Dozens of medical workers and first responders took part in a mass casualty training exercise at the Orlando VA Medical Center.

As growth continues to surge in Lake Nona, Orlando city commissioners have unanimously approved a measure aimed at laying the groundwork for future development in the area.

Riley Broadhurst was out for a routine run in his neighborhood when his life changed in an instant.

The worst weather has brought the best in Nelly Korda.

Patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital got a special surprise from Santa Claus and some of his helpers.

Thousands lined the avenues Saturday for the parade’s debut in the fast-growing Lake Nona community, home to the Orlando VA Medical Center.

UCF celebrates the grand opening of its new Dr. Phillips Nursing Pavilion in Lake Nona.

Celebrate community, culture, and summer fun with events across Central Florida.

A wild problem is tearing up lawns, parks, and peace of mind in one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing communities.

The Orlando Fire Department is taking proactive steps to prevent child drowning incidents through a new safety initiative that provides free door alarm installations for families living near water.

The medical examiner releases more details in the drowning of a 15-year-old boy in Orlando.

Dive teams pulled a body from a Lake Nona lake that Orlando police have since confirmed is a missing teenager.

It’s that time of year again, and Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner.

Now is the time many Pickleball fans have been waiting for. The 2025 Major League Pickleball season is kicking-off in Central Florida.

Officials say an Oviedo police officer was killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Lake Nona area.

In a truly touching moment at a hospital in Lake Nona, 3-year-old Jolene Davis got to hear more clearly for the first time, all thanks to her new cochlear implant.

More than 1,000 Veterans Affairs employees have been let go after the Trump administration signed an executive order telling agencies to prepare for large-scale reductions, raising concerns among veterans about the future of their benefits.

The Orlando Police Department is asking for the community for assistance in identifying two individuals connected to a fiery two-vehicle crash that killed a Lake Nona student and injured two others.

In the heart of Lake Nona, a new community is being built. But this one isn’t constructed with blocks and mortar, it’s built on shared experience and friendship.

Bicycle riding is an increasingly popular way to stay active and eco-friendly, but knowing the rules of the road is crucial for staying safe.

Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando will get a massive upgrade in the next few years as part of a $300 million expansion.

News 6 is highlighting must-see homes in the Central Florida area that have over-the-top holidays light displays.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Trey Butkowski of Lake Nona High School.

Orlando City Council is deciding on whether or not to grant an annexation request that has many community members and activists upset.

Nemours Children's Health is announcing the largest ever donation to a single research project at the hospital in Lake Nona.

With only days before the new school year, two schools in Orange County may not be ready for the first day of classes.

An Orlando man arrested via warrant is accused of leaving the scene of a crash in Orange County that left a victim dead and another seriously injured in 2022.

Two employees of The Walt Disney Company who relocated from California to Central Florida before Disney abruptly canceled its proposed $1 billion Lake Nona campus are suing their employer for what they allege was misrepresentation.

There is high demand for new developments and new housing options in Kissimmee, thanks primarily to the NeoCity and Lake Nona job centers.

Five Wetherbee Elementary School employees were taken to hospitals after becoming ill, district officials say.

One might not expect to find an amphitheater, shopping and restaurants all at a hospital but once complete, the campus will be an attraction for even residents who don’t need medical care.

Golfers have teed it up at Eagle Creek Golf Club for nearly 20 years, but folks who live in the sprawling golf community in Lake Nona say they're worried about the future after learning a portion of the golf course could be reduced for hundreds of new apartments.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joined other state and local leaders Monday at the Florida Strawberry Festival in Plant City.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating after part of a dump truck collided with toll plaza signs.

As Florida faces a critical shortage of nurses, UCF leaders broke ground last week on a $68 million nursing facility that will lead to more nurses entering the workforce.

Florida Democrats scored a win Tuesday night in Central Florida by flipping a Republican seat in the State House.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Orlando Fisher House in Lake Nona. From Christmas trees to wreaths, all of it was donated by Walt Disney World.

Rebecca Soto was walking her dog in Lake Nona back in August when she was struck by lightning. The strike stopped her heart. But, her husband, perfect strangers, and paramedics worked to bring her back. She talks about her road to recovery.

Law enforcement activity in south Orange County State Road 417 shut down near Lake Nona for hours Monday afternoon.

Last month, Rebecca Soto was hospitalized after being struck by a bolt of lightning while she was out walking her dog.

Tuesday, Rebecca Soto was painting her nails and preparing her outfit for a Beyonce concert in Tampa. She was struck by lightning soon afterward.

