CENTRAL FLORIDA NEWS
Winter Park man surrenders after armed standoff at North Orlando Ave. condo complex
Read full article: Winter Park man surrenders after armed standoff at North Orlando Ave. condo complexLaw enforcement flocked to an apartment complex in Winter Park late Friday night, sparking questions about what prompted the response.
Sloth attraction on I-Drive shut down before opening after dozens of animal deaths, officials say
Read full article: Sloth attraction on I-Drive shut down before opening after dozens of animal deaths, officials sayA planned tourist attraction along International Drive has been shut down before ever opening its doors after state investigators say more than 30 sloths died while in the care of the business.
FBI seeks public’s help to find missing truck driver last seen at I-95 rest area
Read full article: FBI seeks public’s help to find missing truck driver last seen at I-95 rest areaThe FBI’s Tampa office is asking anyone with photos or video from the Brevard County Rest Area in Grant-Valkaria on April 17 to help locate Alejandro Jacomino Gonzalez.
Pomeranian stuck in gate going viral after firefighters rescue with Jaws of Life
Read full article: Pomeranian stuck in gate going viral after firefighters rescue with Jaws of LifeA Pomeranian named Odin became an internet sensation after Brevard County firefighters used the Jaws of Life to rescue him when his head got stuck in a metal gate at his home in Merritt Island.
‘Y’all gonna burn:’ Man in homeless camp started large brush fire on purpose, police say
Read full article: ‘Y’all gonna burn:’ Man in homeless camp started large brush fire on purpose, police sayA 5-acre brush fire which took helicopters dropping water to put out and closed businesses and a major road was set intentionally, police now say.
Emergency life rings removed from Cocoa Beach amid ownership lawsuit
Read full article: Emergency life rings removed from Cocoa Beach amid ownership lawsuitA beach where there are no lifeguards feels even more dangerous to some because there’s no longer life-saving flotation devices there, either.
📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in Florida
Read full article: 📷Florida Scrub-Jay: the bird that only lives in FloridaThe Florida Scrub-Jay is a blue-and-gray songbird and the only bird species found exclusively in Florida. That “only in Florida” detail is what makes it so special—and also what makes it vulnerable. If their habitat disappears here, they don’t have a backup plan somewhere else.
Palm Coast woman denied bond after murder charge upgrade in infant death case
Read full article: Palm Coast woman denied bond after murder charge upgrade in infant death caseA Palm Coast woman accused of giving birth at home, watching her newborn die and burying the infant in her backyard was denied bond Tuesday after her charges were upgraded to first-degree murder.
Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central Florida
Read full article: Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central FloridaMonths after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.
Thousands roll into Leesburg for annual Bikefest as police ramp up security
Read full article: Thousands roll into Leesburg for annual Bikefest as police ramp up securityThe city of Leesburg’s largest annual event, Bikefest, is underway, drawing thousands of visitors and motorcycles from across the country for a weekend of live entertainment, food and festivities.
Efforts to preserve Lake County are underway, but is the proposed agreement legal?
Read full article: Efforts to preserve Lake County are underway, but is the proposed agreement legal?Mt. Dora Mayor James Homich has written up a joint planning agreement that, if approved, would stop the rezoning of rural lands to suburban or urban use.
Here’s what we know after Lake County sub experienced ‘mental health episode’ in class
Read full article: Here’s what we know after Lake County sub experienced ‘mental health episode’ in classDays after a Lake County substitute teacher was allegedly caught acting erratically in a high school classroom, News 6 is digging deeper into what exactly spurred the incident.
Low humidity, winds fuel fire risk across Central Florida counties
Read full article: Low humidity, winds fuel fire risk across Central Florida countiesLow humidity and windy conditions are raising the risk of fires across Florida. In Central Florida, officials warn that any fire that starts can spread quickly.
VIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: VIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office saysPhillip Duncan previously worked as a paraprofessional at Oakcrest Elementary School in Ocala.
Marion County principal struck by vehicle during carline procedures, district says
Read full article: Marion County principal struck by vehicle during carline procedures, district saysAccording to the district, the principal was transported to the hospital following the incident and is expected to make a full recovery and sustained only minor injuries.
Death penalty sought against Citra man accused of killing 3-year-old
Read full article: Death penalty sought against Citra man accused of killing 3-year-oldJeroen Coombs is now charged with sexual battery on a child under the age of 12, on top of existing charges of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. It is unclear whether the new sexual battery charge involves the toddler or another child.
Woman considered endangered after disappearing from Marion County campsite
Read full article: Woman considered endangered after disappearing from Marion County campsiteConcerned family members said they hadn't heard from her since last week, and deputies reported her supplies were left about 1 mile from her campsite.
Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested after woman killed crossing US-27 in Leesburg, police say
Read full article: Suspected hit-and-run driver arrested after woman killed crossing US-27 in Leesburg, police sayAccording to Leesburg police, the woman was crossing U.S. 27 when she was hit by a gray Hyundai sedan that was traveling northbound on the highway.
Winter Park man surrenders after armed standoff at North Orlando Ave. condo complex
Read full article: Winter Park man surrenders after armed standoff at North Orlando Ave. condo complexLaw enforcement flocked to an apartment complex in Winter Park late Friday night, sparking questions about what prompted the response.
Attorney who battled his Florida HOA is jailed for contempt
Read full article: Attorney who battled his Florida HOA is jailed for contemptAn attorney who represented three of his neighbors in an unsuccessful lawsuit against their homeowner’s association has been locked up in jail for nearly two months after a judge found him in contempt of court, News 6 has learned.
Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser show
Read full article: Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser showThe limited-capacity, family-friendly nighttime event runs select nights from May 15 through Sept. 26, transforming the park into a neon-lit escape.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save lives
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save livesTrooper Steve on Patrol went behind the scenes to show you exactly how your donations are changing lives.
19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guilty
Read full article: 19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guiltyA 19-year-old faced an Orange County judge Friday, months after her one-week-old baby was found alone in an Orlando driveway.
Florida offers $100 to families simultaneously enrolling in VPK, Florida Prepaid program
Read full article: Florida offers $100 to families simultaneously enrolling in VPK, Florida Prepaid programThe governor is expected to speak at 10 a.m. at Tohopekaliga High School and will be joined by Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas.
Florida nurse accused of grabbing paralyzed woman’s breast as she came off anesthesia
Read full article: Florida nurse accused of grabbing paralyzed woman’s breast as she came off anesthesiaA nurse at a Kissimmee hospital was arrested after being accused of battering a patient last month, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
7 sentenced in massive Central Florida gun trafficking ring
Read full article: 7 sentenced in massive Central Florida gun trafficking ringA federal judge sentenced seven men this week in a gun trafficking conspiracy in the Metro Orlando area involving hundreds of guns, machine guns, machine gun conversion devices and more.
🧱A day at Legoland Florida: New rides, Miniland USA, and the must-try Granny’s Apple Fries
Read full article: 🧱A day at Legoland Florida: New rides, Miniland USA, and the must-try Granny’s Apple FriesSpend a day at Legoland Florida Resort with highlights including Galacticoaster, Lost Kingdom Adventure, The Dragon, Miniland USA, SEA LIFE Florida, and Granny’s Apple Fries.
Armed Vietnam veteran shot to death in faceoff with deputies, Polk County sheriff says
Read full article: Armed Vietnam veteran shot to death in faceoff with deputies, Polk County sheriff saysAccording to Sheriff Grady Judd, deputies responded to the Lakeland home after being told that the man had called a crisis hotline.
Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
Read full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyAs investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol work to piece together how a mother ended up walking along State Road 46 carrying her baby in a car seat at 3 a.m., a loved one who spoke with her that night is sharing what she knows about the hours before the deadly crash.
5 hospitalized after Seminole County house fire, firefighters say
Read full article: 5 hospitalized after Seminole County house fire, firefighters sayFirefighters said a large number of animals also lived at the home, including dogs, cats, a snake, as well as turkeys and chickens that lived outside.
‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runs
Read full article: ‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runsVolusia deputies and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a driver on Wednesday after multiple reports of hit-and-run crashes on I-4.
Former Sanford officer faces new charges after accusation of inappropriate conduct with 2nd student
Read full article: Former Sanford officer faces new charges after accusation of inappropriate conduct with 2nd studentAccording to the affidavit, the student said Da Silva stood behind her in the elevator and told her “he wanted to touch her” — then grabbed her from behind.
Chaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrail
Read full article: Chaos erupts on I-4 after erratic Central Florida driver smashes guardrailAccording to witnesses, the driver lost his front wheel before taking off, though he eventually drove through a construction barricade and got stuck in sand.
Student video shows train clipping a Sumter County school bus
Read full article: Student video shows train clipping a Sumter County school busVideo shared with News 6 shows a Sumter County school bus getting clipped by a CSX train last week. The video, taken by student Emma Steuer, shows the bus, which was carrying 29 students, moving slightly forward from the railroad crossing just before the train passes it.
Man accused of killing his mother in Sumter County
Read full article: Man accused of killing his mother in Sumter CountyA Wildwood area man is accused of fatally stabbing and shooting his mother, allegedly telling police that God told him to shoot her. Derek Vaughn, 51, was arrested at a home off County Road 116 on Monday.
