โMurderous rage:โ Central Florida killer to spend life behind bars after attacking coworker with metal bat
Read full article: โMurderous rage:โ Central Florida killer to spend life behind bars after attacking coworker with metal batAfter a Leesburg man was arrested in 2021 for fatally attacking his coworker with a metal bat, he now faces life behind bars for his crimes, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Holly Hill flooding prompts legal action against city, developer
Read full article: Holly Hill flooding prompts legal action against city, developerPeople living in Holly Hill have filed a notice of claim to sue the city and a developer. This means the city and developer must respond soon or face a lawsuit.
Florida woman faces multiple charges after โpunching trooper in the faceโ during ICE encounter, AG says
Read full article: Florida woman faces multiple charges after โpunching trooper in the faceโ during ICE encounter, AG saysA woman was arrested Tuesday after she punched a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in the face during an encounter with ICE agents on Beach Boulevard, according to the state's attorney general.
Gainesville shooting injures 2 officers; suspect dead, police say
Read full article: Gainesville shooting injures 2 officers; suspect dead, police sayOne of the two suspects involved in the shooting has died, and the two officers who were shot were taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
VIDEO: Hear pile driving noise annoying neighbors as part of SR-417 widening project in Winter Springs
Read full article: VIDEO: Hear pile driving noise annoying neighbors as part of SR-417 widening project in Winter SpringsDrivers and residents near State Road 417 in Seminole County should prepare for increased construction noise as loud pile driving operations continue near Winter Springs Boulevard.
Volunteers come together to revive Daytonaโs historic Pinewood Cemetery
Read full article: Volunteers come together to revive Daytonaโs historic Pinewood CemeteryNews 6 first told you about a forgotten piece of Daytona Beach history last June after it had fallen into disrepair. Now, that historic cemetery is getting a second chance.
Let the cooldown begin. Below average temps, winds, and rip currents for Central Florida
Read full article: Let the cooldown begin. Below average temps, winds, and rip currents for Central FloridaOur cold front is just about through, and as we wander deeper into Sunday evening skies will begin to really clear and temperatures will drop fairly sharp into Monday morning. Winds are also forecast to pick up. How long will these conditions linger, and what's ahead for your Wednesday with a quick look ahead.
Fake $50 bills used at several businesses in Lake Mary
Read full article: Fake $50 bills used at several businesses in Lake MaryAt least four Lake Mary businesses, including a restaurant, kava bar, smoothie and acai bowl shop, and ice cream shop, tell News 6 that counterfeit cash was used or was spotted at their establishments. Police say they are looking for a man and a woman.
โSmell was overwhelming:โ Hundreds of dead fish found in drained pond near Seminole County construction site
Read full article: โSmell was overwhelming:โ Hundreds of dead fish found in drained pond near Seminole County construction siteHundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond being drained at a construction site in Seminole County, prompting concerns from nearby residents about environmental impacts and lingering odors.
โNot as high as we thought:โ Officials probe cause of 11 bird deaths at Orlandoโs Lake Eola
Read full article: โNot as high as we thought:โ Officials probe cause of 11 bird deaths at Orlandoโs Lake EolaCity officials confirmed Wednesday that 11 birds, including nine swans, an anhinga and an ibis, have died at Lake Eola, though the cause of death remains unknown.
Osceola County Corrections warns of fake jail calls requesting payments via apps
Read full article: Osceola County Corrections warns of fake jail calls requesting payments via appsOsceola County Corrections has received reports of individuals contacting friends and families of those currently in custody โ claiming to represent the jail.
Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath him
Read full article: Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath himAn Ocala man is suing Outback Steakhouse after a trip to a restaurantโs bathroom took an unfortunate turn, according to court documents obtained by News 6.
Where the chemtrails arenโt: Florida airport reports show no weather modification activity
Read full article: Where the chemtrails arenโt: Florida airport reports show no weather modification activityFlorida's airports are now required to submit monthly reports on weather-modification activities. Have there been any? News 6 requested the reports.
Legionnairesโ disease signs posted inside federal courthouse as Orange County hits 100 confirmed cases
Read full article: Legionnairesโ disease signs posted inside federal courthouse as Orange County hits 100 confirmed casesOrange County now leads the state of Florida in reported cases of Legionnairesโ disease, as questions grow about whether residents and workers may have been exposed at more than one location.
Demingsโ letter demands repayment for housing immigration detainees in Orange County Jail
Read full article: Demingsโ letter demands repayment for housing immigration detainees in Orange County JailOrange County is formally demanding the federal government reimburse hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE immigration detainees in the county jail.
