8 LYNX routes end in Seminole County. Here’s what’s replacing them
Read full article: 8 LYNX routes end in Seminole County. Here’s what’s replacing themMany Seminole County residents are adjusting to major changes in public transportation after eight LYNX bus routes officially ended this week, replaced by a county-run, on-demand ride-sharing service called Scout.
Central Florida joins nationwide protests over fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Read full article: Central Florida joins nationwide protests over fatal Minneapolis ICE shootingThe frustration surrounding the Minneapolis driver shot and killed by ICE officers this week has sparked thousands of protests nationwide, including here in Central Florida.
Construction project means dangerous walk to Seminole County school, parents say
Read full article: Construction project means dangerous walk to Seminole County school, parents sayOngoing construction along Oxford Road near English Estates Elementary School in Seminole County has parents concerned about student safety as children navigate blocked and damaged sidewalks during their daily walks to school.
Trash dumped on Winter Springs road after lithium-ion battery explodes in WastePro truck
Read full article: Trash dumped on Winter Springs road after lithium-ion battery explodes in WastePro truckA WastePro truck dumped trash on a Winter Springs road after a lithium-ion battery exploded in the back of the truck and caught fire, according to Seminole County Fire officials.
Activate debuts in Altamonte Springs, offering immersive gaming and competitive league
Read full article: Activate debuts in Altamonte Springs, offering immersive gaming and competitive leagueActivate's new location in Altamonte Springs features over 55 interactive games and a popular competitive league.
Security increased at Seminole County schools over disturbing social media video
Read full article: Security increased at Seminole County schools over disturbing social media videoSecurity will be increased at Seminole County Public Schools after law enforcement officials receive several tips about a social media video.
8-year-old boy seriously injured in dirt bike crash near Altamonte Springs
Read full article: 8-year-old boy seriously injured in dirt bike crash near Altamonte SpringsAn 8-year-old boy was seriously injured when he lost control of his dirt bike and collided with a vehicle near Altamonte Springs, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data shows
Read full article: This is the deadliest area for car crashes in Florida, new data showsIt’s already been a week into the new year, and state officials have revealed which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.
Fake $50 bills used at several businesses in Lake Mary
Read full article: Fake $50 bills used at several businesses in Lake MaryAt least four Lake Mary businesses, including a restaurant, kava bar, smoothie and acai bowl shop, and ice cream shop, tell News 6 that counterfeit cash was used or was spotted at their establishments. Police say they are looking for a man and a woman.
Kissimmee officials renew Freebee downtown ride contract
Read full article: Kissimmee officials renew Freebee downtown ride contractKissimmee city commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday evening to renew the contract for a free downtown ride service that has seen significant ridership growth since its launch in 2023.
State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in Oviedo
Read full article: State-mandated crosswalk changes showing signs of failure in OviedoIn a social media post, Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek shared a photo of the deteriorating coverage, revealing green paint beginning to show through the black pavement.
‘Smell was overwhelming:’ Hundreds of dead fish found in drained pond near Seminole County construction site
Read full article: ‘Smell was overwhelming:’ Hundreds of dead fish found in drained pond near Seminole County construction siteHundreds of dead fish and several turtles were discovered in a pond being drained at a construction site in Seminole County, prompting concerns from nearby residents about environmental impacts and lingering odors.
Pile driving to cause noise, vibrations along State Road 417 in Oviedo. Here’s when
Read full article: Pile driving to cause noise, vibrations along State Road 417 in Oviedo. Here’s whenPile-driving activities along State Road 417 in Oviedo are expected to cause construction noise and vibrations for about a month.
Good Samaritan puts out burning clothes of person who started fire for warmth in Longwood, police say
Read full article: Good Samaritan puts out burning clothes of person who started fire for warmth in Longwood, police sayA person’s clothes caught on fire in Longwood after he tried to start a fire in the woods for warmth, according to police.
Family mourns mother killed after falling asleep on motorcycle on I-95 in Volusia County
Read full article: Family mourns mother killed after falling asleep on motorcycle on I-95 in Volusia CountyThe family of a woman who died in a crash on Interstate 95 in Volusia County the day after Christmas said they are devastated.
Family pushes for safety changes after child’s drowning death in apartment complex
Read full article: Family pushes for safety changes after child’s drowning death in apartment complexA Florida family won a lawsuit against an apartment complex company after their young son drowned in a dry detention pond that wasn't properly maintained. Now the family wants their story to spark changes.
