‘A window into the future of downtown:’ Orlando moves ahead with ‘festival street’ project
Read full article: ‘A window into the future of downtown:’ Orlando moves ahead with ‘festival street’ projectOrlando city commissioners are poised to approve the second phase of a project that will transform Church Street into a "festival street."
Game-day gridlock? Paramore neighbors speak out on Jaguars’ temporary move to Orlando
Read full article: Game-day gridlock? Paramore neighbors speak out on Jaguars’ temporary move to OrlandoNeighbors near Camping World Stadium say big events already clog streets — and they want the city’s traffic plan before the first kickoff.
Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village businesses hope for rebound as North Orange Avenue project nears completion
Read full article: Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village businesses hope for rebound as North Orange Avenue project nears completionConstruction along North Orange Avenue has been ongoing for a while, and local business owners say the disruption has taken a toll.
Ask Trooper Steve: Is it legal to sleep in your car in Florida?
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Is it legal to sleep in your car in Florida?If you’ve ever been driving late at night and felt your eyes getting heavy, you’ve probably asked yourself: Can I just pull over and sleep in my car? It’s a good question and in Florida, the answer is a little more complicated than you might think. Let’s start with the basics. There is no statewide law in Florida that makes it illegal to sleep in your car. So if you’re legally parked and simply catching a quick nap, you’re not automatically breaking the law.
Rain chances spike Thursday afternoon, showers possible through Easter weekend
Read full article: Rain chances spike Thursday afternoon, showers possible through Easter weekendRain chances are expected to rise in Orlando Thursday afternoon, with showers possible throughout the weekend and into Easter. Here's what you need to know according to News 6 meteorologist Michelle Morgan.
Police drone programs expand in Central Florida, but restrictions remain
Read full article: Police drone programs expand in Central Florida, but restrictions remainCatching criminals and finding missing persons is getting faster and now, it is often happening from the sky. Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are adding drones to their patrol units, giving officers a bird’s-eye view that is helping them respond to emergencies and crime scenes more quickly than ever before.
Crosswalk repaint in Orlando raises fresh cost questions as paint chips
Read full article: Crosswalk repaint in Orlando raises fresh cost questions as paint chipsBlack paint used to cover once-colorful crosswalks in downtown Orlando is already showing signs of wear, raising new questions about ongoing repainting efforts and costs tied to the project.
Are We There Yet? with the News 6 Insiders | Kennedy Space Center + Silver Springs Monkeys + Tomahawk Steak at The Wharf
Read full article: Are We There Yet? with the News 6 Insiders | Kennedy Space Center + Silver Springs Monkeys + Tomahawk Steak at The WharfOn this episode of Are We There Yet? with the News 6 Insiders, Kara heads to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with a look at the excitement around Artemis II, Joey captures the famous monkeys at Silver Springs, and Kaia stops at The Wharf in Kissimmee to try their epic Tomahawk Steak. Drop your Central Florida picks in the comments—we might just take your suggestion and head there next.
Homeland Security pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases, including in Orlando, amid review of contracts
Read full article: Homeland Security pauses new immigrant warehouse purchases, including in Orlando, amid review of contractsHomeland Security is pausing plans to buy new warehouses for immigrant detention as it reviews contracts signed under former secretary Kristi Noem.
Lockdown lifted at Boone High School after suspicious armed person call, Orlando police say
Read full article: Lockdown lifted at Boone High School after suspicious armed person call, Orlando police sayOfficers responded after the school received a call reporting a suspicious armed person outside the campus. Police said they are conducting a thorough search of the area.
How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?
Read full article: How will the weather impact the sights and sounds of Artemis II?The Artemis II launch is set for Wednesday evening with favorable weather and mostly clear skies. Much of Central Florida should see the rocket, with its roar possibly carrying inland after liftoff.
Good launch weather for Artemis II before rain returns late week
Read full article: Good launch weather for Artemis II before rain returns late weekWeather is a GO for a historic launch as Artemis II is set to lift off Wednesday evening. A more unsettled pattern begins to build later this week, bringing higher rain chances.
