Central Florida faces another day of dangerous heat and scattered storms before a wetter pattern brings increasing rain chances and the potential for heavy downpours late this week.

As high heat continues in Central Florida, local officials have released a list of “cooling locations” across Orange County.

The workweek starts with another round of heat advisories and scattered afternoon storms across Central Florida. While the heat remains scattered, a wetter pattern is expected to develop later in the week and into the weekend.

High chance for rain persists for much of the week as deep moisture lingers.

“Feels like” temperatures climb to 110 degrees in some neighborhoods.

A Central Florida man is facing charges with attempted second-degree murder after authorities say he shot another man multiple times during a family-related dispute while his two young children were inside the vehicle with him.

Orange County Fire Rescue hosted a water safety event at Kelly Park following several recent drownings in Central Florida, including the deaths of young children and a mother who drowned saving her son. The event featured rescue demonstrations, CPR training, and advice on drowning prevention, such as adult supervision, pool barriers, and swim lessons. Officials emphasized the importance of assigning an undistracted adult to watch children, using four-sided fencing, and providing life jackets for weak swimmers. Free door and window alarms were also offered to help prevent children from wandering into water areas.

Florida saw an uptick in reported leprosy cases in 2025 and has continued to record new infections in 2026, according to the National Hansen’s Disease Program, including cases in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.

Storm coverage is expected to increase across Central Florida Friday as deeper moisture begins returning to the region by the weekend.

Mostly dry conditions Friday with highs hitting the mid-upper 90s.

Orange County's election workers conducted a public test of their election equipment ahead of the August primary election, and the public was invited to see it. Here's what we learned about processing ballots.

About 49 people were arrested as part of a multi-agency operation going after drug traffickers in Central Florida. The networks operated in Volusia, Flagler, St. Johns, Marion and Orange counties, according to law enforcement.

Drier air will keep storm chances low across Central Florida today before a more typical afternoon storm pattern returns this weekend.

On Saturday, July 25, participating Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop locations nationwide will sell a Mini World Famous Hot Fudge Sundae for $7.25.

High heat across Central Florida remains just below Heat Advisory criteria.

U.S. Rep. Cory Mills is facing a DOJ criminal investigation, a House Ethics probe, and three Republican primary challengers ahead of his Aug. 18 Florida primary.

Drier air settling over the state will keep rain chances lower through the rest of the week.

Tropical Storm Bertha continues moving along the northern Gulf Coast while Central Florida turns hotter and drier before typical summertime storms return this weekend

As AI data centers expand across Central Florida and across the country, residents living near one planned facility just outside Eatonville say they want more transparency before it opens.

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and No Kid Hungry Florida have partnered for a second year to distribute free, weekly grab-and-go meal boxes to children and families in rural Central Florida communities.

As Tropical Storm Bertha moves farther west across the Gulf, drier air is filtering into the state, leading to lower rain chances but hotter temperatures through the week.

The NHC has highlighted two areas of interest in the Atlantic

Tuesday, Aug. 18, is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here's what you need to know to vote in the primary.

Tropical Depression Two continues to slowly organize over the Gulf and is expected to strengthen into Tropical Storm Bertha Monday.

Edgewater leaders are weighing a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether to permanently ban data centers within city limits, joining other Florida communities pushing back on the rapidly expanding industry.

Tropical Depression Two continues to organize over the northern Gulf. Although it will stay well west of Florida, it will still help fuel scattered showers and storms across Central Florida through Monday afternoon.

County leaders are set to vote on a cooperative agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., a planning, engineering and design firm with a track record of major projects across Florida.

More sunshine, less storms expected for the upcoming work week.

Drier air shifts towards Central Florida as Gulf low shifts west.

Former FSU and NFL player James Coleman organized a backpack and school supply giveaway at West Oaks Elementary in Orlando, distributing over 300 backpacks filled with essential items to local students.

A developing area of low pressure in the eastern Gulf remains the biggest weather story this weekend. While the system only has a low chance of becoming tropical, it will continue to influence Central Florida’s forecast by keeping rain and storm chances elevated through Monday.

Amount of organization impacts rain chances for Central Florida.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

A string of unintentional shootings involving children across Central Florida over the past six months has sparked renewed debate over firearm safety, responsible gun ownership, and whether such incidents can truly be called accidents.

Watching Northeastern Gulf for potential tropical development.

A strong “experimental explosion” was reported off the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Escalating U.S.-Iran military tensions are driving up gas prices in Central Florida, with AAA reporting a gallon of regular gasoline averaging $3.95 — and analysts warning prices could climb further if the conflict persists.

A wetter and stormier pattern returns to Central Florida as an area of low pressure develops near Florida’s west coast, bringing increasing rain chances through the weekend while its tropical future remains uncertain.

WKMG News 6 is proud to announce Rob Evans as the newest member of the News 6 morning team, bringing nearly three decades of broadcast journalism experience to Central Florida.

Rain chances ramp up this weekend

Body camera video released by police shows what happened when two Central Florida charter school principals were arrested on DUI charges.

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.

On Wednesday, investigators revealed that 19 Florida residents have now pleaded guilty in a wide-ranging bank fraud conspiracy.

A brief break in Central Florida’s typical summer storm pattern continues Wednesday as Saharan dust keeps a lid on afternoon storm coverage, but don’t expect the drier weather to last for long.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

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Orlando leaders say a proposed Florida property tax overhaul could create major budget shortfalls, leading to hiring freezes, service cuts and delayed projects.

The NHC has highlighted two areas of interest in the Atlantic

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Law enforcement agencies across the Southeast kicked off Operation Southern Slow Down Monday at Daytona International Speedway, launching a weeklong campaign aimed at reducing speed-related crashes and fatalities on Florida’s roads.

