaters and fans were out early, excited about this year’s event.

Work is now underway on a $1.2 billion development that's expected to transform the northwest corner of Orange County.

Orange County leaders have rejected a controversial proposed development that would have transformed a rural area near Lake Pickett.

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted 6-1 Tuesday to approve the use of tourism development tax funding for other projects it hopes will bring more tourism to the area.

The third annual Orange County Mayor’s Open House and Job Fair attracted hundreds of people curious about full and part-time work within their local government.

Environmental advocates are planning to once again speak out against a project to extend a toll road through a protected forest in Orange and Osceola counties.

A great holiday tradition for the family is returning to downtown Orlando but this year, the event takes on a new and historic meaning.

An assisted living facility assigned to house a convicted sex offender from the Orange County Jail does not have a state license, a News 6 investigation revealed.

Nearly one week ago the onePulse Foundation announced they were scrapping plans for a proposed museum project and returning the property to Orange County.

Central Florida transportation officials and elected leaders broke ground Monday on the Pine Hills Transfer Center, a LYNX facility designed to improve transportation access in that Orange County community.

The onePulse Foundation on Friday announced it was no longer planning to build a museum to honor the victims of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, and will give the land back to Orange County.

More than two dozen high school students got to learn firsthand Saturday morning from career experts, including more about the STEM field.