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Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma sat down with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly” to break down how the opioid epidemic has evolved over the years and what it’s going to take to get the crisis under control.

Take a look at why Florida is now considered the least affordable place to live in the entire country.

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, joined anchor Justin Warmoth on "The Weekly" to discuss the potential ruling, inflation, and whether he believes the Biden Administration is doing enough to curb the high cost of living.

In honor of Earth Day, which was Friday, "The Weekly" dives into what's happening at the local level to protect Florida's environment.

Insurance companies say the crisis is being fueled by mounting litigation and fraud, but property insurance attorney John Tolley said that's not the full story.

Florida homeowners are seeing their premiums jump — sometimes by more than triple — or their policies are getting dropped all together.

With Florida's legislative session behind us, lawmakers could soon return to Tallahassee to hammer out some key items that still need to be addressed.

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, who served as Florida’s Republican governor from 2007-11, has emerged as the frontrunner in the Democratic primary based on recent polls and campaign dollars raised.

With record-breaking inflation, everything is more expensive right now. Rent prices are no exception.

Nearly a thousand people move to the Sunshine State every day — a trend analysts believe will continue for at least the next five years. And that begs the question: where are those folks going to live?

Career and technical education used to be thought of in a very narrow way: an alternative to high schoolers who weren’t going to college.

The option to take a high-speed train from Orlando to Miami will soon become a reality.

Even with inflation reaching its highest point in 40 years, it seems the high price of gas — at its highest level in eight years — is frustrating Americans the most.

From being forced to shut down in March 2020 to the ongoing shortages of both supplies and workers, the challenges have been constant — especially for local restaurants.

As you’ve likely heard by now, a new variant of the coronavirus is being watched closely by health experts.

Florida is one step closer to expanding cancer coverage for firefighters.

The controversial topic of vaccine mandates will be front and center in Tallahassee this week.

Some of the issues causing the slowdown include labor shortages, port congestion and manufacturing delays overseas.

The U.S. will lift its ban on international travelers effective Friday, Nov. 8, and it appears folks from all over the world are itching to get back to America’s tourist destinations.

Throughout the pandemic, there’s been a lot of focus on not only physical health but mental health as well.

Health experts are urging people six months and older to get their shots as they prepare for an unpredictable flu season.

For the first time in 18 months, the U.S. will allow foreigners to fly into the country this fall if they have proof of vaccination and a negative coronavirus test.

Florida lawmakers are gearing up to tackle one of their most impactful obligations to voters: Redistricting.

The 20-year U.S. war in Afghanistan ended last week after the last American aircraft departed Kabul's airport and cleared Afghan airspace.

Orlando pediatrician Dr. Candice Jones spoke with anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” about how the virus is affecting children.

Health officials say the coronavirus pandemic has created the greatest mental health, substance abuse and overdose crisis in U.S. history.

Thousands of Florida unemployment accounts were locked without warning earlier this month in a move to counter a potential data breach that targeted nearly 58,000 Department of Economic Opportunity Connect accounts.

As there continues to be a surge in COVID-19 cases, there has been a renewed push to get people vaccinated.

It was a busy week in the U.S. capitol; between the Jan. 6th insurrection hearing and the Centers for Disease Control's recommendations that all Americans should wear a mask indoors in public spaces.

Coronavirus cases, hospitalizations and deaths are all spiking as the delta variant sweeps across the nation.

Anti-government protests have erupted in Cuba in the last week over a lack of access to food and basic medical supplies, amid a rise in COVID-19 cases. People around the country, and here in Central Florida have rallied in support of those protesters.

The NCAA recently changed its rules on allowing college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness (NIL). It allows athletes to make money off everything from autographs to endorsement deals to social media content, but there is still some confusion about the rules.

A new bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis will require Florida high school students to take cardiopulmonary resuscitation training.

In the week leading up to Juneteenth, News 6 took a closer look at the progress that has been made since the death of George Floyd.

School districts across Central Florida are now requiring student-athletes to get an electrocardiogram and a physical before they can take to the field or the court.

The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity recently announced it will cut off the $300 federal unemployment benefit on June 26. The state hopes ending the extra benefits will help address the labor shortage that is impacting several industries.

Former Seminole County tax collector Joel Greenberg pleaded guilty in federal court last week to six charges, including sex trafficking of a minor.

Florida lawmakers will meet in a special session later this month to discuss a new gambling agreement.

