Following a major upset in the midterms this week, President Donald Trump is expected to speak at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida — a state that managed to hold on amid a massive wave of Democratic victories across the U.S.

Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) customers are beginning to see a new electricity pricing structure this month, with a lower rate for energy used and a separate monthly charge tied to peak demand.

From mattresses and refrigerators to a canoe in the roadway, see how Road Rangers use toll revenue to remove debris and keep Central Florida drivers safe.

After a 2-year-old child visiting Central Florida was accidentally shot and killed last year, his mother now faces a charge of manslaughter, according to court records obtained by News 6.

REACTION: Voters approve Amendment 3 in Florida

Republicans won Florida's statewide races for Senate and governor, and Amendment 3, the property tax amendment, also passed. See the latest updates for races across the state.

A shopper was injured after a large metal star-shaped holiday decoration fell from the ceiling near the Macy's escalators at the Mall at Millenia in Orlando on Saturday, prompting a police investigation, an OSHA referral, and renewed questions.

With grounds already very saturated from recent downpours, additional rain could lead to rapid runoff and localized flooding. We want to see your photos of what you’re experiencing or seeing in your neighborhoods.

The School District of Osceola County will enter into an agreement with the county to use $191,885 from the opioid settlement funds to create a vape detection program. The detectors will be placed in 19 schools to help staff identify students bringing vapes on campus.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa, 10 days after her arrest on charges of organized scheme to defraud and grand theft.

A 7-year-old boy was choked, punched, and shoved on a Marion County school bus on his way to Marion Oaks Elementary, and his mother says no one from the school ever called her.

A week can make a big difference at the intersection of Apopka Boulevard and Sheeler Avenue, where residents who once questioned when unfinished pedestrian safety improvements would be completed are now seeing crews put the finishing touches on new crosswalks.

Florida records show taxpayers paid a Texas company about $1.2 million a month for nearly five years to run a prescription program that, despite promises, has never imported a single prescription from Canada.

Two more students have been arrested in a mob attack on a 17-year-old near Harmony High School, just hours after he stood up for a girl being bullied at lunch, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

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Gone is the traditional food pantry line at one Parramore nonprofit. In its place stands the Parramore Market, a micro grocery store in the heart of Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood, giving residents a new way to access free food. The Desire Foundation Inc., an Orlando-based food security nonprofit founded in 2020, has replaced its traditional food pantry with the market, allowing community members to choose their own groceries rather than receiving a pre-packed box.

Liberty Home Water has apologized to an Ocala couple and hired a company to repair their lawn after a surveillance video of one of its employees dumping chemical water softener salt onto the property went viral, racking up more than 1 million views on News 6’s Instagram page.

The Republican Party of Florida has sued News 6 and multiple Orlando and Tampa Bay television stations over a political ad about the Hope Florida controversy, arguing broadcasting the “gist” of an erased grand jury report is a crime.

A construction project intended to improve traffic in Lake County has left nearby residents and a local nonprofit dealing with a different kind of disruption: days without reliable internet and, for some, telephone service.

News 6 takes a look at all of the proposed charter amendments in Flagler County during this year's upcoming general election.

Construction is already a familiar sight around Apopka’s rapidly developing Kelly Park corridor. New neighborhoods are taking shape, roads are seeing more activity, and longtime residents are watching the landscape change. Now, another 55 homes could be coming to Golden Gem Road.

Orlando Storm HC Anthony Becht dropped by News 6 to discuss the upcoming UFL draft and preparing for year 2 in Central Florida. He also tested out his golf game on the "Home Turf" set.

News 6 takes a look at all of the proposed charter amendments in Sumter County during this year's upcoming general election.

News 6 takes a look at all of the proposed charter amendments in Osceola County during this year's upcoming general election.

As part of our commitment to providing you with what you need to make an informed decision in the 2026 elections, News 6 joined with the News Collaborative of Central Florida to present the Voting Central Florida 2026 Voter’s Guide. Here are the candidates for Orange County Soil and Water Conservation District, Seat 5.

News 6 takes a look at all of the proposed charter amendment in Orange County during this year's upcoming general election.

As part of our commitment to providing you with what you need to make an informed decision in the 2026 elections, News 6 joined with the News Collaborative of Central Florida to present the Voting Central Florida 2026 Voter’s Guide. Here are the candidates for Orange County Clerk of Courts.

News 6 takes a look at all of the proposed charter amendments in Marion County during this year's upcoming general election.

As part of our commitment to providing you with what you need to make an informed decision in the 2026 elections, News 6 joined with the News Collaborative of Central Florida to present the Voting Central Florida 2026 Voter’s Guide. Here are the candidates for Marion County Commission District 4.

As part of our commitment to providing you with what you need to make an informed decision in the 2026 elections, News 6 joined with the News Collaborative of Central Florida to present the Voting Central Florida 2026 Voter’s Guide. Here are the candidates for Flagler County School Board District 4.

As part of our commitment to providing you with what you need to make an informed decision in the 2026 elections, News 6 joined with the News Collaborative of Central Florida to present the Voting Central Florida 2026 Voter’s Guide. Here are the candidates for Flagler County Commission District 4.

