Commissioners to vote on developing former Titusville golf course into housing
Brevard County commissioners will vote Thursday on a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
Brevard commissioners to vote on controversial plan to develop former golf course into new housing
Brevard County commissioners are voting on a controversial plan to develop a former golf course into a site for hundreds of homes.
Developers sue to block Orange County rural boundary ordinances from November ballot
The developers behind a controversial proposal to build nearly 1,800 homes near Lake Pickett have sued to block Orange County from letting voters decide whether it should be more difficult to get such projects approved in rural areas.
A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Here’s why
Those who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
DeLand SunRail station holds grand opening celebration
A grand opening celebration is planned at the new SunRail station in DeLand just days before service is set to begin, connecting the quaint city to points south, all the way to Poinciana.
Emergency response times fail to keep up with growth in Palm Bay. Here’s how long it’s taking
Longer response times in Palm Bay has the city looking to expand its police and fire, but the city says it doesn't want taxpayers to pay for it.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Here are the new schools opening in Central Florida
Central Florida students will be heading back to the classroom in just a couple of weeks. Some of those students will be walking the halls of brand new campuses.
Orange County nears finalization of Vision 2050 growth plan. How you can still chime in
Orange County is holding a webinar to explain the progress that’s been made on the updated Vision 2050 plan that will guide growth in the county over the next few decades.
‘Going to be significant:’ New fire station will boost response times in this booming Florida city
A new fire station is poised to significantly boost emergency response times for people who live in one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida.
With Riverwalk plans delayed, Port Orange eyes temporary entertainment spot
Plans are delayed for a huge riverwalk complex to be built in Port Orange but the mayor told News 6 the city is working on a back-up plan to get entertainment to the area sooner.
Your Florida Daily: Who was Orlando’s longest serving mayor before Buddy Dyer?
Podcast host Katrina Scales hits the road to learn about the eccentric World War II veteran who led the city through the opening of Disney.
‘Our business has dropped 50%:’ Downtown Orlando restaurants struggling amid drop in foot traffic
As WKMG Hits the Road to downtown Orlando this week, some business owners told us they're hoping others will do the same.
Florida ‘Hometown Heroes’ program opens door to homeownership. Here’s how it works
If you've been dreaming of buying a home, but can't swing the down payment, there's a program in Florida that's here to help.
Apopka’s $1.2 billion mixed-use development ahead of schedule
Wyld Oaks, a massive mixed-use development that's taking shape off State Road 429, will bring a mix of housing, shopping, dining, entertainment, and hotels to Apopka's booming Kelly Park corridor.
Mount Dora leaders vote to move ahead with Wolf Branch Innovation District
Mount Dora leaders have voted to move forward with a plan to place a controversial “employment center district” along State Road 46 with hundreds of apartments and acres of office, commercial and warehouse space.
Number of houses up for sale in Orlando increases, but market stays hot, report shows
The inventory of homes up for sale in the Metro Orlando area rose again in May, and the median home price dropped slightly, according to the Orlando Regional REALTOR Association.
‘It isn’t working:’ Osceola taxpayers frustrated with NeoCity’s progress 10 years later
Osceola County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, and one development that's poised to attract even more newcomers to the area is NeoCity.
A wave of international cuisine and visitors: City manager proud of Kissimmee’s diversity
City Manager Mike Steigerwald tells News 6 Investigator Mike Holfeld that when he came to Kissimmee in 1994, the population was at 32,000. Today, he says they're probably pushing 85,000.
Survey shows Orange, Osceola, Seminole counties see overall rise in homelessness
The Homeless Services Network released its annual Point-in-Time count for 2024 for Orange, Osceola and Seminole Counties.
How Orlando transportation leaders are planning for the future despite funding shortfall
Central Florida remains one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, and with that growth comes plenty of traffic woes.
Small Florida community one step closer to agreement that prevents development
An ongoing effort to protect a rural Lake County community from large-scale development is getting closer to the solution residents and advocates have been pushing for.
Orange County denies controversial senior housing proposal in Waterford Lakes
A developer’s plan to bring a 36-unit attainable senior apartment complex to the Waterford Lakes community has been denied by Orange County’s Planning and Zoning Commission.
‘It’s off limits:’ Small Florida community fighting to prevent land from being developed
The town of Ferndale, home to just over 600 people, is a virtually untouched mecca of old Florida, but locals are starting to feel and see something they've been working to prevent for generations.
‘It’s almost built out:’ Longtime Montverde couple saw decades of growth in small town
Near the Montverde water tower along Lake Drive is where two longtime locals planted their roots decades ago.
More traffic headaches coming to Horizon West due to construction of State Road 516
Horizon West is a growing community near Walt Disney World. There are new homes, apartment buildings, shops, and schools, and that means more traffic headaches.
‘It reminded me of Italy:’ Inside one of Central Florida’s most exclusive communities
When WKMG Hit the Road to Montverde and the 34756 ZIP code, we quickly found out it was home to one of Central Florida's most exclusive communities.
Montverde residents share why they love the area, share growth concerns
As WKMG is preparing to hit the road next month in the 34756 ZIP code, people who live in the area are highlighting why they love the community and sharing their concerns.
