If you’re making Fourth of July plans, the forecast is looking pretty typical for Central Florida, but there is one developing weather feature that could still influence the holiday weekend.
Central Florida is in for another scorching summer day, with dangerous heat building Monday afternoon before scattered thunderstorms develop later in the day.
A 31-year-old woman died after being bitten by an alligator while swimming with friends Saturday afternoon near Geneva, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Budget discussions are underway across Central Florida as local governments prepare for a possible major shift in property tax revenue.
Central Florida is in for another classic summer stretch with temperatures climbing into the 90s, heat index values topping 100 degrees, and scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop.
Nearly 600 children took part in the World's Largest Swim Lesson at Walt Disney World, an effort to teach water safety to children from around Central Florida.
Another hot and humid day is ahead for Central Florida, with temperatures climbing well into the 90s and scattered afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop as sea breezes collide across the area.
Bumper-to-bumper traffic and concerns about unsafe driving are fueling frustration for Central Florida commuters, according to MetroPlan Orlando’s 2026 Regional Transportation Survey.
Central Florida is settling into a more typical summer weather pattern, with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected to develop Wednesday while temperatures continue to climb into the 90s.
Downtown DeLand businesses are adjusting hours, collaborating with neighbors and leaning on local support to weather a slower-than-average summer season.
Central Florida is in for another hot summer day, with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s and heat index values topping out between 103 and 107 degrees.
After a foggy start across some areas in Central Florida, temperatures are expected to quickly climb with a few spotty sea breeze showers through the afternoon.
After an Osceola drowning tragedy, Central Florida nonprofit works to make swim lessons accessible for families.
A new Orlando-area pilot project plans to construct homes for about $200,000—roughly half the region’s median price—targeting households earning $16,000 to $65,000 a year.
Events are set up across Central Florida this weekend in honor of Juneteenth. The federal holiday marks the day that Union soldiers on June 19, 1865, told enslaved Black people in Texas that they were free, thus marking the end of slavery in the United States.
Central Florida is in for another day of dangerous heat and strong afternoon storms, with the forecast calling for this unsettled summer pattern to continue through Father’s Day weekend.
Strong storms continue this evening before another round of severe weather and dangerous heat arrives Friday, with all of Central Florida under a Level 1 risk for severe storms.
The Florida Department of Transportation, along with federal transportation officials, broke ground on the first facility in the Interstate 4 Truck Parking Relief Program. The project is designed to create additional safe and reliable parking options for commercial truck drivers traveling through one of Florida’s busiest transportation corridors.
Central Florida is facing another day of dangerous heat and strong afternoon thunderstorms, a weather pattern that is expected to continue through Father’s Day weekend.
Florida is well known for its record-holding alligators, but there’s another scaly predator that has quietly expanded into the state, according to experts.
A Central Florida nonprofit founded in memory of a little boy is pitching a major new housing development designed for people living with disabilities.
Two Central Florida troopers have been taken into custody as part of an overtime fraud investigation, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
A recent viral trend has been causing issues as of late in Central Florida, but the Flagler County sheriff cautioned on Wednesday that the "door kick challenge" could have deadly consequences.
Another round of afternoon storms is in the forecast for Central Florida, but the bigger story may be the combination of increasing heat and rising humidity heading into the weekend.
Afternoon thunderstorms targeting coast as dangerous heat pushes heat index to near 108 degrees. Heat and storm chances build for Father's Day weekend.
With sky-high housing costs in Central Florida, local leaders are trying to create some relief when it comes to housing. They just cut the ribbon on phase three of Emerald Villas - an affordable apartment complex in Pine Hills.
Before Florida voters go to the polls for the midterm elections in November, there is another big election in August: the Statewide Primary on Aug. 18. However, if you want to vote in any of the party primaries for governor, Senate or other positions, you have to be a member of a political party. That’s because Florida is a closed primary state.
St. Cloud is holding a workshop to discuss “Property Tax Reform Impacts and City Fees" as a proposed amendment on tax reform heads to the November ballot. The workshop is at 2:30 p.m. at St. Cloud City Hall today.
Another hot and stormy summer day is ahead across Central Florida, with scattered to numerous afternoon thunderstorms expected to develop as the sea breeze pushes inland.