Hundreds of rodent droppings found at Central Florida restaurants last week
Read full article: Hundreds of rodent droppings found at Central Florida restaurants last weekLast week, over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
REPORT: Massive recall in Florida after bread products found with ‘metal fragments’
Read full article: REPORT: Massive recall in Florida after bread products found with ‘metal fragments’There’s a major recall going on in Florida after several products were found with “metal fragments,” according to the FDA.
WATCH LIVE: Orlando leaders to address Jaguars’ 2027 Camping World Stadium NFL season
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Orlando leaders to address Jaguars’ 2027 Camping World Stadium NFL seasonOn Tuesday afternoon, NFL team owners voted to approve the plan for the Jacksonville Jaguars to play the 2027 season at Camping World Stadium in Orlando.
Longwood fertility clinic faced discipline, bankruptcy, lawsuits before closure
Read full article: Longwood fertility clinic faced discipline, bankruptcy, lawsuits before closureThe president of a Central Florida fertility clinic was disciplined by the state’s Board of Medicine, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and was sued by at least three former patients in the years before the clinic’s closure, records obtained by News 6 reveal.
The future of forecasting: AI emerges as top hurricane model in 2025
Read full article: The future of forecasting: AI emerges as top hurricane model in 2025AI-driven models led both track and intensity predictions in the 2025 Hurricane Season, outperforming traditional models and highlighting the growing role of artificial intelligence in hurricane forecasting.
🎾Inside Hamlin House, the members only pickleball club turning heads in Orlando
Read full article: 🎾Inside Hamlin House, the members only pickleball club turning heads in OrlandoHamlin House has opened in Orlando’s SODO District as a private club built around pickleball, dining and an all day hangout atmosphere.
Ask Trooper Steve: Can you drive barefoot in Florida? Here’s the truth
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Can you drive barefoot in Florida? Here’s the truthJust because something is legal doesn’t always mean it’s the safest option. From a safety standpoint, driving barefoot can create some real problems.
Breezy days ahead as rain chances increase by midweek in Central Florida
Read full article: Breezy days ahead as rain chances increase by midweek in Central FloridaOnshore winds will keep a breeze in place through midweek, with spotty afternoon showers and a continued high risk of rip currents at the beaches. A mid-week uptick in rain chances is ahead.
Change On at UCF: Women’s basketball team loses head coach
Read full article: Change On at UCF: Women’s basketball team loses head coachShe had big shoes to fill, and the added challenge of leading a team into the Big 12 conference, but Sytia Messer struggled to win games and is now out as women’s basketball coach at UCF.
Jury selection underway as convicted killer faces 2002 murder charge in Orange County
Read full article: Jury selection underway as convicted killer faces 2002 murder charge in Orange CountyDeMorris Hunter, convicted of killing a woman in California, now stands trial in Orange County for the 2002 death of Theresa Green.
🪻Spring has officially sprung at All Fired Up in Winter Park
Read full article: 🪻Spring has officially sprung at All Fired Up in Winter ParkAll Fired Up is stepping into its spring era—and the shelves prove it. From bunnies and Easter eggs to butterflies and basket-inspired pieces, the studio’s new spring collection is packed with seasonal options that make you want to paint “just one more” item before you even pick a color.
Florida missing child alert issued for Lake County girl
Read full article: Florida missing child alert issued for Lake County girlFlorida is issuing a Missing Child Alert for a 12-year-old girl from Clermont. The FDLE is looking for Sofia Prendiville, who was last seen on Friday and may be traveling from Orlando to Miami on a bus.
TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start Monday
Read full article: TSA Workers Set to Get Paid After Executive Order—Relief Could Start MondayThe move could bring fast relief to unpaid TSA officers and help ease the staffing strain contributing to long, slow-moving airport lines, including in Orlando.
