Families of Orlando Halloween mass shooting victims file suit ‘to get answers’
Read full article: Families of Orlando Halloween mass shooting victims file suit ‘to get answers’Nearly one year after a mass shooting during Halloween festivities in downtown Orlando, the families of the two victims who died are pursuing legal action against the city and the operator of Wall Street Plaza.
Downtown Orlando gets new murals funded by federal grant
Read full article: Downtown Orlando gets new murals funded by federal grantSwans, oranges, and water lilies have appeared on walls around South of Downtown Orlando over the past week, as artists create three new murals funded by a federal grant awarded to six Main Street districts across the city.
’I fear for my life:’ Supporters return to Pulse nightclub despite online threats
Read full article: ’I fear for my life:’ Supporters return to Pulse nightclub despite online threatsZane Aparicio, who goes by Cait Aldebrandt, returned to the Pulse crosswalk area in Orlando on Sunday to support the LGBTQ community despite being attacked the day before and facing threats of violence against protesters.
‘Punched and kicked in the face:’ Orlando police investigating incident near Pulse nightclub
Read full article: ‘Punched and kicked in the face:’ Orlando police investigating incident near Pulse nightclubOrlando police on Saturday evening said they are investigating an incident near the Pulse nightclub after a man said he was punched and kicked in the face.
Man says Orlando police pepper-sprayed him while he recorded arrest
Read full article: Man says Orlando police pepper-sprayed him while he recorded arrestA man says he was pepper-sprayed by an Orlando police officer early Monday morning while recording video of officers detaining someone else in downtown Orlando.
City of Orlando, several companies face lawsuit over holiday drone crash that injured boy
Read full article: City of Orlando, several companies face lawsuit over holiday drone crash that injured boyThe mother of the child injured when drones collided and fell into the crowd during a downtown Orlando holiday show has filed a lawsuit against the city of Orlando and several companies involved in the incident, court records show.
Orlando’s after-midnight alcohol ordinance stays in effect despite lawsuit
Read full article: Orlando’s after-midnight alcohol ordinance stays in effect despite lawsuitLast fall, a handful of bar owners sued the city of Orlando and the police chief, arguing the after-midnight alcohol sales ordinance imposes an unconstitutional financial burden. A judge just denied the businesses’ request to pause the ordinance while the lawsuit proceeds in court.
Sunscreen, fruit, clothes needed for homeless people amid weekend heat. How you can help
Read full article: Sunscreen, fruit, clothes needed for homeless people amid weekend heat. How you can helpNews 6 meteorologists are expecting temperatures in the high 90s, with feels-like temperatures stretching into the triple digits. Organizations that help people experiencing homelessness are looking for cooling supplies. Here’s how you can help.
Summer heat tough to escape for Orlando’s homeless people, aid groups
Read full article: Summer heat tough to escape for Orlando’s homeless people, aid groupsOn Sunday, feels-like temperatures in Orlando were close to 100 degrees. Aid groups are now not just trying to feed hungry people, they're also trying to keep them cool. They say they need help.
Orlando police will ask the city for permission to buy license plate readers
Read full article: Orlando police will ask the city for permission to buy license plate readersFollowing such changes in downtown as the ordinance requiring special permits to sell alcohol past midnight and the gradual re-opening of Orange Avenue to traffic, Orlando's next move could be license plate readers in select parking areas.
Families of Orlando Halloween shooting victims accuse city, businesses of negligence in lawsuit
Read full article: Families of Orlando Halloween shooting victims accuse city, businesses of negligence in lawsuitThe families of the two people killed in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween are planning to file a lawsuit over the incident.
‘The Canopy,’ a public space UNDER I-4 in downtown Orlando, advances. Here’s the latest
Read full article: ‘The Canopy,’ a public space UNDER I-4 in downtown Orlando, advances. Here’s the latestThe city of Orlando moves forward with a $25-30 million project to improve the space under Interstate 4 in downtown.
Big changes coming to downtown Orlando as Magic face off against Celtics
Read full article: Big changes coming to downtown Orlando as Magic face off against CelticsDowntown Orlando was buzzing Friday night as fans flocked to the Kia Center to watch the Magic take on the Boston Celtics in the playoffs. But while the spotlight was on the game, major changes are also in the works for the area surrounding the arena.
Man with gun shot, killed by Orlando officers after fight breaks out in downtown, police say
Read full article: Man with gun shot, killed by Orlando officers after fight breaks out in downtown, police sayA man was shot and killed by officers after a fight broke out in downtown Orlando, according to the police department.
