WINTER PARK

For the next several days, officials with the Florida Department of Transportation will be going to different crossing locations across Central Florida to show drivers and pedestrians ways to avoid getting hit by a train.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Aden Smith from Winter Park High School.

Tickets are now on sale for Winter Park's Cabs 'n Cows food and wine event set to take place this November.

Members of the Winter Park Fire Rescue helped rescue a barred owl that was stuck in a vehicle’s roof rack.

Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando has been giving food to those in need for 45 years.

A crash is creating delays in the westbound lanes of Interstate 4 in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A large apartment fire broke out at a complex in Seminole County.

Nicole Gravenmier doesn’t only want her dog Princeton back, she needs him, she said. Princeton, an 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier is, Gravenmier’s unofficial service dog.

As classes resumed this week at Chesterton Academy of Orlando, most of the students who attend the private, faith-based “classical” high school are receiving financial assistance through state-supported scholarships commonly known as vouchers.

A 60-year-old pedestrian was struck by a vehicle along North Semoran Boulevard near Winter Park, troopers say.

The Winter Park Electric Utility said Wednesday that it has reached a milestone in a decades-long project aimed at fortifying the city’s electric infrastructure.

Linda’s Winter Park Diner on Fairbanks Avenue closed its doors Sunday for the final time, 35 years after being bought by Linda D’Auria.

A now-former Winter Park police officer was treated at a hospital and given citations following his alleged involvement in a DUI hit-and-run crash.

KOS Coffee Shop is getting ready to close its original Winter Park location, citing rising real estate costs as part of the reason for shuttering.

The Orange County Small Business BOOST program allocated approximately $26 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act to help businesses still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two men in their 70s were injured in an Orange County crash on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Coop is set to shut its doors for good on Sunday as rental costs go up — a consequence of Florida's nationwide popularity.

56-year-old Mary Walker bought the winning ticket at a gas station in Eustis.

Winter Park residents can grab some free sandbags to have on hand for hurricane season.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of a Winter Park judge to the Sixth District Court of Appeal on Wednesday.

A concrete pole fell onto a major road in Winter Park, and that will shut down traffic in that area for hours, the city says.

After nearly a decade in business, The Coop is closing its doors for good in Winter Park due to rising rent, according to the owner John Rivers.

Lightning from strong storms that passed through Central Florida on the Fourth of July might be to blame for setting a house on fire that evening near Winter Park.

Residents in multiple units of an apartment complex were displaced after a fire ripped through on Monday afternoon, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

The Winter Park couple who went to space and sued OceanGate’s CEO over fraud claims has dropped their lawsuit after the company’s Titan submersible likely imploded, killing the CEO and everyone else on board.

A to the edge of space last year would later bring a fraud lawsuit against Stockton Rush, the man currently thought to be lost with four others in the Titanic-hunting “Titan” submersible somewhere in the Atlantic Ocean, according to a lawsuit filed in February on behalf of plaintiffs Sharon Hagle and Marc Hagle.

Statistics from Florida’s Department of Children and Families show 44 children have died so far this year in our state.

Deputies are investigating after six high-end luxury vehicles were stolen in Orange County this past month, including one owned by a local reality TV star.

The best in break dancing is returning to Orlando on Saturday.

School’s out for the summer and, parents, if you’re looking for a way to keep kids active while staying out of the summer heat, you may want to consider bowling.

Swine & Sons looks very different today than it did when it first opened in 2015.

The owner of Hen & Hog is asking for people in Winter Park and Orlando to come out to support his business.

In a release, deputies said they were called to the 7000 block of Aloma Avenue around 3 p.m. after receiving reports about the shooting.

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued an advisory on social media and youth mental health, noting that social media can pose risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children.

SoDough Square, the pizza shop started by the owner of Tin & Tacos, is getting ready to open its second location over the summer.

A 77-year-old woman from Winter Park died after a crash Saturday night in Goldenrod, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

AdventHealth Winter Park and Seminole State College are getting results when it comes to preparing nursing students for a career in health care.

Jeff’s Bagel Run is hitting the ground running with its expansion plans, announcing Thursday it plans to open two new Central Florida locations, with the goal of opening four to six new stores by the end of the year.

Check out this week's Player of the Week featuring Shayne Gangle of Winter Park High School.

Orange County Public School students showed up outside of the school board meeting Tuesday with signs and stuffed trash bags made to look like body bags.

Shawna Penilla is now left with no siblings after her only brother, 39-year-old Hugo Penilla, was killed last week in a hit-and-run crash.

In the school’s most beloved tradition, Rollins College students were encouraged to spend Thursday having fun out of class as President Grant Cornwell proclaimed it Fox Day, “a day too beautiful to have class.”

Food Network star Guy Fieri made a stop at his Winter Park restaurant Chicken Guy! on Wednesday.

Investigators say at least one person died in a wreck in Orange County.

If you've ever wanted to live in a historic home now might be your opportunity -- the former home of Thomas Edison's youngest son, Ted, is back on the market.

It has handlebars and wheels like a bike. But also a treadmill belt. The unique vehicle is getting a lot of attention as part of a new Central Florida tour.

Orange County Public Schools is considering selling historic Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School property in Eatonville to developers.

The Florida Film Festival is returning to Maitland and Winter Park for another year of film, talent and movie magic.

