A big decision is coming for families at one Central Florida elementary school. Parents at Orange Center Elementary are being asked to vote on whether to keep the school as a traditional public school or convert it into a charter.
When Windermere’s qualifying period closed Friday at noon, three candidates had qualified to run for the three open seats on the town council. With no challengers, Windermere will not hold an election on March 10.
A fan appreciation event featuring JCB’s Digatron monster truck and driver Tristan England took place recently in Orlando, building excitement for the upcoming Monster Jam weekend.
According to an arrest affidavit, police were alerted after a store manager observed a man using his cell phone to take pictures up a shopper’s skirt without her knowledge.
More than dozens of students are now being forced to find new classrooms, and teachers are packing up with no severance and few answers this week after their Central Florida charter school, Legends Academy, shut its doors for good.
A Florida family says a visit to Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe to celebrate their autistic daughter’s birthday ended with them being escorted out of the park and accused of shoplifting, a situation they describe as a misunderstanding tied to their child’s disability.
Tonight, the Winter Garden city commission is set to vote on an ordinance that would restrict e-bike use on the West Orange Trail, a popular spot for walking, jogging, and biking.
Residents can choose between two special ticket deals: the Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket, which comes in two options, and the Florida Resident.
Jury selection is set to begin in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, accused of murder in a mass shooting during Halloween 2024 celebrations in downtown Orlando.
It’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.
Discover how to spot and photograph Florida’s tricolored heron, an active hunter in wetlands. Learn identification tips, hunting behavior, and photography challenges of this fascinating bird living all around Florida.
More swans have died at Lake Eola, and the city of Orlando has confirmed avian flu is responsible, raising growing concerns among residents who consider the birds a symbol of downtown.
Rolling Loud, which bills itself as the “world’s largest hip-hop festival,” is heading to Orlando this year for its only stop in the U.S., organizers announced on the event’s website.
Bonneville, Chickasaw, Eccleston, McCoy, Meadow Woods, and Orlo Vista elementary schools, and Union Park Middle School in Orange County could all potentially close. An email obtained by News 6 explains what could happen to the schools after.
An 18-year-old man is accused of shooting a 17-year-old boy on New Year’s Day after the victim refused to get into his car, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
A man is accused of trying to run after striking a bicyclist with a box truck in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Orange County judge Wednesday denied a double-murder defendant’s request to remove his court-appointed attorney as representation, clearing the way for jury selection to begin Thursday.
Apopka commissioners are deciding if the city should move forward with a non-profit’s funding agreement after its contract was suspended in response to a controversy involving a downtown mural.
Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson, who is running for reelection, is suing an opponent, Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore, to get her taken off the ballot, accusing her of violating the city's residency requirements.
Around Christmas time, three teenagers in Orange County lost their lives to gun violence in separate incidents. Last week, loved ones spoke out about the death of a 13-year-old victim.
A Disney Springs restaurant is being sued after a choking customer died earlier this year, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Police in Orlando arrested a woman who got into a road rage incident with another driver, which allegedly ended with the woman beating the victim in the road.
Some Orange County students are heading back to school with a heavy heart after a 13-year-old was shot and killed.
While ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro remained defiant as he entered a “not guilty” plea in federal court Monday, Venezuelans in Central Florida were pondering what the future may hold for their native country.
Orlando officials said on Monday that “the deaths of several different birds” at Lake Eola Park were found to be positive for Avian flu after two more swans were found dead at Lake Eola on Sunday.
During the incident, the Florida Highway Patrol said someone from the suspected vehicle threw a cup of liquid at the victims.
A life-saving moment turned into the friendship of a lifetime for the Kidd family and Maitland Police Chief David Manuel. On Monday, their 20-year separation ended with an emotional hug, as the entire Kidd family visited Maitland PD together.
Stranger Things actor Clayton Royal Johnson, originally from Orlando, reflected on his journey from working at Texas Roadhouse to training with professional basketball coaches for his role as Andy.
The Orange County School Board will review a draft contract for the sale of the 117-acre site to Dr. Phillips Charities, marking another crucial step in a process that has divided town leadership since its initial approval in September.
On Monday, a judge sentenced Omaykan Guler to 112 months in prison. He was given 197 days of jail time credit, which will be applied to his sentence. His driver’s license was also revoked for life.
A man who attacked a jogger near College Park in Orlando is expected to appear in court after he was accused of violating probation.
Emotions ran high Sunday in Central Florida as the Venezuelan community reacted to a major turning point back home.
