The Orlando Fire Department says they responded to a 2-alarm fire Saturday afternoon. Crews say the fire was on East Concord Street, and when they arrived, the whole house was involved.

Florida’s top health official called the measles vaccine “effective” Friday, but stopped short of imploring people to get inoculated against the disease. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, there have been 155 measles cases in Florida since the start of the year, with three in Orange County and one in Osceola County.

A Central Florida man was arrested after being accused of violating recent emergency rules regarding a flesh-eating parasite, according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

FDOT is in the design phase for a project on East Colonial Drive from Avalon Park Boulevard to Chuluota Road. The plan could add lanes, build shared-use paths on both sides of the roadway and make intersection improvements. It also includes additional stormwater drainage ponds.

The Orlando Police Department issued a warning after video was released showing a mob of e-bike riders downtown.

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating sharks in a big way this summer with Baby Shark, Shark Appreciation Week and plenty of family-friendly fun.

A video appears to show sections of a temporary wall collapsing onto a group of visitors on one of the busiest walkways at Universal Orlando.

An unsettling shopping experience for a woman at a Walmart in Orange County this week led to an arrest for video voyeurism.

The Dr. Phillips Center will present a self-produced run of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical 'Into the Woods' at Steinmetz Hall from July 31 to August 2. Starring Disney Legend and Tony Award nominee Jodi Benson as The Witch, the show weaves together classic fairy tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel to explore the themes of wishes, consequences, and the meaning of 'happily ever after.'

Orange County's election workers conducted a public test of their election equipment ahead of the August primary election, and the public was invited to see it. Here's what we learned about processing ballots.

The Florida Supreme Court is not accepting a plan to reprimand a Central Florida judge over a perceived racial remark during a plea hearing last year, nor for telling two defense attorneys to “shut up” during a jury selection proceeding.

A News 6 investigation found one Orlando woman paid $125 to a third-party website, only to receive the same PDF available for free on the official U.S. government site.

Over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close down after receiving a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.

A Lamborghini was pulled over in a “Super Speeder stop” on Wednesday morning for going over 100 mph on the highway, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The video has been viewed and shared on Instagram hundreds of thousands of times. It shows two adults and five children sitting at a table at the restaurant ‘@ The Diner’ last Sunday. At the end of the video, they leave. What the video does not show is the adults paying the bill.

A job fair in Orange County on Tuesday aimed to help former Spirit Airlines employees and other job seekers connect with new opportunities after hundreds of workers suddenly lost their jobs in May.

A bicyclist was killed in a crash along East Colonial Drive on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orange County could be making changes to how pedicabs operate along International Drive, one of central Florida’s most popular tourist corridors.

A judge signed the order on Thursday, citing Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.134(b)(2). The state had not filed charges by the 63rd day following the defendant’s arrest, nor did prosecutors file anything to demonstrate good cause for an extension.

According to police, the crash involved seven vehicles and 10 people. Speed was also most likely a contributing factor.

Orange County Public Schools will host a community meeting Thursday July 23rd to hear neighbors' concerns about a proposed affordable housing development intended to help teachers and other OCPS employees.

The first phase is set to begin next month, and city leaders say the goal is to reduce crashes and injuries by slowing drivers down in areas where children walk, bike and play.

As AI data centers expand across Central Florida and across the country, residents living near one planned facility just outside Eatonville say they want more transparency before it opens.

Orange County plans to install an automated speed camera near Rock Springs Elementary School following a traffic study that confirmed dangerous speeding along Rock Springs Road.

School board members are set to review a draft policy Tuesday that would ban elementary students from bringing or riding e-bikes or e-scooters on school property. A final vote could come as early as next week.

The Orlando Dreamers are asking for $975 million in tourist tax funding to build a new 45,000-seat venue. The proposed stadium would be located just north of Aquatica on International Drive.

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a vehicle accused of striking an 11-year-old boy riding an electric scooter before leaving the scene Sunday afternoon in Orange County.

Police have released footage of the arrest at a nearby restaurant after investigators said the suspect fled the scene.

The investigation into the shooting death of a child in Orlando is “complex,” a spokesperson with Orlando police said Monday.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has an all-new Australian wildlife walk-through experience at Conservation Station. Here’s what to expect at Jumping Junction, from kangaroos and wallabies to joeys, grazing and a guided, stay-on-the-path experience.

According to an FHP report, the driver of a 2025 Kia K4 was heading southbound on Orange Blossom Trail when he ran a red light approaching the northbound exit ramp from State Road 417.

Crystal Lawson, 32, of Orlando faces 113 felony counts of computer crimes and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. She posted a $1.14 million bond over the weekend after it was set at $10,000 per count.