A 26-year-old woman who died in July after rear-ending a semitruck in Lake Nona has been identified as Ariana Viera, the current Miss Venezuela, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

As Lake Nona High School agriscience students head back to class, they will have plenty of crops to harvest thanks to some new technology.

The future of virtual reality experiences can be found in a holographic garden in the Lake Nona neighborhood of Orlando.

The Lake Nona Pineapple Festival will be returning to Boxi Park this weekend.

The 50th AAU Girls' and Boys' Junior National Volleyball Championships will be played at the Orange County Convention Center over the next three weeks.

Veterans, local leaders and community members came together for a Memorial Day tribute ahead of the holiday.

The Orlando Pride scored a 2-1 win against the Washington Spirit at Exploria Stadium on Saturday.

"To put one corporation on a pedestal and let them be exempt from the laws? It's not good policy. It's not free-market economics," DeSantis said on Friday.

News 6 asked viewers to submit pins to show what’s going on in the Central Florida community — and viewers delivered.

Orlando police said they're investigating and confirming a homophobic threat that was posted on a digital traffic sign in Lake Nona reading quote "Kill all gays."

Erin Bock and her Australian Labradoodle, Winston, are volunteers at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona.

For people here in Florida, the war in Ukraine can feel like it is a world away. But for one University of Central Florida student, it has been her reality daily.

The Orlando Police Dept. is trying to find out if there is any action they can take regarding antisemitic activity this weekend in the Lake Nona area.

Amenities include an aqua park, cable park, climbing tower, ropes course, newly extended beach and more. Something for everyone, you could say: fun, adventure and fitness. That’s why we’re giving away a family four-pack of all park - all day passes to one of our News 6 Insiders.

This Valentine’s Day, there was plenty of love to go around at the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center — puppy love that is.

At the Orlando VA Hospital, veterans can be transported to outer space, swim with dolphins or learn how to play a new instrument through virtual reality goggles.

Brooke Henderson is off to a flying start in the new LPGA Tour season.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is remaining quiet about what caused an hours-long lockdown at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Orlando’s Lake Nona neighborhood.

Lake Nona will host its third annual “Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration” Sunday to commemorate the first night of the holiday.

Storm debris pickup operations will soon begin in Osceola County after some areas were flooded so badly from Hurricane Ian that they could not be reached until now.

Lake Nona will be the place to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Orlando police confirmed to News 6 they have increased patrols in the Laureate Park area of Lake Nona after an incident Sunday in which police said a woman was threatened with rape.

A Lake Nona High School senior was awarded a big honor over the summer.

Pet Paradise is expanding to 50 locations as demand for resort-like destinations for dogs and cats grow among pet owners.

You could win a two-night, VIP stay for your furry friends at Pet Paradise.

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is looking to help some lucky students get ready for back-to-school with free custom sneakers at the chain's Lake Nona location.

Orlando police have identified the family of five killed in a murder-suicide inside a Lake Nona home.

Three adults and two children are dead after a murder-suicide inside a Lake Nona home, according to Orlando police.

Check out the Sonic Prep Player of the Week featuring Harry Michalowski from Lake Nona High School.

It's never too soon to get in the spooky spirit.

A large police presence is seen near a lake in Orange County.

Following reports last year that The Walt Disney Company plans to move at least 2,000 workers from California to Florida, the company announced the plans would be delayed.

A new hotel in Orlando is offering the latest in cutting-edge technology, making it a leader in the wellness, technology and hospitality industries.

A Lake Nona woman is recovering from a concussion after she said a piece of debris fell from Interstate 4 and hit her in the head last Tuesday.

A tennis player who trained at the U.S. Tennis Association’s Orlando campus in 2018 has filed a lawsuit against the organization.

Madame Tussauds Orlando’s newest wax figure is one you’re not going to want to say “Thank You, Next” to.

A fatal crash has Narcoossee Road shut down in Lake Nona.

Nelly Korda says she didn't have much of an offseason break and it shows.

A Lake Nona High School student found a stray bullet in a locker room on campus Thursday, according to a representative with Seminole County Public Schools.

Sandra Shorter started her baking career in a quest to find the "perfect cake."

The Naked Cupcake is getting ready to open its first brick-and-mortar bakery in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood.

Cheerleading took over the Orange County Convention Center this week.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in the Lake Nona area on Wednesday night, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Walt Disney World announced in July its plans to relocate 2,000 of its employees from California to Lake Nona and two realtors in Central Florida say some Disney employees are already moving to the Sunshine State.

Disney stands to benefit from more than a half billion dollars in tax breaks for building a new regional campus in central Florida.

Many are wondering where Disney workers relocating from California to Lake Nona will live.

