LaMelo Ball had 22 points and seven rebounds and the Charlotte Hornets beat the Orlando Magic 120-105 after losing rookie forward Kon Knueppel to a right ankle injury in the first half.
Travelers returning home after Christmas packed Orlando International Airport on Thursday, with many facing flight delays and cancellations amid record holiday travel.
Central Florida is heading for a significant cooldown just in time for New Year's, according to the latest News 6 Pinpoint Weather forecast. Find out what to expect this weekend and beyond.
Volunteers at Lake Eola spent their Christmas morning handing out food, clothes, toiletries and more to people experiencing homelessness.
Visitors from across North America traded traditional winter scenes for sand and surf this Christmas Eve, as Central Florida’s beaches drew holiday crowds seeking warmth and sunshine.
Florida's airports are now required to submit monthly reports on weather-modification activities. Have there been any? News 6 requested the reports.
Orange County now leads the state of Florida in reported cases of Legionnaires’ disease, as questions grow about whether residents and workers may have been exposed at more than one location.
Orange County is formally demanding the federal government reimburse hundreds of thousands of dollars for housing ICE immigration detainees in the county jail.
Orange County Utilities is changing curbside collection days for its customers starting Dec. 29, and it will affect garbage, recycling, yard waste, and large item pickup. The county has a site to help residents figure out their new collection days.
If you were hoping for sweater weather this Christmas, you might have to settle for short sleeves instead.
In the week before Christmas, nearly a dozen restaurants across Central Florida were forced to shut their doors, according to state records.
Tonight's Powerball drawing features a staggering $1.6 billion jackpot, marking it as the fifth-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. While millions of Americans dream of what they'd do with the winnings, the odds of actually claiming that prize are more astronomical than you might think.
They may look like traditional bicycles behind wrapping paper, but law enforcement says electric bikes — or e-bikes — come with rules many parents and riders do not fully understand.
Attorneys for detainees at a Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” want a federal judge to visit the facility.
Barry Manilow will have surgery to remove a cancerous spot on his left lung, and has rescheduled his upcoming concerts in January.
According to police, Tyrell Staffine used a large bolt cutter to access the store’s register area, where he stole approximately $900 in coins and cigarettes valued at $2,000.
While a couple of brief showers are possible — mainly near the coast and during the afternoon —most of Central Florida will stay dry.
Central Florida Miracle League has played at Trotter’s Park for about 20 years. Earlier this year, the field had deteriorated so badly it had become unplayable, putting the future of the league at risk.
Central Florida starts the week with gusty winds and a chilly morning, followed by warming temperatures and continued dry conditions through Christmas, according to News 6 Pinpoint Weather.
The city of Orlando is set to begin removing items from inside the Pulse nightclub building, nearly a decade after the 2016 mass shooting that killed 49 people.
Central Florida is experiencing above-average temperatures on the winter solstice with highs around 78 degrees, continued dry conditions, and only spotty rain chances in the week ahead.
Warmth will absolutely dominate the Central Florida area, and much of the United States to their entirety as we approach Christmas and even New Year's Eve. How long till we get some relief and see some rain coming on the horizon?
A person driving a mini-motorcycle is in critical condition on Saturday evening after losing control and crashing in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
People living in West Lakes say they see dozens of homes in their community just like this one. A home that’s boarded up and left to sit for years, unattended. That’s what neighbors call a zombie home.
The proposed Ya Ya Alert Act, sponsored by Rep. Rashon Young, would create a mandatory alert system requiring law enforcement to send notifications when a serious threat is within a three-mile radius of schools, childcare facilities, and registered users.
*NSYNC icon and Orlandoan Joey Fatone will mark a special homecoming as he returns to The City Beautiful to perform in “& Juliet” at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Jennifer Lawrence playing a new mother whose behavior becomes increasingly erratic in “Die My Love” and three more “Stranger Things” episodes are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you.
Once the items are removed, the next phase of construction, which includes the removal of the Pulse sign and clearing of the site, will begin.
News 6 WKMG is celebrating the season with a two-hour “News 6 Holiday Special,” featuring anchors reading Christmas favorites, a cozy crackling fireplace and yule log, surprise guest appearances and insider guides to holiday events and things to do around Central Florida.
Florida Statutes now upgrade the penalty for anyone covering or interfering with the visibility of a license plate’s primary features to a second-degree misdemeanor. The big question now is, what’s being done to clarify the law?
While kids around the world are busy writing letters to Santa detailing what toys they want under the Christmas Tree this year, some Central Florida kids are writing letters with a different wish.
A stretch of West South Street in downtown Orlando will soon honor the late state Sen. Geraldine F. Thompson, a trailblazing lawmaker and historian who spent decades advocating for her community and preserving Black history.
Holiday travel is expected to break records again this year, with more than 122 million Americans projected to be on the move, according to AAA.
