SpaceX early Wednesday launched another batch of Starlink internet satellites from Florida’s Space Coast.

Central Florida is heating up fast, and near record warmth could arrive just in time for the weekend.

The midterm elections are only a few months away, and Gov. Ron DeSantis is already predicting a major shift in one Florida county.

A new bill that unanimously passed the Florida House this week seeks to establish a new crime: indecent exposure of sexual organs to minors.

A new Florida bill just passed its final committee this week, and it aims to bring a new meaning to what constitutes a “gang member.”

A pastor from Polk County is eager to get back to Florida after managing to leave Israel amidst escalating violence in the Middle East.

An Army Reserve soldier from Winter Haven has been identified as one of the first six service members killed since the United States began its conflict with Iran.

Late Tuesday into early Wednesday morning, patchy fog could develop, especially along and north of the I-4 corridor.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Panama City.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions about the rules of the roads in Florida.

If you like the 80s, Florida is the place to be this week!

Florida House lawmakers are now pushing for a couple of tax holidays later this year.

New sales tax exemptions, tax holidays, property tax changes, and more are all on the table in this massive Florida bill.

A new Florida bill would give residents the power to eliminate their HOAs. And that legislation just passed its final committee.

An Orlando man has been arrested over a tiny home delivery -- or lack thereof, according to police.

A Florida bill would broaden where people can reasonably expect privacy and raise penalties for digital voyeurism.

A New York man was arrested over the weekend after he told airline staff that he was carrying a bomb on board a Florida flight, according to deputies.

High pressure remains in control across Florida this week, keeping Central Florida in a breezy onshore pattern with gradually warming temperatures.

A beached sailboat on Flagler Beach has become a local spectacle, drawing residents and visitors who stop to look.

Former Mascotte police officer James Duckett is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection March 31.

It's already hot and humid, and yet it feels like only yesterday we said goodbye to cold temps. Meteorological spring started March 1. Here's what to expect for the March.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Monday released the results of a forensic audit that was conducted after the arrest of suspended Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Florida gas prices face uncertainty as crude oil prices climb.

The Wekiva River is one of only two rivers in Florida with a federal designation called “National Wild and Scenic.”

In a battle of the cartoon animal mascots, Buc-ee’s files suit in federal court against the owner of Mickey’s.

Noticeable changes are building across Florida.

A proposed bill in the Florida Legislature would create a new statewide Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism Unit within the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, giving the agency expanded authority to identify and respond to perceived threats across the state.

A new bill heading through the state Legislature will allow drivers to use license plate frames after major confusion erupted over another law last year.

Time is running out for Bahama Breeze in Florida.

Any of these bills could soon be the first new Florida law of 2026.

After a rainy conclusion to February, March has arrived. Today was a rather pleasant day as well. It looks like this weather set up will be the rhythm we follow for the foreseeable future as spring settles in across the region.

SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket from the Space Coast on Sunday evening.

No. 7 Florida has closed out an unbeaten February with its ninth consecutive victory.

It’s a new month, and Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed which two cities will be getting its next locations.

Arkansas coach John Calipari matched the worst margin of defeat in his 34-year career.

Central Florida leaders offered sharply different reactions Saturday after the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran’s capital, responding to the escalating conflict with a mix of praise and criticism.

A motorcyclist was hospitalized in critical condition as the driver accused of rear-ending them on Interstate 4 in Seminole County — with westbound lanes shut down for hours as a result — was arrested to face criminal charges including DUI, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A new bill that has passed the Florida Legislature could give the state the power to rename major airports across the state.

A man who trained Brazilian immigrants to become chaplains during seminars in Central Florida has been arrested for allegedly selling them gold badges, shirts and other merchandise emblazoned with the seal of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, News 6 has learned.

The Brevard County high school teacher who was essentially fired by the district because she used a student’s preferred name without parental permission won an arbitration in the case. Talking to News 6 on Friday, Melissa Calhoun called the decision a win for all teachers, even though BPS still has no plans on rehiring her.

A Jacksonville man who was reported missing is found alive in “quicksand" in Putnam County.

NASA announces a major overhaul of the space agency’s moon mission.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier will be joined by several Central Florida sheriffs at a news conference in Titusville.

Much-needed rainfall is set to arrive across Central Florida.

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 is targeting the launch of 29 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

A first-of-its-kind report suggests that Central Florida may be paving the way when it comes to poor roads.

Florida is on the verge of missing the NCAA Women’s Tournament for the ninth time in 10 years and could have a coaching change in the coming weeks.

The Florida Department of Health issued emergency rules Wednesday that will block thousands of Floridians from accessing their HIV medication.

An airport in Florida has sparked a social media debate about proper travel attire by claiming it wanted to ban people from wearing pajamas there.

Businesses could round cash sales up or down to the nearest nickel to account for the discontinuation of the penny under a bill that has passed the Florida Senate.

News 6 Weather Newsletter.

With dry conditions, low humidity and moderate winds in place, critical fire weather concerns are increasing across the region. But there's some relief on the way.