Candidate qualifying ended in Florida on Friday, and it appears one incumbent will face only a write-in candidate: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost. Every other Central Florida incumbent has drawn a challenger in either the Aug. 18 statewide primary or the Nov. 3 general election.
Slow-moving thunderstorms could bring localized flooding, frequent lightning, and gusty winds through the weekend while dangerous heat builds
Traffic is a daily frustration for many Central Florida drivers—and now MetroPlan Orlando is considering extending a contract for technology designed to help pinpoint problems faster.
Crashes can cause delays, but some investigations involve far more than clearing debris and reopening lanes. Cpl. Redditt, with the St. Cloud Police Department, explains why fatal crash investigations can take hours to complete.
Rain, storms, and dangerous heat are expected through next week in Central Florida, with elevated rip current risks at area beaches.
Friday marks 10 years since the massacre at the Pulse Nightclub, and as Central Florida reflects on the shooting, there are still questions about the defunct onePulse Foundation and the millions of dollars it raised.
After a brief dry stretch, Central Florida is heading back into a classic summer weather pattern — with rain chances climbing through the week and heat index values potentially topping 107 degrees by the weekend.
Lake County Schools is the latest Central Florida district to move forward with a school consolidation, citing low enrollment. But unlike other recent proposals that have drawn vocal parent opposition, district leaders say the planned merger of Oak Park and Carver middle schools has largely been met with support.
A Central Florida man was arrested after he shot a cat in the eye with a BB gun and killed it, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Central Florida is transitioning from a dry, high-pressure weekend into a more typical summer pattern, with rain chances climbing from near zero Monday to scattered afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms by late week.
A Central Florida man was taken into custody after a very slow chase early Friday morning, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Central Florida will enjoy another pleasant day of weather on Friday as dry air remains in place and rain chances stay low before moisture returns next week.
The RL3 Foundation, founded by the family of Ray Lewis III, is hosting football and music-centered events this weekend in Central Florida with the goal to educate families about CTE. Lewis III, an area football star, died three years ago this June at age 28. CTE contributed to his death. Lewis III's family hopes the foundation empowers families with more knowledge about football and head injuries.
City leaders in Ocoee are warning that a proposed amendment aimed at lowering property taxes for Florida homeowners could significantly reduce local government revenue and lead to difficult budget decisions affecting public services.
After a stretch of storms and unusually cool weather, Central Florida is settling into a much quieter forecast heading into the weekend.
During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
After days of summerlike heat and humidity, a rare early June cold front is moving through Central Florida today, delivering cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and a noticeable change in the air.
A News 6 investigation found nearly 350,000 properties statewide face flood hazards but are not recognized as high risk in FEMA flood maps. The list includes Pine Hills, Poinciana, and Union Park — all areas FEMA does not currently classify as high risk.
A weak cold front moving toward Central Florida will help trigger another round of strong to severe thunderstorms today before bringing a noticeable break from the heat later this week.
You buy a home in Florida that you saw online. The site says estimated property taxes are around $4,000. But when you get your first property tax bill, the cost may be thousands of dollars more. Why? Because the sites don't factor in Florida's Save Our Homes benefit, which doesn't stay when the home is sold, according to Orange County's property appraiser.
The News 6 Weather Team has declared Tuesday a Weather Aware Day for the possibility of a few strong storms. The highest chance for strong storms will be on the eastern half of Central Florida.
After a stretch of hot and humid weather, Central Florida is heading into a more active pattern to start the week before a rare cold front drags in drier air.
Spectators gathered in Titusville to watch a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket launch Friday evening, less than 24 hours after a Blue Origin New Glenn explosion. Visitors praised the resilience of the space industry as two successful launches lifted off from the Cape following the mishap.
Wet and stormy weather will continue across Central Florida through the weekend as deep tropical moisture remains in place over the state.
Since August 2023, a new air-quality study has been underway in Central Florida, funded by the EPA for $500,000. The project began in Parramore, with researchers asking people across Orange County to report concerns about the air where they live.
Residents in a Port Orange neighborhood are on high alert after surveillance cameras captured a suspicious man allegedly attempting to enter homes. Neighbors say the community is largely made up of elderly residents, raising concerns about safety as deputies continue searching for the suspect.
A wetter, more tropical weather pattern is settling into Central Florida and could stick around through early next week.
A much more active summerlike weather pattern is beginning to take shape across Central Florida as tropical moisture slowly increases ahead of the weekend.
