Proposed toll road would relieve congestion on Narcoossee Road. Here’s why some are against it
Read full article: Proposed toll road would relieve congestion on Narcoossee Road. Here’s why some are against itThe Central Florida Expressway Authority holds a public meeting to discuss the design of State Road 534.
Osceola County set to vote on new subdivision near congested Narcoossee Road
Read full article: Osceola County set to vote on new subdivision near congested Narcoossee RoadThere are increasing concerns about traffic problems along Narcoossee Road as Osceola County commissioners prepare to approve another subdivision near the Orange and Osceola county line tonight at 5:30 p.m.
ACC fines and reprimands Syracuse for feigning injuries in its 34-21 upset win over Clemson
Read full article: ACC fines and reprimands Syracuse for feigning injuries in its 34-21 upset win over ClemsonSyracuse football says it accepts its punishment in the wake of the Atlantic Coast Conference fining the program $25,000 and issuing a public reprimand for the Orange feigning injuries in Saturday’s 34-21 win over conference opponent Clemson.
Leesburg Elementary School gets resource room makeover through ‘Renovate to Educate’ program
Read full article: Leesburg Elementary School gets resource room makeover through ‘Renovate to Educate’ programSchools in four Central Florida districts are receiving resource room makeovers as part of a program designed to create an enriching environment for students.
Get your fill of Florida flavors at Disney Springs this summer
Read full article: Get your fill of Florida flavors at Disney Springs this summerRunning June 27 to Aug. 10, the culinary celebration features over 40 participating locations, serving up items filled with Florida-grown ingredients and fresh flavors.
Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city elections
Read full article: Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city electionsA new mayor was voted in, a controversial city commissioner will stay in office and a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been blown away. Those are some of the races and issues that brought Orange County voters to the polls in city elections Tuesday.
‘Group of Colombian nationals’ accused of burgling homes, businesses in Orange, Osceola counties
Read full article: ‘Group of Colombian nationals’ accused of burgling homes, businesses in Orange, Osceola countiesFive people described as a “group of Colombian nationals” are behind bars after they committing residential burglaries in Orange and Osceola counties, according to a news release.
Dense fog advisory issued for parts of Central Florida before another hot day. Here’s when things change
Read full article: Dense fog advisory issued for parts of Central Florida before another hot day. Here’s when things changeWednesday morning’s fog event has been most noticeable along the coast, with some spots seeing visibility drop to just a quarter mile.
‘Thugs with a checkbook:’ Pool builders accused of defrauding customers across Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Thugs with a checkbook:’ Pool builders accused of defrauding customers across Central FloridaA Central Florida sheriff is lauding the out-of-state arrests of a couple he says have spent years using their pool-building business to defraud customers across Brevard, Orange and Osceola counties.
Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your help
Read full article: Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your helpThe Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Over Jan. 28-30, volunteers find people experiencing homelessness and ask them to take a survey. The agency says they need more help.
Man arrested on DUI charges in 2023 crash that killed 2 motorcyclists near Orange-Osceola county line
Read full article: Man arrested on DUI charges in 2023 crash that killed 2 motorcyclists near Orange-Osceola county lineAn arrest was made in an April 2023 rear-end crash that killed two motorcyclists near the Orange-Osceola county line.
‘It’s my civic duty:’ A last look at long lines for early voting in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘It’s my civic duty:’ A last look at long lines for early voting in Central FloridaOn the last day for early voting in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, News 6 sent a crew out to the Apopka Community Center, where the line wrapped around the building and down Station Street.

Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Florida’s Big Bend region.
Connector road between Orange, Lake counties could be finished by 2026
Read full article: Connector road between Orange, Lake counties could be finished by 2026The Lake County Commission voted to approve a bid for a project that will hopefully result in a connector road between Lake and Orange counties.
What ’curing’ a vote-by-mail ballot means and why it may affect some Central Florida races
Read full article: What ’curing’ a vote-by-mail ballot means and why it may affect some Central Florida racesExtremely close races in Orange, Osceola and Flagler counties may all go to recounts on Friday. What happens next could be decided by just a few votes.
‘Ready, Set, Build:’ Orange County unveils blueprint for affordable living
Read full article: ‘Ready, Set, Build:’ Orange County unveils blueprint for affordable livingOrange County has unveiled “Ready, Set, Orange,” a new, forward-thinking initiative designed to streamline the construction of affordable housing.
LIVE RADAR: Debby continues to bring rain to Central Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Debby continues to bring rain to Central FloridaCentral Florida is beginning to see impacts from Hurricane Debby as it moves through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, bringing heavy rain and an isolated threat of tornadoes.
‘We are ready for that:’ Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane season
Read full article: ‘We are ready for that:’ Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane seasonWith this hurricane season already breaking records, state and and local emergency management leaders are urging Floridians to start preparing now.
How Orlando transportation leaders are planning for the future despite funding shortfall
Read full article: How Orlando transportation leaders are planning for the future despite funding shortfallCentral Florida remains one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, and with that growth comes plenty of traffic woes.
Next stop: WKMG Hits the Road in Kissimmee/St. Cloud
Read full article: Next stop: WKMG Hits the Road in Kissimmee/St. CloudNews 6 is gearing up for its fourth stop in our road trip across Central Florida. We are heading to the Kissimmee/St. Cloud area of the 34744-zip code. Tell us what makes your community special and what News 6 can do to help Get Results.