Woman accused of pushing child under water at Gaylord Palms released on bond
Read full article: Woman accused of pushing child under water at Gaylord Palms released on bondA judge on Tuesday set bond for a woman accused of pushing a 6-year-old boy under the water in a pool at Gaylord Palms, and she later bonded out of jail.
Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacements
Read full article: Florida families allege Hurricane Roofer cashes checks but failed to deliver roof replacementsLast month, News 6 reported on an Apopka family that lost tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed their insurance check but never replaced their roof.
Woman accused of pushing child under water at Gaylord Palms pool, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Woman accused of pushing child under water at Gaylord Palms pool, sheriffโs office saysA woman is accused of pushing a 6-year-old boy under the water in a pool at Gaylord Palms, according to the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office.
๐ News 6 holiday special: Cozy crackling fireplace, Christmas classics, Florida holiday fun
Read full article: ๐ News 6 holiday special: Cozy crackling fireplace, Christmas classics, Florida holiday funNews 6 WKMG is celebrating the season with a two-hour โNews 6 Holiday Special,โ featuring anchors reading Christmas favorites, a cozy crackling fireplace and yule log, surprise guest appearances and insider guides to holiday events and things to do around Central Florida.
New lawsuits allege Epic Universe visitors injured on Stardust Racers roller coaster
Read full article: New lawsuits allege Epic Universe visitors injured on Stardust Racers roller coasterA North Carolina woman filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming she sustained โsevere and permanent injuriesโ after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe.
Why AI, and a student with a clarinet, put a Seminole County school on lockdown
Read full article: Why AI, and a student with a clarinet, put a Seminole County school on lockdownA police report obtained by News 6 Thursday reveals more details about why law enforcement was concerned about a possible threat earlier this month at a Seminole County middle school. The boy seen on school security cameras holding the clarinet โin the position of a shouldered rifleโ was also dressed in camo and wearing a tactical vest.
Lake Howell High School lockdown lifted after hoax threat, district says
Read full article: Lake Howell High School lockdown lifted after hoax threat, district saysAround 8:30 a.m., the school initiated a Code Red lockdown, which was later downgraded to a Code Yellow before being completely lifted, according to Seminole County Public Schools.
Father arrested after toddler drowns in Osceola County hot tub, deputies say
Read full article: Father arrested after toddler drowns in Osceola County hot tub, deputies sayA father faces charges after his 20-month-old daughter died early Saturday after being found unresponsive in a hot tub at a vacation rental, according to the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office.
ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challenges
Read full article: ADA compliance lawsuits hit Central Florida businesses, raising concerns about accessibility and legal challengesSettle or go bankrupt. Local businesses say those are their only options after they got hit with ADA lawsuits. Many businesses said they did not know they were violating the law, and it was hard to find the help to fix it.
Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projects
Read full article: Orlando Sanford International Airport expands with new hangar projectsOrlando Sanford International Airport is growing with hundreds of millions of dollars in development projects in the works. On Wednesday, our News 6 team got an inside look at one of the newest buildings that is part of the changing landscape at the airport.
Walmart drones could soon deliver groceries in Central Florida. This city may be the hub
Read full article: Walmart drones could soon deliver groceries in Central Florida. This city may be the hubClermont will consider easing some restrictions to increase security and storage space that would allow Walmart to bring a drone delivery service to the area.
New Salvation Army Orlando-area commander joins Trooper Steve on Patrol
Read full article: New Salvation Army Orlando-area commander joins Trooper Steve on PatrolThe leadership may have changed at The Salvation Army here in Orlando, but the mission remains as strong and vibrant as ever. Today, we're welcoming the new area commander to a livestream.
Secret Service launches crackdown on EBT fraud, targets credit card skimmers
Read full article: Secret Service launches crackdown on EBT fraud, targets credit card skimmersSkimmers 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 donโt have chip technology. The Secret Service is targeting skimmers in its latest operation.
Cyber Monday shifts to Giving Tuesday as Salvation Army to host worldโs largest red kettle at Cranes Roost Park
Read full article: Cyber Monday shifts to Giving Tuesday as Salvation Army to host worldโs largest red kettle at Cranes Roost ParkAfter Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday.ย Itโs a day that began back in 2012 and is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations and giving back to others.
Family urges Volusia Sheriffโs office to take down video showing minor son
Read full article: Family urges Volusia Sheriffโs office to take down video showing minor sonA family in Volusia County is urging Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his office to remove a video from Facebook that includes their teenage son's face.
Is the data collected by license plate readers public record? Hereโs what Florida law says
Read full article: Is the data collected by license plate readers public record? Hereโs what Florida law saysAll seven cities in Seminole County have license plate readers, but as Oviedo โ the latest city to use this technology โ is installing these cameras, some cities in Washington state are turning them off.
