From July 2025 to June 2026, Orlando’s red light cameras issued 60,000 citations and collected about $7 million in fines. Under state law, roughly half of the money collected from red light camera violations goes to the state, while the rest stays with the city or county running the program.

Commissioners are holding a work session on Monday to discuss an ordinance that would regulate bicycle and micro-mobility operations.

Orlando’s long-awaited plan to transform the downtown space beneath Interstate 4 into a bustling public destination is taking another major step forward.

News 6 learned Saturday that Apopka Mayor Nick Nesta has let go of two city employees. In a letter from the city’s director of HR, it’s announced that Interim City Administrator Radley Williams and Finance Director Blanche Sherman were “separated from employment” due to a reorganization

A 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital in stable condition after being shot Friday afternoon on Liming Avenue, according to deputies.

City records show water use at the East First Street property climbed sharply over several months before reaching 1,015,601 gallons during the latest billing period, which ran from Aug. 3 through Sept. 3.

Central Florida nonprofit Matthew's Hope is seeing more than 1,300 visits a week across its Orange and Brevard county campuses while spending $468,000 more than it has brought in over the past six months, forcing the organization to cut back on supplies even as first-time homelessness rises and donor contributions shrink.

A Lockhart mother says she is desperate for help after years of disturbing behavior from a man who lives across the street, including urinating and exposing himself outside her home.

Orange County commissioners approved a roughly $9 billion budget Tuesday while warning that Amendment 3, a statewide ballot measure, could cut $275 million from county property tax revenue by 2028 and force cuts to public safety and social services.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings suspended his run for governor to fight cancer. Now he says he’s cured — and not done serving.

Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and a forensic expert unveiled cell phone GPS data, recovered Snapchat messages and autopsy findings Thursday in Orlando that the family of Nolan Wells says raise serious questions about the 18-year-old's death following a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Today’s Everyday Wild episode breaks the usual “Florida species” rule… because we’re talking gorillas. Ahead of World Gorilla Day, the Disney Conservation Fund announced $100,000 in new grants for gorilla conservation—supporting GRACE, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and Gorilla Doctors.

Units responded to the site on Plant Street after the commercial building’s roof gave way. Both workers were on the roof at the time of the collapse. Both workers were transported to the hospital under trauma alert protocols, fire officials said.

For nearly 30 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida has served children in Winter Garden. But demand eventually outgrew the organization’s former location. The new June Family Branch expands the club’s capacity by more than 400% and provides dedicated spaces for children and teens.

Orange County deputies arrested a Palm Bay Universal theme park employee they say tried to meet a 14-year-old for sex after contacting the “teen” online — but investigators say the child was actually an undercover deputy. Deputies arrested 30-year-old Tyler Exline Tuesday at his place of employment, Universal’s Epic Universe. He now faces two counts of solicitation of a minor, according to an arrest affidavit. He faces another count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device, also a third-degree felony.

The proposed budget totals more than $9 billion. It prioritizes public safety, infrastructure, housing, economic development and quality-of-life improvements, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 26-year-old Kenneth Jerome Logan Jr. He is accused of shooting at a woman in the parking garage of the Orange County Courthouse in Downtown Orlando Wednesday.

Oviedo city leaders are considering new restrictions for e-bikes, scooters and other micro-mobility devices. The proposed rules would limit speeds to 10 mph and could prohibit the devices from being used in some public places, including parks. The proposal would also require riders to yield to pedestrians.

Two women who say they were forced into sex trafficking for years are suing the operator of an Orlando hotel, alleging the business knowingly rented rooms to their trafficker and benefited from the crimes.

Right now, Orange County Public Schools said it has about 20 openings available for the 98 unassigned educators. The district told News 6 it has until Oct. 2 to fill those vacancies. Educators who are not placed by then will be let go, though the district said they will be notified if openings become available later.

Orlando police arrested Nicholas Javonn Sigma, 44, after a victim identified him as the man who pressed a firearm to his head at a Conroy Road bus stop and demanded he empty his pockets.

The historic Garden Theatre in downtown Winter Garden reopens with a new theatrical series under new management after an unexpected closure in 2024.

