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The clock is ticking on electric vehicle tax credits. How to get it for your EV before they expire
Read full article: The clock is ticking on electric vehicle tax credits. How to get it for your EV before they expireThe federal government’s clean vehicle tax credit, which has been helping drivers shave up to $7,500 off the cost of a new EV (or up to $4,000 on qualifying used models), is set to expire on Tuesday, Sept. 30.
Orange County woman battles with water company over $4,400 bill she calls a glitch
Read full article: Orange County woman battles with water company over $4,400 bill she calls a glitchImagine finding a hangtag on your door with a water bill for more than $4,400—for just one month. That’s the reality Annika Martin is facing in Wedgefield, a community in East Orange County.
Tips for families, students going off to college: Mental health and success strategies
Read full article: Tips for families, students going off to college: Mental health and success strategiesFrom managing mental health to navigating new responsibilities, preparation can make a significant difference.
UCF’s PhD in Nursing program ranked best in nation, advocacy organization says
Read full article: UCF’s PhD in Nursing program ranked best in nation, advocacy organization saysThe University of Central Florida’s PhD in nursing program takes the top spot in the country, according to a ranking by RegisteredNursing.org.
Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in math
Read full article: Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in mathIn Winter Park, Cherese Fussner is making a big impact as a geometry teacher at the Winter Park 9th Grade Center.
The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacher
Read full article: The one-of-kind Oviedo campus garden where nature is the teacherJust steps away from Lawton Elementary School, a lush, whimsical garden serves as more than just an oasis; it is an outdoor classroom where nature is the teacher.
This Central Florida pilot culinary program is getting results for young adults with cognitive disabilities
Read full article: This Central Florida pilot culinary program is getting results for young adults with cognitive disabilitiesAt Valencia College’s School of Culinary Arts, the kitchen was alive with energy and the scent of freshly made pancakes, waffles, and frittatas.
Seminole County’s Behavioral Services Unit reaching roots of crisis calls, getting people help
Read full article: Seminole County’s Behavioral Services Unit reaching roots of crisis calls, getting people helpWhat else is our law enforcement doing to help those in mental health crisis, keep them out of jail and prevent violence?
Insider extra: Hear from Brevard investigator working to recover money from crypto scams
Read full article: Insider extra: Hear from Brevard investigator working to recover money from crypto scamsIt’s a mind-boggling, eye-opening story involving your friends and neighbors losing millions of dollars and an investigator who got much of it back.
Fastest-growing fraud: Bitcoin scams; 100+ victims in Brevard County
Read full article: Fastest-growing fraud: Bitcoin scams; 100+ victims in Brevard CountyIt’s a mind-boggling, eye-opening story involving your friends and neighbors losing millions of dollars and an investigator who got much of it back.
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How to put up a flagpole on your concrete block home
Read full article: How to put up a flagpole on your concrete block homeTom in Apopka is a proud Vietnam Veteran - and we’re proud of him too - so when he asked us to mount his American flag outside his front door, we were happy to show our appreciation and respect for his service to our country!
Garage door not closing? Might be the sensors. Here’s what to do
Read full article: Garage door not closing? Might be the sensors. Here’s what to doJennifer’s garage hasn’t been working for two weeks, so we got to her as soon as we could. We realized pretty quickly it was the child safety sensors on the floor!
Adjust the settings on your motion detection light in 3 steps. Here’s how
Read full article: Adjust the settings on your motion detection light in 3 steps. Here’s howIrene in Tavares has an old motion sensor light in her carport but it was sensing the way it should be so we stopped by and set up the settings!
Apopka mayor blames proposed water, sewer, and garbage rate hikes on higher costs
Read full article: Apopka mayor blames proposed water, sewer, and garbage rate hikes on higher costsApopka residents could see higher utility bills this fall as city leaders weigh a proposal to raise rates for water, reclaimed water, sewer, and garbage services.
Parents’ safety concerns make Palm Bay playground fence happen
Read full article: Parents’ safety concerns make Palm Bay playground fence happenA 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.
Palm Bay begins building fence around park’s inclusive playground after parent concerns
Read full article: Palm Bay begins building fence around park’s inclusive playground after parent concernsThis week, construction will begin on a new fence to block a playground with inclusive equipment for children with special needs from nearby ponds at Palm Bay’s Fred Poppe Regional Park, after News 6 took parents' concerns to the city.
After lawnmower larceny, Orlando man back in business thanks to News 6 viewers
Read full article: After lawnmower larceny, Orlando man back in business thanks to News 6 viewersAn Orlando man with special needs who lost his lawn care equipment to theft last month has found support through an outpouring of community donations, including a new trailer and a riding lawnmower.