As part of our commitment to providing you with what you need to make an informed decision in the 2026 elections, News 6 joined with the News Collaborative of Central Florida to present the Voting Central Florida 2026 Voter’s Guide. Here are the candidates for Flagler County Commission District 2.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

An off-duty Gainesville Police Department officer sustained serious injuries after rear-ending a Marion County school bus stopped to pick up students, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Nearly a month after News 6 first reported on a property covered in shopping carts, discarded furniture and piles of debris, the clutter remains, and the city of Apopka is preparing to take another step in its code enforcement case.

The School District of Osceola County is celebrating a record 93% graduation rate, but Superintendent Mark Shanoff is warning of a projected $100 million budget shortfall over the next four years — pushing leaders to pursue a property-tax referendum this November to sustain teacher pay, school safety, and academic programs.

A fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia that killed a rider put a spotlight on a SeaWorld Orlando roller coaster on Tuesday.

News 6 Meteorologist Jordan Patrick is giving you a look where Isaias stands now, and how it could impact your weekend weather.

News 6 headed out to Heineger Lake near Apopka on Thursday, where a neighbor described the water levels as “abnormal.”

A viral video shared with News 6 shows a rather unusual scene at Epcot’s ‘Three Caballeros’ ride.

A sheriff's report obtained by News 6 reveals deputies discovered two adults dead from apparent stab wounds inside a Sanford home in August, while the couple's two children were found seated outside unharmed.

Two men are being held in a North Carolina jail on a vehicle theft case that lists Orlando homicide victim Patrick Herman as the victim, according to court and arrest records uncovered by News 6.

Several residents have been displaced after a deep sinkhole opened beneath the back of a townhome in Orlando’s Villas of Costa Del Sol neighborhood, prompting the city to condemn two homes and bar residents from returning.

Sixteen people were hurt after several vehicles crashed in West Orlando Monday morning.

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I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

Two Orlando-area companies have reported plans to lay off a significant number of employees this year, according to documents obtained by News 6.

Deputies responded to the 1800 block of Ole Heritage Drive just before 1 a.m. after reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the young woman with a gunshot wound.

Looking for things to do in Orlando this weekend (Oct. 2-4, 2026)? Our picks include SEA LIFE Orlando’s Halloween pirate event, Orlando Pride vs. San Diego, Silver Spurs rodeo action, Disney Springs fall fun, and the Earlybirds Club dance party.

Hundreds of Marion County parents say they are frustrated with how the Marion County Youth Football League is being run, and a petition circulating on social media is calling for new leadership.

William Bosworth became an internet sensation after video showed sheriff’s deputies pulling over the 85-year-old for allegedly driving 110 mph and racing another driver.

News 6 learned Saturday that Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta has let go of two city employees. In a letter from the city’s director of HR, it’s announced that Interim City Administrator Radley Williams and Finance Director Blanche Sherman were “separated from employment” due to a reorganization

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspended his run for governor to fight cancer. Now he says he’s cured — and not done serving.

Evergreen Cemetery, located at 10200 Bay Street in the Leesburg area, is divided between public and private ownership. Lake County says it owns approximately one acre toward the rear of the cemetery, while the majority of the property is privately owned and maintained separately.

Oviedo police are standing by their decision to stop and fingerprint an 11-year-old boy who was riding his e-dirt bike on a road to go fishing.

A viewer’s tip about trash scattered around Evergreen Cemetery led News 6 to begin looking into who maintains the property, how often it is serviced and what happened to the debris. Lake County now says its staff removed 25 bags of illegally dumped trash Tuesday from the portion of the cemetery owned by the county.

Florida voters will decide this November whether to make significant changes to how property taxes are calculated for homeowners and other property owners across the state. News 6 and the News Collaborative of Central Florida are bringing that conversation directly to Central Floridians.

Right now, Orange County Public Schools said it has about 20 openings available for the 98 unassigned educators. The district told News 6 it has until Oct. 2 to fill those vacancies. Educators who are not placed by then will be let go, though the district said they will be notified if openings become available later.

A tenant who moved into an Orange County rental home in late July said she was shocked when code enforcement showed up more than a month later and told her the house had been condemned.

Residents living near the Citrus Grove Road widening project in Minneola say months of construction vibrations are shaking their homes, and they’re worried it could be causing damage.

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa is speaking publicly for the first time Thursday and only to News 6’s Ashley Garrett since the Florida Commission on Ethics issued her a censure and recommended a $2,000 fine.

For neighbors along Partnership Hills Drive, the striking appearance is only part of the frustration. They want to know when it will actually be cleaned up.

A 19-year-old Orlando man is facing multiple charges, including DUI, after crashing his car into a pickup truck while driving the wrong way on I-75 early Monday morning.

News 6 television coverage on September 11, 2001 documented how the terrorist attacks affected Central Florida — from the quiet terminals at Orlando International Airport to the closure of area theme parks and heightened security at Kennedy Space Center.

The Magic of Disney Animation invites guests to step inside a recreation of Walt Disney Animation Studios and explore a space taken over by some of the company’s most beloved characters.