Central Florida's deadly lightning season has prompted Orlando Health burn center director Dr. Howard Smith to urge residents to check the weather, make an evacuation plan, and head indoors immediately at the first sound of thunder.

In 2016, she was a single mom in Florida, living on a fixed income as a disabled Army veteran. Solar was pitched to her as a clean-energy upgrade that would do something simple and immediate: erase her electric bill.

Deputies are investigating a shooting that killed a man in the Pine Hills area of Orange County Monday night. Deputies found a man in his 30s who had been shot along Westbury Drive, just off Silver Star Road, west of Pine Hills Road.

Toys“R”Us is expanding its presence in Florida as part of a nationwide rollout that will bring 120 new standalone stores to the U.S. this holiday season.

A Sanford man is facing three felony charges after police say he drove 118 miles per hour on Interstate 4 with a loaded handgun within arm’s reach, refused to stop for officers and rammed a detective’s patrol car overnight Saturday.

A Florida black bear checking out an Orlando apartment complex got escorted off the premises by police earlier this month.

Two photos posted online have sparked dozens of comments — and renewed concerns about wild hogs roaming through the Lake Nona community.

The 90-minute show plunges guests into a haunted high-seas spectacle featuring Captain Sebastian, his cursed crew, live stunts and audience participation.

A tenant who moved into an Orange County rental home in late July said she was shocked when code enforcement showed up more than a month later and told her the house had been condemned.

Fewer than a dozen Bahama Breeze locations are still in operation, though they’ll soon be replaced by new restaurants, according to USA Today.

A Central Florida couple is sharing their story of survival after being struck by lightning earlier this month on the West Orange Trail, and crediting a group of Good Samaritans with saving their lives.

The people who help Orange County children work through their toughest moments are currently experiencing one of their own.

Apopka police are investigating after neighbors say a 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting at a neighborhood Thursday night.

Two more cases of dengue fever have been confirmed in Orange County, and officials are increasing mosquito mitigation efforts as a result. On Friday, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County said the two locally acquired cases of dengue fever were in the Apopka area. That’s on top of the case found in the Pine Hills area, which the agency announced on Sept. 2.

Downtown Orlando's Magnolia Avenue is now a two-way road. Orlando says the change is designed to make downtown easier to navigate, safer for people walking and biking and more accessible to businesses — but even people who work downtown say decades of one-way habits may take time to break.

Five puppies are now a step closer to finding loving homes after Puppy Rescue Flights completed a rescue mission from Alabama to Central Florida over the weekend.

News 6 has compiled a list of the latest "book bans" from across Central Florida.

Five puppies are now a step closer to finding loving homes after Puppy Rescue Flights completed a rescue mission from Alabama to Central Florida over the weekend.

A new engineering report has revealed what went wrong at a cracking Orlando apartment complex earlier this year, though it begs another question: can it ever reopen?

A person who broke into The Soda Fountain early Monday morning ended up leaving with $1,000, according to the owners of the College Park shop.

Facing a decline in ridership, LYNX is asking for public feedback on a series of proposed bus service changes set to take effect before the end of the year.

Nearly 2,000 people are experiencing homelessness in Orange County, a 3% increase from last year that officials blame on a widening gap between wages and the area's $2,300-a-month average rent.

Some Orange County parents are raising concerns about a possible new fee structure tied to club sports teams using Orange County Public Schools fields and facilities.

A proposed toll road through Split Oak Forest is drawing opposition from environmental advocates and an Orange County commissioner.

The Colonial Promenade Shopping Center on East Colonial Drive has sat largely empty for several years. One of the last businesses is vacating this week, and the owner of the plaza, the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, says redevelopment is “imminent.”

Walt Disney World is offering a glimpse into its workforce of 80,000 cast members as it announces plans to hire more than 5,000 people over the next five years, highlighting career growth, competitive benefits and a culture of long-term retention.

The crash happened Wednesday morning near Raleigh Street and Willie Mays Parkway, near Carver Middle School in the Orlo Vista area.