Cold weather shelters opening in Central Florida as ‘feels-like’ temps reach freezing mark
Read full article: Cold weather shelters opening in Central Florida as ‘feels-like’ temps reach freezing markCentral Florida residents will need to bundle up this week as a strong cold front causes temperatures to drop like a bejeweled ball on New Year’s Eve. We've put together a list of locations where people can escape the cold this week. Keep checking back for updates.
Charge dropped for ‘Super Speeder’ clocked at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood, documents show
Read full article: Charge dropped for ‘Super Speeder’ clocked at 135 mph on I-4 in Longwood, documents showIn July, Ian Rivera-Marrero was initially charged under Florida’s Super Speeder law after troopers caught him “aggressively weaving through traffic” going 135 mph in Longwood, more than twice the speed limit.
Why AI, and a student with a clarinet, put a Seminole County school on lockdown
Read full article: Why AI, and a student with a clarinet, put a Seminole County school on lockdownA police report obtained by News 6 Thursday reveals more details about why law enforcement was concerned about a possible threat earlier this month at a Seminole County middle school. The boy seen on school security cameras holding the clarinet “in the position of a shouldered rifle” was also dressed in camo and wearing a tactical vest.
‘Lifetime of memories:’ 95-year-old woman’s Lake Mary home destroyed in fire
Read full article: ‘Lifetime of memories:’ 95-year-old woman’s Lake Mary home destroyed in fireA 95-year-old woman’s home in Lake Mary was destroyed when a fire broke out, according to a GoFundMe started by the woman’s granddaughter.
Lake Mary High School celebrates first-ever state football championship
Read full article: Lake Mary High School celebrates first-ever state football championshipLake Mary High School celebrated its first-ever state football championship Wednesday night, less than a week after clinching the title with a dramatic last-second victory.
‘No data, no oversight’: Florida bear hunt draws criticism from conservation group
Read full article: ‘No data, no oversight’: Florida bear hunt draws criticism from conservation groupThe group Speak Up for Wildlife says they have reports of people killing Florida black bears without proper permits during the state hunt. News 6 asked state officials for an update on the hunt, but were referred to public records requests.
Lake Mary High School celebrates 1st win at Class 7A state football championship
Read full article: Lake Mary High School celebrates 1st win at Class 7A state football championshipSeminole County Public Schools is inviting the community to celebrate the Lake Mary High School’s first-ever FHSAA Class 7A state football championship.
Lake Howell High School lockdown lifted after hoax threat, district says
Read full article: Lake Howell High School lockdown lifted after hoax threat, district saysAround 8:30 a.m., the school initiated a Code Red lockdown, which was later downgraded to a Code Yellow before being completely lifted, according to Seminole County Public Schools.
Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report shows
Read full article: Property taxes in this major Florida city spiked nearly 400%, report showsWith the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
‘Betrayed and disgusted:’ Sanford officer fired, arrested in major fraud scheme, chief says
Read full article: ‘Betrayed and disgusted:’ Sanford officer fired, arrested in major fraud scheme, chief saysA Sanford police officer has been arrested as part of a fraud investigation in which he allegedly scammed the city, according to the police department.
WILD VIDEO: Lake Mary wins Class 7A football championship on last-second Hail Mary pass
Read full article: WILD VIDEO: Lake Mary wins Class 7A football championship on last-second Hail Mary passLake Mary High School completed a stunning comeback to capture the FHSAA Class 7A state football championship Saturday night in Miami, defeating Vero Beach 28-27 on a walk-off touchdown.
‘It’s far more than we anticipated:’ Seminole County adds more vehicles to SCOUT service to meet demand
Read full article: ‘It’s far more than we anticipated:’ Seminole County adds more vehicles to SCOUT service to meet demandYou probably recognize the name SCOUT by now or you’ve seen the vehicles out on the road.
Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo school
Read full article: Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo schoolOfficials say a student holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon prompted an alert that resulted in a Code Red at an Oviedo school.
Seminole County man who killed pregnant girlfriend over abortion refusal sentenced to death
Read full article: Seminole County man who killed pregnant girlfriend over abortion refusal sentenced to deathA Seminole County judge sentenced to death a man convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.
STATES BOUND? See which Central Florida high schools are heading to the football state championships
Read full article: STATES BOUND? See which Central Florida high schools are heading to the football state championshipsLake Mary, Lakeland, Jones, Bishop Moore and Cocoa played for a spot in the state championship Friday night.
