Families can stroll through miles of twinkling Christmas lights past life-size dinosaurs, ride the Candy Cane Express Train, shop a Christmas Market and meet Santa on select nights.

Five children in Winter Haven had to be transported to the hospital Monday after a car crashed into their daycare center.

A controversial new constitutional amendment will go before Florida voters on Tuesday — but before then, a handy new tool has been released to help homeowners determine how much they could save on their homes in particular.

A house fire killed one on Halloween night according to Polk County Fire Rescue. Officials say they responded to a single-story home after a call about the fire around 10 p.m. Crews say the house was fille with smoke and flames when they got there, and they believed one person was inside.

After the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced the results of its largest-ever undercover operation on Friday, News 6 has obtained a list of suspects who were nabbed in the investigation — including a local sports coach, Disney employees, and an ex-Mickey mouse character.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on Friday announced 281 arrests — including a former Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse character, an Orange County deputy and 17 theme park employees — in the largest undercover human trafficking and child sex predator sting in the agency's history.

A knife-wielding woman from Colombia sparked panic at a Dollar General store in Polk County, though she was eventually stopped by a pair of armed citizens, according to Sheriff Grady Judd on Wednesday.

Election Day is Tuesday, and one of the most-watched congressional races in the state is playing out right here in Central Florida.

A new Consumer Affairs report this month has revealed which areas of the U.S. have suffered major property tax hikes relative to home values.

A child was killed after a shooting broke out at a Burger King restaurant in Polk County on Thursday, according to the sheriff’s office.

If you need help getting out of an abusive situation, you can find shelters and groups in almost every Central Florida county.

Last week, five more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

Florida Polytechnic University police have introduced a new aerial patrol vehicle they say could help officers monitor campus and respond to emergencies.

An off-duty Haines City police officer arrested on suspicion of driving drunk in his marked patrol car had a blood-alcohol level three times the legal limit, records obtained by News 6 show.

According to the Orange County Department of Corrections Joseph Everett, a former Haines City Police officer is facing charges after being pulled over in Orlando.

A 71-year-old man fishing near the shore of a Florida lake has been attacked and killed by a 12-foot alligator.

A Maryland man is facing felony charges after investigators linked him to the theft of nearly $39,000 from a Central Florida couple who were tricked into wiring him the down payment for their new home.

The father of a Winter Haven High School student who was friends with the sophomore who was killed in Monday’s fatal school bus crash is calling on the community to do more for the students.

Students at Winter Haven High School arrived Tuesday wearing pink and red, the favorite colors of a 10th-grade classmate who was killed in a school bus crash Monday morning.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd provided an update Tuesday on a fatal Winter Haven school bus crash, showing interior bus camera footage during a news conference.

Authorities say a school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning.

Two people are dead, including a 10th-grade girl, following a multi-vehicle crash involving a school bus Monday morning, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.

She's known for hits like "9 to 5" and "Islands in the Stream," but music legend Dolly Parton is also known for her efforts to boost literacy.

Last week, over a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector — including a Chinese restaurant in Orlando that has already been closed several times this year, according to state records.

A private 24-acre island in Polk County's Lake Marion — accessible only by boat, seaplane or helicopter, steeped in Seminole history and held by the same family for roughly 150 years — is on the market for the first time in more than a century.

Yet another death from Vibrio has been reported this year, bringing the total tally up to five, according to the Florida Department of Health.

Florida is now in the midst of its creepiest time of year: “Spider Season.”

Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida is hosting Peppa’s Halloween Party every weekend throughout October, bringing trick-or-treating, seasonal food and drinks, and character meet-and-greets to the Orlando-area park. The event is designed specifically for families with toddlers and preschoolers.

Jurassic Haunt: Pirates of the Prehistoric is bringing with it a full pirate-prehistoric takeover. Crews are putting the final touches on thousands of lights, roaming animatronics and scare zones.

Two people are dead and another two seriously hurt after a crash in Polk County late Saturday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 14-year-old boy was killed after being struck by an SUV in Davenport on Thursday evening, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

A Lakeland mother was arrested after deputies discovered an “incestuous relationship” between her and her son last month, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.

