‘The sky is the limit,’ says first female Blue Angels pilotMaj. Katie Higgins Cook recounts first experience flying with the Blue Angels and paving the way for other female pilots.
Former Miss America shares how pageant helps pave the way for womens’ successEricka Dunlap talks about the forever job she was crowned with in 2004 and how it helps other women find their inner queen.
Braving the storm: All-female Hurricane Hunter team describes heading into the eyes of stormsFirst all-female team took flight in 2019 for Hurricane Dorian
‘It was just nothing’: 99-year-old recounts Orlando’s transformation from sleepy town to tourist destinationNear-centenarian remembers more than 50 years of living in the City Beautiful
Adela Gonzmart’s legacy lives on at Florida’s oldest restaurant 6 generations laterThe restaurant rooted in traditions is still thriving today through the legacy of Adela Hernandez Gonzmart.
Who was the first? A list of female firsts in FloridaA list of female trailblazers in the Sunshine State, famous for being the first to pave the way for women in a variety of fields.
Meet NASCAR’s first Black woman on pit crewBrehanna Daniels joined NASCAR in 2016 as part of the organization’s “Drive for Diversity” program
Making history as Ocala’s first Black female police officerAlice Faison says she can still recall the day she walked into the Ocala Police Department 52 years ago and asked if they were hiring.
Meet Osceola Regional Hospital’s first female gynecologic oncologist and robotic surgeonOne female doctor is leading the way in women’s health care at a hospital in Kissimmee.
Community honors life of Helen Williams Bronson, first lady of Bethune-Cookman UniversityBronson passed away on March 5.
Check out these Florida women-owned breweriesAs craft beer rises in popularity, women are behind some of the breweries producing them.
‘Fly Like a Girl’ documentary helps inspire next generation of female aviatorsThe 2019 film showcases young girls and women pursuing their passions for aviation.
‘Mank’ leads Oscar nominations in a year of record diversityAcademy Awards nominations went to two female filmmakers for the first time and a historically diverse slate of actors.
‘I don’t think I’ll be the last:’ Meet Florida’s first Black female winemakerFlorida's first Black female vintner said her family's love story inspired her to start her own wine company.
10 important places in women’s history across the Sunshine StateThe Florida Women's Heritage Trail highlights some of the most important historical sites in women's history.
Strategies to feel appreciated as a woman in the workplaceRobert Half survey shows 65% of women feel underappreciated at work, 25% feel underutilized and 43% feel underpaid
These legendary female Imagineers helped create iconic Disney World attractions, imagesImagineering was never just a man's club at Disney World.
Trailblazing Majors retire, continue serving Ocala community without badgeMajors Robin Ford, Tara Woods entered OPD together, retire together as first women Majors
‘Now is the time for women to get into tech careers’, says tech leading ladyRandi Zuckerberg talks women in tech careers and DeVry University Women+Tech scholarship opportunity
These women have won the most medals in Olympic historyThe title of the most-decorated athlete ever belongs to United States swimmer Michael Phelps, who won 28 medals competing in five different Summer Olympics from 2000 to 2...
This is how International Women’s Day came into existence, and how it’s celebrated around the globeFor those who don’t know, Monday is International Women’s Day, a day that recognizes and upholds the achievements of women around the world, as well as promotes gender eq...
40 years ago, Sandra Day O’Connor blazed a historic trail for women in the legal professionSandra Day O’Connor not only had a degree from one of the most prestigious universities in the world, Stanford University in California, but also a law degree she earned ...
‘I saw the need of the people:’ Ocala’s first Black councilwoman reflects on being a voice for the cityAt the young age of 80, Mary Sue Rich left her post on the Ocala City Council after serving for 24 years.
Important Central Florida sites in women’s historySites to visit on a tank of gas important to women's history in Central Florida
These famous Floridian women have been entertaining us for yearsCheck out some of the big female stars in entertainment that hail from Florida.
This woman invented an innovative device for laser cataract surgeryPatricia E. Bath invented a new device and technique for cataract surgery known as laserphaco.
When mayhem happens on Earth NASA flight directors remain calm supporting astronauts in spaceA NASA flight director is one of the most coveted careers at the space agency as they are at the forefront of human spaceflight without ever leaving Earth.
From sci-fi to science: Film presentation shows how Nichelle Nichols changed the face of spaceDr. Phillips Frontyard Festival to present WOMAN IN MOTION: Nichelle Nichols, Star Trek and the Remaking of NASA
Brevard County teen among first, historic group of girls to reach Eagle ScoutRebecca DeVoid made history for being part of the first group of girls in the country to earn their Eagle Scouts badge.
Building a business: How one female CEO turned difficult pregnancies into opportunityThe story behind Pink Stork and its supportive community for women
News 6 honors Women’s History MonthWith each year that passes, women make more accomplishments to the advancement of society and history.