The next Legislative session in Florida is still a ways off, though some lawmakers have already gotten busy filing new bills for consideration.

Seven more Central Florida eateries were forced to close their doors (at least temporarily) over reported health code violations, according to state records.

Orange County Fire Rescue is asking a social media influencer to release the full, unedited version of a viral video recorded at Fire Station 54 on Sept. 11, after the edited clip drew backlash against two firefighters and preceded a bomb threat at the station days later.

For neighbors along Partnership Hills Drive, the striking appearance is only part of the frustration. They want to know when it will actually be cleaned up.

Rolling Loud is returning to Orlando next May, and pre-sale tickets go on sale Thursday.

Nearly two years after a holiday drone show in Orlando left a young boy seriously injured, a full report has been released that exposes what exactly happened.

A settlement agreement from 24 years ago is stopping Winter Park from instituting a pilot program to require paid parking at the popular Lake Baldwin Park.

SeaWorld Orlando’s Halloween event combines haunted houses, scare zones, themed food and drinks, live entertainment and plenty of opportunities to be scared along the way. With five haunted houses and six scare zones, there is a lot to see — and knowing what to prioritize can make a big difference.

*NSYNC member Joey Fatone, a graduate of nearby Dr. Phillips High School, is bringing his creative hot dog and Italian ice concept, Fat One's, to Universal CityWalk Orlando — and the first 100 guests score a free hot dog served by the man himself.

Wedgefield residents are dealing with high water bills and quality concerns as Orange County officials weigh whether to take over the community's troubled Pluris Water system

Downtown Orlando will host the third annual Orlando Mural Festival Sept. 17–19, bringing about 15 artists to create large-scale murals across the city.

A new charge is coming to power bills for OUC customers, though usage rates are also expected to go down, the firm recently announced.

Drivers are asked to use alternate routes until the area is cleared. Drivers who must travel the area are urged caution and remain alert for emergency vehicles.

The memorial will be built on the site of the former nightclub. Inside, visitors would encounter a disco ball casting light across the walls, a timeline of the night of the shooting, artwork and the names of all 49 victims.

A Central Florida woman thought she was falling in love online. Instead, she lost thousands of dollars to a romance scheme and is now paying $130 a month from her Social Security check to cover a fraudulent debt.

Maitland water and sewer customers could face five straight years of rate increases under a proposal headed to the City Council for a first reading Monday night. The plan calls for 12% annual increases in fiscal years 2027, 2028 and 2029, followed by 6% increases in fiscal years 2030 and 2031. Applied successively, those percentages compound to approximately 57.9% over five years.

As Central Florida prepares for dozens more red-light cameras, new data is raising questions about their impact on roadway safety.

Shoppers and employees at a Sedano’s grocery store along Curry Ford Road ran for cover Thursday afternoon after Orlando police said a man walked in carrying what appeared to be a rifle and pointed it at employees, and even a customer’s dog.

No charges were filed against rapper Kodak Black after he was booked into the Orange County Jail earlier this year, according to court records obtained by News 6.

About 500 Apopka utility accounts are expected to receive credits after water-meter and equipment problems contributed to estimated billing and back-billing — and the city now acknowledges the underlying meter problem is still not completely resolved.

Deputies are investigating after shots were fired during a hit-and-run crash on Thursday night, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

After a shooting broke out near an Orlando shopping center last week, police announced that they’ve finally apprehended a suspect.

The daughter of a 75-year-old woman living at an Orlando senior apartment complex turned to the News 6 Neighborhood Network after she says her mother went three weeks without working central air conditioning.

A man was arrested and accused of a home invasion after Orange County Sheriff's deputies said a dispute over a FedEx package escalated into something much more serious. Jeffrey Emilio Perez Geronimo, 28, was booked into the Orange County Jail Wednesday after he was arrested on suspicion of home invasion robbery.

Frontier Airlines is expanding its international operations with its first-ever service to South America, launching three nonstop routes from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Colombia in December.

Enrollment at Orange County Public Schools has fallen more than expected this year, and the school district is scrambling to deal with the fallout. The district sent a message to parents and families this week to announce a temporary hiring freeze for available positions.

