A familiar summer visitor is making its way back across the Atlantic. A plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive in Central Florida late Thursday and linger into the weekend, bringing hazier skies, fewer storms, and hotter temperatures.

For years, the greater Orlando area carried a grim title: the deadliest place in the U.S. for pedestrians. But a new report shows that’s no longer the case — and while Orlando is falling in the rankings, other Central Florida communities are moving up.

Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe brings full-scale fireworks, synchronized lighting, and dancing fountains to Celestial Park in what may be the resort's most ambitious nighttime spectacular yet.

The city of Orlando is looking for a new fire department chief, six months after swearing in the current chief. Jason Revoldt submitted his retirement Tuesday to the city, effective immediately, News 6 confirmed.

"Since COVID-19, the foot traffic is very, very slow," business owner Yehya Rizeq said of Church Street in downtown Orlando. "It’s not recovered yet." A new project breaking ground hopes to change that, but Rizeq worries they can't survive much longer.

A man accused of shooting a 70-year-old woman three times at an Orlando bus stop will remain behind bars after a judge denied him bond.

The Church Street Festival Project is a multi-phase redesign aimed at transforming a historic downtown stretch into a pedestrian-friendly, festival-style corridor while maintaining vehicle access.

One more round of scattered afternoon storms is expected across Central Florida Tuesday before the forecast shifts toward fewer rain chances and increasing heat through the rest of the week.

Members of the Orange County School Board will meet Tuesday to discuss proposed rules and restrictions for student use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Under the new rules, elementary school students would be prohibited from bringing motorized micromobility devices to schools.

A newly released medical examiner's report sheds light on an alligator attack that killed an Orlando woman while swimming in the Little Big Econ River last month.

According to police, Justice S. Fletcher placed a firearm inside a trash can on Thursday, retrieved it, and accidentally discharged it, striking a building. No injuries were reported.

It’s another typical summer day across Central Florida, with scattered afternoon storms developing after highs reach the low to mid 90s. But later this week, the pattern shifts as fewer storms allow temperatures to climb and the risk for dangerous heat increases.

For the fourth year in a row, one Florida city ranked at the top of the list.

Temperatures expected in the mid-upper 90s by week’s end.

A DUI crackdown in Orlando and across Orange County led to multiple arrests and even more citations, according to Orlando Police.

State troopers are searching for the driver they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.

Thousands packed downtown Orlando for “Fireworks at the Fountain” on the nation’s 250th birthday.

A search is underway in Daytona Beach after Daytona Beach Safety officials say a 17-year-old Orlando teen vanished Friday night.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

You may have noticed after seeing fireworks displays late in the evening (or setting off your own) that the smoke just seems to sit there long after the show’s over.

Orlando International Airport experienced one of its busiest travel weekends, with nearly 198,000 passengers expected on Friday and more than 1.4 million projected between Thursday and Monday. Despite the large crowds, security lines moved quickly and travelers reported a smoother experience than anticipated, though baggage claim areas were busier. Airport officials continued to advise arriving early and checking flight statuses. AAA forecasted record travel numbers for the Independence Day holiday, but the airport managed crowds effectively through Friday.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

A microscopic parasite making waves across the country has now been identified in Florida, according to the CDC.

The father of a 13-year-old girl is suing the Orange County apartment complex where authorities say his daughter was raped and killed July 4, 2024.

It’s another hot and humid day across East Central Florida, with rain chances climbing into the holiday weekend.

Prosecutors are asking a judge to keep Kevin Millares locked up without bond until trial. Millares was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in New York after fleeing the Orlando area following the June 8 shooting.

Over 100 new laws took effect this week, including one that brings a couple of tax holidays to the Sunshine State this year.

If you were planning to take advantage of Florida’s Freedom Month beginning July 1, you may be wondering why you haven’t seen any advertisements.

The more you know, ya' know? Different elements produce different colors in fireworks.

Rideshare drivers will be in demand this July 4 weekend as travelers head to parties, events and destinations, but for rideshare drivers themselves, gas prices will soak up that extra income, and those we talked to say they may be choosier about the trips they take.

Numerous shower and thunderstorms expected by the Fourth.

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend, despite an 11% jump in overall travel costs, with Orlando International Airport ranking as the second-busiest domestic destination.