Bodycam video released by Orlando police shows the arrest of a man accused of stealing mail while claiming to be a mailman, the agency said on social media.
Dozens of demonstrators carried signs reading “Hands off Venezuela” and “No blood for oil,” as they chanted and marched up and down Colonial Drive near Bumby Avenue in Orlando Saturday afternoon.
Holiday travel is peaking at Orlando International Airport as thousands of passengers head home from New Year’s vacations or begin trips to kick off 2026.
Starting in April, Florida plans to ban soda, candy, and other items deemed sugary junk food from SNAP benefits—joining more than a dozen other states pushing for similar restrictions.
A TSA agent reported that Marcos Alfredo Vidal said, “The stage was set, and she’s ready,” followed by a clearer statement referencing a “pipe bomb, vending machine," according to an arrest affidavit.
As part of our year-long look at homelessness in Central Florida last year, we asked you all a question: What would be needed for you to support a homeless housing project, like a shelter, in your community? Here's how some of the biggest advocates in our community responded to you.
Clayton Royal Johnson, an actor from Central Florida, appears as Andy in the fourth and fifth seasons of Netflix's 'Stranger Things,' set in 1980s Hawkins, Indiana. Andy, a basketball player and friend of Jason, is introduced in season 4. In the 5th season, Andy has a notable confrontation with main character, Dustin, in the first episode.
Carlos Zigrovic drove to Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive around 2 p.m. and when he arrived, he walked around the area and left his car in the parking lot.
With just hours remaining before the arrival of 2026, Orlando is preparing for a night of celebrations across the city, with events expected to bring in large crowds.
Orlando’s final college bowl game of 2025 took place on New Year’s Eve at Camping World Stadium, drawing thousands of fans for the Cheez-It Bowl — and for many, the decision to spend the day at the stadium instead of downtown Orlando was an easy one.
The sale of Eatonville’s historic Hungerford property is once again drawing controversy, as town council members confronted Mayor Angie Gardner during a special meeting Tuesday night over a deal approved they said without their input.
City 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.
Despite the disruptions, many passengers remained in good spirits, saying they expected the crowds and planned accordingly.
For several families in Orange County, the Christmas holiday was marked not by celebration, but by devastating loss.
For years, Orlando’s New Year’s Eve celebration was centered in the heart of downtown, drawing thousands into the bar district for the Orange Ball Drop. Now, the orange ball is staged in Thornton Park, where it will drop for the second year in a row — roughly a mile from where the celebration was once held.
The city of Orlando wants to know what types of housing help you think are urgently needed in the city. You can take a survey to give your input.
Orlando Fringe has announced the full schedule for its 10th anniversary Winter Mini-Fest, a condensed version of its annual May festival, set for Jan. 7–11, 2026, inside Orlando Shakes.
Central Florida residents will need to bundle up this week as a strong cold front causes temperatures to drop like a bejeweled ball on New Year’s Eve. We've put together a list of locations where people can escape the cold this week. Keep checking back for updates.
A string of deadly shootings involving teenagers in Orange County has left residents shaken and searching for answers after three teens were shot and killed in less than a week.
An Orange County deputy shot a man who had just opened fire on them at an apartment complex, according to the sheriff’s office.
Dozens poured into the Winter Park Community Center to celebrate Kwanzaa. It’s where organizers and eventgoers say the seven-day celebration is all about honoring African heritage and coming together as a community.
Travelers returning home after Christmas packed Orlando International Airport on Thursday, with many facing flight delays and cancellations amid record holiday travel.
A 13-year-old girl was fatally shot in Orange County on Thursday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a teen suspect, according to the sheriff’s office.
One Winter Park family is hoping their unique holiday display called the Lyman Christmas Village, can help calm some of that chaos with a relaxing experience that offers something for everyone.
A 23-year-old man who is facing charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, told Maitland police he was “in shock and panicked,” when asked why he did not remain on scene after the incident, according to an affidavit for the defendant’s arrest warrant.
Orange County now leads the state of Florida in reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease, as questions grow about whether residents and workers may have been exposed at more than one location.
Eight people were sent to the hospital after a crash involving a semi and a LYNX bus on Monday evening, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.
Orange County is formally demanding the federal government reimburse hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE immigration detainees in the county jail.
Orange County Utilities is changing curbside collection days for its customers starting Dec. 29, and it will affect garbage, recycling, yard waste, and large item pickup. The county has a site to help residents figure out their new collection days.
In the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.
A man in his 30s was taken to the hospital after being shot on Monday afternoon, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