A tornado warning is underway right now for Brevard County, Florida. News 6 meteorologist Jordan Patrick is breaking down what you need to know live on air and on News 6+.

Two people were struck by lightning on Wednesday along the West Orange Trail, according to the Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department.

Winter Springs has implemented a hiring freeze covering all employees paid through the city’s general fund, a move city leaders say is intended to protect next year’s budget while they wait for a clearer picture of future property-tax revenue.

During a press conference on Thursday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier suggested merely asking a question about the leaked grand jury report about the Hope Florida controversy is against Florida law.

A teen has been arrested after a 25-year-old veteran was reportedly shot and killed trying to break up a fight earlier this year, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators are looking into a death reported out of Seminole County on Wednesday, according to the sheriff’s office.

A Titusville teenager accused of raping and murdering his stepsister on a cruise ship has been granted a delay for his upcoming trial.

A News 6 Neighborhood Network tip brought us to a Sanford community where an HOA’s plan to euthanize Muscovy ducks is drawing pushback from some neighbors.

A Flagler County mother says she and her 3-month-old daughter were struck by lightning inside their home during an afternoon storm last month. Anastasia Gonzalez told News 6 it happened on July 26 while she was home alone with her baby, Oakley. She and her husband Preston were about to start a new chapter for their family in their brand new Palm Coast home.

An Orange County man is warning his neighbors after surveillance video captured a woman appearing to use an empty Amazon box as cover while stealing a package from his home.

Forecast models are showing signs of life.

The owner of a dog that Volusia County deputies said killed an 8-year-old boy in DeLand has been arrested again — this time on drug charges, according to jail records obtained by News 6.

Employees at Lagerheads Bar and Grill say that while a major construction project is underway, not only are temporary barricades surrounding the property, but FDOT has also installed a permanent curb that blocks off their main parking lot entirely.

A May City of Apopka notice says committed funding is insufficient to complete the Kelly Park Road widening project. The document lists a $13.7 million estimated funding deficiency, while the city says the shortfall against the developers’ $20 million funding cap was about $1.05 million at the time of the notice.

NASCAR driver Noah Gragson and Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher stop by News 6 to preview the August 29th Coke Zero Sugar 400.

A heat index of 108 degrees in Osceola County has triggered an official cooling center response — and health officials say the risk is all about how long you're outside.

Two manatees were beached near New Smyrna Dunes Dog Beach Monday, with concerned locals reporting they had been trying to effort their rescue from for hours.

A Groveland police officer was arrested on Friday after an alleged “road rage incident” with her ex-boyfriend, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Coffee has long been treated with caution in cardiology offices, largely because caffeine can temporarily raise heart rate and blood pressure, according to News 6 partner WDIV.

Despite initially denying he had a new county vehicle, emails obtained by News 6 reveal former Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios directed the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition intended for his use.

The air conditioners are humming again. Refrigerators are cold. And after nearly a week of uncertainty, residents say every home at the St. Cloud Mobile Home Community finally has electricity again.

A Volusia County father is calling on the Florida Highway Patrol to reopen the investigation into a 2024 crash that killed his 19-year-old daughter — and blamed her for the collision. Conflicting information in two separate troopers’ reports, obtained by News 6, is giving Kaylee Kennedy’s family reason to believe something is not right.

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Buc-ee’s and a strange Orlando-area business have now settled after a lawsuit was filed last year over “knockoff” beaver merchandise, according to court records obtained by News 6.

A third-party contractor installing a fiber line hit a natural gas pipeline in Eustis, causing a gas leak that led to evacuations and road closures.

A video provided to News 6 appears to show an encounter involving Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew and a person supporting another candidate in the Edgewater mayoral race. According to New Smyrna Beach police reports, the encounter happened at the New Smyrna Beach Public Library during a dispute over the placement of campaign signs.

Residents of an Orange County neighborhood are adjusting their routines after a large coyote was repeatedly spotted near homes, prompting warnings from neighbors and guidance from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission on how to protect pets and deter the animal.

Tonight’s drawing will be the 43rd in a row in search of a winner, and its prize ranks as the eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball history, according to the Multi State Lottery Association, which administers the game.

What started as an electrical failure inside a St. Cloud mobile home community has turned into days of spoiled food, unexpected hotel bills and sweltering homes for some of the people who live there. Residents at the St. Cloud Mobile Home Park told News 6 on Friday that part of the community had been without electricity for a third day.

Before their first sports tryout, conditioning, workout, practice, or other athletic activity of the 2026-27 school year (including during summer break), Florida high school athletes must get a heart screening using an ECG and receive results showing they are cleared for sports.

During the first full school year Brevard County used cameras to catch motorists illegally passing stopped school buses, the sheriff’s office mailed nearly 18,000 violation notices.

After residents and business owners repeatedly raised concerns about water quality with News 6, records and responses from the City of Apopka and state environmental regulators reveal two conclusions that can exist at the same time.

Nearly a year after the Sloth World controversy sparked outrage across Central Florida, Orange County leaders are exploring whether they can prevent a similar situation from happening again.

A social media influencer known online as “Clavicular” will not face charges after being arrested earlier this year, according to state records obtained by News 6.