Valencia College offers new apprenticeship program to tackle Florida teacher shortage
Read full article: Valencia College offers new apprenticeship program to tackle Florida teacher shortageOfficials from Valencia College and Orange and Osceola County schools unveiled the details of a new apprenticeship program for college students who want to become elementary school teachers.
Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorneyThe race for state attorney of Orange and Osceola counties will feature a suspended state attorney, Gov. DeSantis’ appointee, and whoever wins the Republican primary for the seat in August.
FWC discusses changes to proposed toll road through Split Oak Forest
Read full article: FWC discusses changes to proposed toll road through Split Oak ForestThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Thursday presented an update on the proposed mitigation package for the partial release of easements in Split Oak Forest.
Latest I-4 project could be done 15 years ahead of time. Here’s the area it will focus on
Read full article: Latest I-4 project could be done 15 years ahead of time. Here’s the area it will focus onThe Florida Department of Transportation held an industry forum on Tuesday to announce the next phase of improvements to Interstate 4 could be done more than a decade ahead of schedule.
Homeless census: Volunteers conducting annual count in Metro Orlando
Read full article: Homeless census: Volunteers conducting annual count in Metro OrlandoOver the next three days, volunteers with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida will be going out to count how many people are experiencing homelessness across the region.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ouster
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ousterThe Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell’s lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis over her ouster.
Environmental advocates to speak out against planned road through Split Oak Forest
Read full article: Environmental advocates to speak out against planned road through Split Oak ForestEnvironmental advocates are planning to once again speak out against a project to extend a toll road through a protected forest in Orange and Osceola counties.
Man accused of sexually assaulting girls in Flagler, Orange, Osceola counties; more victims possible
Read full article: Man accused of sexually assaulting girls in Flagler, Orange, Osceola counties; more victims possibleThe state attorney’s office and detectives in Flagler, Orange and Osceola counties are seeking additional victims of a 25-year-old man accused of sexually assaulting teens.
France's Macron says schools will be 'intractable' in enforcing ban on robes often worn by Muslims
Read full article: France's Macron says schools will be 'intractable' in enforcing ban on robes often worn by MuslimsFrench President Emmanuel Macron says public school students won’t get past the door if they show up dressed in long robes mainly worn by Muslims.
Backpacks built for students dropped off at Orange, Osceola schools
Read full article: Backpacks built for students dropped off at Orange, Osceola schoolsAbout 20,000 children in Orange and Osceola counties are ready to start the school year with backpacks full of essential supplies thanks to the efforts of A Gift For Teaching.
New report shows Orange, Osceola counties dropped most cases against juveniles in Florida
Read full article: New report shows Orange, Osceola counties dropped most cases against juveniles in FloridaA new report from the state is raising questions about the prosecution of juveniles accused of serious crimes in Orange and Osceola counties.
Florida citrus farmers await federal aid months after hurricanes damaged crops
Read full article: Florida citrus farmers await federal aid months after hurricanes damaged cropsFlorida citrus officials are promoting the “grit of this industry” as the growing season is set to close with the lowest production in nearly a century.
Central Florida lawmaker offered job as South Florida State College president
Read full article: Central Florida lawmaker offered job as South Florida State College presidentA lawmaker who represents Orange and Osceola counties in the Florida House of Representatives may soon be leaving to become a state college president.
Man, 3 women arrested in Orange County after armed home invasion scheme
Read full article: Man, 3 women arrested in Orange County after armed home invasion schemeFour people were arrested on Wednesday in Orange County following a home-invasion robbery in St. Johns County, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Central Florida grassroots group to host town hall to amplify AAPI voters
Read full article: Central Florida grassroots group to host town hall to amplify AAPI votersAsian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together is hosting a town hall at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office to raise awareness on AAPI issues in the community.
5 Central Florida counties issue burn bans as drought concerns increase
Read full article: 5 Central Florida counties issue burn bans as drought concerns increaseDrought concerns are rising throughout Central Florida, and as of Tuesday, officials in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties instituted emergency burn bans in an effort to prevent fires from going out of control.
Friend warned police Americans feared missing in Mexico
Read full article: Friend warned police Americans feared missing in MexicoThe frantic effort to rescue four Americans taken captive by a cartel in Mexico during a kidnapping that left two dead came after a fifth person who traveled with the group to Texas called police there.
Website tracks homelessness trends in Central Florida. New data helps find solutions
Read full article: Website tracks homelessness trends in Central Florida. New data helps find solutionsCentral Florida volunteers are working to combat homelessness by gathering data that will help allocate federal resources, understand local trends and inform policy change.
WATCH: Stolen semi involved in Orlando VA standoff leads Ocala police on chase
Read full article: WATCH: Stolen semi involved in Orlando VA standoff leads Ocala police on chaseVideo released Thursday shows Ocala police chasing a stolen semitruck driven by a man accused in an hourslong standoff at the Orlando VA Medical Center Monday, according to officers.
Power restored to thousands of Duke Energy customers in Orange and Seminole counties
Read full article: Power restored to thousands of Duke Energy customers in Orange and Seminole countiesThousands of Duke Energy customers are without power in Orange and Seminole counties on Christmas Eve, according to an outage map on the company’s website.
Travis leads No. 25 Florida State past Syracuse 38-3
Read full article: Travis leads No. 25 Florida State past Syracuse 38-3Jordan Travis threw for three touchdowns, caught a touchdown pass and ran for another score, and No. 25 Florida State beat reeling Syracuse 38-3, the Orange's fourth straight loss.