A train came off the track in the College Park neighborhood of Orlando on Friday afternoon, News 6 has discovered. News 6 found the train around 3 p.m., stopped near Yates Street and Beardall Street — just a few blocks away from Golfview Street and North Orange Blossom Trail.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Emergency crews responded to what they’re calling a “medical emergency” at the Willow Bend Apartments on Silver Star Road in Orlando. According to the Orlando Fire Department, one patient was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a trauma alert.

A string of unintentional shootings involving children across Central Florida over the past six months has sparked renewed debate over firearm safety, responsible gun ownership, and whether such incidents can truly be called accidents.

Right now, the National Hurricane Center is highlighting a 20% chance of tropical development over the next seven days. But regardless of whether the system becomes more organized, our forecast for Central Florida remains essentially the same, tracking periods of tropical downpour through early next week.

While the Florida-native grocer still placed high, it was taken down a few notches in the most recent ranking.

The Samaritan Resource Center says it is feeling “desperate” as it works to end homelessness in Orange County, pointing to demand that leaders say is outpacing available resources.

Hunters from all over the world are in the Everglades right now, competing to bring in the most Burmese pythons before the Florida Python Challenge wraps up on July 19.

Watching Northeastern Gulf for potential tropical development.

After a relatively quiet start in the tropics, for the first time this season, there are now two areas being monitored, including one that will play a decent role in Florida’s weather heading into the weekend.

Orlando’s MLB push is back with fresh numbers, as the group behind the Dreamers asks Orange County to put some tourist-tax dollars toward a new stadium.

Escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions are driving up gas prices in Central Florida, with AAA reporting a gallon of regular gasoline averaging $3.95 — and analysts warning prices could climb further if the conflict persists.

A wetter and stormier pattern returns to Central Florida as an area of low pressure develops near Florida’s west coast, bringing increasing rain chances through the weekend while its tropical future remains uncertain.

WKMG News 6 is proud to announce Rob Evans as the newest member of the News 6 morning team, bringing nearly three decades of broadcast journalism experience to Central Florida.

Rain chances ramp up this weekend

Parking meters in the city of Orlando are officially ditching coins starting this week, going to a fully digital payment system.

In a news conference Wednesday, Worrell highlighted significant gains in conviction rates and continued progress on juvenile justice reform.

An area stretching from the eastern Gulf to the coast of the Carolinas is starting to gain more attention as chances grow for slow development into the weekend.

Jasper Rollins II had been charged as an adult with second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery in connection with the shooting outside Dezerland Park on International Drive.

A brief break in Central Florida’s typical summer storm pattern continues Wednesday as Saharan dust keeps a lid on afternoon storm coverage, but don’t expect the drier weather to last for long.

One of the eateries — a Chinese restaurant in Orlando — suffered its fourth closure this year, according to state records.

A resident in Orlando’s Audubon Park neighborhood said she’s recently seen coyotes in the area — and worries about what that could mean for outdoor small pets.

After 37 years, David Steele is retiring from his duties as the play-by-play announcer on TV and radio for the Orlando Magic

Kings Orlando on International Drive combines upscale bowling with two arcades, free bocce and shuffleboard, a full bar and a kitchen turning out standout menu items like buffalo wontons, handmade pizzas and a barbecue bourbon burger.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Visit Orlando’s biggest annual food event is back next month with special menus at new restaurants across Central Florida. A record-breaking 188 restaurants will participate in Magical Dining this year, 38 of them for the first time.

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A big swing in storm coverage is expected across Central Florida this week as Saharan dust takes over the forecast, helping limit afternoon storms while allowing temperatures to climb even higher through midweek.

Typo? Nope. Today’s Dollars & Sense is focusing on “skimpflation,” the lesser-known sibling of “shrinkflation.”

A popular program to help first time homebuyers just re-launched in Florida. The Florida Hometown Heroes Program provides up to $35,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance for certain frontline workers.