Winter Park man sues Florida after invention doesn’t qualify for insurance discount
Read full article: Winter Park man sues Florida after invention doesn’t qualify for insurance discountWhen hurricanes strike, seconds can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why a Central Florida inventor is pushing to change the way homeowners protect their families - and fighting for his right to compete in the state’s multibillion-dollar mitigation program.
Poor reception? Here are 3 ways to strengthen the signal of your weather radio
Read full article: Poor reception? Here are 3 ways to strengthen the signal of your weather radioSharon in rural Anthony, Florida has a Midland Weather Radio but the signal was so bad she couldn't understand the words and, worse, wasn't getting weather alerts!
Bank ‘jugging’ is back: Crooks watch you withdraw cash and steal it, sometimes by force
Read full article: Bank ‘jugging’ is back: Crooks watch you withdraw cash and steal it, sometimes by forceAn old crime is new again. Bank “jugging” is sweeping across Central Florida. Crooks are following their victims from banks, waiting for the right opportunity to rob them.
Holes in your vinyl siding? Patch them!
Read full article: Holes in your vinyl siding? Patch them!Barbara had a bunch of holes and cracks in her vinyl siding but couldn’t spend a bunch of money replacing the panels, so we tried out Amazon’s recommended Vinyl Siding Repair Kit – plastic adhesive patches that can be cut to size and placed over the holes.
Dog found ‘abandoned’ inside Oviedo home, raising questions about what happens next
Read full article: Dog found ‘abandoned’ inside Oviedo home, raising questions about what happens nextNews 6 is contacting Animal Services to ask how long the owner has until the dog is removed, how long an owner is allowed to leave a pet alone inside a house, and under which conditions.
How does a fire department hire the most passionate, committed firefighters? Pay to train them
Read full article: How does a fire department hire the most passionate, committed firefighters? Pay to train themThe Orlando Fire Department believes it has figured out how to hire the best, most passionate and most committed firefighters who will work harder for the community they serve.
Here’s how to properly fill and position your sandbags. Yes, a tarp is involved
Read full article: Here’s how to properly fill and position your sandbags. Yes, a tarp is involvedWe met up with Seminole County Emergency Manager Alan Harris to see how he sandbags his home. He says there is absolutely a “correct” way to do it!
Are Narcan-dispensing vending machines necessary? Here are 404 reasons why
Read full article: Are Narcan-dispensing vending machines necessary? Here are 404 reasons whyWhen Deland-based Foundations to Freedom founder Katherine Russell placed two Narcan-dispensing vending machines in Volusia County, she knew people would pick up the free packets.
Can’t get behind your dryer? Clean the vent hose from the outside, reduce your risk of fire
Read full article: Can’t get behind your dryer? Clean the vent hose from the outside, reduce your risk of fireLarry and Charlotte called us from Cocoa because they saw our segment on cleaning out a dryer vent hose to get rid of lint buildup and reduce the risk of a fire, but they had a problem - they couldn’t get to the back of their dryer!
‘Why are you hauling ass?’ Off-duty Osceola deputy stopped for speeding
Read full article: ‘Why are you hauling ass?’ Off-duty Osceola deputy stopped for speedingA sergeant with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office who had once been fired from the agency for speeding in his patrol vehicle was pulled over in February for driving his personal car too fast, News 6 has learned.
Only on News 6: Riding along with Florida Corrections’ ‘quick-reaction force,’ checking on convicts
Read full article: Only on News 6: Riding along with Florida Corrections’ ‘quick-reaction force,’ checking on convictsEarlier this year News 6 discovered the Florida Department of Corrections does much more than just operate the country’s third-large state prison system. FDOC has been operating a quick-reaction force created to respond to problems or complaints centered around convicted criminals living in society.
Feds investigate 1,200 ‘skimmed’ credit card numbers, News 6 anchor’s included
Read full article: Feds investigate 1,200 ‘skimmed’ credit card numbers, News 6 anchor’s includedNews 6 Anchor Erik von Ancken got a call from the State Attorney’s Office late last year and was notified his credit card number was one of the 1,200 that was found on the laptop of two gas thieves.
‘Cannot exchange your eyeballs’: Flagler County jail adds iris scanning technology
Read full article: ‘Cannot exchange your eyeballs’: Flagler County jail adds iris scanning technologyLess than a week after a wrongly-released convicted murderer was picked up in Central Florida, News 6 has learned a local jail is using eyeball scanning to ensure it never happens there.
Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in math
Read full article: Orange County’s Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost student’s confidence in mathIn Winter Park, Cherese Fussner is making a big impact as a geometry teacher at the Winter Park 9th Grade Center.