Florida's 60-day legislative session ended Friday with lawmakers agreeing on a $101.5 billion dollar budget.

Housing prices have hit a record high in the United States and experts say low mortgage rates, high demand, and extremely low supply are driving up those costs.

News 6 space expert Emilee Speck sat down with News 6 anchor Justin Warmoth for "The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com" about launch plans for the next crewed mission.

NASA is set to mark a major milestone in its mission on Mars this weekend.

The arrival of vaccines is giving air travel a much-needed boost one year into the pandemic.

WASHINGTON – The recent mass shootings in Atlanta and Boulder have renewed calls for Congress to act on gun control. U.S. Representative Val Demings joined anchor News 6 Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to discuss legislation she believes will reduce gun violence in America and whether President Joe Biden should take action. Watch the full interview on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” with Justin Warmoth in the video player at the top of this story. Watch “The Weekly” on Sundays at 7:30 a.m. on News 6. Click or tap here to see other interviews and discussions.

ORLANDO, Fla. – It has been one year since Walt Disney World announced it would close its theme parks because of the coronavirus pandemic. Its competitors followed suit, but those parks have since reopened with reduced capacity and safety guidelines. Dickson talks about Universal’s upcoming attractions, including the new “Epic Universe” park. He also explains why the success of the theme parks is key for Central Florida. We have a special section dedicated to all things theme parks on ClickOrlando.com/themeparks.

President Biden last week signed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan as the world marked one year since the World Health Organization declared the virus a pandemic. [TRENDING: SpaceX launches 60 Starlink satellites | Weekend vaccine events for OCPS employees | Family speaks after deadly shooting]U.S. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, discussed how the relief package will impact Central Floridians on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com with Justin Warmoth.”AdSoto also talked about the vaccine rollout, the possibility of Puerto Rico becoming a state and the ongoing security threat at the U.S. Capitol. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – More Floridians are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. Seminole County Emergency Management director Alan Harris joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to talk about how the county is preparing for more vaccinations. Harris also explains how the county is working to overcome vaccine hesitancy, and what his team is doing to meet the Biden administration’s latest vaccine goal. President Biden announced this week that the U.S. will have enough vaccine for all adults by the end of May. AdFor information on how to get a vaccine in your area, check out the county-by-county breakdown on ClickOrlando.com/vaccine.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida lawmakers are getting ready to descend on Tallahassee to debate policy, pass new laws and put together a state budget. Perhaps the biggest hurdle lawmakers will face during the 60-day legislative session is the record $96.6 billion budget put forth by Gov. News 6 political expert Dr. Jim Clark joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to break down what to expect over the next two months. State Rep. Anna Eskamani, (D) District 47, also appeared on the program to explain what her legislative priorities are this year and whether she’s considering a run for governor in 2022. Florida’s legislative session kicks off Tuesday, March 2.

ORLANDO, Fla. – While the vaccine has given us hope, the coronavirus continues to surge across the United States. Cases and hospitalizations are spiking, and the country just had its deadliest week on record. As more people get the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, other companies -- including Johnson and Johnson -- are hoping their versions will get FDA authorization soon. Dr. Kenneth Alexander with Nemours Hospital joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to discuss the pandemic, vaccine distribution and what we know about a new variant of the virus.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Rolling out the coronavirus vaccine has proven to be difficult across the country and in Central Florida. The supply is not keeping up with the high demand, creating huge lines at first-come, first-served locations and websites crashing as people try to book reservations. [TRENDING: Police officer dies in Capitol clash | Fla. man arrested, firefighter investigated in Capitol riot | COVID-19 variant spreading in Fla.]By the beginning of April, Dr. Anthony Fauci hopes the vaccine will be available to everyone, not just the at-risk population. County health departments are now working to secure additional resources to accommodate more people. Alan Harris, Seminole County’s Emergency Manager, joined anchor Justin Warmoth on “The Weekly on ClickOrlando.com” to discuss the logistics behind the vaccinations and what to expect as more doses arrive.

ORLANDO, Fla. The Space Coast will soon return to glory. For the first time in nearly a decade, American astronauts will be launched from American soil on American-made rockets. Liftoff is set for 4:33 p.m. Wednesday from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center. In light of such a significant moment for human spaceflight, News 6 and ClickOrlando.com space expert Emilee Speck joined The Weekly this week to discuss the mission, the astronauts and the new-age space race. [RETURN TO SPACE: NASA astronauts arrive in Florida, marking 1 week countdown to historic launch]

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