The Orange County man accused of shooting and killing his toddlers before killing himself was scheduled to go on trial later this month on a misdemeanor battery charge.
According to Orange County deputies, the victim, a woman in her 70s, was shot by an unknown person while waiting at the bus stop. She was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Ten years after Pulse, Mayor Buddy Dyer is remembering the tragedy that changed Orlando and calls completing the $12.5 million memorial the most important thing he has left to do as mayor.
Downtown Orlando drivers could soon pay more to park as city leaders consider the first increase to parking rates in nearly two decades.
A decade after the Pulse nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, Orlando is holding a week of remembrance events and a city hall update on the long-awaited permanent memorial.
An Emmy award-winning News 6 investigation into hundreds of traffic citations and toll bills suspiciously mailed to an Apopka familyās home has prompted the arrest of a convicted sex offender on fraud charges.
Orlando leaders are set to discuss an ordinance Monday night that could temporarily loosen restrictions in one of the cityās downtown historic preservation districts to try to attract investment, but critics warn could put irreplaceable buildings at risk.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is suspending his campaign for Florida governor as he begins treatment.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demingsā prostate cancer diagnosis is prompting renewed discussion about screening and early detection. An Orlando prostate cancer specialist says the mayorās announcement could encourage more men, particularly African American men who face higher risks, to get screened.
A string of car burglaries at the Orlando International Airport has kicked off a search for those responsible, according to the police department.
The head of Orlando's Carnival Festival is defending police officers who were disciplined by the department after they were captured in a video in which young women in bikinis are dancing on them.
Demings made history in 2018 when he became the first African American mayor of Orange County. He has led the county for eight years.
The RL3 Foundation, founded by the family of Ray Lewis III, is hosting football and music-centered events this weekend in Central Florida with the goal to educate families about CTE. Lewis III, an area football star, died three years ago this June at age 28. CTE contributed to his death. Lewis III's family hopes the foundation empowers families with more knowledge about football and head injuries.
City leaders in Ocoee are warning that a proposed amendment aimed at lowering property taxes for Florida homeowners could significantly reduce local government revenue and lead to difficult budget decisions affecting public services.
Multiple cars were involved in a crash that broke out around 10 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, according to the Orange County Fire Rescue.
Orlando is set to host three college football bowl games this season ā the StaffDNA Cure Bowl, the Pop-Tarts Bowl, and the 81st annual Citrus Bowl ā bringing excitement, community impact, and top-tier matchups to Central Florida.
Spheres Bubble Show is led by Blaise Ryndes, a four-time Guinness World Record holder and former Americaās Got Talent contestant known for his innovative bubble artistry.
Phį» Bar in Orlandoās Mills 50 District is a must-try Vietnamese restaurant for phį» lovers, serving a rich 24-hour beef broth, handmade noodles, and fan favorites like bĆ”nh bĆØo, Mamaās egg rolls, and crispy fish sauce wingsāplus lomo saltado and orange honey iced tea.
Set after the events of the 2001 Pixar film, the land places guests inside a Monstropolis now powered by laughter ā and ready for human visitors for the very first time.
Improvements are coming to one of Orange Countyās most congested crossroads as leaders will be taking a closer look at FDOTās design.
During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
A decision to move forward with a development along Marsh Road in Winter Garden is frustrating residents concerned the road cannot handle the influx of new residents. At a meeting, city leaders acknowledged there was an issue, but said developers cannot be required to fix pre-existing road issues.
The family of Army Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington gathered Wednesday at the Orlando Executive Airport for a dignified transfer ā the formal military ceremony honoring the return of a fallen service memberās remains.
Deputies fired on a woman who came toward them with a knife on Wednesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
Try a beginner pottery wheel class at Super Awesome Cool Pottery in Central Florida. Make two bowls, glaze them, and pick them up after firing plus pottery painting, kids programs and Ferret Night.
The experience offers guests a limited-run, after-hours evening of beachside cocktails, Caribbean dining, animal encounters, live entertainment, and a dramatic fire finale.
Winter Park police said Matthew Seaberg approached the woman from behind in the parking lot of the Wawa, lifted her by the waist onto his shoulder, and put her inside his pickup truck.
Cleon Williams, also known as āUncle Louā, was arrested on May 19 during a sting operation and was held in the Orange County jail on an immigration hold before facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge.
Apopka city leaders are preparing to vote on a notice of default against the developer behind the long-stalled Station Street revitalization project, which could end the city's downtown overhaul plans entirely.
A Massachusetts woman was taken into custody after she got into a spat with an employee at a Disney restaurant last month, according to the Orange County Sheriffās Office.
Orange County Public Schools leaders on Tuesday reflected on a year marked by school closures, staffing reductions and financial challenges, while warning that additional budget decisions could be necessary as student enrollment continues to decline.
A vacant 117-acre property in Eatonville that once held a historic Black school has been at the center of years of debate, lawsuits and political disagreements.