🚘Free driving simulator gets teens, adults behind the wheel at Florida library
Read full article: 🚘Free driving simulator gets teens, adults behind the wheel at Florida libraryWant to learn how to drive without the risks? A driving simulator at OCLS' Downtown Orlando branch gives real-world experience.
Shootings and homicides are down in Orlando, the police chief says. What the agency is doing
Read full article: Shootings and homicides are down in Orlando, the police chief says. What the agency is doingNew statistics released by Orlando Police last month show that shots-fired calls and overall shootings fell by more than half since 2022. The department has made several changes to achieve this goal.
Interactive art returns to Orlando this weekend with IMMERSE
Read full article: Interactive art returns to Orlando this weekend with IMMERSEAn interactive art festival celebrates 10 years in Orlando starting this weekend. Tuesday on Breakfast With Bridgett, we previewed the 10th annual IMMERSE, which begins this Friday in Downtown Orlando, and is free to experience.
COMPLETE GUIDE: Downtown Orlando performing arts festival IMMERSE brings hundreds of artists, interactive installations
Read full article: COMPLETE GUIDE: Downtown Orlando performing arts festival IMMERSE brings hundreds of artists, interactive installationsHundreds of artists will take over downtown Orlando as part of Creative City Project’s IMMERSE performing arts festival.
Orlando reopens downtown streets on weekend nights as part of safety improvements
Read full article: Orlando reopens downtown streets on weekend nights as part of safety improvementsOrlando is set to reopen Orange Avenue during weekend evenings in downtown as part of the city’s plan to improve safety.
‘Everyone is scared:’ Crowd rallies against new immigration bill passed by Florida lawmakers
Read full article: ‘Everyone is scared:’ Crowd rallies against new immigration bill passed by Florida lawmakersOne day after Florida lawmakers passed a new immigration act, a crowd gathered near Lake Eola in downtown Orlando to show support for immigrants' rights.
Downtown Orlando bars, nightclubs reach agreements with city over alcohol sales violations
Read full article: Downtown Orlando bars, nightclubs reach agreements with city over alcohol sales violationsDowntown bars and nightclubs accused of violating their after-midnight alcohol sales permits had the opportunity to present their case, to avoid having their permits suspended or revoked.
NTSB finds data errors affected drones in Orlando Christmas show, report says
Read full article: NTSB finds data errors affected drones in Orlando Christmas show, report saysSeveral of the drones that crashed at a Christmas show over Orlando’s Lake Eola last month may not have gotten the computer data needed to properly fly in formation.
Drones that fell during Orlando show were supposed to remain over Lake Eola, documents show
Read full article: Drones that fell during Orlando show were supposed to remain over Lake Eola, documents showThe lighted drones that fell from the sky during a holiday show in Downtown Orlando and injured a 7-year-old boy were supposed to fly above Lake Eola at a safe distance away from crowds, documents obtained by News 6 reveal.
Orange Ball Drop happening after all as Orlando’s Thornton Park takes over New Year’s Eve tradition
Read full article: Orange Ball Drop happening after all as Orlando’s Thornton Park takes over New Year’s Eve traditionDowntown Orlando’s traditional Orange Ball Drop on New Year’s Eve will happen in the Thornton Park neighborhood district.
‘This decision wasn’t easy:’ Downtown Orlando German restaurant set to close doors
Read full article: ‘This decision wasn’t easy:’ Downtown Orlando German restaurant set to close doorsSchmankerl Stub’n, a German restaurant in downtown Orlando, announced on social media that they will be closing their doors for good.
WATCH LIVE: Final preparations underway for Orlando Pride’s NWSL championship parade
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Final preparations underway for Orlando Pride’s NWSL championship paradeAfter winning the NWSL championship, the city of Orlando announced it will hold a parade to celebrate the Pride on Monday afternoon, according to a news release.
Changes to end ‘street-party atmosphere’ in downtown Orlando roll out following mass shooting
Read full article: Changes to end ‘street-party atmosphere’ in downtown Orlando roll out following mass shootingChanges in downtown Orlando are set to begin just two weeks after two people were killed in a mass shooting on Halloween night.
1 week after mass shooting, Downtown Orlando residents prepare to enjoy busy weekend
Read full article: 1 week after mass shooting, Downtown Orlando residents prepare to enjoy busy weekendOrlando is gearing up for a busy weekend after a mass shooting prompted city leaders to make changes to curb violence.
Orlando to end late-night downtown curfew, but ‘street-party atmosphere’ coming to an end, officials say
Read full article: Orlando to end late-night downtown curfew, but ‘street-party atmosphere’ coming to an end, officials sayDowntown Orlando businesses will be able to serve alcohol after midnight again starting tonight, according to a release from city officials Thursday.