Central Florida is settling back into a more familiar summertime pattern this week, with scattered afternoon storms returning to the forecast while heat builds back through midweek.

Orlando’s City Council is holding a workshop to examine what property tax reform could mean for the city’s budget.

Kangaroos, monkeys, giant lizards, snakes and a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros are among more than 140 animals that escaped from captivity in Florida since 2022, state wildlife records obtained by News 6 reveal.

Highs climb back to the upper 90s mid-week.

Heat Advisories unlikely Sunday afternoon.

The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to seek the death penalty against one of the suspects in a drug ring and carjacking that led to a woman’s death in 2024. Prosecutors say Jordanish Torres-Garcia was the one who held Katherine Aguasvivas at gunpoint in the shocking carjacking that took place in Winter Springs.

Central Florida communities will gather this weekend for the annual 15 Days of Hope, honoring fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran through a community workout and inaugural 5K while supporting The 2650 Foundation's mission to serve first responders and their families.

Central Florida is heading into another dangerously hot day, but there is finally some relief in sight.

Central Florida’s weather pattern is flipping from stormy to scorching. Rain chances remain limited today while dangerous heat builds across the region, prompting a Heat Advisory for all of East Central Florida.

If you looked up early Thursday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.

Central Florida is entering one of its hottest stretches of the summer so far as rain chances drop and temperatures continue to climb through the end of the week.

A familiar summer visitor is making its way back across the Atlantic. A plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive in Central Florida late Thursday and linger into the weekend, bringing hazier skies, fewer storms, and hotter temperatures.

One more round of scattered afternoon storms is expected across Central Florida Tuesday before the forecast shifts toward fewer rain chances and increasing heat through the rest of the week.

The NHC has highlighted two areas of interest in the Atlantic

A Sanford mother and daughter, connected to Venezuela by birth, have transformed their home into a local relief hub — collecting critical donations and coordinating with a global organization to ship supplies to earthquake survivors thousands of miles away.

It’s another typical summer day across Central Florida, with scattered afternoon storms developing after highs reach the low to mid 90s. But later this week, the pattern shifts as fewer storms allow temperatures to climb and the risk for dangerous heat increases.

A Central Florida city is set to decide whether residents will soon be allowed to keep backyard chickens under a proposed ordinance that outlines strict limits on how the birds can be kept.

Thunderstorms once again pushing from west to east.

Rideshare drivers will be in demand this July 4 weekend as travelers head to parties, events and destinations, but for rideshare drivers themselves, gas prices will soak up that extra income, and those we talked to say they may be choosier about the trips they take.

The skies over Central Florida will light up this Fourth of July, with fireworks, festivals and celebrations stretching across the region all weekend long.

Central Florida gets two more days with relatively limited storm coverage before afternoon rain, and thunderstorm chances ramp up for the rest of the holiday weekend.

A newly designated “Spectrum Alert” was issued on Wednesday for a missing teen with autism out of Central Florida. That teen has now been found.

Take a clear kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park with Kayaking Florida and spot manatees, gators, otters, birds and even the park’s famous monkeys.

Starting Wednesday, toll rates operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority increased, adding to financial pressures many drivers say they are already feeling from higher everyday expenses, including gas prices. The rate changes affect major expressways, including State Road 408, State Road 417, State Road 528, and State Road 429.

Police said the incident happened on Tuesday evening along State Road 414, where the girl was seen waving her arms to get help outside an SUV on the side of the highway.

According to AAA, more than 4.6 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) urge drivers to do a summer check-up on their car, buckle up, and avoid distractions.

Central Florida is settling into a typical early-July pattern, with hot, humid afternoons followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. That setup will continue through the rest of the holiday week and into the Fourth of July weekend.

It’s a new month, and Florida’s fan-favorite grocer has revealed its lineup of upcoming locations.

Central Florida’s Venezuelan community is organizing relief efforts for survivors of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week, calling on residents to donate everything from baby supplies to personal care items — and even body bags.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

As Central Florida heads toward the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the familiar summer pattern continues with hot, humid afternoons and scattered thunderstorms expected each day.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting investments in education, transportation and law enforcement while vetoing more than $800 million in projects statewide, including several in Central Florida.

The NHC has highlighted two areas of interest in the Atlantic

Lt. Gov. Jay Collins filed a lawsuit Monday that accuses opponent James Fishback of failing to meet the residency requirement to be Florida governor. In the complaint, Collins said Washington, D.C. records show Fishback registered to vote in the district on Nov. 3, 2020, voted that day, and was listed on the active voter roll in Washington, D.C. as recently as June 1, 2026.

If you’re making Fourth of July plans, the forecast is looking pretty typical for Central Florida, but there is one developing weather feature that could still influence the holiday weekend.

Central Florida is in for another scorching summer day, with dangerous heat building Monday afternoon before scattered thunderstorms develop later in the day.

A 31-year-old woman died after being bitten by an alligator while swimming with friends Saturday afternoon near Geneva, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Front increasing our rain chances also being watched for potential tropical low development.

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

Budget discussions are underway across Central Florida as local governments prepare for a possible major shift in property tax revenue.

“Feels like” temperatures could climb north of 105 degrees for some neighborhoods.

Central Florida is in for another classic summer stretch with temperatures climbing into the 90s, heat index values topping 100 degrees, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop.

Florida drivers are still feeling the pinch at the pump, even as oil prices have dropped back to near pre-war levels.

The weather pattern in Florida is expected to change for the wetter as the calendar flips from June to July.

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Ridge of high pressure and Saharan Dust spell a hotter, drier end to the week.

Strong storms are moving through Central Florida.

Nearly 600 children took part in the World's Largest Swim Lesson at Walt Disney World, an effort to teach water safety to children from around Central Florida.