Orlando leaders say a proposed Florida property tax overhaul could create major budget shortfalls, leading to hiring freezes, service cuts and delayed projects.

An Orlando man was arrested after officers said he picked up an 8-year-old girl near a hotel pool and ran when her family confronted him.

Seven people were arrested as part of an undercover operation in Volusia County this month, according to the sheriff’s office.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

While the tropics remain calm for the majority of the week, we could be tracking some tropical development in the Gulf into the weekend and early next week.

Central Florida is settling back into a more familiar summertime pattern this week, with scattered afternoon storms returning to the forecast while heat builds back through midweek.

Orlando’s City Council is holding a workshop to examine what property tax reform could mean for the city’s budget.

Highs climb back to the upper 90s mid-week.

Heat indices 100-105 degrees.

Heat Advisories unlikely Sunday afternoon.

Heat index values 105-110 degrees Saturday.

A 2-alarm apartment fire Friday left an entire building condemned and multiple residents without a home

Heat index values 105-110 degrees Saturday.

Three people have been arrested after a shooting at an apartment complex in Orlando on Thursday, which led to a pursuit that ended in Seminole County.

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Central Florida is heading into another dangerously hot day, but there is finally some relief in sight.

The family of a 92-year-old woman killed in a crash with an Orlando Police Department patrol vehicle said it is planning to file a $92 million lawsuit against the agency and other defendants.

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional who communicates effectively across multiple stations, prioritizes workload well, and consistently meets deadlines.

SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Scream returns Sept. 11 with five haunted houses and six scare zones.

Orange County leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of The Enclave at Canopy Park, a new 104-unit affordable apartment community.

Universal Orlando Resort is offering Florida residents unlimited access to its two flagship theme parks through Dec. 16 for $199 plus tax, while also announcing a new after-hours event at Epic Universe this fall.

The City of Orlando reopened the newly renovated playground at Leroy Hoequist Park on Thursday — the fifth in a series of 11 playground upgrades the city says it’s committed to delivering.

Central Florida’s weather pattern is flipping from stormy to scorching. Rain chances remain limited today while dangerous heat builds across the region, prompting a Heat Advisory for all of East Central Florida.

Three candidates for Orange County mayor — former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Clerk Tiffany Russell, and Commissioner Mayra Uribe — hit the campaign trail Wednesday, debating affordable housing and touting their qualifications ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

If you looked up early Thursday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.

With half the year already behind us, July is a natural checkpoint to review your spending, boost your savings, and make sure you’re still on track to meet your financial goals before year’s end.

With half the year already behind us, July is a natural checkpoint to review your spending, boost your savings, and make sure you’re still on track to meet your financial goals before year’s end.

Cyclosporiasis is linked to contaminated produce or water — here’s what Florida health officials and the CDC want you to know

Central Florida is entering one of its hottest stretches of the summer so far as rain chances drop and temperatures continue to climb through the end of the week.

A familiar summer visitor is making its way back across the Atlantic. A plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive in Central Florida late Thursday and linger into the weekend, bringing hazier skies, fewer storms, and hotter temperatures.

For years, the greater Orlando area carried a grim title: the deadliest place in the U.S. for pedestrians. But a new report shows that’s no longer the case — and while Orlando is falling in the rankings, other Central Florida communities are moving up.

Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe brings full-scale fireworks, synchronized lighting, and dancing fountains to Celestial Park in what may be the resort's most ambitious nighttime spectacular yet.

The city of Orlando is looking for a new fire department chief, six months after swearing in the current chief. Jason Revoldt submitted his retirement Tuesday to the city, effective immediately, News 6 confirmed.

"Since COVID-19, the foot traffic is very, very slow," business owner Yehya Rizeq said of Church Street in downtown Orlando. "It’s not recovered yet." A new project breaking ground hopes to change that, but Rizeq worries they can't survive much longer.

A man accused of shooting a 70-year-old woman three times at an Orlando bus stop will remain behind bars after a judge denied him bond.