Experts Warn: Don’t touch these fuzzy Florida bugs! What you need to know about the Tussock moth caterpillar
Read full article: Experts Warn: Don’t touch these fuzzy Florida bugs! What you need to know about the Tussock moth caterpillarYou have likely seen tussock moth caterpillars around your home or at local parks in the past few weeks. These hairy insects can give you a rash if you touch them.
Downtown Orlando sees biggest ‘No Kings’ protest yet as rallies spread regionwide
Read full article: Downtown Orlando sees biggest ‘No Kings’ protest yet as rallies spread regionwideDemonstrators rallied across Central Florida on Saturday as part of coordinated “No Kings” protests — including a large turnout in downtown Orlando.
Orlando bans feeding birds at Lake Eola after avian flu outbreak, raising concerns among visitors and volunteers
Read full article: Orlando bans feeding birds at Lake Eola after avian flu outbreak, raising concerns among visitors and volunteersCity removes feeders and posts warning signs to curb disease spread, while some worry the policy could harm swans that rely on human-provided food
New footage shows what happened after Stardust Racers rider dies
Read full article: New footage shows what happened after Stardust Racers rider diesNews 6 has obtained newly released body-camera footage showing what exactly happened after a guest was killed on Epic Universe’s Stardust Racers rollercoaster last year.
Drivers brace for years of detours as OUC approves $274M power upgrade project
Read full article: Drivers brace for years of detours as OUC approves $274M power upgrade projectResidents along Fern Creek Avenue say constant construction is already disrupting daily life, and a $274 million OUC power project designed to strengthen the grid could bring more road closures and detours through 2029.
Orlando TSA union pushes back on DeSantis’ privatization suggestion: ‘We won’t go away without a fight’
Read full article: Orlando TSA union pushes back on DeSantis’ privatization suggestion: ‘We won’t go away without a fight’“A slap in the face.” That’s how leaders of a union representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers across Central Florida are reacting after Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly questioned the agency’s role during the ongoing partial government shutdown.
Audience Engagement Producer
Read full article: Audience Engagement ProducerGraham Media Group, located in Market #15 Orlando, Florida, is seeking a creative and innovative Audience Engagement Producer to help grow and strengthen the station’s connection with viewers across digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
This Central Florida city just had the biggest population boom in America
Read full article: This Central Florida city just had the biggest population boom in AmericaOn Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people are moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.
Florida investigators look into viral video of people in airboat firing on alligator
Read full article: Florida investigators look into viral video of people in airboat firing on alligatorThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that the agency is looking into an infamous video that’s gone viral on social media.
🔭Inside the Orlando Science Center’s new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities|8K upgrade, new seats and immersive experience
Read full article: 🔭Inside the Orlando Science Center’s new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities|8K upgrade, new seats and immersive experienceThe Orlando Science Center is renovating its theater into the new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities, featuring 8K digital projection, upgraded surround sound, 315 new seats and an immersive lobby with LED walls ahead of an anticipated summer opening.
Justice Department sues SeaWorld parent company over wheeled walker ban
Read full article: Justice Department sues SeaWorld parent company over wheeled walker banA civil lawsuit has been filed by the U.S. Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida against United Parks & Recreation INC. (UPR) , over their wheeled walker ban.
Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission to discuss final SunRail budget before ownership change
Read full article: Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission to discuss final SunRail budget before ownership changeThe Central Florida Commuter Rail Commission will discuss its final budget under the Florida Department of Transportation as SunRail ownership is set to change by the end of 2027.
Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s why
Read full article: Jan. 6 ‘Lectern Guy’ warns Florida over property tax cuts. Here’s whyA Florida man who became known as “Lectern Guy” over his role in the Jan. 6 protest took to social media to denounce property tax cuts in the state — though perhaps not for the reason some might think.
Florida special elections show interesting turn of events
Read full article: Florida special elections show interesting turn of eventsWhat looked like a series of low-profile local races is now raising big questions about power, momentum, and the future of Florida politics. This week’s episode of Politically Motivated takes a closer look at three special elections that may have outsized consequences for control of the Florida Legislature—and possibly the next redistricting battle.
