A new non-profit named Paws Angels is using thermal-imaging drones to search for missing pets from the sky, giving families another tool and another reason to hope.

A resident in Orlando’s Audubon Park neighborhood said she’s recently seen coyotes in the area — and worries about what that could mean for outdoor small pets.

A new law in Florida gives buyers more power to fight back if they purchase a sick pet.

A Marion County family is reuniting with their 13-year-old dog, Apollo, who was found in New York nearly two months after disappearing.

Dogs and their owners took to the waves Sunday during the Hang 8 Dog Surfing Extravaganza, a beachside event that combined surfing, community engagement and fundraising for local animal welfare organizations.

With summer heat arriving in Central Florida, local agencies are reminding the community just how dangerous a parked vehicle can become for pets, even in a matter of minutes.

Over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close down after receiving a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.

The video has been viewed and shared on Instagram hundreds of thousands of times. It shows two adults and five children sitting at a table at the restaurant ‘@ The Diner’ last Sunday. At the end of the video, they leave. What the video does not show is the adults paying the bill.

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

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.

While the Florida-native grocer still placed high, it was taken down a few notches in the most recent ranking.

One of the eateries — a Chinese restaurant in Orlando — suffered its fourth closure this year, according to state records.

A 21-year-old man said he was bitten by a shark off Daytona Beach Shores over the weekend after he moved his pregnant fiancée toward shore and then fought to get the animal off him.

A 67-year-old man was arrested in Sumter County after deputies say a late-night encounter that began with an online connection escalated into a vehicle chase, a crash and a reported threat at gunpoint.

One Florida deputy underwent a “rite of passage” after he handled his first alligator call, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

The Orlando Police Department issued a warning after video was released showing a mob of e-bike riders downtown.

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

Artemis: A Celebration of Exploration runs Friday through Sunday and features collector’s Artemis II crew trading cards available while supplies last.

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.

Launching at 12:30 a.m. from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, the rocket delivered 29 broadband satellites for Amazon’s Leo constellation.

The one-hour launch window opened at 6:43 a.m. on Tuesday from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

SpaceX has two launches happening Friday morning — one from the Space Coast and one on Wall Street. SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket into low-Earth orbit Friday morning from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. Meanwhile, SpaceX went public on the Nasdaq Exchange on Friday.

Artemis III will launch four astronauts from Kennedy Space Center in Florida aboard the Orion spacecraft atop the Space Launch System, or SLS, rocket.

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

Orlando hidden gem alert: BarkHaven, a dog-friendly restaurant and sports bar in Orlando, FL, is serving some of the freshest food in town — even if you don’t have a dog. Get the details on BarkHaven’s new menu items (patty melt, protein bowl, cheeseburger pizza and more), plus my must-order favorites like the Spud Flight, Cobb salad, and the spicy Lebanese burger staple. Location, hours, and what to expect included.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be the most underrated foodie park at Disney World. I followed a “Foodie Expedition” around the park, tasting four signature bites.

Brothers Michael and Bob Archer have spent decades in mechanical and maintenance roles at Walt Disney World, continuing a family trade and helping keep transportation and attractions operating safely every day.

Celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day with a behind-the-scenes look at the Flamingo Mingle experience at Discovery Cove, where guests can meet Caribbean flamingos up close, learn fun facts from expert aviculturists and support Florida conservation efforts — just be prepared to have your hair pecked along the way.

Chick-fil-A has been dethroned as the most satisfying fast food chain in Florida, according to the latest ranking.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced guests to Ivy, a baby Masai giraffe now visible on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Keepers say she’s shy, staying close to mom Willow, and part of an AZA Species Survival Plan conservation effort.

Ten years ago, 49 families learned their mothers, fathers, siblings and friends would not be coming home after a gunman opened fire on the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. To honor their memories, News 6 journalists compiled stories about every victim through interviews, news articles and social media.

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.

Orlando City SC is hosting a free, festival-style World Cup watch party at Pointe Orlando from June 11 through July 19, featuring live viewings of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, entertainment, food and player appearances.

Drivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.

Florida’s native grocer Publix has rolled out a lineup of lemon-inspired treats for customers to enjoy — but only for a limited time.