A look at how hurricane forecasting has dramatically improved thanks to better technology, AI, and new storm data collection tools.

A weak cold front moving toward Central Florida will help trigger another round of strong to severe thunderstorms today before bringing a noticeable break from the heat later this week.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.

Just months before he expected to graduate from the University of Central Florida, Alexander Vallejos said everything he had worked toward was finally within reach. The computer science student was on track to earn his degree in 2025 after years of balancing work, school and financial challenges. But the future he envisioned changed abruptly after he was detained by immigration authorities.

You may have heard we’re heading into an El Niño by the peak of hurricane season. You may also know that typically means a quieter season. But that doesn’t mean you should change your preparation approach this year. Idalia, Michael, Andrew. Some of the most devastating names in Florida hurricane history. All three had one thing in common. They formed during an El Niño season.

The News 6 Weather Team has declared Tuesday a Weather Aware Day for the possibility of a few strong storms. The highest chance for strong storms will be on the eastern half of Central Florida.

If you’ve spent any amount of time driving, you’ve probably encountered thousands of stop signs. They’re so common that many of us stop thinking about them altogether.

Demorris Hunter, 59, was convicted earlier this year of strangling Theresa Green during a gathering at her Orlando home in 2002.

After a stretch of hot and humid weather, Central Florida is heading into a more active pattern to start the week before a rare cold front drags in drier air.

Drier and less humid conditions in store for Central Florida later in the week.

A flight departing Orlando International Airport returned to the gate after the crew reported an odor onboard, and three passengers were taken to the hospital, airport officials said.

Tropical moisture lingers, but exciting changes lie ahead for next week.

A Weather Aware day has been issued for Sunday afternoon.

A Weather Aware Day has been issued as tropical moisture sticks around.

Wet and stormy weather will continue across Central Florida through the weekend as deep tropical moisture remains in place over the state.

Barnett Villas, a 156-unit affordable apartment community in Pine Hills neighborhood, is officially open.

A homeowner in College Park reached out to News 6 out of frustration and concern about what he perceived as a lack of transparency from AT&T.

Orlando Science Center’s all-new Dome opens June 1 with immersive 8K laser projection, 30,000 watts of sound and planetarium shows under a seamless screen.

Trooper Steve on Patrol took a closer look at parking lot safety, focusing not only on vehicle crashes but also on personal safety.

Passes can be purchased online or in person at any of the three Fun Spot America locations during regular operating hours, according to a news release.

A provision tucked into the state budget would direct the Department of Children and Families to competitively procure a vendor capable of using machine learning to analyze Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, eligibility determinations.

OCPS is among several local districts that use Canvas. Instructure has since confirmed that no data from the district was leaked in the breach.

A wetter, more tropical weather pattern is settling into Central Florida and could stick around through early next week.

The Parramore community is getting an update on an air quality study launched in response to health concerns from residents.

DeSantis revealed the major components of his new plan, including residency requirements and how the exemptions might be rolled out.

UCF and the Big 12 conference announced kickoff times and broadcast information for a select number of Knights' 2026 football games. UCF's latest schedule is listed.

After 16 years in downtown Orlando, The Attic nightclub announced it is closing its doors, adding to growing conversations about redevelopment, rising costs and the changing identity of downtown.

Localized flooding possible as 3-5″ are expected through this weekend.

For students at seven Orange County schools, the last day of school was also a sad goodbye to their community campuses, which are closing as part of a district consolidation plan. Thousands of students will have to transition to new campuses next year.

Gatorland's new spot offers more than 25 options, including craft beers, ciders, seltzers, canned cocktails, wine on tap, and non-alcoholic beverages, with bar seating, picnic tables, and a to-go area — all with views of the park’s zipliners and rock climbers.

A much more active summerlike weather pattern is beginning to take shape across Central Florida as tropical moisture slowly increases ahead of the weekend.

Florida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.

News 6 anchor Matt Austin had deepfake videos made of him at a cybersecurity conference here in Central Florida.

Last week, another three eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A man is facing charges after Orange County deputies say he exposed himself and acted lewdly in front of adults and children at a resort pool near SeaWorld Orlando during Memorial Day weekend. Investigators say hotel security and guests stopped the suspect from leaving before deputies arrived.