Over 100 roaches, hundreds of droppings discovered at Orlando Chinese restaurant
Read full article: Over 100 roaches, hundreds of droppings discovered at Orlando Chinese restaurantLast week, eight more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
Woman fatally shot at 7-Eleven along I-Drive in Orange County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman fatally shot at 7-Eleven along I-Drive in Orange County, sheriff’s office saysOrange County deputies did not release the woman’s name, details about a suspect, or what led up to the shooting.
‘Literally stuck:’ Orange County Rialto residents plead for help in frantic 911 call
Read full article: ‘Literally stuck:’ Orange County Rialto residents plead for help in frantic 911 callOn Tuesday, Orange County released the frantic 911 call that led crews to evacuate The Rialto Apartments because of structural issues. The residents report being stuck, unable to open doors, hearing popping and cracking noises, and having to bust a window to get to the patio.
As development marches on, this group does their best to rescue native plants
Read full article: As development marches on, this group does their best to rescue native plantsOur state is losing more and more rural and natural land every year. And each new project takes a bit of Florida’s iconic landscape with it.
Storms return to Central Florida as front moves. Here’s when
Read full article: Storms return to Central Florida as front moves. Here’s whenCentral Florida will see rain chances increase Tuesday as a weak front moves in, bringing scattered showers, a few storms, and the potential for locally heavy rain along the coast into the night.
Siakam scores 37 as Pacers end record 16-game slide with 128-126 victory at Orlando
Read full article: Siakam scores 37 as Pacers end record 16-game slide with 128-126 victory at OrlandoPascal Siakam scored 37 points and blocked Paolo Banchero’s attempted layup in the final seconds to help the Indiana Pacers end their franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 128-126 win over the Orlando Magic.
Parents upset as Orange County school’s track is dug up days before season’s start
Read full article: Parents upset as Orange County school’s track is dug up days before season’s startJust days before the start of track season, parents at Legacy Middle School reached out to News 6, mentioning they were concerned after the school’s track was suddenly torn up for construction. We took those concerns to the Orange County School District.
‘No end in sight:’ Orlando apartment complex residents plead for answers, timeline to return
Read full article: ‘No end in sight:’ Orlando apartment complex residents plead for answers, timeline to returnOrange County officials evacuated the building on West Sand Lake Road in the Dr. Phillips area on Thursday after crews responded to a resident’s report of popping noises, found signs of structural instability, and fresh cracking through drywall.
17-year-old fatally shot at Kissimmee house party remembered during candlelit vigil
Read full article: 17-year-old fatally shot at Kissimmee house party remembered during candlelit vigilIn the wake of the pain of losing 17-year-old Qvarious McCloud, family and friends come together during a candlelit vigil to remember the teen.
LeBron James breaks NBA mark for games played, Luke Kennard makes winning 3 in Lakers' win vs. Magic
Read full article: LeBron James breaks NBA mark for games played, Luke Kennard makes winning 3 in Lakers' win vs. MagicLeBron James set the NBA record by playing in his 1,612th regular-season game and Luke Kennard made a 3-pointer off a pass from James with 0.6 seconds left to send the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-104 comeback victory over the Orlando Magic.
Universal Orlando previews ‘Infernal Carnival of Nightmares,’ return of 2 icons at MEGACON
Read full article: Universal Orlando previews ‘Infernal Carnival of Nightmares,’ return of 2 icons at MEGACONUniversal Orlando is bringing back two icons for the 35th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights and these two frenemies are promising new levels of fear at their 'Infernal Carnival of Nightmares.'
Federal Judge in Orlando admonishes U.S. Attorney in habeas corpus case
Read full article: Federal Judge in Orlando admonishes U.S. Attorney in habeas corpus caseA federal judge admonished the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida for arguments made during a habeas corpus case made earlier this year.