An 18-year-old sickle cell patient is in a race against time as doctors urgently seek 50 units of rare, specially matched blood from donors of African descent to perform a life-saving bone marrow transplant.

Central Florida gets two more days with relatively limited storm coverage before afternoon rain, and thunderstorm chances ramp up for the rest of the holiday weekend.

After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into Winn-Dixie stores.

Parramore Market spearheaded by 30-year-old Jeniffer Hilaire aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurity.

The holiday weekend should get started on a drier note with lower rain chances Thursday evening and Friday.

Starting Wednesday, toll rates operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority increased, adding to financial pressures many drivers say they are already feeling from higher everyday expenses, including gas prices. The rate changes affect major expressways, including State Road 408, State Road 417, State Road 528, and State Road 429.

Ford is recalling more than 741,000 vehicles in the U.S. after a transmission defect was found to increase the risk of a crash or injury.

Central Florida is settling into a typical early-July pattern, with hot, humid afternoons followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. That setup will continue through the rest of the holiday week and into the Fourth of July weekend.

While “Mattie’s Law” stalled in the state legislature this spring, a $600,000 pilot program was approved.  “Mattie’s Biliary Atresia Newborn Screening Pilot Program” will begin with newborns at AdventHealth for Children.

It’s a new month, and Florida’s fan-favorite grocer has revealed its lineup of upcoming locations.

Loved ones of 31-year-old Brittany Clark are mourning after officials say she was killed in an alligator attack in Seminole County. Family members say Clark loved the outdoors and spending time on the water.

Central Florida’s Venezuelan community is organizing relief efforts for survivors of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week, calling on residents to donate everything from baby supplies to personal care items — and even body bags.

A 34-year-old man charged earlier this year with defrauding investors out of at least $250 million pleaded guilty Tuesday to running a “Ponzi scheme.” Christopher Delgado could face up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering Tuesday.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Provisions from a law passed last year are set to finally take effect this week — and they're set to address automatic gratuities in Florida restaurants.

Universal Orlando Resort announced a haunted house inspired by the first three “Hellraiser” films as part of the annual Halloween Horror Nights event.

The Orlando Fire Department certified 50 young adults in CPR at no cost as part of the Orlando Fire Teen Academy, a weeklong program introducing high school students to the fire service. The course is conducted through the city’s Take Heart Orlando program, which offers free hands-only CPR training to all city residents and certified CPR courses at a discounted rate.

As Central Florida heads toward the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the familiar summer pattern continues with hot, humid afternoons and scattered thunderstorms expected each day.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media on Monday to announce a new target: an upcoming Irish dance competition in Orlando.

A homeowner in the Monterey and Azalea Park area says she has had two unsettling encounters with strangers showing up at her home, leaving her uncomfortable and concerned about safety in her neighborhood.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting investments in education, transportation and law enforcement while vetoing more than $800 million in projects statewide, including several in Central Florida.

Orange County commissioners are expected to discuss a proposal that would establish a 1,000-foot buffer between smoke shops and schools.

Students are questioning why the University of Central Florida abruptly closed several library resources, including LibTech, the Curriculum Materials Center and the UCF Downtown Library, leaving some without access to technology they relied on for classes.

A new forensic training and research lab has opened in Lake Nona, giving University of Central Florida students a chance to learn alongside working Florida Department of Law Enforcement scientists while supporting research into emerging substances.

On Monday, city leaders unveiled the contents of a 50-year-old time capsule sealed during the nation’s Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

Zebron Trenton Biggs, of Orlando, was arrested May 27 after the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office linked him to two separate shootings at a home in Altamonte Springs. Investigators say Biggs tried to kill the victim because "he didn't want to have a baby with a 14-year-old."

If you’re making Fourth of July plans, the forecast is looking pretty typical for Central Florida, but there is one developing weather feature that could still influence the holiday weekend.

Central Florida is in for another scorching summer day, with dangerous heat building Monday afternoon before scattered thunderstorms develop later in the day.

Gov. DeSantis responded to the viral notice online, claiming that someone who believes it's real is "too dumb to be driving a car."

Front increasing our rain chances also being watched for potential tropical low development.

