Edgewater could let voters decide whether to ban data centers citywide
Read full article: Edgewater could let voters decide whether to ban data centers citywideEdgewater leaders are weighing a proposal that would allow voters to decide whether to permanently ban data centers within city limits, joining other Florida communities pushing back on the rapidly expanding industry.
Tropical Depression #2 tracks west as storms linger across Central Florida. Here’s what to expect this week.
Read full article: Tropical Depression #2 tracks west as storms linger across Central Florida. Here’s what to expect this week.Tropical Depression Two continues to organize over the northern Gulf. Although it will stay well west of Florida, it will still help fuel scattered showers and storms across Central Florida through Monday afternoon.
Osceola County eyes transportation consultants behind major Florida projects
Read full article: Osceola County eyes transportation consultants behind major Florida projectsCounty leaders are set to vote on a cooperative agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates Inc., a planning, engineering and design firm with a track record of major projects across Florida.
Former FSU, NFL player gives away more than 300 backpacks in Orlando
Read full article: Former FSU, NFL player gives away more than 300 backpacks in OrlandoFormer FSU and NFL player James Coleman organized a backpack and school supply giveaway at West Oaks Elementary in Orlando, distributing over 300 backpacks filled with essential items to local students.
Gulf low development potential increases. Here’s what to expect.
Read full article: Gulf low development potential increases. Here’s what to expect.A developing area of low pressure in the eastern Gulf remains the biggest weather story this weekend. While the system only has a low chance of becoming tropical, it will continue to influence Central Florida’s forecast by keeping rain and storm chances elevated through Monday.
Accident or negligent: 7 kids impacted in Central Florida’s string of unintentional shootings
Read full article: Accident or negligent: 7 kids impacted in Central Florida’s string of unintentional shootingsA string of unintentional shootings involving children across Central Florida over the past six months has sparked renewed debate over firearm safety, responsible gun ownership, and whether such incidents can truly be called accidents.
‘Experimental explosion’ reported off Central Florida coast, experts say
Read full article: ‘Experimental explosion’ reported off Central Florida coast, experts sayA strong “experimental explosion” was reported off the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Florida gas prices spike amid US-Iran strikes
Read full article: Florida gas prices spike amid US-Iran strikesEscalating U.S.-Iran military tensions are driving up gas prices in Central Florida, with AAA reporting a gallon of regular gasoline averaging $3.95 — and analysts warning prices could climb further if the conflict persists.
Tropical moisture surges in as a low nears Florida this weekend. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Tropical moisture surges in as a low nears Florida this weekend. Here’s what to knowA wetter and stormier pattern returns to Central Florida as an area of low pressure develops near Florida’s west coast, bringing increasing rain chances through the weekend while its tropical future remains uncertain.
Body camera video shows arrests of 2 Central Florida charter school principals on DUI charges
Read full article: Body camera video shows arrests of 2 Central Florida charter school principals on DUI chargesBody camera video released by police shows what happened when two Central Florida charter school principals were arrested on DUI charges.
‘Layers of security’ protect Central Florida elections from interference, supervisors insist
Read full article: ‘Layers of security’ protect Central Florida elections from interference, supervisors insistPresident Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.
Brief break in the rain Wednesday before storm chances rebound for the weekend.
Read full article: Brief break in the rain Wednesday before storm chances rebound for the weekend.A brief break in Central Florida’s typical summer storm pattern continues Wednesday as Saharan dust keeps a lid on afternoon storm coverage, but don’t expect the drier weather to last for long.
We’re listening: what kind of local news matters to you when you watch TV?
Read full article: We’re listening: what kind of local news matters to you when you watch TV?At News 6, what matters to you, matters to us. Our News 6 Neighborhood Network is expanding, and we want to hear more from those viewers climbing onboard the News 6 train. Share your thoughts here.
Orlando warns of hiring freezes, budget cuts if Florida property tax overhaul passes
Read full article: Orlando warns of hiring freezes, budget cuts if Florida property tax overhaul passesOrlando leaders say a proposed Florida property tax overhaul could create major budget shortfalls, leading to hiring freezes, service cuts and delayed projects.
Operation Southern Slow Down targets speed on Florida roads
Read full article: Operation Southern Slow Down targets speed on Florida roadsLaw enforcement agencies across the Southeast kicked off Operation Southern Slow Down Monday at Daytona International Speedway, launching a weeklong campaign aimed at reducing speed-related crashes and fatalities on Florida’s roads.
