Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central Florida
Read full article: Cold-weather shelters open as front slams Central FloridaCold-weather shelters will be open in some areas as a response to our latest cold front, with some counties also sharing guidance of free methods to reach the shelters.
Julian Hall, Kevin Horvath lead Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Orlando City in season opener
Read full article: Julian Hall, Kevin Horvath lead Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Orlando City in season openerTeenager Julian Hall scored two goals in the first half and Ethan Horvath made them stand up as the New York Red Bulls beat Orlando City 2-1, winning the season opener on Saturday night in the debut of head coach Michael Bradley.
No injuries reported after crews extinguish ‘plastic fire’ outside of Orlando business
Read full article: No injuries reported after crews extinguish ‘plastic fire’ outside of Orlando businessThe Orlando Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Hughes Supply located in the 500 block of Ferguson Drive.
From record highs to hoodie weather. Central Florida’s wild weather week
Read full article: From record highs to hoodie weather. Central Florida’s wild weather weekToday we set numerous high temperature records across the viewing area. While temps fall off a bit tomorrow as our next front approaches, it will still be warm before a day or two of winter chill. Then it almost seems like spring may take command of the weather set up from here on out.
Near-record heat to hit Central Florida before major cold front brings dramatic cooldown
Read full article: Near-record heat to hit Central Florida before major cold front brings dramatic cooldownCentral Florida is set to experience near-record warmth before a strong cold front brings showers, much colder air, and ongoing drought concerns.
News 6 becomes official local news partner of Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride
Read full article: News 6 becomes official local news partner of Orlando City SC, Orlando PrideNews 6 has been named the official local news partner of Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride, launching new weekly programming, match content and enhanced digital coverage for fans throughout Central Florida.
‘Top travel destination:’ Florida welcomes record visitors in 2025
Read full article: ‘Top travel destination:’ Florida welcomes record visitors in 2025Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state welcomed a record-breaking 143.3 million visitors in 2025, according to preliminary data from Visit Florida, a slight increase from 2024.
John Young grew up in College Park and walked on the moon. He also smuggled a sandwich into space
Read full article: John Young grew up in College Park and walked on the moon. He also smuggled a sandwich into spaceAs we near Artemis II, we remember legendary NASA astronaut John Young, who grew up in College Park, walked on the moon and knew the thrill of sneaking a corned-beef sandwich into space.
How an Orlando parking garage became an unexpected art canvas dedicated to healthcare professionals
Read full article: How an Orlando parking garage became an unexpected art canvas dedicated to healthcare professionalsChances are you’ve driven on Interstate 4 near downtown Orlando and wondered what the heck those 3-D folded panels are on the side of the parking garage that faces the interstate.
Magic use 3-point flurry to hand the Kings their franchise-record 15th straight loss
Read full article: Magic use 3-point flurry to hand the Kings their franchise-record 15th straight lossPaolo Banchero scored 30 points and the Orlando Magic beat Sacramento 131-94 on Thursday night for the Kings’ franchise-record 15th straight loss.
IDignity receives $750K in federal funds to help expand ID assistance program
Read full article: IDignity receives $750K in federal funds to help expand ID assistance programAfter discovering an unmet need, five downtown Orlando churches joined forces to assist U.S. citizens without identification, creating the nonprofit organization IDignity. They are one step closer to opening their first building, which will allow them to assist more people.
Ask Trooper Steve: Who do I call about loud traffic noises?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Who do I call about loud traffic noises?Excessively-loud vehicles are a common complaint across many neighborhoods. The good news is there are laws on the books, and there are steps you can take.
REPORT: America’s fastest-growing boomtown is in Central Florida
Read full article: REPORT: America’s fastest-growing boomtown is in Central FloridaA new report this week has revealed the fastest-growing boomtowns in the U.S. And it turns out the top-ranked spot is right here in Central Florida.