Arrest made in Sanford shooting that killed 1, injured another; more arrests possible
Read full article: Arrest made in Sanford shooting that killed 1, injured another; more arrests possibleAn arrest was made in the November shooting that killed one person and injured another in Sanford, according to police.
Missing 18-year-old now considered ‘endangered,’ Sanford police say
Read full article: Missing 18-year-old now considered ‘endangered,’ Sanford police sayAn 18-year-old named Malachi Ian Hollis is missing and considered 'endangered' by Sanford Police due to mental health concerns. He was last seen near 7450 N. Ronald Reagan Blvd., wearing a dark blue hospital gown and yellow socks, with unknown transportation details.
Sanford holds public hearing on rezoning 40 acres at Seminole Towne Center for Costco plans
Read full article: Sanford holds public hearing on rezoning 40 acres at Seminole Towne Center for Costco plansSanford is in the next step in the process of redeveloping the former Macy's site at Seminole Towne Center into a new Costco and additional retail space.
Krampus comes to Orlando this week. Where to celebrate this European Christmas tradition
Read full article: Krampus comes to Orlando this week. Where to celebrate this European Christmas traditionFor centuries, winter has been a time for scary stories as people gave form to their fears of the dark. From Gryla in Iceland to the Kallikantzari in Greece, many of the stories seem to be intended as a last-ditch effort to scare naughty children straight. Take the Central European legend of the Krampus.
Cyber Monday shifts to Giving Tuesday as Salvation Army to host world’s largest red kettle at Cranes Roost Park
Read full article: Cyber Monday shifts to Giving Tuesday as Salvation Army to host world’s largest red kettle at Cranes Roost ParkAfter Cyber Monday comes Giving Tuesday. It’s a day that began back in 2012 and is dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations and giving back to others.
Is the data collected by license plate readers public record? Here’s what Florida law says
Read full article: Is the data collected by license plate readers public record? Here’s what Florida law saysAll seven cities in Seminole County have license plate readers, but as Oviedo – the latest city to use this technology — is installing these cameras, some cities in Washington state are turning them off.
SCOUT building new charging hub for growing public ride-hailing service
Read full article: SCOUT building new charging hub for growing public ride-hailing serviceSeminole County is transforming an empty parking lot at Seminole State College into a major charging hub for its SCOUT ride-hailing service, marking a significant expansion of the county’s electric transportation infrastructure.
From free breakfast to free shuttles, all the Small Business Saturday events in Central Florida
Read full article: From free breakfast to free shuttles, all the Small Business Saturday events in Central FloridaNow in its 15th year, Small Business Saturday is meant to shine a light on local businesses and encourage people to take at least some of their holiday spending to mom and pop shops. Check out the list to find a Small Business Saturday event near you.
Non-hunters snagged at least 44 Florida bear hunt permits, records show
Read full article: Non-hunters snagged at least 44 Florida bear hunt permits, records showOur News 6 team submitted a public records request to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission to find out how many people applied, how many entries they submitted, and who actually got one of the 172 permits for the bear hunt.
Man shot during argument in Seminole County; deputies search for shooter
Read full article: Man shot during argument in Seminole County; deputies search for shooterA man was critically injured Sunday evening when he was shot during an argument outside a home in Seminole County, according to sheriff’s officials.
Watch highlights, see scores from high school football regional semifinals in Central Florida
Read full article: Watch highlights, see scores from high school football regional semifinals in Central FloridaSee highlights from several games across Central Florida, including Lake, Volusia, Seminole and Orange counties.
Pastor accused of Sanford sex abuse now faces charges in Volusia County
Read full article: Pastor accused of Sanford sex abuse now faces charges in Volusia CountyA man accused of inappropriate behavior with two girls, while he was a pastor at their church in Sanford, is now facing new charges in Volusia County, court records show.
SCOUT riders in Seminole County face longer waits but enjoy lower costs
Read full article: SCOUT riders in Seminole County face longer waits but enjoy lower costsA month after its launch, Seminole County’s new SCOUT rideshare service is drawing mixed reviews from riders who face extended wait times but appreciate the lower costs compared to traditional ride-hailing services.
Altamonte Mall’s newest vending machines don’t sell drinks -- they sell donations
Read full article: Altamonte Mall’s newest vending machines don’t sell drinks -- they sell donationsThis isn’t your typical vending machine — it’s The Light the World Giving Machine, giving-focused vending machines sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, set up inside the Altamonte Springs Mall.