The Iran war has dramatically slowed oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz — a critical shipping lane that previously carried about 20% of the world’s petroleum. The disruption has sent prices surging across the country, and President Trump says oil prices likely won’t come down until November.

An Orlando woman unknowingly became a pawn in a reshipping scam after taking what she thought was a legitimate work-from-home job, receiving and forwarding packages containing merchandise allegedly purchased with stolen credit card information.

An 11-year-old girl was hospitalized after she was struck by a vehicle near a middle school in Winter Garden on Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Crime scene investigators with the Orlando Police Department returned Wednesday to a home in the 2200 block of Jefferson Street, marking the second day in a row investigators have been seen at the property.

SeaWorld Orlando is offering eligible Florida-certified K-12 classroom teachers free admission through Sept. 2, 2027, through its SeaWorld Florida Teacher Card program.

The Magic of Disney Animation invites guests to step inside a recreation of Walt Disney Animation Studios and explore a space taken over by some of the company’s most beloved characters.

Two people are in critical condition at an Orange County hospital after a stabbing at a gas station Tuesday night.

A parent's account alleges a Winter Park coach spit on a Lake Nona player after the team's overtime loss on Friday. Orange County Public Schools told News 6 it is reviewing the postgame incident.

The proposed ordinance would prohibit all e-bikes and e-scooters from sidewalks in the Central Business District, the Hannibal Square neighborhood commercial district, and the Orange Avenue District.

Orange County Public Schools leaders finalized the district’s $7.9 billion budget for next year Tuesday night as officials also look for additional spending cuts.

An internal City of Apopka investigation details complaints from three planning employees who raised concerns about Commissioner Nadia Anderson’s conduct during a meeting over a proposed development — including one planning manager who said he interpreted her comments as an attempt to intimidate staff.

Catherine “Ms. Cat” Wilson says her faith keeps her serving others—even as her own restaurant struggles to stay open.

Gas prices were seen back up over the $4 mark in Orlando on Tuesday after a Labor Day weekend that saw prices hover around $3.90 a gallon. News 6 spotted a Wawa station with $4.19 a gallon for regular unleaded, $5.89 a gallon for diesel.

Orange County set another monthly record in July for tourist development tax collections, according to Comptroller Phil Diamond on Tuesday. The county collected $31,474,700 in July 2026, up 6.4% from July 2025.

Running Nov. 27 through Dec. 30, the annual Candlelight Processional is marking its 55th year at the Walt Disney World Resort and 32nd year at EPCOT.

Winter Park leaders are set to discuss a six-month paid parking pilot program that could require nonresidents to pay to park at two popular city parks.

Bar Helios at Universal Helios Grand Hotel offers one of the best views in the Magical Dining lineup, full-size portions and a menu that delivers real value. Here’s what I tried, what stood out and why this rooftop dining experience is worth making time for.

As of late Sunday, more than 160 flights were cancelled, and nearly 325 were delayed at Orlando International Airport following a deadly crash involving an Amazon cargo plane in Miami.

Orlando Museum of Art announced fall exhibits running into early 2027, featuring original illustrations from two-time Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall with an author visit and signing.

A fatal crash closed S. Apopka Vineland Road at Palm Parkway in Orlando, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando International Airport expects more than 155,000 passengers on Labor Day, making Monday one of the busiest days of the holiday travel period. However, overall passenger traffic is projected to fall compared with last year.

State Troopers believe a possible medical episode led to a crash that killed a woman, and injured a child in Orange County Sunday. Troopers say a driver in a Honda Accord was on Interstate 4 approaching the exit for Daryl Carter Parkway when the crash happened, and the car ended up in the median around 7:45 a.m.

Eskamani is urging the Florida Athletic Commission to take action against Duel Arena following controversy surrounding an August 29 kickboxing event at Orlando’s Kia Center.

Under the new policy, only students with a valid driver’s license or learner’s permit may bring an e-bike or e-scooter onto school property.

Orange County could soon put the brakes on new artificial intelligence data centers as a county commissioner proposes a temporary moratorium while officials study the potential impact of the massive facilities.