Storms return Monday before midweek heat builds again. Here’s what to expect.
Read full article: Storms return Monday before midweek heat builds again. Here’s what to expect.Central Florida is settling back into a more familiar summertime pattern this week, with scattered afternoon storms returning to the forecast while heat builds back through midweek.
140+ captive animals have escaped in Florida since 2022. Here’s what state records reveal
Read full article: 140+ captive animals have escaped in Florida since 2022. Here’s what state records revealKangaroos, monkeys, giant lizards, snakes and a 2,000-pound white rhinoceros are among more than 140 animals that escaped from captivity in Florida since 2022, state wildlife records obtained by News 6 reveal.
Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty against Winter Springs carjacking, drug ring suspect
Read full article: Federal prosecutors to seek death penalty against Winter Springs carjacking, drug ring suspectThe U.S. Department of Justice is planning to seek the death penalty against one of the suspects in a drug ring and carjacking that led to a woman’s death in 2024. Prosecutors say Jordanish Torres-Garcia was the one who held Katherine Aguasvivas at gunpoint in the shocking carjacking that took place in Winter Springs.
Trooper Steve on Patrol: 15 Days of Hope honors legacy of fallen Apopka firefighter
Read full article: Trooper Steve on Patrol: 15 Days of Hope honors legacy of fallen Apopka firefighterCentral Florida communities will gather this weekend for the annual 15 Days of Hope, honoring fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran through a community workout and inaugural 5K while supporting The 2650 Foundation's mission to serve first responders and their families.
Central Florida approaches record-breaking temperatures this weekend before storm chances return
Read full article: Central Florida approaches record-breaking temperatures this weekend before storm chances returnCentral Florida is heading into another dangerously hot day, but there is finally some relief in sight.
Heat advisory issued as Saharan dust arrives through the weekend. Here’s the latest
Read full article: Heat advisory issued as Saharan dust arrives through the weekend. Here’s the latestCentral Florida’s weather pattern is flipping from stormy to scorching. Rain chances remain limited today while dangerous heat builds across the region, prompting a Heat Advisory for all of East Central Florida.
Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind it
Read full article: Florida SpaceX launch makes ‘space jellyfish’ effect in sky. Here’s the science behind itIf you looked up early Thursday morning in Central Florida and saw what appeared to be a glowing jellyfish floating in the sky, you were not alone.
Brace for the Heat: Central Florida turning hotter and drier into the weekend.
Read full article: Brace for the Heat: Central Florida turning hotter and drier into the weekend.Central Florida is entering one of its hottest stretches of the summer so far as rain chances drop and temperatures continue to climb through the end of the week.
Saharan dust plume arrives Thursday, bringing hazy skies and hotter weather this weekend
Read full article: Saharan dust plume arrives Thursday, bringing hazy skies and hotter weather this weekendA familiar summer visitor is making its way back across the Atlantic. A plume of Saharan dust is expected to arrive in Central Florida late Thursday and linger into the weekend, bringing hazier skies, fewer storms, and hotter temperatures.
Storm chances shrink as summer heat ramps up. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Storm chances shrink as summer heat ramps up. Here’s what to expectOne more round of scattered afternoon storms is expected across Central Florida Tuesday before the forecast shifts toward fewer rain chances and increasing heat through the rest of the week.
Sanford mother and daughter launch donation drive for Venezuela earthquake victims
Read full article: Sanford mother and daughter launch donation drive for Venezuela earthquake victimsA Sanford mother and daughter, connected to Venezuela by birth, have transformed their home into a local relief hub — collecting critical donations and coordinating with a global organization to ship supplies to earthquake survivors thousands of miles away.
Storms return Monday before the heat cranks up. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Storms return Monday before the heat cranks up. Here’s what to expectIt’s another typical summer day across Central Florida, with scattered afternoon storms developing after highs reach the low to mid 90s. But later this week, the pattern shifts as fewer storms allow temperatures to climb and the risk for dangerous heat increases.
‘Egg-citing’ proposal: Edgewater weighs backyard chicken ordinance
Read full article: ‘Egg-citing’ proposal: Edgewater weighs backyard chicken ordinanceA Central Florida city is set to decide whether residents will soon be allowed to keep backyard chickens under a proposed ordinance that outlines strict limits on how the birds can be kept.
