

‘I just put their life in danger:’ NASCAR leader’s grandson tied to motorcycle stunt videos on Central Florida roads
Read full article: ‘I just put their life in danger:’ NASCAR leader’s grandson tied to motorcycle stunt videos on Central Florida roadsThe grandson of NASCAR’s CEO was involved in a YouTube channel that featured videos of motorcycles appearing to weave through traffic on Central Florida roadways at high speeds, running red lights, and performing risky stunts like wheelies, News 6 has learned.

Orange County sheriff failed to take 911 calls fast enough, audit reveals
Read full article: Orange County sheriff failed to take 911 calls fast enough, audit revealsThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office did not answer 911 calls as quickly as state law requires over the past three years, according to an audit published Monday by an independent watchdog.

Beware of phone calls claiming missed jury duty and money owed. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Beware of phone calls claiming missed jury duty and money owed. Here’s what to knowLaw enforcement agencies across Central Florida are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls saying you missed jury duty and there is now a warrant for your arrest.

Is this Florida Man the world’s most annoying neighbor? You decide
Read full article: Is this Florida Man the world’s most annoying neighbor? You decideSeminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.

Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Here’s why it happened
Read full article: Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Here’s why it happenedA Volusia County woman is trying to figure out the next steps after her grandmother is dropped from hospice care.

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.

Beware of phone calls claiming missed jury duty and money owed. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Beware of phone calls claiming missed jury duty and money owed. Here’s what to knowLaw enforcement agencies across Central Florida are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls saying you missed jury duty and there is now a warrant for your arrest.

How criminals hijack your phone’s SIM card for financial gain
Read full article: How criminals hijack your phone’s SIM card for financial gainCriminals can hijack the eSIM card in a cell phone, gaining access to everything on the device, including banking information, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
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State to pay $40K settlement tied to Florida Gov. DeSantis suspension of Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: State to pay $40K settlement tied to Florida Gov. DeSantis suspension of Orange-Osceola state attorneyNearly two years after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, state officials have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by one of Worrell’s former employees, records obtained by News 6 show.

How criminals hijack your phone’s SIM card for financial gain
Read full article: How criminals hijack your phone’s SIM card for financial gainCriminals can hijack the eSIM card in a cell phone, gaining access to everything on the device, including banking information, according to the U.S. Secret Service.

‘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.

Madeline Soto’s accused killer has ‘confidential information’ about case, defense claims
Read full article: Madeline Soto’s accused killer has ‘confidential information’ about case, defense claimsThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to delay an upcoming court hearing because his attorneys have recently obtained “confidential information” related to the case, court records show.

Accused FSU gunman was ‘kidnapped’ as a child, court records show
Read full article: Accused FSU gunman was ‘kidnapped’ as a child, court records showWe are learning more about the 20-year-old Florida State University student accused of committing a mass shooting Thursday from court records from his parents' years-long custody battle.

This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account for
Read full article: This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account forThe Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.

Progress Report: Central Florida homelessness 4 months after new state law
Read full article: Progress Report: Central Florida homelessness 4 months after new state lawIn 2024, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill to force local governments to dismantle homeless camps. Here's how the law has affected the fight against homelessness, and how a group of journalists are trying to raise awareness.

What are non-arrest cases? Examples like these prompted new state attorney policy
Read full article: What are non-arrest cases? Examples like these prompted new state attorney policyCiting a backlog of more than 13,000 non-arrest cases, State Attorney Monique Worrell implemented a new policy this month, limiting the types of non-arrest cases her office would accept from law enforcement.

Former IRS commissioner warns of phishing and smishing schemes as tax deadline nears
Read full article: Former IRS commissioner warns of phishing and smishing schemes as tax deadline nearsWe’ve all gotten them: unsolicited text messages and emails, seemingly harmless but secretly after your information. And with the tax filing deadline approaching, you may see an uptick.

‘Help! I’m shot:’ New video shows gunman wounding 2 Orlando police officers
Read full article: ‘Help! I’m shot:’ New video shows gunman wounding 2 Orlando police officersNearly two years after a wanted fugitive shot and wounded two Orlando police officers, video and documents recently obtained by News 6 reveal how the violent encounter unfolded.

Miami school bus camera’s blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says ‘that’s not me’
Read full article: Miami school bus camera’s blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says ‘that’s not me’A school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.

Stephan Sterns, accused of killing Madeline Soto, appears as lawyers ask to ban public from court hearings
Read full article: Stephan Sterns, accused of killing Madeline Soto, appears as lawyers ask to ban public from court hearingsThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to ban the public, including members of the press, from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

Future of Social Security: More than half of Americans fear benefit cuts
Read full article: Future of Social Security: More than half of Americans fear benefit cutsWith the Social Security trust fund projected to run out by 2035 and absent any reforms, current payroll taxes will only be able to fund 83 percent of the scheduled benefits.

