Man arrested after punching Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival event, police say
Read full article: Man arrested after punching Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost at Sundance Film Festival event, police sayA 28-year-old man was arrested after punching Rep. Maxwell Frost โ who represents Floridaโs 10th Congressional District โ during a private Sundance Film Festival event, according to police in Park City, Utah.
This โblue goldโ was one of main exports in 1700s British-controlled Florida
Read full article: This โblue goldโ was one of main exports in 1700s British-controlled FloridaWhen you think of all of the unique products that come from Florida, do you think of a color that falls somewhere between blue and violet and was widely used as a natural dye?
Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds defends ICE, supports property tax repeal in interview
Read full article: Florida GOP governor candidate Byron Donalds defends ICE, supports property tax repeal in interviewIn an interview with News 6, Republican candidate for Florida governor, Rep. Byron Donalds, signaled his support for ICE's immigration crackdown, criticized ICE protesters, and pushed to repeal property taxes, and more.
Popular Orlando hand roll bar Sushi Saint to open two new locations in 2026
Read full article: Popular Orlando hand roll bar Sushi Saint to open two new locations in 2026Sushi Saint, a hand roll sushi bar in Orlandoโs Creative Village, is set to expand in 2026 with new locations planned for Winter Park and Icon Park. Hereโs what to know about Chef Mike Collantesโ fish-forward approach, the 12-course omakase option and the signature hand rolls meant to be eaten fast for peak crunch.
Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a grocery store owner
Read full article: Florida sets execution date for man convicted of killing a grocery store ownerA man convicted of killing a Tampa Bay-area grocery store owner during a robbery is set to become Floridaโs second execution of 2026.
โRAWโ VIDEO: Man stuffs steaks down pants at Florida grocery store
Read full article: โRAWโ VIDEO: Man stuffs steaks down pants at Florida grocery storeThe owner of a Florida grocery store says a man recently walked in and tried to leave with nearly $200 of steak and wine stuffed in his pants.
Florida basks as nation deals with massive winter storm. But is another cold blast on the way?
Read full article: Florida basks as nation deals with massive winter storm. But is another cold blast on the way?Afternoon highs in the Orlando area could hit the mid- and upper 80s by the end of the weekend.
Florida attorney general touts 46 new investigations into marijuana amendment petitions
Read full article: Florida attorney general touts 46 new investigations into marijuana amendment petitionsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week a major escalation in an ongoing election fraud investigation led by the Office of Statewide Prosecution, citing dozens of new criminal investigations tied to petition activity connected to a marijuana ballot initiative.
Floridaโs Black lawmakers denounce attorney generalโs racial law opinion as damaging political stunt
Read full article: Floridaโs Black lawmakers denounce attorney generalโs racial law opinion as damaging political stuntFlorida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.
Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour comes to Central Florida! Hereโs where
Read full article: Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour comes to Central Florida! Hereโs whereFans of Nintendoโs smash-hit video game โAnimal Crossing: New Horizonsโ have something to look forward to in February as the Animal Crossing Aquarium Tour is back for another year, this time with a Central Florida location.
Rage Room Orlando offers โsmash roomโ stress relief experiences
Read full article: Rage Room Orlando offers โsmash roomโ stress relief experiencesStep inside Rage Room Orlando for a smash room experience where customers suit up in coveralls, hardhats and face shields, choose a bat or sledgehammer, pick the music and break everything from plates and glassware to TVs, monitors and furniture.
Nearly 900K people moved to Florida, new data shows. Hereโs where they came from
Read full article: Nearly 900K people moved to Florida, new data shows. Hereโs where they came fromThe latest federal data was just released, revealing that nearly 900,000 people have moved to the Sunshine State. News 6 takes a look at where they all came from.
Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based laws
Read full article: Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based lawsAfter Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators have announced a news conference in response.
