Cody Doggett faces a charge of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm in connection with the Feb. 15 shooting outside Sister Soul Food, according to court documents.

Cody Doggett faces a charge of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm in connection with the Feb. 15 shooting outside Sister Soul Food, according to court documents.

Neighbors near Camping World Stadium say big events already clog streets — and they want the city’s traffic plan before the first kickoff.

Fresh Stop mobile market serving Parramore and surrounding areas says rising gas prices are increasing transportation and operating costs, putting pressure on its ability to keep affordable produce and $5 food bags available for families in a community already facing limited access to healthy food.

After 19 years of service as a firefighter and paramedic for the City of Orlando, that mindset has now earned him one of the highest honors in the state, Professional Firefighters of the Year award.

Police said on Monday that a 16-year-old was arrested for his part in a “gang-related” shooting that injured four juveniles in the Parramore neighborhood near downtown Orlando on Feb. 15.

Four teens were injured in a shooting at a Parramore restaurant Sunday afternoon, with one bullet narrowly missing an employee after passing through her hair bun.

A soul food restaurant in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood is reopening several days after a shooting there that police said injured four juveniles.

Loved ones gathered for a candlelight vigil in Parramore on Saturday as the family of 62‑year‑old B.J. Jackson called for justice in his fatal beating, which left him clinging to life for nearly a month.

A man found nearly beaten to death on a Parramore street the day after Christmas has died, according to his family.

Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a home in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood.

Orlando police are offering up to a $5,000 reward for information about the attackers of Bernard “BJ” Jackson, a man found nearly beaten to death on a Parramore street the day after Christmas.

The sudden closure of Legends Academy charter school causes problems for parents.

The board of directors for Legends Academy voted to permanently shut down the school during a virtual meeting on Monday.

Thousands more are set to roll into Orlando for the Florida Classic weekend — and for residents living in Parramore, it’s their third weekend in a row dealing with road closures, delays, and busy streets.

Music lovers are packing the streets again Parramore for the Vans Warped Tour.

One person was rescued from a burning home in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood Tuesday after firefighters spotted flames while driving nearby, officials said.

One incumbent was unseated, one will return to office, and a third seat will go to a runoff election in the Orlando City Council races Tuesday.

Florida has notified people who depend on federal nutrition assistance that if the government shutdown continues into November, SNAP benefits will not be issued.

The Orlando Police Department released a sketch to help identify a person who sexually battered someone last week.

Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the completion of its 10th home built in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood over the last year.

Residents in Parramore say decades of poor air quality have left families sick, and advocates are now demanding change from city leaders.

The owner of a historic building in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood had filed a complaint for eviction against its tenant months before the building was condemned, according to court documents reviewed by News 6.

Eight people were displaced after a historic building in the Parramore neighborhood was condemned on Friday, according to city officials.

Despite a heat advisory across Central Florida, several organizations and vendors came out to the BLK JOY festival in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood on Saturday.

It’s scorching across Central Florida this week, and that includes Parramore, which is under a heat advisory.

Living in a food desert means daily challenges like walking long distances just to get fresh produce and groceries. That’s what Brittany Glover deals with constantly in Parramore.

Thousands are set to kick back and have a ball as FIFA Club World Cup matches continue in Orlando this week.

In the heart of Parramore, Ride the Wave (RTW) Photography is redefining what it means to be a creative business rooted in community, representation, and opportunity.

Lawanna Gelzer, a member of The Coalition of 100 Black Women of Central Florida, says pollution in Parramore is a serious concern.

As the class of 2025 crosses the graduation stage, one local grad has overcome tremendous odds to achieve a very bright future.

Volunteers came out for the City District’s Second Annual Earth Day cleanup in Parramore.

A crumbling old house in Parramore with huge historical significance is one step closer to being revived. T

When the Orlando Police Department made a recent change in how it protects the Parramore community, the change ended up, unintentionally, leaving residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable.

In the heart of Parramore, a community garden flourishes under the care of Montaius Stewart, a dedicated mentor at the New Image Youth Center.

Swinging With Purpose raises money for the many small grassroots groups helping people in Orlando, including a celebrity golf event on Monday.

Orlando shines a light on an initiative that embodies Dr. Martin Luther King’s vision for a better America.

The Orlando City Council has approved nearly $125,000 in funding through the “Accelerate Orlando” initiative to create Wi-Fi hotspots throughout the Parramore community.

The city of Orlando is exploring a new initiative to provide free Wi-Fi to the Parramore neighborhood.

A mother and her children faced eviction from their affordable housing unit in Orlando last month despite overpaying her rent by more than $1,000.

Crews have started demolishing Orlando's first and oldest public housing community with a mission to make it a better place.

The level of gun violence in several neighborhoods across Orlando has been dropping in recent months, according to city officials.