A spokesperson with the Orange County Corrections Department told News 6 that the federal government owes the county hundreds of thousands of dollars in reimbursement payments for housing ICE detainees inside the Orange County Jail.
A North Carolina woman filed a lawsuit Thursday claiming she sustained “severe and permanent injuries” after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe.
An Orlando firefighter is on leave without pay after his second arrest since 2023, this time accused of stalking.
A Central Florida neighborhood is dealing with foul odors and environmental concerns after thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilled into a waterway near Lake Orlando, city officials confirmed.
Officials voted unanimously Wednesday to grant a $7 million “allowance” for the ongoing Gate Link Replacement Project at Orlando International Airport due to "unforeseen conditions," including the 15% to 25% U.S. tariff increase on Japanese imports.
136 people in the Orlando area died this year while living on the streets or in a homeless housing program. A service in Orlando Wednesday gave those people a chance to be remembered.
A slight change in the weather pattern is setting up across the area.
Drone deliveries are coming to Central Florida, offering a glimpse at how technology could change the way people shop.
Investigations revealed that the shooting occurred after an argument involving the shooting victim, Markeis, and Mauryce Stubbs, and others about a break-in and property damage at an apartment.
5,000 children and 1,000 seniors are benefiting from the Orlando area Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program this year. Families are picking up their gifts today.
A Gift for Teaching, Central Florida's primary source for free school supplies, celebrated its 15th annual Grant a Wish program by hosting a special shopping spree for three remarkable students.
A leading Muslim civil rights group in the U_S_ has sued Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over his order labeling it a “foreign terrorist organization.”.
Is your license plate frame illegal? That is the question Florida drivers and law enforcement officers have been asking after a new law went into effect on Oct. 1. There was so much confusion that the state had to issue a clarification last week.
Another five Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down, and they all reportedly shared one feature in common: rodent droppings.
Orange County school board members will hold a special meeting on Tuesday at 1 p.m. to discuss the possible closure of several schools as the district grapples with declining enrollment.
A 24-year-old man was arrested after firing a gun during a road rage confrontation on State Road 408 in Orlando on Sunday, according to an arrest affidavit.
The bowl game, which has raised more than $6.3 million for cancer research over its 10-year history, holds special meaning for many participants, past and present.
The man accused of attacking a jogger near Orlando’s College Park earlier this year was rearrested Monday, accused of violating the probation he received as his sentence in the case.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested three men in Central Florida for possessing child sexual abuse material.
Unlike specialty plates, the America 250 plate serves as an alternative to the standard Florida license plate, with all regular fees applying.
The FHP says a 35-year-old Orlando man was killed and his passenger was seriously injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash on State Road 429 in Orange County.
The governor has set aside $130 million for nursing education programs in his latest budget proposal. While the funding is not yet guaranteed, nursing schools are optimistic about the potential support.
After the cold air comes in tonight through Tuesday, conditions look to warm up. This time, they may actually stay there even into the beginning of the calendar winter season. Christmas may actually be more on the warm and pleasant side for us in Central Florida.
A strong cold front is expected to bring dramatically colder air, gusty winds, and high surf to central Florida overnight Sunday into Monday, according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan. Warmer temperatures are forecast to return later in the week.
What was once supposed to bring us some more much needed rain has come together as another dry push of colder temps. These cold temperatures will be in for only a brief hello and goodnight before warmth returns across our area, and it could actually remain this way through to saying Merry Christmas.
Universal has reached a resolution with the family of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, who died in September after riding the Epic-Universe roller coaster Stardust Racers, according to the family’s legal team.
Central Florida is set for a warm weekend, but a cold front arriving Sunday is expected to bring a sharp drop in temperatures and breezy conditions. News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan details what to expect for the coming week.
A man who died after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe severely fractured one of his thigh bones and had a pre-existing dislocation of his other thigh bone, a newly released autopsy shows. Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, 32, was found unresponsive after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster on Sept. 17 and was later pronounced dead.
If you’ve ever been an AT&T customer – even years ago – you may be eligible for part of a major settlement tied to two massive nationwide data breaches. Here's what to know before the Dec. 18 deadline.
The holiday season often makes last-minute shopping a challenge, especially for those who left the big grocery-store trip at the bottom of their to-do list.
According to the director of the Institute for Economic Forecasting, this year's tourism tax revenue marked the highest annual collections for Orange County, largely due to the opening of Universal’s Epic Universe.
Investigators announced that the death investigation is closed, with a newly released report detailing what exactly happened on the ride.
The I-4 corridor in Orlando recently underwent a significant makeover, and the Central Florida Expressway Authority is investing millions to expand the 408 expressway. Yet, many drivers say the improvements have not solved the growing traffic problems.
Worrell said she is holding media availability “to address community concerns and questions” regarding the case and is “keeping with our commitment to full transparency.”
