An all clear has been gives after a “swatting call” prompted two schools to temporarily go on a lockdown, according to Brevard Public Schools officials.
Orange County leaders are preparing to take a closer look at e-bike safety amid rising concerns about injuries, speed, and young riders on local roads and sidewalks.
Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced on Monday that Volusia County Schools and two other districts in the state will participate in the Campus Guardian Angel pilot program which will use drones to enhance safety and security measures, according to a news release.
Inside Volusia County’s 911 communications center, a new voice is answering the phones and it’s not human.
Florida law-enforcement and public-health leaders unveiled a first-of-its-kind artificial-intelligence system designed to detect and warn communities about new drug threats before they become fatal.
The discovery of a possible mortar found in a Belle Isle backyard has explosive experts from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on scene investigating the device, according to a news release.
Orange County school leaders are hosting a “Local School Wellness Workshop” on Tuesday to help parents better understand new lessons being added to middle and high school classrooms across Florida.
Some parents in one of Central Florida's largest school districts are calling for the superintendent to resign after a paraprofessional admitted he had "concerning" thoughts about students.
Lithium-ion batteries are igniting fires in homes, trucks and even airplanes across the nation — with a growing threat that has local officials urging residents to handle these power sources carefully.
An 11-year-old boy faces charges after the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said the child made online threats against his middle school.
Rip currents occur all year round in Florida, but they become more noticeable in the summer when more people venture out into the warmer water.
Law enforcement, paramedics, and hospital workers came together on Wednesday for a training exercise designed to increase awareness about e-bike safety.
The New Smyrna Beach city commission is set to discuss its budget Tuesday night that will include a big pay raise for the city's fire fighters.
Four Volusia County high schools now have metal detectors in place as part of their security protocol, according to an update from the school district Tuesday. More metal detectors are on the way.
Lake County Schools is set to move forward on a plan to use cameras to capture drivers who illegally pass stopped school buses.
Volusia County teen Hunter Ford is speaking out for the first time since he was hit by a car while riding his e-bike on his way to school, as he tries to encourage safe riding habits in others.
Orange County is considering installing speed detection cameras at 12 schools to improve pedestrian safety in school zones.
Whether you’re a parent dropping off your child, a driver heading to work or a student walking to school, crosswalk safety is everyone’s responsibility.
Experts and law enforcement are encouraging kids and parents to discuss e-bike safety as children get ready to head back to school.
Volusia County firefighters are urging county leaders to reconsider plans to lower the tax rate, warning budget cuts could seriously affect residents. It’s made the county leaders rethink their plans to lower the tax rate.
As students in Volusia County prepare to return to class, a new layer of security is being added to help keep them safe: artificial intelligence that detects guns on campus.
A year after Lake County Master Deputy Bradley Link was killed in the line of duty, a stretch of Highway 27 has been dedicated to him.
Lake Helen is considering whether to disband its police department and contract with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services.
As students are preparing to head back to class later this month, Lake County Schools is wrapping up active shooter training for resource officers and deputies.
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office will pull full-time emergency services from Pierson after the town decided to end its contract with the office, leaving residents uncertain about who to call for help.
A Palm Bay playground that has inclusive equipment for children with special needs will now have a fence to keep kids away from the nearby pond, after parents took their concerns to News 6.
For many, fireworks are a staple of Independence Day celebrations, but before you set off those colorful displays, it is crucial to know what’s legal in your city.
From burns on the hands and face to the loss of fingers and other limbs, Seminole County firefighters say they see a spike in injuries around the Fourth of July – mainly due to fireworks accidents.
A plan to improve pedestrian safety in Casselberry could take another step forward after an endorsement from MetroPlan Orlando.
The Orlando Fire Department is taking proactive steps to prevent child drowning incidents through a new safety initiative that provides free door alarm installations for families living near water.
Volusia County Schools purchased and activated an artificial intelligence-powered security system called ZeroEyes, which is now active in all Volusia secondary schools with plans to expand.
Lake County Schools will begin switching out locks on elementary school campuses in order to ensure student safety.