Interstate 95 was shut down in Brevard County after a crash north of Mims, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A Florida man is accused of stealing upwards of $10,000 worth of trading cards at self-checkouts by scanning seasoning packets in their place, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and statewide prosecutors.

Do you know what to do if you get caught in a rip current?

Authorities say a South Florida sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a man suspected of killing two people at one location and wounding someone at a nearby store before striking the deputy with his SUV and dragging him some distance.

From strawberries to stadium cheers, you've got options!

There are several potentially dangerous elements of the beach that should be taken into consideration, especially by those who are unfamiliar with the ocean or have children.

Knowing how to identify a rip current and safely escape could mean the difference between life and death.

The Orlando Pride makes an announcement at Lake Eola.

These are the worst drought conditions this early in the year since 2001, meaning soils, rivers, and reservoirs remain exceptionally low.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions: Can cars park on the sidewalk outside businesses along John Young Parkway near Old Winter Garden Road?

Deputies say a 50-year-old Palm Coast man was arrested after an alleged stabbing led to a high-speed chase.

A dry air mass, warming temperatures and strengthening south-southwest winds are combining to create and high fire danger across Central Florida.

Lawmakers just approved a bill to set up new election rules — including a change to Florida driver's licenses.

Two new bills were approved by House lawmakers this week, aiming to etch the name of slain activist Charlie Kirk in Florida permanently.

A bill in the Florida Legislature right now seeks to establish a new crime: indecent exposure of sexual organs to minors.

A new property insurance bill has been approved in the Florida House, putting it on track to possibly take effect this summer.

After millions of documents were released regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, News 6 has uncovered dozens that list the name of Ron DeSantis.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced a grand jury had indicted Ahmad Jihad Bojeh with three counts of first-degree murder.

New details are emerging in a deadly shooting that happened outside a popular Orlando nightclub early Sunday morning, as the suspect’s attorney suggests the case could involve self-defense.

A woman who lost $60,000 in a romance scam will finally see restitution after a judge sentenced Cory Woodall to two years in prison and ordered him to repay the money he admitted spending while laundering funds tied to a scheme that convinced her she was helping a retired U.S. Army general return to the country.

Amid his crusade over illegal immigration and government spending, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is headed to Central Florida for another news conference on Thursday afternoon.

The amendment follows concerns expressed to News 6 that the original version of the bill could end charitable bail programs and raise taxpayer costs.

Cuban diplomats announced that four were killed and six were injured after a speedboat registered in Florida was caught on Wednesday in Cuban waters, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.

A suspect has been arrested after a 45-year-old man was shot to death outside his Florida home.

The FBI has served at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the home of its superintendent.

NASA moves its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in St. Augustine.

NASA is moving its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar for more repairs.

Central Florida wakes up to freeze warnings and frost advisories, but much warmer weather is on the way.

A new report this week details the hardest-working cities in America. And one city in particular took the top spot for Florida.

A Central Florida lawmaker is pushing to put 8-year-olds in child booster seats — with some exceptions.

For decades now, myths have popped up about a small section of Interstate 4 in Central Florida. But the truth may be even stranger.

MetroPlan Orlando is moving forward with a pilot program to give middle and high school students free e-bike safety training, responding to growing community concern about collisions and risky riding behavior.

Man convicted of killing a grocery store owner becomes the second person executed in Florida this year.

Michael Lincoln-McCreight aims to become the first person with autism spectrum disorder elected to the Florida House. But, as a first-time candidate and the sole Republican to date running for House District 41, his campaign has been overshadowed by a viral video that shows him yelling a racial slur that has raised questions about his candidacy.

Legislation putting new restrictions on large-scale data centers, a major plank of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, cleared its first House committee on Tuesday.

Freeze, fires and frost. Here's a look at the warmup coming and some rain on the way this week.

Anthony Sabatini, current Lake County commissioner and former Florida state representative, is lashing out against county Republican leaders after his application to become a member of its executive committee was rejected. The Lake County Republican Party voted 70-56 against Sabatini in a meeting Monday night.

The Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis have agreed to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre (49 hectare) plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released part of the body camera video that showed the moments leading up to a deputy shooting and killing a 16-year-old shoplifting suspect at a Poinciana Walmart.

Spirit Airlines' parent company says it expects to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy in late spring or early summer after striking a preliminary deal with lenders.

Waymo will begin dispatching its robotaxis in four more cities in Texas and Florida, expanding the territory covered by its fleet of self-driving cars to 10 major U.S. metropolitan markets.

Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract adding $27 million for the 2027 season.

Allegiant Air is launching a one-day only, Dollywood-themed flight this November from Central Florida.

A Florida bill could change how some traffic stops play out for drivers on the autism spectrum.

A hearing is set for a Florida family suing a Central Florida IVF clinic after giving birth to a baby who does not share their genetics.

A Florida man was arrested after police say he held a woman hostage after meeting on a dating app.

Nearly 10,000 pounds of Bremer brand frozen meatballs are recalled over possible metal contamination.