Downtown Orlando mass shooting is Florida's latest. Here's how many have happened in the last decade
Read full article: Downtown Orlando mass shooting is Florida's latest. Here's how many have happened in the last decadeFriday's early morning shooting in Downtown Orlando continues the trend of gun violence in America, and Florida is not immune.
Thousands expected at Orlando ‘Come Out With Pride’ event
Read full article: Thousands expected at Orlando ‘Come Out With Pride’ eventDowntown Orlando’s Rosalind Avenue will be shut down for one of the city’s largest celebrations as more than 220,000 people are expected to attend the annual Come Out with Pride event on Saturday.
Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check out
Read full article: Can’t wait for The Canopy in Orlando? Here are 3 underpass parks around the US to check outOne of Orlando’s busiest highways will soon double as a vibrant oasis for residents to gather. The city of Orlando released a first look at The Canopy, a project to develop the vacant space under Interstate 4. As you wait in anticipation of The Canopy’s opening day, take a look at these three similar underpass parks to make the time pass a little easier.
Dyer touts ‘transformational improvements’ to Downtown Orlando in annual address
Read full article: Dyer touts ‘transformational improvements’ to Downtown Orlando in annual addressDowntown Orlando is about to undergo a major change if the plans Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Tuesday come to fruition.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s how much rain Central Florida racked up with rounds of downpours
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here’s how much rain Central Florida racked up with rounds of downpoursParts of Central Florida have been dealing with flooding issues over the past week as rounds of heavy rain continue to hit the area as part of a stalled front.
There’s a secret tunnel hiding underneath Orlando. Here’s what it looks like
Read full article: There’s a secret tunnel hiding underneath Orlando. Here’s what it looks likeLocal lore suggests that the tunnel connects the historic Beacham Theater to the Angebilt Hotel. News 6 went down to get a closer look.
Residents in Orlando's Wadeview Park blame city road project for flooding
Read full article: Residents in Orlando's Wadeview Park blame city road project for floodingSeveral neighbors in the Wadeview Park area believe the $13 million project stretching across Delaney Avenue is the reason for the flooding. The Harrisons say the construction is blocking the stormwater drain and interfering with the infrastructure.
New rule limits nightclubs in downtown Orlando to roughly 1 per city block
Read full article: New rule limits nightclubs in downtown Orlando to roughly 1 per city blockThe Orlando City Council unanimously approved new rules Monday to require new nightclubs to be at least 300 feet away from existing nightclubs, or roughly one city block.
Your Florida Daily: Who was Orlando’s longest serving mayor before Buddy Dyer?
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Who was Orlando’s longest serving mayor before Buddy Dyer?Podcast host Katrina Scales hits the road to learn about the eccentric World War II veteran who led the city through the opening of Disney.
‘Our business has dropped 50%:’ Downtown Orlando restaurants struggling amid drop in foot traffic
Read full article: ‘Our business has dropped 50%:’ Downtown Orlando restaurants struggling amid drop in foot trafficAs WKMG Hits the Road to downtown Orlando this week, some business owners told us they're hoping others will do the same.
New downtown Orlando parking garage policy is latest public safety measure
Read full article: New downtown Orlando parking garage policy is latest public safety measureThe city of Orlando has quietly implemented new parking garage rules for the downtown area in the latest step to crack down on nighttime safety issues, a spokesperson told News 6.
Troopers arrest 3 accused of blocking I-4 near Disney Springs with cars, ‘Free Palestine’ signs
Read full article: Troopers arrest 3 accused of blocking I-4 near Disney Springs with cars, ‘Free Palestine’ signsThree people are accused of blocking Interstate 4 near Lake Buena Vista while holding signs stating “Free Palestine,” according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man shot, killed by police in downtown Orlando identified
Read full article: Man shot, killed by police in downtown Orlando identifiedAccording to the Orlando Police Department, officers are working an incident at Orange Avenue and South Lucerne Circle. Traffic is being diverted east and west at Anderson Street, and traffic northbound on Orange Avenue is being diverted east and west at Gore Street.
OneBlood seeks blood donors amid spring break shortage
Read full article: OneBlood seeks blood donors amid spring break shortagePat Michaels from OneBlood, called in live from their donation center in Downtown Orlando. He talked about shortages that happen around this time of year due to spring break and summer break. Michaels says donations from high school and college blood drives actually make up a big chunk of the supply - almost 20%.
St. Patrick’s Day fun brings economic boon to Orlando businesses
Read full article: St. Patrick’s Day fun brings economic boon to Orlando businessesHundreds of people painted Downtown Orlando green this weekend. Many said it's one of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, including Dara Donnelly.