‘I got a sick dog:’ Central Florida woman’s puppy dies days after she brought it home
Read full article: ‘I got a sick dog:’ Central Florida woman’s puppy dies days after she brought it homeA Lake County woman finds a puppy online. Just days after she picked up the dog, the puppy died. A News 6 investigation uncovered the documents, including a veterinary certificate Messina received, may be fraudulent.
Florida lawmaker wants to swap daylight saving time for this new plan
Read full article: Florida lawmaker wants to swap daylight saving time for this new planDaylight savings has been a contentious issue for years now, though one federal lawmaker from Florida says he might just have a solution.
From sizzle to shiver, Central Florida’s wild weather swings ahead
Read full article: From sizzle to shiver, Central Florida’s wild weather swings aheadWe're watching first hand the struggle between spring trying to arrive early and winter holding on for dear life. The next several days will put us smack dab in the middle of it, and our forecast will be rocking back and forth as a result.
Dollars & Sense: The silent shrinkflation of credit card points
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The silent shrinkflation of credit card pointsIf it feels like your credit card points don’t stretch as far as they once did, you’re not imagining it, because even if you’re earning the same number of points or miles, their value has quietly been shrinking.
Orange-Osceola state attorney challenges funding cuts impacting domestic violence victim support
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney challenges funding cuts impacting domestic violence victim supportOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell will hold a news conference from her office in downtown Orlando.
A tour of ‘old’ Central Florida, one vintage postcard at a time
Read full article: A tour of ‘old’ Central Florida, one vintage postcard at a timeEveryone loves a good postcard – well, everyone of a certain age, perhaps. Think of them as a much slower text message or Instagram post proclaiming, “Hey, look where I am!”
Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduate
Read full article: Florida governor candidate says high schoolers must answer this question to graduateOn President's Day, a candidate for Florida governor promised a new requirement for high schoolers to graduate. And it involves answering a simple question.
Orlando board advances 2,500-apartment Rosemont project
Read full article: Orlando board advances 2,500-apartment Rosemont projectA proposal to bring 2,500 new apartments to Orlando’s Rosemont area is moving forward after the Orlando Municipal Planning Board unanimously approved phase two of the RoseArts District project.
Central Florida could see record highs this week ahead of next cold front
Read full article: Central Florida could see record highs this week ahead of next cold frontWe had a brief layer of chill come across our area late Sunday and through the day yesterday. Short-lived doesn’t quite do it justice as our high temperatures continue to rapidly climb for the latter half of your week.
Early hurricane season outlook: Key variables raise questions for the 2026 season
Read full article: Early hurricane season outlook: Key variables raise questions for the 2026 seasonWhile we’re still quite a ways out from the official start of hurricane season, and even more so from the climatological peak, but here are key variables we are looking at for hurricane season.
Luke Combs-inspired entertainment spot coming to Orlando. Here’s where
Read full article: Luke Combs-inspired entertainment spot coming to Orlando. Here’s whereAccording to a news release, the Orlando location will span approximately 33,000 square feet across three stories, offering guests a dynamic experience influenced by Combs’ music and passions.
Orlando Storm unveil inaugural uniforms for upcoming UFL season
Read full article: Orlando Storm unveil inaugural uniforms for upcoming UFL seasonA well-dressed Storm’s a-brewin’ in Orlando on Monday as Central Florida’s UFL team unveiled the franchise’s inaugural uniform set ahead of the 2026 season.
‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘Hamilton’ among Dr. Phillips Center 2026-27 Broadway show lineup in Orlando
Read full article: ‘The Great Gatsby,’ ‘Hamilton’ among Dr. Phillips Center 2026-27 Broadway show lineup in OrlandoAmong the 10 shows in the 2026-27 Broadway season at the Dr. Phillips Center will also include the return of “Hamilton,” “Wicked,” “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” “Jersey Boys” and “The Sound of Music.”
