In 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.
Hundreds 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 activities along State Road 417 in Oviedo are expected to cause construction noise and vibrations for about a month.
A person’s clothes caught on fire in Longwood after he tried to start a fire in the woods for warmth, according to police.
The family of a woman who died in a crash on Interstate 95 in Volusia County the day after Christmas said they are devastated.
A 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.
Central 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.
In 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.
A 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.
A 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 celebrated its first-ever state football championship Wednesday night, less than a week after clinching the title with a dramatic last-second victory.
The 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.
Seminole County Public Schools is inviting the community to celebrate the Lake Mary High School’s first-ever FHSAA Class 7A state football championship.
Around 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.
With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.
A Sanford police officer has been arrested as part of a fraud investigation in which he allegedly scammed the city, according to the police department.
Lake 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.
You probably recognize the name SCOUT by now or you’ve seen the vehicles out on the road.
Officials 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.
A Seminole County judge sentenced to death a man convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.
Lake Mary, Lakeland, Jones, Bishop Moore and Cocoa played for a spot in the state championship Friday night.
An arrest was made in the November shooting that killed one person and injured another in Sanford, according to police.
An 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 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.
For 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.
After 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.
All 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.
Seminole 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.
Now 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.
Our 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.
A man was critically injured Sunday evening when he was shot during an argument outside a home in Seminole County, according to sheriff’s officials.
See highlights from several games across Central Florida, including Lake, Volusia, Seminole and Orange counties.
A 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.
A 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.
This 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.
There 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.
Cory 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.
Leaders 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.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
The high school football playoffs kicked off this week and a number of teams across Central Florida start a journey toward a state title.
If you’ve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, there’s a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
Ethan Pritchard, the Florida State football linebacker who suffered critical injuries in a shooting earlier this year, is further along his road to recovery.
A 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.
Plans are moving forward to redevelop what is arguably the most significant historic structure in downtown Sanford.
A 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.
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.
Since 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.
A mixed-use development project would bring thousands of square feet of commercial, retail, and housing space to International Parkway.
Most 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.
While 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.
A driver died in a crash Tuesday morning after their vehicle struck a pole in Seminole County, the Florida Highway Patrol said.
While 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.
A dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close their doors last week after a visit from a health inspector — including a popular eatery in Orlando’s Mills 50 district.
The Trump Administration said Monday that it will send partial payments this month to families who rely on SNAP benefits to ensure they have enough food.
As the government shutdown continues, federal employees are working without paychecks, and starting Nov. 1, federal SNAP benefits will not be available. If you or someone you know needs help with food donations, check out these websites to find programs near you.
Florida law-enforcement and public-health leaders unveiled a first-of-its-kind artificial-intelligence system designed to detect and warn communities about new drug threats before they become fatal.
A Seminole County jury will begin deliberating the fate of a man who could face the death penalty after being convicted of killing his pregnant girlfriend when she refused to get an abortion.