Your Florida Daily: State leaders remove sociology as core class amid DEI crackdown at universities
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: State leaders remove sociology as core class amid DEI crackdown at universitiesThis affects Florida's 12 public universities, including the University of Central Florida, Florida State University and the University of Florida.
Financial incentives could come to chains looking to open in downtown Orlando
Read full article: Financial incentives could come to chains looking to open in downtown OrlandoDowntown Orlando's Community Redevelopment Agency voted to approve changes to the city's Downtown Restaurant and Retail Stimulus Program on Wednesday.
Drums, dancing and a dream in downtown for Orlando’s 40th Martin Luther King Jr. parade
Read full article: Drums, dancing and a dream in downtown for Orlando’s 40th Martin Luther King Jr. paradeMarching bands, drum lines, dance teams, sororities, fraternities and dozens of community organizations lined the streets of downtown Orlando for the city's 40th annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade.
Your Florida Daily: Former school board member accused of stealing $100K from district, Orlando preps for Olympic trials
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Former school board member accused of stealing $100K from district, Orlando preps for Olympic trialsFormer Miami-Dade School Board Vice Chair Lubby Navarro is accused of using her district credit cards for personal purposes, like buying groceries, appliances, beauty products and vacations.
Orlando ordinance would fine or jail people for blocking the sidewalk
Read full article: Orlando ordinance would fine or jail people for blocking the sidewalkOrlando city commissioners approved the first reading of an ordinance Monday that would allow police officers to take immediate action against anyone who intentionally blocks a sidewalk and refuses to move.
From pineapples to people: Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village taking on more residential projects
Read full article: From pineapples to people: Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village taking on more residential projectsOn the shores of Lake Ivanhoe just north of Downtown Orlando, Ivanhoe Village has long been known for its unique shops, dive bars, and restaurants, but it's becoming a popular place to live.
3 new restaurants to open soon in downtown Orlando
Read full article: 3 new restaurants to open soon in downtown OrlandoWhile city leaders continue to look for ways to bring business to downtown Orlando, some are already expanding their brands and planning to open soon in the busy entertainment district.

Construction underway on LYNX bus transfer center in Pine Hills
Read full article: Construction underway on LYNX bus transfer center in Pine HillsCentral Florida transportation officials and elected leaders broke ground Monday on the Pine Hills Transfer Center, a LYNX facility designed to improve transportation access in that Orange County community.
Project will transform downtown Orlando into a ‘neighborhood for everyone,’ Dyer says
Read full article: Project will transform downtown Orlando into a ‘neighborhood for everyone,’ Dyer saysSafety and creating storefronts are pivotal to transforming downtown Orlando into a “neighborhood that belongs to everyone,” Mayor Buddy Dyer said at the annual State of Downtown address Wednesday.
What do you think? Orlando asks residents for feedback on ‘Under-I’ project
Read full article: What do you think? Orlando asks residents for feedback on ‘Under-I’ projectOrlando city officials are determining what to do with the “new and unique spaces” below Interstate 4 — an area that is collectively referred to by the city as “Under-I.”
Here’s when crews will begin dismantling unstable scaffolding in downtown Orlando
Read full article: Here’s when crews will begin dismantling unstable scaffolding in downtown OrlandoCrews will begin dismantling this week a scaffolding at a construction site in downtown Orlando that has threatened to collapse.
Here are the roads, businesses closed as downtown Orlando scaffolding threatens to collapse
Read full article: Here are the roads, businesses closed as downtown Orlando scaffolding threatens to collapseA moderate portion of downtown Orlando remained shut down on Monday as “unstable” construction scaffolding continues to threaten collapse.
‘Dangerous combination:’ Extreme heat hits homeless populations hard in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Dangerous combination:’ Extreme heat hits homeless populations hard in Central FloridaThe extreme heat in Central Florida has been hard to ignore for the past couple of weeks. While some people have the luxury of cooling off in an air-conditioned home, others have no escape.
Gunman fled from UCF police weeks before shooting Orlando officers
Read full article: Gunman fled from UCF police weeks before shooting Orlando officersThe gunman who shot two Orlando police officers Friday night was recently stopped by police at the University of Central Florida, but managed to escape in his car as UCF officers tried to arrest him on a series of warrants, court records uncovered by News 6 reveal.
‘Hungry Pants is for everybody:’ Orlando restaurant owner champions acceptance for all
Read full article: ‘Hungry Pants is for everybody:’ Orlando restaurant owner champions acceptance for allWith a nickel and a prayer, former gourmet cupcake truck owner Alex Marin and his partner at the time, opened their first brick-and-mortar restaurant, Hungry Pants, in October 2019 just south of downtown Orlando.