The 12-year-old girl reported missing out of the Parramore area has returned home, Orlando police said on Sunday evening.

Orlando police investigate a shooting that left one person wounded.

On the heels of the Orlando Magic’s game three play-off win, former players Bo Outlaw and Nick Anderson hosted a Magic Youth Basketball Academy at the Boys and Girls Club in Parramore.

To celebrate Earth Day, two Main Street districts came together on Sunday, along with Orlando City Soccer to help the City Beautiful live up to its name.

Orlando Hill faces charges of elderly exploitation, mortgage fraud

On Saturday, the non-profit YaYa’s Dream will host a community clean-up in Parramore.

Deadwords Brewing in Orlando will be closed by the end of April, according to the craft brewpub’s social media.

On Thursday, News 6 joined dozens of others aboard the Parramore Historic Bus Tour, courtesy of Orlando’s Downtown Development Board.

Some Central Florida county tax collectors are warning residents about a state-approved loan.

The city of Orlando hosted another community meeting on Thursday evening to get public input for homelessness funding.

Central Florida is known as a top tourist destination in the world, but if you pull back the curtains and look a little closer, you'll also find one of the worst affordable housing crises in the country.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Commissioner Regina Hill gave a first look of what Parramore Oaks' phase II will look like.

A suspect is dead after Orlando police say he shot someone in the Parramore area and crashed into another car while fleeing police.

If you live, work or visit Orlando's Parramore neighborhood, you will likely see multiple tents with homeless people lining the streets.

For several years, Infinite Zion Farms has operated as an urban garden in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood. However, the property is now vacant.

According to police, officers responded to the 300 block of Beech Avenue around 4:09 p.m. after receiving a call about a shooting.

As Central Florida sets records for extreme heat, the rising temperatures are threatening some residents' health.

Your air conditioning unit is probably running non-stop, but News 6 has learned there is help out there to keep your home cool — all while saving you money.

A celebration of life was held at the Boys and Girls Club in Parramore Friday evening to honor several young people killed by gun violence.

Dozens of veterans, many who said they’re facing homelessness, came out Wednesday to a resource event in Orlando’s Parramore community that provided housing help, job workshops, medical assistance and so much more.

A short stretch of West Colonial Drive near Lake Dot was blocked off Saturday morning as an incident was investigated in the area, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Orlando commissioners voted Monday to allow the city’s police to apply for a $2.25 million federal grant aimed at reducing crime in the area.

As rising rent continues to plague Central Florida and the nation, local organizations are working together during this housing crisis to bring vital tools to residents.

At 17 years old, Serenity Gary has already made a name for herself as a Central Florida philanthropist.

Natallia Magan picked up any type of waste that was in her way while walking on Parramore Avenue Wednesday.

Construction is underway at Black Bottom House of Prayer after it suffered damage in 2019 and now more recently in Hurricane Ian.

Orlando police announced Monday that Parramore bike officers found multiple drugs, a loaded firearm and cash during a traffic stop on West Church Street.

A larger-than-life mural is now available for the public to see as city officials wish to highlight pioneers in an Orlando neighborhood.

University of Central Florida researchers have discovered one of the simplest stress relievers for families, now and during the height of the pandemic, is plain old child’s play.

Orlando police Chief Orlando Rolón will host a news conference Thursday morning from the department’s headquarters in Parramore.

A pink house seen on W. Washington Street in the Parramore community will soon be known as Ms. Betty Resilience Hub Learning Center.

Two men were wounded in a shootout in Orlando, police say.

Two men were wounded in a shootout in Orlando, police say.

Dozens of companies came together Friday to bring job opportunities to people in Parramore and surrounding communities.

Short stretches of Church Street and Central Boulevard near Exploria Stadium in downtown Orlando will be closed Sunday as the Orlando City Lions take on the New York Red Bulls.

After a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, Red Cross volunteers and Orlando firefighters joined community members for the in-person "Sound the Alarm" event in Parramore.

A crowd joined a trio of artists in Orlando’s Parramore community Saturday — recently designated the Parramore Main Street District — to rally around three newly unveiled murals.

The goal: to bring in local business while preserving the history of the neighborhood.

A youth center in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood is losing its space.

The center celebrated its 17th year of providing after-school care and summer programs to youth in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is giving a State of Downtown address Monday afternoon at Exploria Stadium in the city's Parramore neighborhood.

Orlando's historic Black Bottom House of Prayer has until Nov. 30 to raise nearly $250,000.

Two days before Thanksgiving, dozens of people living at Jackson Court apartments in Orlando's Parramore neighborhood were treated to a food giveaway.

Wednesday, FAMU leaders unveiled a new street name in front of the school to celebrate 20 years in downtown Orlando.