Business owners are excited to see the area continue to grow after hearing news that Disney plans to relocate thousands of its workers from California to Central Florida.

Jen Stratton is one of nearly 10 million people in the United States with an essential tremor.

For the past five years, Sandra Shorter has been taking her truck name Trixie around Central Florida feeding cupcakes to hungry customers, but now her business, The Naked Cupcake, is settling into a brick-and-mortar home in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood.

The sounds of tractors scooping up dirt take over in the northeast corner of Osceola County, an area designated for a huge development just between Lake Nona and the Space Coast.

From Lake Nona to Lakeland, Winter Park to Winter Garden, AdventHealth Centra Care is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at seven locations starting on Monday.

Twins are first babies born at UCF Lake Nona Medical CenterORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Central Florida’s Lake Nona Medical Center opened its doors Monday and its first patients are just the cutest. A set of twins were born Monday at 9:26 a.m., making them the first babies at the new hospital. [TRENDING: Gas skimmer hits News 6 anchor for $1,600 | Epic: Universal resumes work on 4th theme park | Porn plays during Fla. zoom class]Teddy and Liam entered the world as Knights fans, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 5 pounds, 9 ounces, respectively. AdMaybe in 18 years, the boys will be attending UCF.

Diamond Resorts supports her foundation, so she played in the celebrity division of the LPGA Tour season opener last month. AdAnd then the Gainbridge LPGA moved from South Florida to Lake Nona, and Sorenstam already was contemplating a return to competition at the U.S. Senior Women's Open. The members at Lake Nona mostly see her at pickleball or in the clubhouse for Easter brunch or a Thanksgiving feast. Lake Nona, home to several PGA and LPGA players, hosted the Solheim Cup in 1990 and previously had the Tavistock Cup, matches between tour members from Lake Nona and Isleworth. “If it wasn't Lake Nona, I wouldn't be here,” she said.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona is hosting a pair of walk-in coronavirus vaccine clinics for eligible veterans. AdVeterans who receive care at the VA and who are also employed as firefighters, police and corrections officers, food and agriculture workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers and school staff could also receive the vaccine, even if they are younger than 65. Orlando VA Medical Center (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) The Orlando VA has a website set up with more information about the vaccine.

LAKE NONA, Fla. – Nona Pediatrics on Lee Vista Boulevard in Orlando is running a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial for children. The trial is at a practice in Lake Nona through Accel Research and the only location running the trial in Florida. Elfaki said it’s common to run several clinical trials in children for different medications from the flu to meningitis. “We are developing treatments for our kids, you have to conduct clinical trials on them,” she said. Accel Research is still actively recruiting for the Moderna trial for children through the end of this month.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Everything inside a home near Lake Nona is destroyed after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Thursday. Firefighters with Orange County Fire Rescue said things could have been worse if it wasn’t for a four-legged hero, Prada. The one-year-old poodle is credited for alerting her parents through a security camera, while they were at work. Gonzalez said the motion alert on their indoor Ring camera went off again 30 minutes later. But her life, that’s something you can’t replace,” Gonzalez said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Community members spent their Thursday helping to salvage items inside a home in Lake Nona after a house fire. Many McIntyre said she is a friend of the family and is taking part in the effort to help the family. Neighbors said that it is a close-knit community and will do everything they can to help the couple and their two sons get back on their feet. “It’s difficult, but you know we are grateful for all the kids, they are happy, healthy and nobody was injured. This is stuff we can just replace and rebuild, so we are just really grateful,” McIntyre said.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Even George Jetson would do a doubletake at this new concept coming to Orlando: a fleet of electric jet aircraft to take people on regional journeys around Florida. While Lilium, the Munich-based company behind the technology, doesn’t call these flying wonders taxis it’s not a stretch of the imagination. The Lilium jet is under certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency and the FAA. The network will transport travelers from Orlando to Tampa in under 1 hour on a single charge, according to the company. See a complete test flight of the Lilium Jet below.

LAKE NONA, Fla. – Since launching one year ago, BEEP, the autonomous shuttle company based in Lake Nona, announced that 16,000 passengers utilized the service, despite the pandemic pushing people to work from home and even halting the service for months earlier this year. News 6 first reported on BEEP in 2019 when first responders trained with the shuttles and when BEEP officially launched last September. In just the last two months, the Lake Nona company launched three new shuttle routes, totaling eight shuttles across four routes. Routes for BEEP autonomous shuttles in Lake Nona. While the shuttles can drive themselves, BEEP officials told News 6 that federal regulations dictate that a driver must operate the shuttles.