Winter’s last stand? Why Florida’s cold front season is fading
Read full article: Winter’s last stand? Why Florida’s cold front season is fadingWe're currently watching one if not two potential cold makers that are slated to come down across Florida over the next couple of weeks. This could very well be the end of our cold front season. Here's why
Here’s how much Sunday’s rain impacted Central Florida’s drought
Read full article: Here’s how much Sunday’s rain impacted Central Florida’s droughtSunday was just what the doctor ordered. There is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to the drought in the Sunshine State, but Sunday was a nice start.
Orange County man arrested after hosting drug-fueled party with minors, firearm, deputies say
Read full article: Orange County man arrested after hosting drug-fueled party with minors, firearm, deputies sayWhen David Ramos, 46, answered the door, he told Orange County deputies was hosting a party for his high school-aged son, according to the arrest affidavit.
Bullet passes through woman’s hair bun in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood shooting that wounded 4 juveniles
Read full article: Bullet passes through woman’s hair bun in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood shooting that wounded 4 juvenilesA woman narrowly escaped injury when a bullet tore through her hair bun during a shooting that left four juveniles injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon near downtown Orlando, police said.
After the rain: Central Florida warms up, but fire threat remains major concern
Read full article: After the rain: Central Florida warms up, but fire threat remains major concernA shift in the weather pattern is underway, setting the stage for a long stretch of warm and dry weather across Central Florida.
America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis fared
Read full article: America’s most popular governors, ranked. Here’s how Florida Gov. DeSantis faredA new report this month has revealed how popular governors from across the U.S. are. But the results weren’t too kind to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
LIVE RADAR: Central Florida’s elevated severe storm risk. What you need watch for
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Central Florida’s elevated severe storm risk. What you need watch forSunday’s Daytona 500 successfully remained rain free after being moved up one hour due to the threat of severe weather moving into Central Florida.
WATCH LIVE: Meteorologist David Nazario on Central Florida tornado watch, more
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Meteorologist David Nazario on Central Florida tornado watch, moreAs we round out Valentine's weekend and many of us head for the Daytona 500, let's break down what the second half of Sunday looks like.
‘Pretty devastated:’ Colleagues remember Orlando couple killed in Texas plane crash
Read full article: ‘Pretty devastated:’ Colleagues remember Orlando couple killed in Texas plane crashA beloved local pilot and his wife tragically lost their lives in a crash in Texas this week. The couple owned an aviation company based in Orlando.
Weather Alert Day: Cold front and storm threat for Central Florida on Sunday
Read full article: Weather Alert Day: Cold front and storm threat for Central Florida on SundayCentral Florida faces a strong cold front with possible severe storms Sunday night, ongoing drought, and burn bans across several counties. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan breaks down the Pinpoint Weather forecast and what to watch for the Daytona 500 and work week ahead.
Nature’s Valentine: Paired for life, sandhill cranes begin nesting season in Florida
Read full article: Nature’s Valentine: Paired for life, sandhill cranes begin nesting season in FloridaSandhill cranes may not trade chocolates or roses, but the tall, gray birds are among Florida’s most devoted romantics, forming long-term pair bonds that often last for life.
Reward for info after woman reported missing out of Orlando, police say
Read full article: Reward for info after woman reported missing out of Orlando, police sayA reward of up to $5,000 is available for information in the disappearance of Robertyne Sulfranc, who was last seen in Orlando on Nov. 23, 2025, police say.
Man accused of running from troopers on I-4 before PIT maneuver, arrest in Orange County
Read full article: Man accused of running from troopers on I-4 before PIT maneuver, arrest in Orange CountyA man who was arrested in Orange County is accused of speeding on Interstate 4 and running from troopers with drugs in the car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the case
Read full article: Lawyers say access to 'Alligator Alcatraz' is still hard to get as a judge weighs the caseAttorneys say detainees at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” still struggle to reach their lawyers, despite state claims that access problems are fixed.
Crews install fencing at Pulse site ahead of demolition
Read full article: Crews install fencing at Pulse site ahead of demolitionConstruction fencing went up at the Pulse nightclub site as the city of Orlando continued with plans to build a permanent memorial for the victims of the 2016 mass shooting.