Florida schools need more teachers for these 7 subjects, report says
Read full article: Florida schools need more teachers for these 7 subjects, report saysThe State Board of Education on Wednesday took up a report that showed the greatest needs for teachers. For example, about 8,900 of the 37,200 total English courses taught in Florida's public schools had teachers during the 2024-2025 school year not certified in the field, according to the report.
Donโt hibernate yet. Cold air, warm muscles, and why moving matters
Read full article: Donโt hibernate yet. Cold air, warm muscles, and why moving mattersOur temperatures refuse to stay the course as we continue towards the end of January. As we get into early February, it looks like the chilly winter time conditions will stick around with us. Here's why you should grab hold of those new year resolutions and get moving!
Alerts go out to some Seminole voters after reported arrest of marijuana-amendment petitioner
Read full article: Alerts go out to some Seminole voters after reported arrest of marijuana-amendment petitionerSeveral hundred Seminole County voters are receiving alerts following the arrest of a petitioner they may have come in contact with leading up to the 2024 General Election, according to the countyโs elections supervisor.
A Florida freeze isnโt always bad. Here are 3 things it helps with
Read full article: A Florida freeze isnโt always bad. Here are 3 things it helps withWhen freezing temperatures arrive in Florida, they tend to grab headlines for the all the problems they cause. But these rare cold snaps actually come with some sneaky benefits.
โHarry Potter and the Cursed Childโ to make Florida debut in Orlando. Hereโs when
Read full article: โHarry Potter and the Cursed Childโ to make Florida debut in Orlando. Hereโs when'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' is set to debut in Orlando, marking its only Florida stop. The play, which follows Harry Potter's son Albus, explores themes of family dynamics and time travel as Albus befriends Draco Malfoy's son and faces the consequences of altering the past.
Warmup kicks off in Central Florida before weekend changes. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Warmup kicks off in Central Florida before weekend changes. Hereโs what to knowWhile the next few days favor a warmer setup, changes late this weekend could bring another round of unsettled weather and cooler air.
US needs 739,000 new home health aides in the next 10 years. Why experts say the pay is barely livable
Read full article: US needs 739,000 new home health aides in the next 10 years. Why experts say the pay is barely livableWith Americaโs population aging, it makes sense that the industry expected to see the most growth in the next decade is the home health care industry. But this industry, which will add almost three-quarters of a million new jobs, barely pays $35,000 a year. And in Florida, the need is particularly urgent, advocates say.
Florida governor candidate promises mandatory uniforms in public schools
Read full article: Florida governor candidate promises mandatory uniforms in public schoolsAfter calling for a hefty "Sin Tax" last week, a candidate gunning for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' job is now pushing for mandatory uniforms in public schools.
Roblox, Spotify, more: Investigators warn online predators evolving tactics to target children
Read full article: Roblox, Spotify, more: Investigators warn online predators evolving tactics to target childrenA recent arrest in Flagler County underscores how online predators are evolving their methods to target children beyond traditional social media platforms.
Trooper Steve breaks down how traffic citations work
Read full article: Trooper Steve breaks down how traffic citations workUnderstanding the difference between moving and non-moving violations can help Florida drivers avoid unexpected points, rising insurance costs and unnecessary stress. Trooper steve breaks it down.
Mom sues Central Florida clinic after giving birth to the wrong baby
Read full article: Mom sues Central Florida clinic after giving birth to the wrong babyAfter giving birth last month, a Florida mother is now suing a Longwood clinic after it turned out the baby wasnโt hers, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Impact fee limits, โagricultural enclaveโ development bills pass 1st Florida Senate committee stop
Read full article: Impact fee limits, โagricultural enclaveโ development bills pass 1st Florida Senate committee stopProposals that would allow single-family homes on some property zoned for agriculture and make it more difficult for local governments to increase impact fees started to move forward Tuesday in the Florida Senate.
Family of woman who died after riding Universalโs Revenge of the Mummy retains attorney
Read full article: Family of woman who died after riding Universalโs Revenge of the Mummy retains attorneyAttorney Ben Crump will represent the family of a 70-year-old woman who died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort in November.