Filling up for the Fourth? Rideshare drivers in Central Florida say high gas prices are changing the job
Read full article: Filling up for the Fourth? Rideshare drivers in Central Florida say high gas prices are changing the jobRideshare drivers will be in demand this July 4 weekend as travelers head to parties, events and destinations, but for rideshare drivers themselves, gas prices will soak up that extra income, and those we talked to say they may be choosier about the trips they take.
COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July, see fireworks across Central Florida
Read full article: COUNTY-BY-COUNTY: Where to celebrate the Fourth of July, see fireworks across Central FloridaThe skies over Central Florida will light up this Fourth of July, with fireworks, festivals and celebrations stretching across the region all weekend long.
A brief break in Central Florida before holiday weekend storms return. Here’s the latest
Read full article: A brief break in Central Florida before holiday weekend storms return. Here’s the latestCentral Florida gets two more days with relatively limited storm coverage before afternoon rain, and thunderstorm chances ramp up for the rest of the holiday weekend.
1st-ever ‘Spectrum Alert’ canceled after missing Central Florida teen is found
Read full article: 1st-ever ‘Spectrum Alert’ canceled after missing Central Florida teen is foundA newly designated “Spectrum Alert” was issued on Wednesday for a missing teen with autism out of Central Florida. That teen has now been found.
🛶Clear kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park: Manatees, gators and Florida’s famous monkeys
Read full article: 🛶Clear kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park: Manatees, gators and Florida’s famous monkeysTake a clear kayak tour at Silver Springs State Park with Kayaking Florida and spot manatees, gators, otters, birds and even the park’s famous monkeys.
Central Florida toll rates increase as drivers brace for higher costs. What to expect
Read full article: Central Florida toll rates increase as drivers brace for higher costs. What to expectStarting Wednesday, toll rates operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority increased, adding to financial pressures many drivers say they are already feeling from higher everyday expenses, including gas prices. The rate changes affect major expressways, including State Road 408, State Road 417, State Road 528, and State Road 429.
6-year-old flags driver after drunk mom passes out on highway, Apopka police say
Read full article: 6-year-old flags driver after drunk mom passes out on highway, Apopka police sayPolice said the incident happened on Tuesday evening along State Road 414, where the girl was seen waving her arms to get help outside an SUV on the side of the highway.
Record Fourth of July travel prompts calls for safety
Read full article: Record Fourth of July travel prompts calls for safetyAccording to AAA, more than 4.6 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) urge drivers to do a summer check-up on their car, buckle up, and avoid distractions.
Small dip in rain chances before rising into the holiday weekend. Here’s the latest timeline
Read full article: Small dip in rain chances before rising into the holiday weekend. Here’s the latest timelineCentral Florida is settling into a typical early-July pattern, with hot, humid afternoons followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. That setup will continue through the rest of the holiday week and into the Fourth of July weekend.
Central Florida Venezuelan community launches donation drive after deadly earthquakes
Read full article: Central Florida Venezuelan community launches donation drive after deadly earthquakesCentral Florida’s Venezuelan community is organizing relief efforts for survivors of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week, calling on residents to donate everything from baby supplies to personal care items — and even body bags.
Summer heat builds before afternoon inland storms spark up. Here’s the latest update.
Read full article: Summer heat builds before afternoon inland storms spark up. Here’s the latest update.As Central Florida heads toward the Fourth of July holiday weekend, the familiar summer pattern continues with hot, humid afternoons and scattered thunderstorms expected each day.
DeSantis signs $117.6 billion Florida budget, vetoes millions in Central Florida projects
Read full article: DeSantis signs $117.6 billion Florida budget, vetoes millions in Central Florida projectsGov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s $117.6 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, highlighting investments in education, transportation and law enforcement while vetoing more than $800 million in projects statewide, including several in Central Florida.
Jay Collins sues to throw James Fishback off Florida GOP governor’s race ballot
Read full article: Jay Collins sues to throw James Fishback off Florida GOP governor’s race ballotLt. Gov. Jay Collins filed a lawsuit Monday that accuses opponent James Fishback of failing to meet the residency requirement to be Florida governor. In the complaint, Collins said Washington, D.C. records show Fishback registered to vote in the district on Nov. 3, 2020, voted that day, and was listed on the active voter roll in Washington, D.C. as recently as June 1, 2026.