An Orlando woman was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after she drove into a man whom she thought was speaking with her girlfriend, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

An Orlando woman was taken into custody early Tuesday morning after she drove into a man whom she thought was speaking with her girlfriend, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Court records obtained by News 6 show that a circuit judge was caught having a sexual affair with a law enforcement officer in the judge's chambers — all within earshot of staff.

City leaders in downtown Orlando are considering major roadway changes that could convert several one-way streets into two-way roads as part of a broader redevelopment effort aimed at improving walkability and accessibility downtown.

The candidate made headlines earlier this year for yelling a racial slur at a 7-Eleven employee in a viral video, though prosecutors have decided not to file charges against him in a separate case that cropped up recently.

Eight Central Florida nonprofits will get a rolling advertisement on a Lynx bus for free over the next year.

After days of typical afternoon storms and summerlike heat, Central Florida is heading toward a much wetter and stormier pattern by the end of the week.

The Central Florida Zoo is extending the quarantine period for the rescued sloths connected to Sloth World as the animals continue recovering from the conditions they arrived in one month ago.

Drought-busting rain is on the table later this week in Central Florida as deep tropical moisture surges into the Sunshine State.

After a fairly active stretch of weather recently, Memorial Day is shaping up to be one of the quieter days of the week across Central Florida.

Temperatures remain steamy with heat indices near 100 degrees

Scattered thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across Central Florida this Sunday afternoon, with high temperatures and a risk of localized flooding. News 6's meteorologist Michelle Morgan has the latest Pinpoint Weather outlook.

Rain chances seasonal through the holiday weekend, increasing next week.

Passengers at Orlando International Airport are reacting to a TSA policy allowing medical marijuana through security checkpoints, while officials remind travelers that Florida’s marijuana laws still apply.

Rain chances match the “unofficial start to summer.”

The sounds of alarms preempted Laura Pausini's performance of Ricky Martin's "Livin' La Vida Loca," and forced fans like Angel D'Angelo to premature exit.

Models are picking up on tropical signals over the upcoming week that could bring much needed rain to Florida heading into late May and early June.

The Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona hosted a remembrance ceremony Friday morning honoring men and women who died in military service, while also connecting veterans with local support services.

It’s been one year since Universal Epic Universe was added to the theme park capital of the world, and Epic leaders are addressing expansion plans, annual passes, and heat concerns.

Central Florida’s summerlike weather pattern continues through Memorial Day weekend with hot afternoons, muggy nights and daily chances for scattered inland storms.

College students hate AI. I mean, they love the fact that AI helps them with writing papers, creating study guides, and answering all sorts of absurd questions – no, college students hate AI because to them, AI is eliminating their entry-level jobs.

Last week, another three Central Florida restaurants were forced to shut their doors after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Orlando police say a WWE wrestler turned himself in after a neighbor reported he was punched multiple times following a dispute in a downtown apartment elevator.

Police officers attending a traffic safety conference in Orlando reported being denied entry to Disney Springs for wearing clothing with law enforcement logos, prompting Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins to intervene.

Walk into SeaWorld Florida’s Coral Rescue Center, and the first thing you notice is the light - a deep, oceanic blue that washes over rows of tanks filled with some of the rarest coral on Earth.

A “road rage” attack was reported near the Orlando International Airport last month, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A Florida Foodie trip to Wild Fork Foods in Winter Park, where blast-frozen meats make it easy to shop for everyday dinners or Memorial Day grilling—plus the sides, samples and the simple air-fryer move that saved my Wagyu short ribs.

Heat index values could reach the upper 90s and low 100s as scattered afternoon storms continue through Memorial Day weekend

If you’re looking for ways to kick off the weekend in Central Florida, there’s no shortage of exciting events happening across Orlando and beyond.

Since Dec. 1, 41 incidents involving e-bikes and scooters have resulted in injuries in Orange County. For one Lake Nona mother, whose teenage son was struck and killed while riding his e-bike on Mother's Day, something needs to change. What Orange County leaders are considering.

The second Universal Halloween Horror Nights house has been revealed, and it takes us inside Club Juke, set in Clarksdale, Mississippi, circa 1932 — where the band is hot, the night is young and the vampires are already at the door. Here's what we know the new "Sinners" house.

News 6 got a first look at the newly reimagined attractionTock 'n' Roller Coaster featuring the Muppets at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's a VIP peek at the chaos before the Electric Mayhem takes the stage at the biggest concert Hollywood has ever seen.