Moving violation vs. non-moving violation: Trooper Steve explains the difference
Read full article: Moving violation vs. non-moving violation: Trooper Steve explains the differenceIf youโve ever been pulled over and heard the words โthis is a moving violation,โ you probably knew it wasnโt good news,โ he said. โBut many Florida drivers arenโt exactly sure what separates a moving violation from a non-moving one, and that difference can affect your license, your insurance, and your wallet.
DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabs
Read full article: DeSantis loses bet on Miami Hurricanes, owes Indiana governor key lime pie and stone crabsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he owes Indiana Gov. Mike Braun some key lime pie and stone crabs after losing a bet.
School threat hoaxes โnot a joke,โ effects extend beyond class, law enforcement warns
Read full article: School threat hoaxes โnot a joke,โ effects extend beyond class, law enforcement warnsSchool threat hoaxes can cost upwards of $10,000 to respond to and investigate, on Central Florida sheriff said after a trio of school threat hoaxes in a five-day-span. But the ripple effects extend beyond wasted taxpayer dollars.
Complaints on Angi prompts BBB alert, Central Florida victims speak out
Read full article: Complaints on Angi prompts BBB alert, Central Florida victims speak outThe Better Business Bureau in Indiana has issued an alert about the website Angi, which matches consumers with professionals, after a pattern of complaints, including consumers who say they paid people who never showed up to do the work.
Goalie fight breaks out between Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky and San Joseโs Alex Nedeljkovic
Read full article: Goalie fight breaks out between Florida's Sergei Bobrovsky and San Joseโs Alex NedeljkovicA goalie fight broke out with 14 minutes left in a game between the Florida Panthers and San Jose Sharks that had gotten increasingly chippy with post-whistle pushing and shoving.
Commissioners consider future of the closed Winter Springs Golf Course
Read full article: Commissioners consider future of the closed Winter Springs Golf CourseAs commissioners in Winter Springs plan for future development, the topic of what should be done with the old Winter Springs Golf Course has come up once again.
โDonโt want all these people:โ Residents complain new Merritt Island apartments would worsen traffic
Read full article: โDonโt want all these people:โ Residents complain new Merritt Island apartments would worsen trafficA growing Brevard County community hasnโt built a new apartment complex in decades, and it might stay like that near Courtenay Parkway and State Road 528 if some neighbors fed up with traffic get their way.
Unlimited beer sampling in Orlando: Science on Tap returns with 30+ Central Florida breweries
Read full article: Unlimited beer sampling in Orlando: Science on Tap returns with 30+ Central Florida breweriesScience on Tap is Orlandoโs craft beer fundraiser featuring 30+ local breweries, unlimited sampling, food trucks, lawn games and live science demos in Lock Haven Park.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex hosts space-themed LEGO building contest for kids
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex hosts space-themed LEGO building contest for kidsKids ages 6 to 12 competed by designing and building original LEGO spacecraft, either ahead of time or on-site, surrounded by real rockets and spaceflight history.
Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25
Read full article: Arizona a unanimous No. 1 for first time, Saint Louis and Miami of Ohio join AP Top 25Arizona is the unanimous No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 men's college basketball poll for the first time.
Florida lawmaker pushes for flashing lights at crosswalks to improve pedestrian safety
Read full article: Florida lawmaker pushes for flashing lights at crosswalks to improve pedestrian safetyFlorida is one of the deadliest states for pedestrians, with Central Florida especially dangerous. An Osceola County state representative is pushing a bill to increase technology at crosswalks around the state.
Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to Florida
Read full article: Blast of winter weather hits Midwest and East Coast and could bring snow to FloridaA blast of winter weather has brought snowfall and subfreezing wind chills across the Midwest and East Coast as well as near-freezing temperatures in parts of the South, including Florida.
Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the state
Read full article: Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the stateAn Orlando man faces over 500 years in prison after he was accused of "flooding" the state of New York with firearms.