‘I hear someone yell, ‘train:’' Students recount fear after school bus collision
Read full article: ‘I hear someone yell, ‘train:’' Students recount fear after school bus collisionThe Sumter County School District superintendent said the train clipped the back of the bus, and the driver is no longer employed with the district.
Sumter County school bus driver arrested for child neglect after train crash
Read full article: Sumter County school bus driver arrested for child neglect after train crashNews 6 confirmed that the driver of a Sumter County school bus carrying 29 kids and two adults, which was struck by a train last week, has been arrested on 29 counts of child neglect.
Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozens
Read full article: Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozensRepairs are underway at the 1876 Heritage Inn in Orange City more than two months after a truck crash displaced about 50 guests, with some residents now allowed back inside to collect belongings while they search for where to live next.
Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break events
Read full article: Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break eventsThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several shootings.
‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runs
Read full article: ‘What crash?’: Driver charged with DUI, battery after reports of I-4 hit-and-runsVolusia deputies and the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a driver on Wednesday after multiple reports of hit-and-run crashes on I-4.
Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shot
Read full article: Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shotNewly-released body-worn camera video shows the moment a Volusia County deputy was shot during a call to a Deltona home in March. Luis Diaz Polanco is facing charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer for the March 2 shooting.
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Thousands roll into Leesburg for annual Bikefest as police ramp up security
Read full article: Thousands roll into Leesburg for annual Bikefest as police ramp up securityThe city of Leesburg’s largest annual event, Bikefest, is underway, drawing thousands of visitors and motorcycles from across the country for a weekend of live entertainment, food and festivities.
Pomeranian stuck in gate going viral after firefighters rescue with Jaws of Life
Read full article: Pomeranian stuck in gate going viral after firefighters rescue with Jaws of LifeA Pomeranian named Odin became an internet sensation after Brevard County firefighters used the Jaws of Life to rescue him when his head got stuck in a metal gate at his home in Merritt Island.
Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozens
Read full article: Repairs begin at Orange City hotel months after truck crash displacing dozensRepairs are underway at the 1876 Heritage Inn in Orange City more than two months after a truck crash displaced about 50 guests, with some residents now allowed back inside to collect belongings while they search for where to live next.
Alex Vindman courts Hispanic vote in Orlando, promises to fight high costs in the Senate
Read full article: Alex Vindman courts Hispanic vote in Orlando, promises to fight high costs in the SenateCandidate qualifying for the U.S. Senate race is over in Florida and the field is set for the Democratic and Republican primaries in August. On Friday, News 6 sat down with Democrat Alex Vindman to talk about the cost of living, immigration policy, and more.
‘Y’all gonna burn:’ Man in homeless camp started large brush fire on purpose, police say
Read full article: ‘Y’all gonna burn:’ Man in homeless camp started large brush fire on purpose, police sayA 5-acre brush fire which took helicopters dropping water to put out and closed businesses and a major road was set intentionally, police now say.
Attorney who battled his Florida HOA is jailed for contempt
Read full article: Attorney who battled his Florida HOA is jailed for contemptAn attorney who represented three of his neighbors in an unsuccessful lawsuit against their homeowner’s association has been locked up in jail for nearly two months after a judge found him in contempt of court, News 6 has learned.
Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
Read full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyAs investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol work to piece together how a mother ended up walking along State Road 46 carrying her baby in a car seat at 3 a.m., a loved one who spoke with her that night is sharing what she knows about the hours before the deadly crash.
VIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: VIDEO: Former Marion County school employee arrested at Waffle House on 20 child porn counts, sheriff’s office saysPhillip Duncan previously worked as a paraprofessional at Oakcrest Elementary School in Ocala.
Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser show
Read full article: Aquatica Orlando’s AquaGlow returns with new nighttime slides, laser showThe limited-capacity, family-friendly nighttime event runs select nights from May 15 through Sept. 26, transforming the park into a neon-lit escape.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save lives
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: How pets at Harbor House of Central Florida are helping save livesTrooper Steve on Patrol went behind the scenes to show you exactly how your donations are changing lives.
Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break events
Read full article: Volusia County sheriff sues promoters of chaotic Daytona Beach spring break eventsThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office is suing the promoters of several unpermitted spring break events in Daytona Beach in March, which led to dozens of arrests and several shootings.
19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guilty
Read full article: 19-year-old accused of abandoning newborn on Orlando driveway pleads guiltyA 19-year-old faced an Orange County judge Friday, months after her one-week-old baby was found alone in an Orlando driveway.