After four months of discussion between leaders across Orange County, a flurry of recommendations for jail reform has been released — but challenges remain for implementing these changes.
This week, communities across the country pause to recognize National Police Week, a time to honor and remember the law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
It’s an area many of you know well—lined with businesses on both sides, and a road that sees thousands of drivers every single day. It’s the kind of place where safety should never be an afterthought.
Just weeks after a shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six others injured, people from across the country are gathering in Central Florida to discuss ways to enhance student safety and security.
The City of Winter Park is set to vote on whether to move forward with a new agreement to keep police officers on public school campuses, ending a monthslong standoff with Orange County Public Schools.
Commissioners in Winter Park are voting on a project designed to improve safety for students walking near Hungerford Elementary School.
Osceola County is set to launch its second phase of its school zone safety program on Wednesday, where drivers will receive a $100 fine and a citation if caught speeding in a school zone, according to a news release from the county.
Osceola County leaders are calling for tougher distracted driving laws, formally backing a bill moving through the Florida Senate that would make the state hands-free.
In Orlando, right next to Holden Heights on the other side of John Young Parkway, you’ll find Johnson Village, an area where the neighborhood watch has eyes and ears everywhere.
A 17-year-old was arrested after he was accused of making online threats to “shoot up” Seminole High School, according to the Sanford Police Department.
The month of March is statistically the deadliest time for teen drivers in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.
Volusia County is grappling with a lifeguard shortage, and officials are increasing pay in hopes of attracting young adults and teens to join their ranks.
The Florida Department of Transportation is holding a public meeting Wednesday to talk about pedestrian and bicycle safety improvements along a roughly three mile stretch of U.S. 1 in Volusia County.
Orlando is set to reopen Orange Avenue during weekend evenings in downtown as part of the city’s plan to improve safety.
In 2019, News 6 and a devoted team of advocates successfully changed Florida law, making texting while driving a primary offense.
This Wednesday, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Orange County Fire Rescue and the sheriff’s office conducted a full scale exercise with actors using fake blood and weapon to play out mass shootings and other violent attacks at the Orange County Convention Center.
After falling from his bike and suffering a traumatic head injury, a Central Florida boy has become an advocate for bike helmet safety.
Days after a home exploded in Lake County, fire officials have confirmed that a build up of gas in the kitchen caused it.
'Tis the season for all those holiday gifts, but it's also important for families to keep safety in mind.
The Orange County School Board will begin meetings with five cities in January regarding school resource officer contracts.
Three children with autism have drowned in the last month in Central Florida after or wandering away from their families.
Forty-seven percent of parents say they purchased a toy from an online source that they later found or suspected was fake, according to a survey by The Toy Association.
The heartbreaking story of 4-year-old Waylon Childs, who was found dead a body of water in Ormond Beach on Sunday, has brought renewed attention to a critical issue: The heightened risk of drowning among children with autism.
A fire at a house in Daytona Beach forced two people from their homes Sunday night, and crews believe a lithium-ion battery helped cause the fire.
The identification bracelets invented by Port Orange nurse Amanda Anderson promised to be revolutionary: no longer did a rubber wristband need the help of police officers to be interpreted and, thus, useful
Following Hurricane Helene, Marion County Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice due to power outages in the area. The notice applies to residents in the Sheri Oaks, McAtter Acres, Stone Oaks MHP and Libra Oaks communities.
Following a series of incidents involving firearms and threats at local schools, Orange County School District leaders are reevaluating safety protocols, including the potential reinstatement of metal detectors.
Melbourne High School will be the first public school in Brevard County to test out new metal detectors for students.
A Volusia County startup is being praised by law enforcement for its invention to keep children and vulnerable adults safe.
Orange County high school students will not need to pass through metal detectors every morning, but the schools themselves and events related to them will still be subject to random searches, according to a district spokesperson.
The first day of school consisted of several safety changes following the death of Shaolan Kamaly, 10, who was struck and killed while riding her bike on the crosswalk back in May.
Students at Osceola public schools in grades 6-12 will have their belongings subject to routine random searches starting this school year, Osceola School District said in a statement.