Hurricane Hunters set to investigate storm that could bring snow to the South
Read full article: Hurricane Hunters set to investigate storm that could bring snow to the SouthFollowing an Arctic blast that sent most of Central Florida to freezing or below, a second system could bring snow to parts of the Southeast, including the Florida panhandle. Hurricane Hunters are investigating.
70-year-old woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy coaster at Universal Orlando, report says
Read full article: 70-year-old woman dies after riding Revenge of the Mummy coaster at Universal Orlando, report saysA 70-year-old woman died after losing consciousness while riding the Revenge of the Mummy attraction at Universal Studios in November, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
โExecuted while gardening:โ Ocala police chief shares new details in manโs fatal shooting
Read full article: โExecuted while gardening:โ Ocala police chief shares new details in manโs fatal shootingOcala police Chief Mike Balken shared a video statement to social media updating his agencyโs investigation of a manโs fatal shooting last week.
WATCH LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos talks weekend weather, next cold blast
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Chief Meteorologist Candace Campos talks weekend weather, next cold blastAfter a brief warmup this weekend, another cold front brings rain chances followed by another round of chilly mornings early next week.
Floridaโs the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But thereโs a catch
Read full article: Floridaโs the No. 1 destination in America, study says. But thereโs a catchA new study released this week by moveBuddha has revealed the top destinations for movers across the country โ and it turns out that the Sunshine State is ranked No. 1.
Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening now
Read full article: Trump isn't waiting for future generations to name things after him. It's happening nowPresident Donald Trump isn't waiting for future generations to decide to name important things in his honor โ he's doing it himself.
Florida woman faces multiple charges after โpunching trooper in the faceโ during ICE encounter, AG says
Read full article: Florida woman faces multiple charges after โpunching trooper in the faceโ during ICE encounter, AG saysA woman was arrested Tuesday after she punched a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in the face during an encounter with ICE agents on Beach Boulevard, according to the state's attorney general.
Why you may want to run your pool overnight in Florida when itโs freezing
Read full article: Why you may want to run your pool overnight in Florida when itโs freezingPeople in some Central Florida counties may want to run their pool pumps overnight as temperatures fall below freezing. Here's what pool experts say to do.
Rep. Frost: ICE has made โpretty largeโ hotel reservations in Central Florida
Read full article: Rep. Frost: ICE has made โpretty largeโ hotel reservations in Central FloridaIn a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D - FL) responded to rumors about a heavy presence of agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Central Florida by saying he can confirm that the agency has deployed agents here and that ICE has made โpretty largeโ hotel reservations in the area.
CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut looms
Read full article: CDC studies show value of nationwide wastewater disease surveillance, as potential funding cut loomsTwo new studies from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show wastewater monitoring of measles can flag measles spread days to weeks in advance.
Florida man tries to stay in Walmart for 24 hours in TikTok challenge, gets arrested
Read full article: Florida man tries to stay in Walmart for 24 hours in TikTok challenge, gets arrestedA Florida man was arrested this week after he tried to stay at a Walmart store overnight as part of a TikTok challenge, according to the Charlotte County Sheriffโs Office.
Hereโs the most cost-effective temperature to keep your Florida home, FPL says
Read full article: Hereโs the most cost-effective temperature to keep your Florida home, FPL saysWith a sharp cold front moving through Central Florida on Thursday night, Florida Power & Light has released some tips about how to save on heating costs.
Florida issues reimbursement checks to law enforcement for immigration enforcement efforts
Read full article: Florida issues reimbursement checks to law enforcement for immigration enforcement effortsThe officials will highlight Floridaโs commitment to enforcing immigration laws and maintaining public safety across the state.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, first lady speak at ceremony for Mayo Clinicโs new cancer-treating particle accelerator
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis, first lady speak at ceremony for Mayo Clinicโs new cancer-treating particle acceleratorFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis hold a news conference at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.