Windy conditions continue this weekend, creating another dangerous day for beachgoers and boaters, with speedy scattered showers possible.

On Friday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approved seven more bills, adding to the hundreds of new laws passed in recent years.

Preply has released its list of the nation’s most “cringeworthy” phrases this year — and the top-ranked choice may be familiar to some.

A federal judge has ruled that the immigration detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” must provide people detained there with better access to their attorneys.

News 6 has obtained newly released body-camera footage showing what exactly happened after a guest was killed on Epic Universe’s Stardust Racers rollercoaster last year.

“A slap in the face.” That’s how leaders of a union representing Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers across Central Florida are reacting after Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly questioned the agency’s role during the ongoing partial government shutdown.

DNA testing in the James Duckett murder case has come back inconclusive, according to Florida’s attorney general, and he is requesting that Duckett’s execution move forward.

Graham Media Group, located in Market #15 Orlando, Florida, is seeking a creative and innovative Audience Engagement Producer to help grow and strengthen the station’s connection with viewers across digital, social, and broadcast platforms.

Officials say Tiger Woods has been released on bail hours after he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

The Wharf at Sunset Walk pairs a party-like dining room with comfort-forward dishes, from jambalaya pasta to Cajun-butter crab legs, plus a showstopping tomahawk steak served tableside in a treasure chest.

A man convicted of shooting and killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting was sentenced Friday.

A Central Florida judge is facing a public reprimand after court records show he asked a Black defendant during a plea hearing whether she had ever “chopped cotton.”

Artemis II will send four astronauts around the moon in the first crewed flight test of the Space Launch System rocket and the Orion Spacecraft.

The House Ethics Committee has found Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards.

Some areas of Florida may be healthier than others, but there's one affliction in particular leading the way in fatalities across the state.

On Thursday, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people are moving — and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that the agency is looking into an infamous video that’s gone viral on social media.

Two days after structural concerns prompted the evacuation of 85 units at the Pebble Creek at Lake Mary apartment complex, News 6 obtained a report from Seminole County documenting "numerous issues with all buildings" in the complex.

From festivals and food to boats, cars, magic, and pups!

The Orlando Science Center is renovating its theater into the new Dome by Dr. Phillips Charities, featuring 8K digital projection, upgraded surround sound, 315 new seats and an immersive lobby with LED walls ahead of an anticipated summer opening.

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The Florida Supreme Court has issued a rare stay of execution for James Duckett, the former Mascotte police officer accused in the 1987 murder of 11-year-old Teresa McAbee.

Osceola Health, in collaboration with the Health Leadership Council, is hosted the free human trafficking awareness training.

A brother and sister have been charged after an explosive device was found outside a gate at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa.

The owner of The Rialto breached its lease agreements with hundreds of tenants after county officials evacuated the Sand Lake Road apartment building last week over concerns about structure’s stability, according to a lawsuit obtained by News 6.

A Florida man who became known as “Lectern Guy” over his role in the Jan. 6 protest took to social media to denounce property tax cuts in the state — though perhaps not for the reason some might think.

Last week, U.S. News & World Report released its list of the best small towns to visit in the U.S. for 2026.

New U.S. Census Bureau population estimates show that U.S. growth in metro areas slowed sharply as immigration dropped and hurricanes pushed people out of some Gulf Coast counties.

A Florida sea turtle hospital is getting help from space to monitor animals they've rehabilitated.

A new coach’s challenge rule has changed college basketball this season.

In a letter on Wednesday, Florida's attorney general accused the NFL of civil rights violations due to its hiring policies based on race and sex.

What looked like a series of low-profile local races is now raising big questions about power, momentum, and the future of Florida politics. This week’s episode of Politically Motivated takes a closer look at three special elections that may have outsized consequences for control of the Florida Legislature—and possibly the next redistricting battle.

Florida isn’t around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around.

After a heavy bout of flight delays, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has posed a question: why not let airports handle their own security screenings?

After her husband was admitted to Reflections Memory Care, Marianne Brand told News 6 he quickly began falling — getting out of his wheelchair and climbing out of his bed. The situation became so alarming that she began staying at the facility around the clock.

Detectives said that she claimed to have opened the account for a friend, whom she believed to be Brian Kelley of Florida Georgia Line.

Businesses in Daytona Beach say they are feeling the economic hit after videos of last week’s unsanctioned Daytona Takeover event went viral. Airbnb hosts and hotels report questions and cancellations tied to the viral videos.

A proposal from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to eliminate the Transportation Security Administration drew mixed reactions from travelers, aviation experts and lawmakers, according to our sister station WJXT in Jacksonville.

Some travelers across Florida are turning to Brightline trains as they say they are trying avoid long airport lines and higher gas prices.

Our state is losing more and more rural and natural land every year. And each new project takes a bit of Florida’s iconic landscape with it.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill into law, which covers a wide array of issues.

A new report lists out which states are stressing the most — and why.

After slipping nearly three years ago in a Publix store, a Central Florida woman has now won just under $4 million in a lawsuit against the company, according to court records obtained by News 6.

An Afghan man who was given asylum in the U.S. was again taken into custody this month after being convicted back in 2023, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

A man has been taken into custody after an alleged tire theft left a Mascotte woman dead last week, according to city officials.

Khork, who was posthumously promoted from captain, will be buried in Bushnell following weekend funeral services.

James Uthmeier is expected to speak at 10 a.m. at the Florida Department of Corrections’ Santa Rosa Correctional Institution.