Forecasters at NOAA released their prediction for the 2026 hurricane season.

Central Florida’s summerlike weather pattern continues this week with more heat, humidity and spotty afternoon storms in the forecast.

With nearly 30 stores already open in the Sunshine State, popular grocer Trader Joe’s has just unveiled yet another location that’s on the way.

This story isn’t about doom and gloom; it’s not a prediction, and it’s not a declaration. It’s a look at some of the more unconventional ways economists, analysts, and everyday observers have tried to read the economic tea leaves – long before official numbers come in.

The Pulse nightclub shooting changed Orlando forever, and it also changed the way law enforcement agencies across the country approach active shooter situations. Today, officers are trained to move toward the threat as quickly as possible, even if they are alone. One law enforcement trainer explains what that training looks like.

A crash involving a semi-truck has shut down the westbound I-4 exit onto Florida’s Turnpike in Orlando.

It’s Click It or Ticket week across Florida, and Trooper Steve on Patrol turned Results-1 into a real-world demonstration vehicle to explain exactly why restraints matter so much.

According to FHP, the initial crash involved a single semi-truck that, for reasons still unknown, left the roadway and hit a guardrail.

The suspect vehicle is described as a 2024-2025 dark gray Kia K5. The suspect driver is described as a dark-skinned adult male.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority is on track to accept $2.5 million in public transportation grant money from the Florida Department of Transportation to improve traffic flow at the intersection of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard at South Park Place and Station Loop Road.

Central Florida’s summerlike weather pattern continues Wednesday with more heat, humidity and inland scattered afternoon storm chances.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

In a release, deputies said that Shawn Glenn was last seen around 10:30 p.m. near Tropical Drive and South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando.

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell says the league is cooperating with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier after being issued a subpoena last week.

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized on Tuesday after he was struck by a car in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Cleon Williams, the Orlando music venue owner better known as “Uncle Lou,” is now in ICE custody and no longer in the Orange County Jail, according to his attorney. Williams, who ran Uncle Lou's Entertainment Hall for two decades, was held on an immigration detainer after a state agency raided his businesses earlier this month.

After 25 years at News 6 in Orlando, Louis Bolden is leaving for Fox 13 in Memphis, where he will be the main evening anchor. He reflects on career turning points and investigative wins.

The milestone was reached earlier this month when SeaWorld Rescue in San Diego saved an orphaned California sea lion pup found on the back stairs of a beach house.

This week is all about vehicle restraints as law enforcement agencies across Florida ramp up enforcement for the national Click It or Ticket campaign.

Central Florida’s early summer weather pattern is settling in, bringing warm and humid days, breezy afternoons and daily chances for scattered showers and storms through Memorial Day weekend.

Publix has revealed which places in the Sunshine State are next to receive a new location, and it turns out Central Florida is on that list.

Now that it’s May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.

A crash along John Young Parkway on Monday evening resulted in 18 patients, according to the Orlando Fire Department.

An Orlando woman was arrested after her child called 911 to report that she’d been driving drunk at 100 mph, according to the police department.

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The New Orleans Pelicans have hired Jamahl Mosley as their next coach, ending interim coach James Borrego’s candidacy to retain his job on a permanent basis.

A community conversation moderated by News 6 anchor Julie Broughton with members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, advocates, and local voices discussing healing, visibility, cultural shifts, community connection, and the work still ahead in Central Florida since Pulse.

News 6 has reached out to Orlando police for more information. Drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternate routes.

A more summerlike weather pattern is settling into Central Florida this week, with warm temperatures, breezy onshore winds and increasing rain and storm chances as we head toward Memorial Day weekend.

Popular convenience store chain Buc-ee’s has reportedly rolled out a new ‘pay-at-the-pump’ policy, which may leave some fans less than satisfied.

There are plenty of invasive plants in the Sunshine State. But you might want to be wary of the ones that look like potatoes.

Central Florida looks to kick off the new work week with mostly dry conditions, spotty afternoon showers mainly to the south, and rising chances of rain late in the week amid lingering drought.

Orlando is set for another week of muggy weather and scattered storms, with daytime highs in the lower 90s and rain chances climbing toward the weekend. Get the latest forecast from News 6’s meteorologist Michelle Morgan.