Hot Fourth of July Weekend, as NHC highlights areas off Florida coast
Read full article: Hot Fourth of July Weekend, as NHC highlights areas off Florida coastIf 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.
Heat advisory brings triple-digit heat index, storms to Central Florida. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: Heat advisory brings triple-digit heat index, storms to Central Florida. Here’s what to expectCentral Florida is in for another scorching summer day, with dangerous heat building Monday afternoon before scattered thunderstorms develop later in the day.
3 alligator attacks reported in Central Florida in a week
Read full article: 3 alligator attacks reported in Central Florida in a weekA 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
Central Florida cities discuss budget against the backdrop of potential property tax reform
Read full article: Central Florida cities discuss budget against the backdrop of potential property tax reformBudget discussions are underway across Central Florida as local governments prepare for a possible major shift in property tax revenue.
Summer sizzle sticks around for the weekend. Here’s how hot it could get
Read full article: Summer sizzle sticks around for the weekend. Here’s how hot it could getCentral 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.
Walt Disney World hosts nearly 600 kids for world’s largest swimming lesson
Read full article: Walt Disney World hosts nearly 600 kids for world’s largest swimming lessonNearly 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.
Heat index soars as storm chances ramp up Thursday. Here’s the latest
Read full article: Heat index soars as storm chances ramp up Thursday. Here’s the latestAnother 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.
Traffic, unsafe drivers frustrate Central Florida commuters, new MetroPlan survey finds
Read full article: Traffic, unsafe drivers frustrate Central Florida commuters, new MetroPlan survey findsBumper-to-bumper traffic and concerns about unsafe driving are fueling frustration for Central Florida commuters, according to MetroPlan Orlando’s 2026 Regional Transportation Survey.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS FOR WESTERN OSCEOLA AND CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTIES
Read full article: SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNINGS FOR WESTERN OSCEOLA AND CENTRAL BREVARD COUNTIESCentral 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.
DeLand downtown businesses extend hours, team up to boost summer sales
Read full article: DeLand downtown businesses extend hours, team up to boost summer salesDowntown DeLand businesses are adjusting hours, collaborating with neighbors and leaning on local support to weather a slower-than-average summer season.
Hotter days ahead: Limited rain chances keeping dangerous heat locked in for Central Florida
Read full article: Hotter days ahead: Limited rain chances keeping dangerous heat locked in for Central FloridaCentral 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.
LIVE RADAR: Dangerous heat, spotty storms expected across Central Florida through the week
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Dangerous heat, spotty storms expected across Central Florida through the weekAfter 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.
‘We can prevent these tragedies:’ Drowning prevention push grows after twin girls die during Florida vacation
Read full article: ‘We can prevent these tragedies:’ Drowning prevention push grows after twin girls die during Florida vacationAfter an Osceola drowning tragedy, Central Florida nonprofit works to make swim lessons accessible for families.
Pilot program aims to build $200K homes in Central Florida to help low-income families buy, not rent
Read full article: Pilot program aims to build $200K homes in Central Florida to help low-income families buy, not rentA 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.
Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend at these Central Florida events
Read full article: Celebrate Juneteenth this weekend at these Central Florida eventsEvents 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.
LIVE RADAR: Heat advisory in effect as threat for strong storms continues across Central Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Heat advisory in effect as threat for strong storms continues across Central FloridaCentral 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.
Weather Aware Day declared for Friday as heat and strong storms threaten Central Florida
Read full article: Weather Aware Day declared for Friday as heat and strong storms threaten Central FloridaStrong 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.
Trooper Steve: New I-4 truck parking project aims to make roads safer for everyone
Read full article: Trooper Steve: New I-4 truck parking project aims to make roads safer for everyoneThe 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.
LIVE RADAR: Heat advisory in place as strong afternoon storms develop across Central Florida
Read full article: LIVE RADAR: Heat advisory in place as strong afternoon storms develop across Central FloridaCentral 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.
That’s not an alligator — but it’s slowly invaded Florida, experts say
Read full article: That’s not an alligator — but it’s slowly invaded Florida, experts sayFlorida is well known for its record-holding alligators, but there’s another scaly predator that has quietly expanded into the state, according to experts.
Orange County proposes ‘Hopetown’ community for people with disabilities — and neighbors are concerned
Read full article: Orange County proposes ‘Hopetown’ community for people with disabilities — and neighbors are concernedA Central Florida nonprofit founded in memory of a little boy is pitching a major new housing development designed for people living with disabilities.