Amid the spring break travel season and an increase in demand, prices at the gas pump have only changed slightly.

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After a hefty weather weekend for lots of us, the rest of the spring break week ahead looks glorious! Warming temperatures after Tuesday morning, with another shot of cool air in the forecast by Friday morning before the vacation wraps up on a high note.

If you’ve recently had a tree cut down to the stump or have some toppled dead wood in your yard from recent hurricanes, there is a benefit to leaving it right where it’s at, according to experts from the UF/IFAS.

With Spring Break underway for many parts of Central Florida, it’s natural for people to hit up the state’s many beaches.

The proposals cover a variety of subjects, including property tax exemptions, election rules and term limits.

The Sunshine State is well represented in the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

The Florida Association of Counties, which represents county governments in Tallahassee, is tracking more than 50 bills, filed by both Democrats and Republicans, that they say preempt local rules in favor of one statewide regulation.

SpaceX is asking the FAA to let it launch double the number of times it already does now at a record-breaking pace.

Osceola County leaders are calling for tougher distracted driving laws, formally backing a bill moving through the Florida Senate that would make the state hands-free.

Cooler and drier air is making its way back into Central Florida for your St. Patrick’s Day with temperatures running well below average through the afternoon.

The study examines factors like road surface roughness and car accident fatalities to determine which states are the best for drivers.

Florida’s ever-popular grocery chain has plenty of interesting features, though one location in particular has an odd sight in store for visitors.

Florida is the No. 1 team in the West Region in its bid to erase last year’s early March Madness exit.

March Madness brackets have been revealed.

The Sunshine State is a big hotspot for retirees. But even within the state, there's one city that trumps the others.

A SpaceX capsule has arrived at the International Space Station, delivering the replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts.

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 22 points, and No. 4 Florida pulled away from No. 5 Alabama for a 104-82 victory in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals.

Saying the restriction is “consistent with our historical tradition of firearm regulation,” a federal appeals court upheld the constitutionality of a Florida law that raised the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 18 to 21.

SpaceX successfully launched another Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.

Florida lawmakers are once again pushing to ban left-lane camping on the state’s highways, though they may face an obstacle on their crusade: Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Several states are considering moves to change how they compensate people incarcerated after wrongful convictions.

Former kickboxer Andrew Tate, 38, challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis via social media on Friday after Tate and his brother became the subjects of a criminal investigation in the state.

Measures approved by voters in 2024 to tighten development in rural areas of two Central Florida counties would be banned under a bill currently in the Florida Senate. State Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, is sponsoring SB 1118, which proposes changes to land use and development regulations.

The replacements for NASA's two stuck astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station.

After the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.

Florida’s Republican U.S. senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott have announced the Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral (CAPE Canaveral) Act to relocate NASA’s headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Brevard County.

The Orlando Dreamers — led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin — confirmed they’ve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next to Aquatica water park in Orange County.

A 25-year-old Florida woman was struck and killed on a highway after she got out of her car to check on a dog, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is asking locals with backgrounds similar to a 1982 French-Canadian “John Doe” to provide DNA samples in an attempt to identify him.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference near Palmetto.

Get ready for the hottest weekend of the year so far!

With the Social Security trust fund projected to run out by 2035 and absent any reforms, current payroll taxes will only be able to fund 83 percent of the scheduled benefits.

Following a new law last year aimed at helping homeowners get rid of squatters, Florida lawmakers are now pushing to expand those rules.

Florida lawmakers advanced a bill that would, among other things, ban automatic gratuity and service charges for parties of fewer than six guests at restaurants, cafes and other food service establishments.

It might sound far-fetched, but it could soon be law. Florida Legislators are discussing a proposal that would ban people from trying to control the weather.

Prepare for a surprising weather shift in Central Florida with record highs and a cool down following a cold front.

The company announced that the new location is the second of its kind in the area, offering three special services.

Investigators said the group primarily targeted rental vehicles using Apple AirTags, and one member is still at large.

Detectives are searching for the whereabouts of a "dangerous" gang member who has been linked to Central Florida, according to the FBI.

The Florida House bill would shift property insurance lawsuits to a “loser pays” fee system. If a policyholder sues an insurer, the judge would award attorney fees to whichever side prevails in the case. The 2022 property insurance bill shielded insurers from paying customer attorney fees.

Several Moss Park Elementary students were starstruck Thursday as they watched Orlando Magic legend Nick Anderson walk into their cafeteria.

In a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime legislator, civil rights legend and educator who died on Feb. 13 at the age of 76.

The Space Coast Strawberry Festival welcomes families to its two-day event with activities including fair rides, an arts and crafts village, food and drinks, live music and more, according to its website.

A free ride and towing service by AAA will be offered for the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

A wild scene was caught on camera inside a South Florida home when a man found an alligator in his living room.

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Get ready for the warmest days of the year so far as we head into the weekend.

NASA and SpaceX managed to send the launch up on Friday evening.

Earlier this week during a Winter Haven news conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made several jabs at states like California and New York.