Newly obtained documents shed light on Orlando Howard Johnson condemnation
Read full article: Newly obtained documents shed light on Orlando Howard Johnson condemnationDocuments recently obtained by News 6 shed light into the August closure of an extended stay hotel along International Drive in Orlando.
Florida approves FPLโs largest rate hike in history. Hereโs how much youโll pay
Read full article: Florida approves FPLโs largest rate hike in history. Hereโs how much youโll payOn Thursday, the Florida Public Service Commission approved a four-year rate hike for FPL โ the largest in the companyโs history.
ESPNโs Stephen A. Smith talks Magic, Lane Kiffin and Florida Classic
Read full article: ESPNโs Stephen A. Smith talks Magic, Lane Kiffin and Florida ClassicSports personality Stephen A. Smith spoke with News 6 about Magic stars Banchero and Wagner and weighed in on the Gators' pursuit of Lane Kiffin.
Thousands left in limbo as Medicare deal for The Villages Health remains elusive
Read full article: Thousands left in limbo as Medicare deal for The Villages Health remains elusiveThousands of The Villages Health patients insured through UnitedHealthcare may have to find new healthcare providers if a deal isnโt reached between CenterWell, a division of Humana, and UnitedHealthcare.
State ride inspectors wrote no reports after Universal roller coaster death, agency indicates
Read full article: State ride inspectors wrote no reports after Universal roller coaster death, agency indicatesState amusement ride inspectors dispatched to a Universal Orlando theme park following a roller coaster riderโs death did not write any reports or take any photos documenting their observations, News 6 has learned.
News 6, Salvation Army kick off Angel Tree program to bring joy to families in Central Florida
Read full article: News 6, Salvation Army kick off Angel Tree program to bring joy to families in Central FloridaNews 6 is kicking off the annual Salvation Army Angel Tree program to get results for families across Central Florida.
Roofing company cashes insurance check, leaves Apopka couple without roof or money
Read full article: Roofing company cashes insurance check, leaves Apopka couple without roof or moneyAn Apopka couple and their insurance company are out of tens of thousands of dollars after a roofing company cashed an insurance check but hasnโt replaced the roof.
Merritt Islandโs 2025 Christmas boat parade will take place after all. Hereโs whatโs new
Read full article: Merritt Islandโs 2025 Christmas boat parade will take place after all. Hereโs whatโs newThe update comes after last yearโs sponsor posted to social media on Saturday, saying that the parade was canceled due to ongoing legal and safety concerns.
โWhat just happened?โ Uber driver warns of ride-share scam stealing driversโ money
Read full article: โWhat just happened?โ Uber driver warns of ride-share scam stealing driversโ moneyBrian Lapersonerie said he picking up a rider when he got a call from someone claiming to be Uber support saying he was under investigation. Turns out, it was a scheme targeting Uber drivers.
โPrototypeโ Publix store coming to Central Florida this week. Hereโs what it offers
Read full article: โPrototypeโ Publix store coming to Central Florida this week. Hereโs what it offersThe opening date for a โprototypeโ Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed, with some interesting features on the way for local customers.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings formally files to run for Florida governor
Read full article: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings formally files to run for Florida governorLast 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.
Penalty phase begins for Seminole County man who killed pregnant girlfriend over abortion refusal
Read full article: Penalty phase begins for Seminole County man who killed pregnant girlfriend over abortion refusalA Seminole County jury will begin deliberating the fate of a man who could face the death penalty after being convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.
Donovan Faison guilty in killing of pregnant Sanford woman over abortion refusal
Read full article: Donovan Faison guilty in killing of pregnant Sanford woman over abortion refusalThe man accused of murdering his pregnant girlfriend because she refused to get an abortion was found guilty of the womanโs murder and the killing of the unborn child.
Could Sanford bills rise? City leaders mull whether to hike water, sewer rates
Read full article: Could Sanford bills rise? City leaders mull whether to hike water, sewer ratesSanford residents could soon see their utility bills climb significantly as city leaders weigh a proposal to raise water and sewer rates by double-digit percentages over the next five years.
Hereโs how much it cost Seminole County taxpayers to re-paint crosswalks
Read full article: Hereโs how much it cost Seminole County taxpayers to re-paint crosswalksSeminole 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.
3 Central Florida adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikes
Read full article: 3 Central Florida adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikesTwo separate violent encounters involving adults accused of attacking teens on e-bikes are under investigation in Central Florida, one in Ocoee and another in Oviedo.
Road construction on County Road 484 in Marion County causes frustration for drivers, businesses
Read full article: Road construction on County Road 484 in Marion County causes frustration for drivers, businessesCentral Florida residents are all too familiar with road construction, but a project along State Road 484 near I-75 has seemingly come to a halt.
