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Women's History Month

‘Quite an honor:’ News 6 Sports Director Jamie Seh receives prestigious Gracie Award

Carla Wilmaris ditched accounting for a successful career in podcasting

DeBary mayor shares vision for her city

From Star Wars to Her Universe, Ashley Eckstein helps break barriers for women in fandom

Ashley Eckstein took her love of Star Wars and created a profitable business geared toward women when people told her it couldn't be done.

Insider extra: 101-year-old works as cashier at neighborhood store in Oviedo

A special story to celebrate Women’s History Month – a senior in Seminole County who has seen so much and continues to give so much, despite her age.

‘Taking me for a ride:’ ‘The Mandalorian’ actress talks the Armorer, MegaCon Orlando debut

Emily Swallow, who plays the Armorer in "The Mandalorian," will be appearing alongside several other “Star Wars” giants at MegaCon Orlando later this month.

What can you do at 101 years old? Run a community store, take an exercise class

A special story to celebrate Women’s History Month – a senior in Seminole County who has seen so much and continues to give so much, despite her age.

‘I coach like any other coach:’ Long-standing female baseball coach plays vital role in Oviedo program

Assistant coach Karen Thompson is vital part of the program for the Oviedo Lions

UCF food pantry expands as more students seek necessities

When the Knights Helping Knights Pantry began in a closet in 2009, no one expected the class project to grow the way it did.

Serving Those Who Served: Local veteran makes it her mission to help others

First Sgt. Daila Espeut-Jones joins News 6 to discuss her mission with helping veterans in the community.

Orlando teen designs visor for the blind, wins gold

Tiffani Gay is only 16 years old, but she is one to watch.

UCF student risks life in Ukraine to help others

For people here in Florida, the war in Ukraine can feel like it is a world away. But for one University of Central Florida student, it has been her reality daily.

‘You’re a part of history:’ NASA lead engineer explains what it’s like to work on Artemis ll

Amanda Stevenson is a lead engineer at NASA on the Artemis ll mission.

The National Women’s Soccer League is back this weekend: what you need to know

Finally, professional women’s soccer is back this weekend.

Florida judge seeks to inspire children through children’s book

Tarlika Nuñez-Navarro recalled that it wasn’t always easy growing up in the small rural town of Lake Placid because of the way she looked.

Foghat band manager Linda Arcello-Earl among few women in music to hold a manager title

Men still dominate the music industry despite advocacy and activist efforts over the years. This goes for all areas in music from talent to producing, songwriting, management, you name it, these positions are held by more men than women.

1st Black female Disney union rep looks back at her work, legacy

The first Black female union representative for Unite Here 737 is looking back at her accomplishments and legacy.

Changing your hair to fit the mold: Florida TV veteran discusses shift in acceptance

Annetta Wilson shattered glass ceilings in the television market by becoming the first African American evening news anchor in 1980.

Women’s History and Cultural Center opens in Orlando, museum shows history of Girl Scouts

The Girl Scouts of Citrus is celebrating the accomplishments of women with its new Women's History and Cultural Center.

Marion County 6th grader breaking barriers in STEM, science experiment selected to be flown into space

As Women’s History Month is underway, two teachers are hoping to get results by showcasing one sixth grader’s attempt in making history after she was selected to have her science experiment flown to space.

99 rejections later: Central Florida mom finds success voicing popular video game characters

After stepping away from journalism, Sandra Osborne took up voice acting and is getting her son involved in the fun, too.

Q&A: Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, sits down with News 6

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, recently sat down with News 6 to discuss her new historical novel.

Honoring leading ladies of Orlando-area kitchens for Women’s History Month

These female chefs are making culinary magic in Orlando.

This Orlando resort chef makes art with cake

Jessica Bingham, asst. pastry chef at Caribe Royale Orlando, joined News 6 at Nine to discuss her path to the pastry profession, the new trend of "art cake" and more.

‘One day at a time:’ Central Florida medical technologist looks back at 50-year career

Pheloicsa Bostick has worked at what’s now known as Health First's Holmes Regional Medical Center for half a century.

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women’s rights, dies

A pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, former Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder, has died at the age of 82.

Serving Those Who Served: Women in the Military

Lt. Col. Tonya Barkley, U.S. Army (Ret.) talks about being a woman in the military and what women can offer the military.

Disney’s female veterinarians leading the charge, pioneering new science advances

Disney’s female veterinarians leading the charge, pioneering new science advances

Orlando teen invents device with potential to help 2.2 billion people

At age 16, most kids are thinking about getting their driver’s license or making TikToks, except for Tiffani Gay who is focused on changing the world with her award-winning invention.

Iron Royalty: Orlando bodybuilding champion reflects on her title

Natalia Coelho, the new Ms. Physique Olympia, lives here in Central Florida and shares her story.

Meet the 1st Black woman to ever lead the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers

Nequosha Anderson was recently selected as the president-elect to soon run the Central Florida Association for Women Lawyers.

Tech leading lady Randi Zuckerberg says now is time for women to pursue digital careers

Women+Tech Scholars program at DeVry University can help prepare women for those tech careers

Sonic Prep Player of the Week: Milana Borrelli

This week's Sonic Prep Player of the Week is Milana Borrelli. She is Lake Nona's first female wrestling champ.

‘Beautiful, elegant, worthy:’ Longwood nonprofit uses lipstick to comfort domestic abuse victims

Sheryl Kurland’s mom once told her, “if you want to feel better, put a little lipstick on.”

Seminole County assistant fire chief gets ready to retire after 30 years with department

Over the years, Becky Ward climbed the ladder.

World-renowned seismologist reflects on decades-long career

Dr. Lucy Jones discusses breaking barriers over the last 30 years

Osceola County schools superintendent reflects on 33-year legacy ahead of retirement

Dr. Debra Pace has been serving Osceola County’s school district for 33 years.