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets are trading forward Miles Bridges, a 2029 first-round draft pick and a 2027 second-round pick to the Phoenix Suns for guard Grayson Allen, forward Royce O’Neale and a 2033 first-round pick.

Orlando police say a fight overnight near Church Street and Orange Avenue ended with an accidental gunshot, sending a woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

A former nurse at University Behavioral Health Center in Orlando will spend the next 10- years in prison, adjudicated guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old patient last June.

Orlando police are asking for the public’s help finding 12-year-old Jasiyah Bridgett, who was reported missing Friday.

Orlando hidden gem alert: BarkHaven, a dog-friendly restaurant and sports bar in Orlando, FL, is serving some of the freshest food in town — even if you don’t have a dog. Get the details on BarkHaven’s new menu items (patty melt, protein bowl, cheeseburger pizza and more), plus my must-order favorites like the Spud Flight, Cobb salad, and the spicy Lebanese burger staple. Location, hours, and what to expect included.

National Hurricane Center highlights are off Florida coast for possible development

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

Trusting the technology: Drivers weigh in on the rise of self-driving cars

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

Volusia County deputies have revealed that an Orlando father is now facing an even more serious charge after his infant son died earlier this year.

With about a week to go until the nation marks its 250th birthday, the VA Medical Center in Lake Nona is reminding veterans that help is available close to home. The medical center hosted a resource fair, filling hallways with booths for health services, benefits assistance, and community support organizations. Displays recognizing America’s 250th anniversary were set up throughout the facility.

Inspired by fan-favorite Universal characters and experiences, each sculpture was crafted from 600 to 1,200 pounds of sand and took up to 10 hours to complete.

Fun Spot America's Atlanta-area park is closing its doors for good this summer, with its Florida locations in Orlando and Kissimmee continuing to operate.

Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost is calling on lawmakers to act after a ruling that allows the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing violence and natural disasters in Haiti and Syria.

Central Florida is in for another classic summer stretch with temperatures climbing into the 90s, heat index values topping 100 degrees, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop.

On Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed another batch of 15 bills, though he also opted to veto three bills.

Florida drivers are still feeling the pinch at the pump, even as oil prices have dropped back to near pre-war levels.

A Winter Park Pines homeowner says a string of incidents involving three young boys over Father’s Day weekend has him on edge — so much so that he asked not to be identified out of fear of retaliation.

The weather pattern in Florida is expected to change for the wetter as the calendar flips from June to July.

Will active burn bans be lifted in time for America’s 250th?

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

The upgraded playground includes new slides and swings, more shade to help families stay cooler in the summer heat, and the city’s first outdoor obstacle course.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be the most underrated foodie park at Disney World. I followed a “Foodie Expedition” around the park, tasting four signature bites.

Another hot and humid day is ahead for Central Florida, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s and scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop as sea breezes collide across the area.

No one hires a lawyer over a $10 overcharge, a $25 junk fee, or a hidden charge buried in the fine print. But what happens when that same charge affects 100,000 people? Or 10 million? Now that’s a different story.

It’s about this time every year that we look for Saharan dust to make its several thousand-mile trip across the Atlantic.

Arianna Choi is one of the top young fencers in the United States. The Orlando native picked up the sport when she was 7 years old. She's been winning and improving ever since. Arianna won her 7th career gold medal at the Florida State Fencing Championships. The win qualifies her for the national competition in late June. Arianna stopped by News 6.

Healthcare costs are at the center of a contract dispute between Orange County Public Schools and its teachers union, with educators warning proposed changes could make it harder for some employees to afford staying in the profession.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Bumper-to-bumper traffic and concerns about unsafe driving are fueling frustration for Central Florida commuters, according to MetroPlan Orlando’s 2026 Regional Transportation Survey.

Central Florida is settling into a more typical summer weather pattern, with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected to develop Wednesday while temperatures continue to climb into the 90s.

Last week, another six Central Florida eateries were told to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

After a mainly dry start to the work week, storm chances are expected to rise Wednesday. Here's a timeline of what we can expect.

Downtown DeLand businesses are adjusting hours, collaborating with neighbors and leaning on local support to weather a slower-than-average summer season.

OneBlood sees an increased need during the summer for all blood types, but especially Type O blood. About 60% of the population is eligible to donate blood, but only about 3 percent actually do.