‘I fell for it:’ Central Florida man loses thousands in cryptocurrency scheme
Read full article: ‘I fell for it:’ Central Florida man loses thousands in cryptocurrency schemeA Central Florida man lost tens of thousands of dollars in a cryptocurrency investment scheme that started with an “accidental” text message.

Waiting for a stimulus check? Better Business Bureau warns of taxpayer scam
Read full article: Waiting for a stimulus check? Better Business Bureau warns of taxpayer scamIn December, the Internal Revenue Service announced it would send payments to eligible taxpayers who didn’t receive one or more stimulus checks during the pandemic. Now, fraudsters are impersonating the IRS to steal info, says the Better Business Bureau.

State shuts down Central Florida hot tub company following News 6 investigation
Read full article: State shuts down Central Florida hot tub company following News 6 investigationThe owner of a company accused of selling defective hot tubs has been barred from operating any business in Florida and must pay thousands of dollars to the state as part of an agreement with Florida’s Attorney General, court records show.

Bitcoin blackmail scheme targets Central Florida residents
Read full article: Bitcoin blackmail scheme targets Central Florida residentsScammers are sending blackmail emails to people claiming to have embarrassing videos and demanding payment via bitcoin. One of News 6's meteorologists has received several of these messages.

Haines City couple falls victim to wire fraud during home purchase
Read full article: Haines City couple falls victim to wire fraud during home purchaseA Haines City couple found themselves in a financial nightmare after cybercriminals intercepted the money they were sending for a down payment on their new home.

Stephan Sterns, Madeline Soto’s accused killer, asks judge to ban public from court hearings
Read full article: Stephan Sterns, Madeline Soto’s accused killer, asks judge to ban public from court hearingsThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to ban the public, including members of the press, from attending his pre-trial court hearings.

‘Strike in the buttocks:’ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaint
Read full article: ‘Strike in the buttocks:’ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaintA lieutenant with the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office accused of making a female employee “uncomfortable” by touching her hair and striking her in the buttocks with his lanyard was cleared of violating the agency’s sexual harassment policy, records obtained by News 6 show.

Madeline Soto’s accused killer seeks suppression of cell phone evidence
Read full article: Madeline Soto’s accused killer seeks suppression of cell phone evidenceThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to throw out evidence investigators found on his cell phone and online Google Drive account.

Is this Florida Man the world’s most annoying neighbor? You decide
Read full article: Is this Florida Man the world’s most annoying neighbor? You decideSeminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.

IRS warns taxpayers about ghost preparers promising big refunds
Read full article: IRS warns taxpayers about ghost preparers promising big refundsAs tax season begins, the IRS is warning taxpayers about ghost preparers - individuals who complete tax returns for others but refuse to sign them or provide an official identification number.

Watch the 6-part series followed by a live Q&A with News 6 Investigator Mike DeForest
Read full article: Watch the 6-part series followed by a live Q&A with News 6 Investigator Mike DeForestThe disappearance and death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto rocked Central Florida and attracted the attention of people from all across the U.S.

Widows of firefighters face uphill battle for benefits promised under Florida law
Read full article: Widows of firefighters face uphill battle for benefits promised under Florida lawIn 2019, Florida lawmakers passed SB 426, a law designed to provide cancer benefits for first responders, including firefighters, diagnosed with 21 specific types of cancer.

Competition to collaboration: Central Florida news outlets join forces on homelessness crisis
Read full article: Competition to collaboration: Central Florida news outlets join forces on homelessness crisisA new state law restricting individuals from sleeping on public property is shaking up communities across Florida but has also inspired an unprecedented journalism collaboration uniting 10 news outlets to tell the complex stories behind the issue.

Port Orange man warns others after falling victim to $100,000 scheme
Read full article: Port Orange man warns others after falling victim to $100,000 schemeBob Hovan, 77, of Port Orange, is sharing a painful lesson after losing more than $100,000 in a complex scheme involving a fraudulent stock buyback.

Florida part of nationwide Direct File expansion by IRS. What does that mean?
Read full article: Florida part of nationwide Direct File expansion by IRS. What does that mean?The Internal Revenue Service is expanding its Direct File program to all 50 states following a successful pilot in 12 states, including Florida.

Madeline Soto’s mother feared ‘Woody Allen situation’ between boyfriend and daughter
Read full article: Madeline Soto’s mother feared ‘Woody Allen situation’ between boyfriend and daughterAs detectives were searching for missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto last winter, Soto’s mother expressed concerns about the close relationship that had formed between her 37-year-old former boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, and her young daughter.