A College Park woman says coyotes have killed her feral cats and cost her thousands of dollars in prevention efforts ā but wildlife officials say relocation isn't an option.
On Trooper Steve on Patrol, weāre diving into the do's and donāts of red light cameras, how they work, and some of the common mistakes drivers make that could end up costing them.
"SIX" is a Broadway musical that reimagines the wives of King Henry VIII as a pop girl group, each telling her story from her own perspective.
You buy a home in Florida that you saw online. The site says estimated property taxes are around $4,000. But when you get your first property tax bill, the cost may be thousands of dollars more. Why? Because the sites don't factor in Florida's Save Our Homes benefit, which doesn't stay when the home is sold, according to Orange County's property appraiser.
More than two years after a state arbitrator ordered a southeast Orange County homeowners association to hold a new five-seat board election, residents have been blocked from casting votes as the existing HOA board remains in power.
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.
Detectives said the suspect faces charges of rape, false imprisonment and battery by strangulation. However, sex crime detectives are concerned there may be more victims.
Since August 2023, a new air-quality study has been underway in Central Florida, funded by the EPA for $500,000. The project began in Parramore, with researchers asking people across Orange County to report concerns about the air where they live.
Orlando Science Centerās all-new Dome opens June 1 with immersive 8K laser projection, 30,000 watts of sound and planetarium shows under a seamless screen.
Residents in Winter Garden are voicing concerns ahead of a city commission vote Thursday night on a proposed development that would bring hundreds of homes and commercial space to the area near Williams Road and Marsh Road.
The collection of experiences transforms the reimagined Animation Courtyard into an interactive celebration of Disneyās animated legacy
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.
There's a great big beautiful tomorrow for the Carousel of Progress, and Disney World plans its most ambitious makeover yet of the iconic attraction, starting in July, including new decades.
OCPS is among several local districts that use Canvas. Instructure has since confirmed that no data from the district was leaked in the breach.
Seventeen years after Tracy Ocasio vanished, Ocoee detectives and retired investigator Michelle Grogan say new effortsāincluding FDLE testing, FBI ViCAP entry, sonar and K-9 searches, and water searches with Peace River K9 Search and Rescueāare continuing as they urge anyone with information to contact Ocoee Police.
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.
A 21-year-old man was arrested at Walt Disney Worldās Magic Kingdom after he was accused of using a cellphone to secretly record video under a womanās skirt while she waited in line for a ride.
A proposed development in Winter Garden is moving closer to approval, but not without opposition from neighbors concerned about increased traffic and changes to the character of their community.
Wymore Road is a step closer to reopening after a large sinkhole opened earlier this month. Crews are testing to make sure the filled hole is compact enough to support a new roadway now.
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 ā all with views of the parkās zipliners and rock climbers.
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 Sheriffās 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 Sheriffās Office.
Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe, who is running for Orange County Mayor, submitted her resignation letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis Tuesday, but she told News 6 she plans to stay in her current position through the end of the year.
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.
Repairs are underway after an employee mistakenly sprayed the wrong substance on the greens at the Winter Park Golf Course earlier this month ā a mistake city leaders say will cost at least six figures to fix.
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.
Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California.
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.
After News 6 posted on Facebook about CFO Blaise Ingogliaās visit, many viewers expressed a similar sentiment: āWhat about Alligator Alcatraz?ā
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.
Apopka Police Department said a local man was arrested after investigators linked him to a road rage shooting that sent a bullet through a womanās car window.
Passengers at Orlando International Airport are reacting to a TSA policy allowing medical marijuana through security checkpoints, while officials remind travelers that Floridaās marijuana laws still apply.
FDOT is advancing an RCUT redesign and adding crosswalk improvements along a busy stretch of Silver Star Road following a string of pedestrian collisions.
New video footage obtained exclusively by News 6 shows a motorist fighting an Orange County deputy sheriff just minutes after attacking a good Samaritan on a Central Florida expressway.
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.
Orange County has reported its first two measles cases this year. One patient was between 0-4 years old, and the other between 25-29 years old. Florida has the fourth-highest number of measles cases in the U.S.
Itās 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.
Florida troopers say a 21-year-old woman hit and killed a man who was helping tow her truck from the mud in East Orange County before fleeing the scene. The victimās family says he was known for always helping others.
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.
Walk into SeaWorld Floridaās 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 āroad rageā attack was reported near the Orlando International Airport last month, leading to an arrest on Wednesday, according to the Orange County Sheriffās 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 grillingāplus the sides, samples and the simple air-fryer move that saved my Wagyu short ribs.
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.
Disneyās Hollywood Studios is taking the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction to a galaxy far, far away from its original experience. The roles for the crew have expanded, the missions have changed, and two new characters are along for the ride.
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.
With nearly 30 stores already open in the Sunshine State, popular grocer Trader Joeās has just unveiled yet another location thatās on the way.
In an appearance in Orange County Wednesday, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia criticized the county government's spending, calling it "excessive" and "wasteful."