Just a few months after the election of three new commissioners, who said they would work to fix Winter Springs' wastewater issues, there will be a workshop on the possible ways to tackle the problem.

Backstage compiled a list of movies and TV shows casting in Orlando.

Florida wildlife officials are holding the first in a series of online meetings about the possibility of a return to bear hunting in the state.

The largest urban counties in the U.S. kept growing last year because of immigrants.

Hundreds of spectators gathered at Space View Park in Titusville, eager to witness the launch of Crew-10. But just before liftoff, excitement turned to disappointment as the mission was scrubbed.

More than 26 years after she went missing, Lake County investigators now know “Julie Doe’s” real name and part of her story.

Gun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.

For many areas of the Sunshine State, March is the month for spring break, giving students a brief reprieve from their academic obligations.

Gun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.

A Florida Senate committee has advanced a bill that seeks to make the state a hands-free driving zone.

Six more Orlando-area restaurants have been added to the coveted pages of the Michelin guide.

The government just released its latest consumer price index. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger, spoke with News 6 Anchor Lisa Bell to break down the February data:

Lena Clarke was charged in the murder of a man in 1921. The evidence discovered at a Florida museum, preserved for more than 100 years.

White Castle has announced it’s breaking ground for its second Central Florida brick-and-mortar location.

Spring is right around the corner, and Central Florida is already seeing a ton of different signals of its rapidly approaching arrival!

As the astronauts on Crew-10 prepares for their mission launch from Florida’s Space Coast, meteorologists are not only focused on the weather around the launch pad but also watching conditions hundreds of miles out in the Atlantic Ocean.

A documentary coming to Netflix focuses on “stand your ground” laws through the lens of Ajike Owens’ shooting death at the hands of her Ocala neighbor, Susan Lorincz, who has since been sentenced to prison.

NASA and SpaceX scrubbed the Crew-10 launch from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening due to a hydraulic ground issue, officials said.

Before the front arrives, we’ll have some sunny, warm days.

While current law already prohibits phone use during instructional time, this proposed legislation would extend the ban from the first bell to the last—including lunch and free periods.

Crowds are expected along Brevard County beaches as NASA and SpaceX are preparing to launch the Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station.

As part of the latest Legislative kerfuffle, a couple of new bills aim to bring required topics into the classroom.

Lawmakers argued that more granny flats could bring down the cost of housing in Florida, bringing a big boost to low-income workers.

Florida officials are warning homeowners in Longwood to beware of fraudulent contractors following a tornado that struck the area Monday morning.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff later this week in the wake of a state lawmaker’s death, according to the governor's office.

Florida lawmakers are one step closer to making “Gulf of America” an official moniker under state statutes.

A House panel on Tuesday unanimously signed off on a proposal that would make further changes to condominium safety laws requiring inspections of older buildings and adequate reserves for repairs.

A local breast cancer survivor is hoping to break down barriers when it comes to increasing diversity in medical trials.

With an EF-2 tornado comes major wind damage and several Seminole County property owners are cleaning up and figuring out what’s covered by their homeowner’s insurance policies.

Two students from a Volusia County high school were arrested Tuesday morning after they threatened to kill a student in a group chat, the Volusia’s Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post.

It may be safe to say spring has officially started to settle in as we prepare to track yet another widespread severe weather producer for the United States. This upcoming low pressure will influence our weather for the upcoming St. Patrick's Day weekend. How much of it heads into our area just ahead.

For the first time in its 54-year history, Southwest is ending its free checked bag policy.

Low-cost airline Breeze Airways will offer a new nonstop flight in Florida starting in June.

Monday’s tornado was the strongest to hit Seminole County since February 1998.

Get ready for a beautiful, sunny Tuesday as high pressure settles in.

On Monday, Florida lawmakers discussed a bill that would craft exemptions to the state’s minimum wage rules.

Property taxes have been a hot-button issue in Florida lately, and many of the proposals being tossed about by lawmakers reflect that fact.

On Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes as he touted the state's economic success.

Today was a big and brutal morning for Central Floridians as we battled severe thunderstorms and tornadic activity.

Several businesses near Skyline Drive are now dealing with damage after a tornado touched down in Lake Mary on Monday.

A cold case involving a mysterious death from 1988 in Lake County is finally solved thanks to the DNA Doe Project, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

As near temperatures climbed to near records in parts of the central United States, a potent storm system was setting up to wallop the nation later.

Duke has ended Auburn’s eight-week stay at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll.

It’s important to know the difference between them as you prepare to weather the storm where you live.

Severe weather rips through Central Florida, bringing tornado warnings to the region.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Winter Haven.

We’re tracking a line of storms moving in from the Gulf ahead of another front that is forecast to arrive late Monday morning and into the afternoon.

Its name might evoke a more vulgar connotation, but it actually stems back to the 1970s.

A Missing Child Alert has been issued for a 15-year-old boy last seen in Hillsborough County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

If you break your phone, most likely you can only take it to one place —the manufacturer, like Apple or Google to repair, which can be pricey to fix