Seven more Central Florida eateries were forced to close their doors (at least temporarily) over reported health code violations, according to state records.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is coming under fire from a First Amendment group over its social media practices, according to a letter issued earlier this month.

A Central Florida man crashed on the highway while putting deodorant on, the Florida Highway Patrol announced on Monday.

For generations of Floridians, Publix has been more than a place to buy groceries. The Lakeland-based supermarket is one of the state’s most recognizable homegrown brands — and a new look at Brand Finance’s rankings confirms its strength.

A Lakeland intersection is currently closed, after a hole appeared in the road according to a post from the police department. This is happened at the intersection of Rose Street and North Lake Parker Avenue. Officers call the hole a depression.

Fire rescue officials in Polk County say four people, including two PCFR members, were hospitalized after a crash Saturday morning. Officials say the ambulance was responding with lights and sirens, when it was involved in a three-vehicle crash around 11:26 a.m.

Running Nov. 21 to Jan. 3 on select dates, Legoland Florida Resort’s Christmas Bricktacular is packed with new experiences alongside beloved holiday favorites.

Citrus land keeps vanishing from Florida’s landscape, down nearly 21 percent over the past year, according to a federal report. While the industry produced a slight increase in its overall 2025-2026 harvest from the prior season, individual growers have been weighed down over the past two decades by hurricanes, winter freezes, changing drinking habits, a citrus greening disease and development pressures.

Three Central Florida truck driving schools are among 110 shut down nationwide by the federal government over English language proficiency testing.

An Orlando woman has been arrested after detectives accused her of trying to murder a 69-year-old man she met through a dating site, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

GROW Healthy Kids, a nonprofit focused on whole-child wellness, is distributing more than 1,200 recess kits to 41 K-5 public schools across nine Central Florida counties. Each kit is stocked with classic play supplies — think jump ropes, scoops, balls and cones — designed to get kids moving and interacting with one another.

A 77-year-old woman was “sexually attacked” in her Mulberry home over the weekend, and the suspect was identified as a man who was in the country illegally, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.

U.S. News & World Report has released its latest ranking of the best places to live in the country — and within the Sunshine State itself.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a death warrant for Curtis Wilkie Beasley for the 1995 murder of a Polk County woman bludgeoned with a hammer in the laundry room of her home.

Last week, a dozen more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A 74-year-old grandmother has been accused of killing her 17-month-old granddaughter, according to the Winter Haven Police Department.

Joseph William Danger Woodard bonded out Aug. 19 but quickly faced new warrants after investigators said he violated a no-contact order by sending the girl letters and gifts while still in custody.

The end of summer marks the beginning of saw palmetto season. But whether it's public property or your own, there are rules you should keep in mind.

This year, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people have been moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.

Florida’s only fully wooden roller coaster is set to reopen Sunday, following a comprehensive rebuild aimed at keeping the fan-favorite attraction running for another 20 to 30 years.

Florida is well-known for its large alligator population, but with that comes a pretty big downside: a greater possibility of alligator attacks.

A shootout with a suspect in the woods left a K-9 deputy injured on Thursday, and ended with the suspect’s death, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Last week, half a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

“Southerners always seem to be thinking about good food.” That’s the opener for this year's "Southern Food Hall of Fame," which was released late last month.

Millennials aren’t just renting longer — they’re increasingly buying homes, and Central Florida is among the biggest hotspots.

During a news conference, Sheriff Judd criticized a statewide property tax proposal heading to the ballot later this year after lawmakers removed a key provision in the governor's original plan.

Drivers who exceed the posted school-zone speed limit by more than 10 mph while school-zone flashing lights are active may soon receive a $100 civil citation in the mail, according to the police department.

A Central Florida man has been arrested over drug-related charges, roughly one year after he originally got out of prison on a commuted sentence, deputies said.

Property taxes have gone up across Florida — but some places have seen much bigger jumps than others.