The Church Street Festival Project is a multi-phase redesign aimed at transforming a historic downtown stretch into a pedestrian-friendly, festival-style corridor while maintaining vehicle access.

One more round of scattered afternoon storms is expected across Central Florida Tuesday before the forecast shifts toward fewer rain chances and increasing heat through the rest of the week.

Members of the Orange County School Board will meet Tuesday to discuss proposed rules and restrictions for student use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Under the new rules, elementary school students would be prohibited from bringing motorized micromobility devices to schools.

A newly released medical examiner's report sheds light on an alligator attack that killed an Orlando woman while swimming in the Little Big Econ River last month.

According to police, Justice S. Fletcher placed a firearm inside a trash can on Thursday, retrieved it, and accidentally discharged it, striking a building. No injuries were reported.

It’s another typical summer day across Central Florida, with scattered afternoon storms developing after highs reach the low to mid 90s. But later this week, the pattern shifts as fewer storms allow temperatures to climb and the risk for dangerous heat increases.

For the fourth year in a row, one Florida city ranked at the top of the list.

Temperatures expected in the mid-upper 90s by week’s end.

A DUI crackdown in Orlando and across Orange County led to multiple arrests and even more citations, according to Orlando Police.

State troopers are searching for the driver they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.

Thousands packed downtown Orlando for “Fireworks at the Fountain” on the nation’s 250th birthday.

A search is underway in Daytona Beach after Daytona Beach Safety officials say a 17-year-old Orlando teen vanished Friday night.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

You may have noticed after seeing fireworks displays late in the evening (or setting off your own) that the smoke just seems to sit there long after the show’s over.

Orlando International Airport experienced one of its busiest travel weekends, with nearly 198,000 passengers expected on Friday and more than 1.4 million projected between Thursday and Monday. Despite the large crowds, security lines moved quickly and travelers reported a smoother experience than anticipated, though baggage claim areas were busier. Airport officials continued to advise arriving early and checking flight statuses. AAA forecasted record travel numbers for the Independence Day holiday, but the airport managed crowds effectively through Friday.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

A microscopic parasite making waves across the country has now been identified in Florida, according to the CDC.

The father of a 13-year-old girl is suing the Orange County apartment complex where authorities say his daughter was raped and killed July 4, 2024.

It’s another hot and humid day across East Central Florida, with rain chances climbing into the holiday weekend.

Prosecutors are asking a judge to keep Kevin Millares locked up without bond until trial. Millares was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in New York after fleeing the Orlando area following the June 8 shooting.

Rideshare drivers will be in demand this July 4 weekend as travelers head to parties, events and destinations, but for rideshare drivers themselves, gas prices will soak up that extra income, and those we talked to say they may be choosier about the trips they take.

If you were planning to take advantage of Florida’s Freedom Month beginning July 1, you may be wondering why you haven’t seen any advertisements.

Over 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.

The more you know, ya' know? Different elements produce different colors in fireworks.

Numerous shower and thunderstorms expected by the Fourth.

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend, despite an 11% jump in overall travel costs, with Orlando International Airport ranking as the second-busiest domestic destination.

An 18-year-old sickle cell patient is in a race against time as doctors urgently seek 50 units of rare, specially matched blood from donors of African descent to perform a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Central Florida gets two more days with relatively limited storm coverage before afternoon rain, and thunderstorm chances ramp up for the rest of the holiday weekend.

After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into Winn-Dixie stores.

Parramore Market spearheaded by 30-year-old Jeniffer Hilaire aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurity.

The holiday weekend should get started on a drier note with lower rain chances Thursday evening and Friday.

Starting Wednesday, toll rates operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority increased, adding to financial pressures many drivers say they are already feeling from higher everyday expenses, including gas prices. The rate changes affect major expressways, including State Road 408, State Road 417, State Road 528, and State Road 429.

Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. after a transmission defect was found to increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Central Florida is settling into a typical early-July pattern, with hot, humid afternoons followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. That setup will continue through the rest of the holiday week and into the Fourth of July weekend.