The governor will speak at the Highlands County Fairgrounds at 10 a.m. and will be joined by Senate President Ben Albritton and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

Florida officials have limited the number of items that SNAP beneficiaries can use their benefits on.

Last week, a new study was released that looks at which cities are struggling the most with allergies right now.

A new bill introduced during this year’s Legislative session sparked major headlines last week after it died in the Senate.

A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat.

Alvaro Folgueiras nailed a 3-pointer with 4.5 seconds remaining and Iowa eliminated defending national champion Florida, sending the top-seeded Gators home with a 73-72 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament.

Dry conditions will keep fire risk elevated through Monday

A construction site in Seminole County looked different than usual this week, with dozens of women picking up tools and building homes as part of a Women Build initiative during Women’s History Month.

Florida began its national title defense with the second-largest victory margin in NCAA Tournament history, pounding Prairie View A&M 114-55.

Trooper Steve answers viewer questions about the rules of the road in Florida.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, Florida's attorney general announced that his office will no longer enforce over 80 state laws.

A crash in Ormond Beach on Thursday afternoon left a 25-year-old dead, according to the police department.

More fines could be coming for the owner of a condemned house in Indialantic, even though the owner already owes more than $30,000 for code violations. That's because neighbors say they are seeing hundreds of rats at the home.

The dreams of a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket have already gone bust for the vast majority of those hoping to go an improbable 63-0.

NASA's moon rocket is back at the launch pad following hangar repairs.

A scheduled draw-down at the Rodman Reservoir, northwest of the Ocala National Forest and bordering Marion and Putnam Counties, revealed a secret landscape along the Ocklawaha River: hidden spring boils, drowned forests and remnants of a decades-old plan to cut across Florida.

Even after the latest Legislative session ended, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that plans to slash property taxes statewide are still in the works.

After the latest Legislative session ended last week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on the first new laws of the year on Thursday.

An Ocala man was arrested after he was caught sexually propositioning a young boy in a gas station bathroom, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

A Sanford man now faces over 1,000 years in prison after detectives raided his home last week, according to the Florida attorney general.

A new bill aiming to further crack down on pedophiles in Florida was overwhelmingly approved by the state Legislature this week, despite a few lawmakers voting against it.

Gov. Ron DeSantis rebuked some of Florida’s top law enforcement officials Thursday, criticizing their calls to Congress and President Donald Trump to work on a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants.

An alleged superspeeder claims he had to speed to avoid an animal in the road, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says.

Tow trucks are there to alert other drivers that something is happening, usually when a tow truck is stopped on the side of the road or working a scene.

The governor is expected to be joined by Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Alexis Lambert at Pier 22.

Amy was born in Alabama but raised right here in Florida, so she understands the heartbeat of Central Florida's communities.

Daytona Beach city leaders unanimously voted Wednesday to put a charter amendment against “toilet to tap” before voters in November.

Law passed allowing expectant mothers to receive disabled parking placards, causing issues for some.

A high risk of rip currents is in effect, with possible beach erosion

This week, Florida lawmakers approved a new bill that dubs certain properties as a “public nuisance.”

With the end of the latest Legislative session, some noteworthy bills have now perished — including one that would have prohibited people from marrying their cousins.

Florida’s native grocery chain has unveiled its lineup of products that customers can try for free this weekend at Publix stores across the state.

WKMG-TV is looking for a video editor who can work on editing and graphic trends that drive engagement.

The Starlink 10-33 mission will carry 29 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40 into low-Earth orbit.

Senators in Washington right now are debating a bill that would radically change the way Americans both register to vote and vote in elections. Republicans have been trying to get the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE America Act, passed for the last two years. The bill would require citizenship verification in order to register to vote.

In Florida, you can make a right turn on red, but only after you come to a complete stop and make sure it’s safe to go.

Environmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf.

According to motor club AAA, the average cost for a gallon of regular gasoline in Florida is $3.93.

Six Florida supermarkets are set to become Winn-Dixie stores, according to the company this week.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office released footage of an incident early Tuesday morning where a pickup truck struck a deputy’s patrol car.

Florida Attorney General struck out at a state representative for how she voted on a bill to crack down on sexual predators in the state.

The Trump administration is expanding its growing Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida.

A “career criminal” was put behind bars yet again after serving only two years in prison, according to Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly.

As growth continues to surge in Lake Nona, Orlando city commissioners have unanimously approved a measure aimed at laying the groundwork for future development in the area.

A group of sheriffs on a state immigration enforcement board sharply criticized the federal government’s mass deportation efforts Monday, a stark departure from hardline policies in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis has spearheaded collaboration with federal officials to remove all undocumented immigrants.

The news conference is set for 11 a.m. at the FDLE Orlando Regional Operations Center.

Over a weeklong period in early March, Volusia County authorities arrested at least five juveniles, ages 10 to 15, on suspicion of making threats to shoot, kill, or blow up other students.

Highs fall well below the normal 79 degrees, with chilly mornings and a gradual warmup into the weekend

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media on Monday to target a recent claim made by California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

A Florida man has been executed for the murder of a young mother who called 911 seeking help while tied up in her attacker's car.

Camp Boggy Creek is celebrating 30 years of bringing the joy of camp to children with serious illnesses, at no cost to families. From horseback riding and fishing to swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and theater, every activity is designed to be accessible, with medical care and trained staff in the background so kids can focus on being kids.

After a guest died at SeaWorld Orlando back in 2024, the park is now being sued by his family, according to court records obtained by News 6.

The final day for the Bahama Breeze restaurant located on Rinehart Road in Sanford was Sunday, March 15th, a representative with Darden Restaurants confirmed with News 6.