An Orlando area barber who lost everything in a fire last weekend said he's overwhelmed with the support he's received from customers, developers, residents, city leaders, county leaders and state leaders.

A well-known barbershop in the Parramore community is damaged after a fire late Friday, according to officials.

City officials were joined by community leaders on Thursday to install a sign recognizing the Parramore neighborhood as a National Register Historic District.

The Monroe restaurant, named after a famous Black activist, held its grand opening in downtown Orlando's Creative Village on Tuesday.

The Kidz Zones will open up in Holden Heights, Mercy Drive and Engelwood.

The Orlando Police Department said they are searching for a missing 12-year-old kid. ORLANDO, Fla. – ***10:45 A.M. UPDATE***Orlando Police said that a missing 12-year-old was found safe Friday. OPD said Ingram was found by deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) February 19, 2021***ORIGINAL STORY***The Orlando Police Department said they are searching for a missing 12-year-old kid. Police said Javon Ingraham was last seen wearing a white shirt, blue shorts and black sneakers.

Dr. and Mrs. Wells about 20 years after the Wells' Built Hotel was constructed. (Credit: Wells' Built Museum)ORLANDO, Fla. – Travelers will get to learn about Central Florida Black history this month at the Orlando International Airport with the help of a new temporary exhibit. The Wells’Built Museum of African American History & Culture, in the Parramore neighborhood, opened the exhibition this week highlighting Central Florida Black legends. Wells built the entertainment venue South Street Casino to help bring African American artists to the Central Florida area. (Credit: Wells Built Museum)However, the exhibit at OIA is just a sampling of what the Wells’Built Museum has to offer.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The New Image Youth Center in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood is known as the “good in the hood.”Dr. Shanta Barton-Stubbs founded the center when she was just 21 years old. Barton-Stubbs also wrote a book called “There is Good in My Hood,” which is the story of a young boy who finds support at a community center. How that can literally change your life -- and in return, that every child can be the good in their hood. You can purchase a copy of “There is Good in My Hood” here. To volunteer with or donate to the New Image Youth Center, visit them online.

“A lady gave us a free vending machine. She wanted us to get into the snack business,” said Street Team Movement Founder Briana Daniel. In response, they created hygiene vending machines, filled with items like toothpaste, ponchos, tampons and other sanitary items. Overcoming those obstacles, the Street Team Movement continued their vision of offering free hygiene supplies through the vending machines. The other four hygiene vending machines are expected to be installed in the next few months around Orlando.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida in Parramore hosted a drive-thru college fair Thursday evening. High school senior Morgan Burnett attended the event and said she was relieved the event was organized. The drive-thru college fair provided prospective students with scholarship opportunities, college admissions material, and financial aid. Representatives from local and state universities and colleges were on hand to answer questions. “It’s given me so many opportunities to see plenty of different schools,” Toney said.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Access and exposure for children in Parramore are the goals for the head chef at a new restaurant opening Wednesday at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando hotel. On Tuesday, a group of Parrramore Kidz Zone participants got to tour the new restaurant and assist with the grand opening of Knife & Spoon at the five-star hotel. The new eatery is known for its tasty steak and seafood, but for head chef Gerald Sombright, the experience for the children goes way beyond the food. The restaurant is also vowing to a give a portion of its proceeds this year to the Parramore Kidz Zone. Tuesday, he and many of the children from the Parramore Kidz Zone got to tour the hotel, fine dine at the new restaurant and speak with the head chef.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando city commissioners voted this week to approve $1 million to help fund the My Brother’s Keeper program, expanding it to four new neighborhoods throughout the city. The program is a national initiative started by President Barack Obama aimed at helping minority youth reach their full potential. He said he turned his life around thanks to the My Brother’s Keeper Program. Raysean Brown also mentors kids in Parramore and is a former coordinator for the My Brother’s Keeper program. You can read more about the My Brother’s Keeper Program and ways to get involved here.

The order stops the Census Bureau from winding down operations until a court hearing is held on Sept. 17. In an empty lot along Westmoreland Drive, Elder Anthony Davis and members of his outreach ministry preach to the Parramore community. A Census mobile unit joined them to help boost the response rate, something Davis said the community needs. The new order by a federal judge keeps the census bureau from winding down operations until a court hearing in mid-September. The mobile census unit stuck around for about three hours to help neighbors complete the survey.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police officer Darius Barker was born and raised in Orlando’s historically black community of Parramore. Barker became an Orlando police officer in Parramore, the neighborhood where he grew up. OPD partners with Boys 2 Men Mentoring, a Parramore-based program founded in 2016 by Pastor Daniel Ings. You can learn more about Boys 2 Men Mentoring by clicking here. The Orlando Police Department now has 22 youth outreach liaison officers who’ve volunteered for the position.