Orlando Magic lose in latest matchup against Milwaukee Bucks
Read full article: Orlando Magic lose in latest matchup against Milwaukee BucksThe Orlando Magic lost during their Wednesday night matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks after Cam Thomas scored 34 points and Kevin Porter Jr. added 18 points, 10 rebounds and 11 assists.
Camping World Stadium begins $400M renovation to attract Jacksonville Jaguars in 2027
Read full article: Camping World Stadium begins $400M renovation to attract Jacksonville Jaguars in 2027Construction officially kicked off on Wednesday, and significant work is already underway as crews clear rubble and prepare the site for major upgrades.
Foggy mornings and warmer days ahead for Central Florida before weekend of wet weather
Read full article: Foggy mornings and warmer days ahead for Central Florida before weekend of wet weatherPatchy fog could pop up as you start your morning commute around sunrise, before we pave the way towards warmer and warmer temperatures in the afternoon. This weekend, however, could throw some disruptions your way as a storm system gets set to arrive
What parents need to know to prevent their child from making a school threat
Read full article: What parents need to know to prevent their child from making a school threatA series of recent arrests involving teens accused of making school threats is raising serious concerns among mental health professionals across Central Florida. A mental health expert explains why teens might take these actions, and what parents can do.
Musk-owned ‘Boring Company’ tapped to tunnel from Universal Studios to Epic Universe
Read full article: Musk-owned ‘Boring Company’ tapped to tunnel from Universal Studios to Epic UniverseThe Boring Company, founded and owned by Elon Musk, has been picked to dig tunnels connecting Universal’s Orlando theme parks.
Beautiful, warm weather persists leading up to eventful Valentine’s weekend for Central Florida
Read full article: Beautiful, warm weather persists leading up to eventful Valentine’s weekend for Central FloridaMorning fog will roll in tonight into your Friday eve, Thursday morning, and skies should remain fairly tame alongside the slow warm up we've experienced last few days. This weekend looks a bit on the interesting side, and I don't mean solely because of what plans you may have
How much rain in Central Florida this weekend? Here’s the breakdown
Read full article: How much rain in Central Florida this weekend? Here’s the breakdownA storm for Valentine's weekend is making headlines, and today I want to spend some time discussing exactly what to expect as it rolls through town.
Politically Motivated: How President Trump’s immigration crackdown is straining federal courts
Read full article: Politically Motivated: How President Trump’s immigration crackdown is straining federal courtsChristopher Heath and Lauren Melendez talked about the strain on federal courts as a result of intensified immigration crackdowns, the viral Black History Month “blunder” at FAMU, and a transparency showdown with Florida’s Chief Financial Officer at the center.
OH NO, POTHOS! Top 8 plants sold in stores that are invasive to Florida
Read full article: OH NO, POTHOS! Top 8 plants sold in stores that are invasive to FloridaFlorida’s year‑round growing season makes it a haven for gardeners — and for invasive plants that spread quickly when introduced into the landscape.
Bystander’s vehicle struck during road rage incident near Orlando Metrowest-area Walmart
Read full article: Bystander’s vehicle struck during road rage incident near Orlando Metrowest-area WalmartA road rage incident in a Walmart parking lot Tuesday evening in Orlando led to shots fired and a bystander’s vehicle being hit with a stray bullet.
Dollars & Sense: Prestige no longer protects
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: Prestige no longer protectsThe Washington Post is undergoing one of the largest and most dramatic layoffs in its 148-year history, a stunning reversal for a newspaper long considered one of the most powerful institutions in American journalism.
Orlando City unveils gold ‘Sunken Treasure’ kit inspired by Florida’s Treasure Coast
Read full article: Orlando City unveils gold ‘Sunken Treasure’ kit inspired by Florida’s Treasure CoastAfter teasing a big announcement for Tuesday, Orlando City officially unveiled its new Sunken Treasure Kit, a gold‑themed jersey inspired by the legend and history of Florida’s Treasure Coast, according to a news release.