Ring video given to News 6 by a Winter Park resident, showed a man, identified by the Seminole County Sheriff's Office as 40-year-old James Danforth, entering into a home off of Tangerine Avenue through the sliding glass door.

Winter Park commissioners are expected to vote on changes to its special event banner policy on Wednesday.

The 64th annual Winter Park Art Festival has returned for another year.

The City of Winter Park posted an advisory warning the public of Hazardous Algae Bloom events happening in the city's lakes. Among those impacted are Lakes Maitland, Baldwin, Sue, Osceola and Virginia.

Florida troopers investigate a fatal wreck in Winter Park.

The Florida State Attorney’s Office has determined no laws were broken by police during the shooting that resulted in the death of a man at a Winter Park wedding last year.

The family of a man killed by Winter Park police last year at a wedding is seeking justice and marking one year since his death.

News 6 spoke with the family of 11-year-old Jesse Brown, who said the outpouring of support from the community has shown them just how many lives he touched.

On this walk through history, each step augments preservation, legacy and awareness of Winter Park's historic African American West Side.

Winter Park-based chain Jimmy Hula's is getting read to open its 10th restaurant, this time setting up shop in a historic building in New Smyrna Beach.

The 64th annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is set for an outstanding three-day art show in mid-March, with work on display from fine artists and first graders alike.

An older woman’s home near Winter Park was burglarized after she let someone claiming to work for the YMCA enter her backyard, the sheriff’s office said.

The U.S. population center is on track this decade to take a southern swerve for the first time in history.

Harvey L. Massey — who founded, led and later retired from the well-known Central Florida pest control company of his namesake — has died, according to Massey Services, Inc.

Chris Chen, Phil Nguyen and Mike Cho all met in college as members of the same fraternity.

Alligators may look cute and cuddly, sure. But did you know that they can also make for a healthy, tasty treat?

People came together at Rollins College on Monday evening to honor Dr. Martin Luther King.

José Eslava was 10 years old when he discovered a passion for the flute.

Churchgoers reflect on Dr. King’s speeches, impact.

A man was found shot to death Friday morning at an apartment complex near Winter Park, deputies said.

Troopers are searching for the driver of a white SUV after a motorcyclist was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County Wednesday evening, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Winter Park man was arrested Tuesday after tying a 9-year-old boy to his bed frame, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office.

Law enforcement activity near Winter Park High School prompted a lockdown at the campus.

The city of Winter Park approved a Muscovy duck removal program at its commission meeting on Wednesday.

Chabad of Greater Orlando is set to light a 16-foot menorah in Winter Park Sunday in celebration of the first night of Hanukkah, according to the group's release.

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With the end of the year quickly approaching, many of us are squeezing in those last-minute doctor’s appointments. But you may have noticed some interesting questions your physician may be asking you.

Orange County Fire Rescue conducts a Christmas tree safety demonstration to illustrate the hazards of a dried-out Christmas tree.

CareerSource’s 10th annual “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair kicked off at Full Sail University on Thursday.

CareerSource Central Florida is hosting its 10th annual “Paychecks for Patriots” job fair for veterans and their partners in Winter Park on Thursday.

Three years ago, the nonprofit Park Avenue District was formed with the goal of celebrating the city’s rich history but to also get results for small business owners.

Tampa taco chain Capital Tacos has officially opened its Winter Park location.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Wednesday held a news conference to discuss the county’s preparations and storm readiness, now faced with Tropical Storm Nicole.

A North Carolina-based chain focused on fried chicken and biscuits is getting ready to open up in Winter Park in 2023 with more locations already in the works.

Orange County announced an online debris removal map for homeowners countywide Thursday as the county continues its recovery after Hurricane Ian.

Eddie Majewski has helped create the details that make Central Florida unique. You’ve seen his work at the Winter Park train station, Church Street Station, Casa Feliz and the theme parks.

More than 40 companies hiring at November 9 event

Sheila Bridegam recalled how heartbroken she was after she saw the devastating images of the Boys & Girls Club thrift store in Winter Park that she puts her heart and soul into each day.

Paris Baguette is getting ready for the grand opening of its first Florida location in Winter Park.

Action Church in Winter Park is working to send donations to southwest Florida in the wake of Hurricane Ian.

Hen & Hog in Winter Park has been in soft opening since early September, but now the owners are getting ready for the restaurant's grand opening.

Two Louisiana parishes devastated by two hurricanes and two rural Nebraska counties had among the highest rates of households with missing information about themselves during the 2020 census that required the U.S. Census Bureau to use a statistical technique to fill in gaps.

A large fire damaged part of a Winter Park home, according to the fire-rescue department.

Florida Department of Transportation spokesperson David Parks said the goal this week is to show drivers across Central Florida just how easy it is to not get hit by a train by simply paying attention to existing road markings and signs.

Check out the Sonic Prep Player of the Week featuring Izaiah Jean-Baptiste of Winter Park High School.

A 15-year-old student at Winter Park High School was arrested Wednesday morning after police said he brought a handgun on the ninth grade campus.

A big annual foodie event benefitting Central Florida charities is returning to Winter Park for the 10th time.

Emily Bader said it was mind over matter when she decided to compete at this year's The Praelium Weightlifting meet in Altamonte Springs.

The City of Winter Park is asking residents to recycle primary and midterm election signs once residents have finished with them.

Danielle Redlick, 48, is set to return to the courtroom.

Troopers say an arrest has been made in the fatal hit-and-run in Casselberry that left a man dead.