Lady Lake woman loses life savings in government impersonation scam
Read full article: Lady Lake woman loses life savings in government impersonation scamAn 80-year-old Lady Lake woman lost nearly $150,000 after crooks posing as government employees tricked her out of money she received from a life insurance policy following her husband's passing.
Floridaโs Attorney General takes action following News 6 investigation into hot tub business
Read full article: Floridaโs Attorney General takes action following News 6 investigation into hot tub businessHours after News 6 published a recent report about hot tubs being sold on Facebook Marketplace, Floridaโs Office of Attorney General filed court papers seeking information about a couple who were previously banned from selling hot tubs in the state.
โPrototypeโ Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: โPrototypeโ Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Hereโs what to knowThe opening date for a โprototypeโ Publix store in Central Florida has finally been revealed, with some interesting features on the way for local customers.
No charges filed after Winter Springs High School instructorโs โinappropriate communicationโ with student
Read full article: No charges filed after Winter Springs High School instructorโs โinappropriate communicationโ with studentParents at Winter Springs High School learned from the principal this week that an employee resigned after an investigation revealed he engaged in "inappropriate communication" with a student.
Central Florida couple says movers threatened to hold belongings โhostage,โ charged thousands extra
Read full article: Central Florida couple says movers threatened to hold belongings โhostage,โ charged thousands extraA couple says movers threatened to hold their belongings if they did not pay $3,600 more than they were quoted.
Florida CFO Ingoglia on law enforcement visit to Largo man: โI had no ideaโ
Read full article: Florida CFO Ingoglia on law enforcement visit to Largo man: โI had no ideaโFloridaโs chief financial officer said he was not involved in any way with the visit law enforcement officers made to the Largo home of a man who had sent a postcard to the CFO that read, โYou lack values.โ
โItโs our livelihood. Itโs our family:โ Sumter family battles persistent flooding, seeks county help
Read full article: โItโs our livelihood. Itโs our family:โ Sumter family battles persistent flooding, seeks county helpA family in Sumter County is asking county leaders to help fix flooding on their property. They say the issue has persisted for years.
911 call shows initial reaction to unresponsive Epic Universe guest who later died
Read full article: 911 call shows initial reaction to unresponsive Epic Universe guest who later diedA newly-released 911 call shows some of the first reactions to the then-unfolding situation surrounding Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, the Epic Universe guest who died after riding Stardust Racers.
In booming Horizon West, fire department makes plans to keep pace with growth
Read full article: In booming Horizon West, fire department makes plans to keep pace with growthOrange Countyโs government website notes Horizon West is the fastest-growing community in unincorporated Orange County. To keep up with the demand, Kimberly Buffkin, Division Chief for Orange County Fire Rescue, said first responders are stepping up.
TRAFFIC ALERT: I-4 traffic shut down in Orange County after crash leaves 5 hospitalized
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: I-4 traffic shut down in Orange County after crash leaves 5 hospitalizedA section of Interstate 4 was shut down on Monday afternoon after a box truck rolled over on the highway, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
โBe mindful:โ Central Florida coastal communities prepare for likely tropical storm
Read full article: โBe mindful:โ Central Florida coastal communities prepare for likely tropical stormWith a storm expected to run parallel to the Atlantic coast, Brevard County is now under a tropical storm watch.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins federal, state officials for 287(g) remarks in Tallahassee
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins federal, state officials for 287(g) remarks in TallahasseeFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Florida Sheriffโs Association Headquarters in Tallahassee.
Melbourne city council rejects proposal to rename roadway to Charlie Kirk Lane
Read full article: Melbourne city council rejects proposal to rename roadway to Charlie Kirk LaneA proposal to rename part of a road in Melbourne to honor Charlie Kirk failed to pass during a city council meeting, according to News 6 partner Florida Today.
Seminole Countyโs animal shelter has a list of needs. Hereโs how leaders plan to fix them
Read full article: Seminole Countyโs animal shelter has a list of needs. Hereโs how leaders plan to fix themFrom poorly-functioning kennel gates to expensive portable A/C units, overcrowding isnโt the only issue Seminole County's animal shelter faces.
Hereโs everything we know so far after Epic Universe guest died riding Stardust Racers
Read full article: Hereโs everything we know so far after Epic Universe guest died riding Stardust RacersA 32-year-old man died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe last week, sparking an investigation into what exactly happened.
Apparent GoFundMe set up for guest who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic Universe
Read full article: Apparent GoFundMe set up for guest who died after riding Stardust Racers at Epic UniverseThe family of a man who died from โblunt impact injuriesโ while riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando creates a GoFundMe page.