A man is accused of altering and providing fake veterinary certificates for puppies he sold. Months after a News 6 investigation, that man is now facing charges.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office put up crime scene tape to close TCU Boulevard near Pamlico Street on Saturday.

The Orlando Fire Department completed a rescue at Universal Orlando Sunday, after they say 70 people were stuck on a ride. Fire officials say the ride stopped in a raised position, but riders were upright inside an air-conditioned building. There were no medical complaints.

A Kissimmee man is dead after an early-morning motorcycle crash involving a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An apartment building in Windermere that was condemned last week after a lightning strike sparked a fire remains unsafe, according to an Orange County spokesperson, and one resident says she's been told it may be months before she can return to her apartment.

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.

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.

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.

A debate over gun rights and safety is playing out at a Winter Garden park after the Florida attorney general ordered the city to remove signs banning weapons, saying they violate state law.

A Windermere man was arrested after Orange County deputies say he hit an 11-year-old child on an e-bike with an SUV, then smashed the child’s cellphone during a confrontation in the neighborhood.

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.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning and deadline after the city of Winter Garden reportedly posted signs at a local park.

The Apopka City Commission failed to reach a unanimous agreement Wednesday on a proposed property tax millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, delaying a decision as city leaders face a deadline to finalize next year’s budget.

A Central Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after murdering and trying to rape his girlfriend’s 93-year-old mother, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

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

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.

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

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.

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.

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.

Orange County leaders signaled Tuesday that they are ready to close the door on a condominium complex with a checkered past. Commissioners directed county officials to schedule a vote to be taken at an upcoming commission meeting on the future of Tymber Skan on the Lake.

A man convicted of murdering his girlfriend’s 93-year-old mother at an Orange County senior living facility will spend the rest of his life in prison.

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.

After $8,100 paid and months of delays, SwimShapes finished the job once News 6 started asking questions.

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.

After investigators said two children were injured last week when an Orange County deputy accidentally fired his personal gun, the identity of the deputy involved has now been revealed.

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

Jeremy Mason, 29, was arrested on Friday after troopers responded to a “Be On the Lookout” alert for a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on State Road 400. Dispatchers reported a woman inside the vehicle was yelling that she had been kidnapped.

Orange County Fire Rescue says it received a call Saturday about a child drowning. According to OCFR, crews performed life-saving measures at the scene.

Community members gathered in Apopka early Saturday morning for a memorial workout honoring fallen firefighter Austin Duran, whose legacy continues through a nonprofit dedicated to firefighter safety and community support.

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

Two children were hurt Thursday after an Orange County sheriff’s deputy accidentally fired his personal gun while cleaning it, the sheriff’s office said.

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 communities will gather this weekend for the annual 15 Days of Hope, honoring fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran through a community workout and inaugural 5K while supporting The 2650 Foundation's mission to serve first responders and their families.

OCPS has already signed a lease for 100 new apartments on a nearby 8.5-acre lot, an area currently zoned for single-family homes. The project may be allowed under a state law known as the Live Local Act, which can override some local zoning rules for certain affordable housing developments.

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.

Two deputies were hospitalized after a house fire broke out Wednesday morning in an Orange County neighborhood. The fire was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. at a home on Snowberry Circle and originated in the garage.

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.

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.

A year after Winter Garden canceled curbside recycling due to rising costs, the city is expected to renew its trash contract with Waste Management — again without recycling — even as the volunteer-run Plant Street Recycling program has diverted more than 100,000 pounds of recyclables from landfills.

The vote to join the lawsuit over the Hungerford property failed Tuesday in Eatonville. The lawsuit, filed by the Southern Poverty Law center, alleges closed - door meetings led by the former mayor improperly determined the fate of the property.

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.

A new ordinance sets a speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters in the city of Ocoee. Leaders passed the new restrictions unanimously Tuesday night.

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.

Orange County Public Schools leaders are considering whether to ban e-bikes and electric scooters on school campuses following concerns about student safety.

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.

A controversial 300-acre development approved by the City of Winter Garden is now facing a legal challenge from a nearby homeowner who wants a judge to overturn the project’s approval. The lawsuit centers on the proposed Johns Lake Urban Village on Williams Road and Marsh Road. The project includes more than 600 homes, a bed-and-breakfast, retail space and an event venue.

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.

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.

Marcellu Wiley, who played for multiple NFL teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, had a first appearance Sunday, jail records show. He has since posted bond and been released.

Orange County's Tourist Development Tax generated nearly $400 million in 2025, and officials are forming a citizens task force to help guide how the tourism-restricted funds are spent.

Investigators believe a lightning strike during weekend storms may have sparked the fire, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

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.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

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.

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.

Orange County leaders are preparing to discuss a possible county ordinance to create local e-bike safety regulations after the governor vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have established statewide rules.