Florida passenger rail operator Brightline is expected to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as soon as this week, according to several financial media outlets, including Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal. Brightline is looking to restructure more than $1 billion in corporate debt.

60s return after over 100 days!

Law enforcment responded to a shooting Wednesday in a parking garage adjacent to the Orange County courthouse, leaving the complex on lockdown as authorities search for a suspect, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.

Another round of showers and storms is ahead Wednesday before a front brings a noticeable change to Central Florida’s weather pattern.

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.

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.

Central Florida will get a taste of fall this weekend as a cool front brings drier air, lower humidity and cooler mornings, with some areas dipping into the 60s.

If you've washed your car lately or taken a stroll around the neighborhood, you may have noticed the return of Florida's pesky visitor.

Storms stick around through midweek before a front brings drier air, lower humidity and a taste of fall this weekend. Here’s the latest timeline.

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.

Florida’s new property tax proposal — Amendment 3 — is slated to appear on the ballot in November, putting it up to the voters to decide whether homeowners across the state should get a major tax cut.

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

If you live in Orlando and can’t start your day without a cup of coffee, you’re in the right city. A new study by personal finance website WalletHub ranks Orlando the No. 1 city in the country for coffee lovers.

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

More storms are ahead through Tuesday before a front brings drier air and cooler temperatures later this week.

Florida homeowners are paying some of the nation’s highest HOA fees relative to what they pay on their homes, according to a new Realtor.com report.

Rain chances increase even more next week.

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

High chance for rain lingers early this week before a late-week cold front.

Fay is forecast to briefly reach hurricane strength.

Rain chances increase even more next week.

TD 6 is churning southwest of the Azores Islands.

Humidity and heat indices make a comeback as well.

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

A maintenance worker with UCF was arrested after he traveled to meet someone he thought was a 13-year-old boy — only to find out it was actually an undercover detective, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The last weekend of the summer season features higher rain chances.

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.

A disturbance moving across the state will bring deeper moisture, increasing rain chances to 60%–70% this weekend while temperatures stay near normal.

Most Florida drivers should already be aware that headlights should be used at night. However, state law has a few other specifications, as well.

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 developing mid-level low brings moisture and instability for weekend storms.

Abnormal Saharan Dust levels, abnormal lack of development, abnormal setup.

A brief break from the rain arrives Thursday as drier air lowers shower chances, but the wetter pattern returns Friday. Here’s when storms ramp back up and what to expect through the weekend.

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.

Florida’s native grocery chain is a popular choice for many shoppers in the Sunshine State. But customers may not realize that BOGO deals in the state are different than those in other areas.

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.

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.”

Drier and breezy conditions continue into Thursday.

With the national average for a gallon of regular gas sitting at $4.36, a new AAA travel survey found that 41% of people say budget concerns are one reason they haven’t started planning their trips yet.

Drier air moves in across the north today, while southern Central Florida stays wetter with more showers and storms. Here’s what to expect, including breezy winds and rough beach conditions.

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

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.

The Orlando Police Department is investigating a crash on John Young Parkway near Columbia Street. All northbound and southbound lanes are closed between LB McLeod Road and Columbia Street.

*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.

Another round of showers and storms is ahead Tuesday before a noticeable weather shift Wednesday brings drier air, stronger winds and rougher surf.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

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.

A 19-year-old Orlando man is facing multiple charges, including DUI, after crashing his car into a pickup truck while driving the wrong way on I-75 early Monday morning.

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.

Central Florida starts the week warm and muggy, but a noticeable change arrives Wednesday as drier air moves in and breezy winds develop.

For generations of Floridians, Publix has been more than a place to buy groceries. The Lakeland-based supermarket is one of the state’s most recognizable homegrown brands — and a new look at Brand Finance’s rankings confirms its strength.

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.

Lower rain chances and breezy conditions return to Central Florida.

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

Rain chances on the decline as we push into the upcoming week.

Rain chances on the decline as we push into the upcoming week.

Sea breeze storms drive Saturday’s forecast. Trending drier starting Sunday.

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.

As Florida gas prices climb, drivers are delaying fill-ups to save money—but AAA says the strategy could increase breakdown risks and result in repairs costing nearly $1,000.

Sea breeze storms drive Saturday’s forecast. Trending drier starting Sunday.

News 6 television coverage on September 11, 2001 documented how the terrorist attacks affected Central Florida — from the quiet terminals at Orlando International Airport to the closure of area theme parks and heightened security at Kennedy Space Center.

Employees from four of Central Florida’s largest companies and foundations gathered at the Central Florida Fairgrounds to pack 210,000 healthy, non-perishable meals for individuals and families facing hunger across the region.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

Under the directive, flags at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout Florida will be lowered from sunrise to sunset Sept. 11, 2026, honoring the 2,977 lives lost when radical Islamic terrorists attacked the United States.

Storm chances stay high across Central Florida as we head into the weekend. Here’s when storms could be most widespread and what to expect.

Florida’s final scheduled minimum wage hike is slated to take place this month.

If you are of a certain age (I’m not saying I am, I’m not saying I’m not), you probably remember a time when every other Friday meant payday. You’d collect your check midmorning, head down to the bank, grab what cash you needed (or had through available funds), deposit the rest, and start your weekend.

What if Hurricane Erin tracked closer to New York City on Sept. 11, 2001?

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.

Social media has lit up with model runs of the American GFS showing a hurricane threat from the Gulf during the last week of September.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Kapri DeRamus was driving to his Sept. 5 wedding when a car crossed into his lane in Altamonte Springs. Hours later, he and Tyasia Thomas exchanged vows at Orlando Regional Medical Center.

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.

Rain chances stay near 70% through Sunday

Beef is at the center of the reason why the U.S. Department of Justice is investigating eight top grocery chains found in Florida and across the country.

Last week, a dozen more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

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.

In an interview with News 6, CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman says joining a transitioning "60 Minutes" feels like the "first day of school," but he's embracing the challenge of living up to the show's legacy of excellence.

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

Florida's $1.4 billion annual tourist development tax is at the center of a growing debate over whether local governments should have more control over how the revenue is spent, with some advocating for broader uses like infrastructure and education while others warn of potential cost increases.

Mama Della’s Ristorante at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers a true taste of Italy during Magical Dining. From generous portions of comforting classics to live music, opera singers and immersive Portofino theming, this dinner feels like a full evening experience.

Central Florida remains in a summerlike setup with plenty of moisture, daily showers, and thunderstorms continuing through the weekend.

Saharan dust teaming up with El Nino to tame hurricane season

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.

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

Florida’s lawsuit against ChatGPT parent company OpenAI is no longer a federal case. A federal judge remanded the case back to the Florida 10th Judicial Circuit in Highlands County on Tuesday. The state alleges that OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while disregarding repeated warnings about user safety from inside and outside the company, and claiming the product was safe.

Come From Away is a musical based on the true story of 7,000 passengers stranded after the Sept. 11, 2001 airspace shutdown and the small Newfoundland town that welcomed them.