Construction on 40,000 square-foot pickleball facility in The Villages hits halfway milestone
Construction on a 40,000 square-foot, two-story pickleball facility in The Villages is halfway there.
‘This is not just another development:’ Apartments being eyed on portion of Orlando golf course
Golfers have teed it up at Eagle Creek Golf Club for nearly 20 years, but folks who live in the sprawling golf community in Lake Nona say they're worried about the future after learning a portion of the golf course could be reduced for hundreds of new apartments.
Attainable senior housing plan draws opposition from Waterford Lakes. Here’s why
A developer's plans to bring an attainable senior apartment complex to east Orange County is drawing opposition from the community.
Ormond Beach commissioners deny developer request to amend zoning map for Tomoka Oaks
Ormond Beach commissioners Tuesday night unanimously voted against a request by developer, Triumph Oaks of Ormond Beach LLC, that Tomoka Oaks residents said would have threatened their quality of life.
OUC to drill deeper into aquifer to meet growing demand for water
The Orlando Utilities Commission last week approved a $155 million project to ensure the region's growing population will have enough safe and clean drinking water for years to come.
New affordable housing planned for Sanford amid housing crisis
Sanford, like much of Central Florida, has a critical deficit of affordable housing, but News 6 learned new units are starting to come online, and more are on the way.
New Florida expressway will connect Orange, Lake counties -- while charging cars on the road!
Officials with the Central Florida Expressway Authority are set to break ground on a brand new highway connecting Lake and Orange counties.
‘It shakes the house:’ Neighbors fed up with noise from Wekiva Parkway
Nobody likes a noisy neighbor, but residents living along a section of the Wekiva Parkway in Seminole County say the traffic is so loud it rattles their homes.
Here’s what’s planned for the former Flea World site in Seminole County
Plans to bring a giant mixed-use development with more than 1,000 multi-family units to the former Flea World site are getting closer to reality.
Renovations, new schools shape Osceola County’s education landscape
The Osceola County School Board held a workshop on Tuesday to go over the hundreds of millions of dollars in projects that are underway throughout the district.
Orange County commissioners move forward with Disney affordable housing project
Commissioners in Orange County agreed Tuesday to send a plan for an affordable housing project that would be built by Walt Disney World onto the next step.
‘It’s been a journey:’ Finding affordable housing continues to be a challenge in Central Florida
Central Florida’s numbers, while staggering, are actually an improvement from last year when Orlando had the second most severe shortages.
Air taxis? Terminal D? A peek into Orlando International Airport’s future plans
More than 60 million passengers are expected to pass through the gates at Orlando International Airport in 2024 – a 10% jump from last year's record 57.7 million passengers.
Home sellers are cutting list prices as spring buying season starts with higher mortgage rates
More homeowners eager to sell their home are lowering their initial asking price in a bid to entice prospective buyers as the spring homebuying season gets going.
'A city in the middle the country:' Sorrento residents concerned about development plan
Neighbors in a rural pocket of Lake County are fighting back against plans to transform hundreds of acres of pasture and scrubland into a 1,725-unit mixed-use development.
Orlando buys vacant downtown properties to build park, restaurants and ‘micro’ apartments
The city of Orlando has approved moving forward with plans to buy properties in downtown that have sat vacant for years.
Econ Trail widening project expected to ease congestion, improve safety in east Orange County
Construction is underway on a nearly $67 million project to widen Econlockhatchee Trail in east Orange County.
Developer’s plan for mixed-use project on former landfill in Orange County faces hurdles
As WKMG Hits the Road in the 32825 zip code of east Orange County, neighbors told us they were curious about new developments coming to the area.
Hearing on controversial development in rural Osceola County postponed
A controversial proposal to bring new townhomes and single-family homes to a rural part of east Osceola County was unexpectedly pulled ahead of a key planning commission meeting Tuesday night.
‘It’s going to change the whole atmosphere:’ Rural Osceola residents concerned about proposed development
Neighbors in east Osceola County are worried a proposed development will disrupt their rural community.
‘Faster than they can move:’ Sanford weighs apartment moratorium as growth explodes
Leaders in one Seminole County city are looking into whether they should put a moratorium on approving new apartments.
Marion County community pushing back against new development
Residents in one Marion County community are saying no to new development. They're banding together to fight a developer wanting to bring more houses and potentially more planes to a private community there.
‘New development to redevelopment:’ Kissimmee changes tack as it runs out of land
The Kissimmee City Commission is looking for ways to keep the city’s growth on track as they run low on available land for development.
Central Florida’s housing market expected to improve in 2024. Here’s why
After a year of rising interest rates, low inventory and affordability issues, real estate experts predict the Orlando area housing market outlook will improve in 2024.
Inside Orlando’s ‘first beachside paradise’ at Evermore Resort
With Orlando attracting millions of visitors each year, there are plenty of hotel and resort options – nearly 500 – to choose from, but one is offering something the others can’t: the beach.
Massive mixed-use development breaks ground in Apopka's booming Kelly Park corridor
Work is now underway on a $1.2 billion development that's expected to transform the northwest corner of Orange County.