‘Crazy Hot Buys’ coming to Oviedo Mall. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expect
Read full article: ‘Crazy Hot Buys’ coming to Oviedo Mall. Here’s a sneak peek at what to expectThere were hints on social media, then the signs appeared, and now it’s official: the newest tenant at the Oviedo Mall is Crazy Hot Buys.
Florida Rep. Cory Mills faces censure over sex misconduct allegations, defense contract dealings
Read full article: Florida Rep. Cory Mills faces censure over sex misconduct allegations, defense contract dealingsCory Mills, the Republican who represents Seminole and Volusia counties in the U.S. House, is facing censure by a fellow Republican over a growing number of allegations, including sexual violence and misconduct, federal defense contracting violations, and stolen valor.
Here are the properties Seminole County wants to protect as the population grows
Read full article: Here are the properties Seminole County wants to protect as the population growsLeaders in Seminole County are moving forward with a list of properties identified as priorities for "Seminole Forever," a program designed to acquire lands for conservation and green space.
HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 season
Read full article: HOLIDAY GUIDE: Central Florida light displays, parades, events to get in the spirit this 2025 seasonFrom markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Watch highlights and see scores from regional quarterfinals in Central Florida high school football
Read full article: Watch highlights and see scores from regional quarterfinals in Central Florida high school footballThe high school football playoffs kicked off this week and a number of teams across Central Florida start a journey toward a state title.
This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came from
Read full article: This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came fromIf you’ve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, there’s a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
VIDEO: Rejoicing at ongoing recovery of FSU football player who was shot in head
Read full article: VIDEO: Rejoicing at ongoing recovery of FSU football player who was shot in headEthan Pritchard, the Florida State football linebacker who suffered critical injuries in a shooting earlier this year, is further along his road to recovery.
Proposed development would build 85 townhomes in Winter Springs Town Center
Read full article: Proposed development would build 85 townhomes in Winter Springs Town CenterA community meeting Wednesday night will give the public a chance to see the plans for a proposed housing project in Winter Springs’ Town Center District.
Sanford approves rezoning plan for historic Mayfair hotel. Here’s what it will become
Read full article: Sanford approves rezoning plan for historic Mayfair hotel. Here’s what it will becomePlans are moving forward to redevelop what is arguably the most significant historic structure in downtown Sanford.
Missing child alert canceled after 16-year-old Oviedo girl found safe
Read full article: Missing child alert canceled after 16-year-old Oviedo girl found safeA Florida Missing Child Alert was canceled on Saturday after a 16-year-old girl missing out of Oviedo was found safe, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Florida CFO lauds Orlando, criticizes Orange County over ‘wasteful spending’
Read full article: Florida CFO lauds Orlando, criticizes Orange County over ‘wasteful spending’Amid a string of critical audits across the state, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia heaped praise on the city of Orlando for its spending habits during a Friday news conference.
Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ crackdown nets over a hundred arrests in 4 months
Read full article: Florida’s ‘Super Speeder’ crackdown nets over a hundred arrests in 4 monthsSince July 1, deputies in Orange County have taken more than 100 drivers into custody who were caught going 50+ miles an hour over the speed limit or over 100 mph.
Proposed mixed-use development would bring grocery store, gym, housing near Lake Mary
Read full article: Proposed mixed-use development would bring grocery store, gym, housing near Lake MaryA mixed-use development project would bring thousands of square feet of commercial, retail, and housing space to International Parkway.
These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in Central Florida
Read full article: These grocery stores are open on Thanksgiving in Central FloridaMost major grocery stores in Central Florida will be closed on Thanksgiving, so for people with a preferred store, getting everything on that list is paramount. But if you’re not picky, there are a handful of stores that will be open, albeit with reduced hours.
Mayor defends Winter Springs amid audit criticisms
Read full article: Mayor defends Winter Springs amid audit criticismsWhile the city of Winter Springs has been pushing back against accusations about mismanagement and misspending of tax dollars, the state Auditor General’s Office has sent another review of its findings.
Driver killed when SUV strikes pole at Chuluota and Crooked Oak roads in Seminole County
Read full article: Driver killed when SUV strikes pole at Chuluota and Crooked Oak roads in Seminole CountyA driver died in a crash Tuesday morning after their vehicle struck a pole in Seminole County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert says
Read full article: ‘Out of control:’ This threat is looming over Florida’s future, expert saysWhile the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.