In a statement on Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff Judd said that detectives were looking into the "suspicious" death of a female victim.

Upon a review of the surveillance footage, investigators said they recognized one of the “female” suspects due to his extensive history of previous arrests.

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

An assistant director at a Lakeland middle school was arrested over the weekend after deputies said she resisted during a traffic stop on Interstate 4.

Jeremy Mason, 29, was arrested on Friday after troopers responded to a “Be On the Lookout” alert for a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on State Road 400. Dispatchers reported a woman inside the vehicle was yelling that she had been kidnapped.

A devastating morning in Winter Haven as police say two people are dead after a fire.

Polk County Deputies say a small plane hit power lines, then went down, shortly after takeoff today around 11:30 a.m.

Running July 20 through Aug. 16, this year’s event is bigger than ever, featuring five immersive zones — including two brand-new additions — and is included with regular park admission.

After months of work, company officials revealed that eight supermarkets have now been converted into Winn-Dixie stores.

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

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced that on Friday, deputies arrested 12 adults and 3 juveniles accused of stealing food and drinks from the Wawa in Davenport.

Last month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill impacting data centers across the state, adding it to the list of nearly 200 laws approved so far this year.

After coming across a Facebook post showing the duct-taped dog, investigators said they jumped into action to find the animal and its owner.

Drivers along ChampionsGate Boulevard are facing detours this week as work is happening on an I-4 improvement project.

A new report has emerged revealing which cities spent the most on OnlyFans last year — and one Florida metro came in at No. 2.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed off on yet another batch of new laws — this time tackling criminal issues.

Florida’s fan-favorite native grocer Publix already boasts nearly 900 stores in the Sunshine State — and another four are soon set to open.

One person is dead after a plane crash in Lakeland on Monday night, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

It’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.

Pro Basketball Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady is hosting his second "Ones Basketball League" event of the spring at Oak Ridge High School in Orlando on Friday, June 12. He stopped by News 6 to discuss the league and event with WKMG Sports Director Jamie Seh.

State officials have revealed the latest data showing which parts of Florida were most affected by fatal car crashes in 2025.

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said a 6-year-old boy shot himself in the right leg with a handgun inside a Winter Haven home, and a woman who was caring for him faces child neglect and drug-related charges.

Running on select dates from Sept. 5 through Oct. 31, the Brick-or-Treat celebration is returning with more event dates and an earlier start time

Legoland Florida is packed with summer fun, including the FIFA World Cup 2026 Experience, Peppa Pig's Pig Family Travel Adventure, a Fourth of July fireworks show, and the LEGO Festival.

A police officer was taken into custody this week after he was accused of racking up charges on a dead man’s credit card, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

The latest study reveals the top-ranked places to live across the U.S. — including right here in the Sunshine State.

Publix has revealed which places in the Sunshine State are next to receive a new location, and it turns out Central Florida is on that list.

Last week, nine more restaurants across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

A plane crashed in Polk County on Friday night, prompting a response from deputies, according to the sheriff’s office.

After recent mail theft arrests, News 6 requested data from the federal government to see where the most mail thefts were reported in Central Florida ZIP Codes.

Researchers have revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

The globe-trotting experience follows Peppa, Mummy Pig, Daddy Pig, George, and baby Evie on their first holiday as a family of five.

A Volusia County woman accused of trying to kill her disabled great-granddaughter before attempting to take her own life has put a long-standing crisis into sharp focus - Florida families caring for medically fragile children say the system is failing them.

According to deputies, the suspect said he would “beat the gay out of him if it was possible, but since it wasn’t possible, he would beat him more.”

Over 260 people were taken into custody after a massive operation kicked off in Central Florida, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Troopers made a surprising discovery after pulling over a pickup truck in Central Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

With any qualifying purchase, customers will score a coupon on the back of their receipt good for one free child hopper ticket with the purchase of a paid adult hopper ticket.

On Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the results of a recent undercover sting — including the arrest of a local “Santa Claus.”

Parents at Mater Academy in Davenport are demanding safety changes after an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car while walking to school Wednesday morning.