A machine recount of the Republican primary for Floridaās 11th Congressional District is now underway in Lake County after Secretary of State Cord Byrd ordered the count Friday ā the result of a margin so close that the race remains uncalled days after Tuesdayās primary.
The Florida Highway Patrolās Office of Professional Compliance has launched a review into a February traffic stop involving an off-duty Brevard County deputy sheriff caught speeding 111 mph on his motorcycle, News 6 has learned.
Gators, Ghosts and Goblins returns for its eighth year starting Oct. 10. The daytime event runs on the weekends until Oct. 25. The annual spooky season festival combines traditional Halloween fun with some creepy American traditions inside the Alligator Capital of the World.
A Palm Coast man has been sentenced after exposing himself to a minor at a Chick-fil-A drive thru, according to the Flagler County Sheriffās Office.
This month, Publix announced it is bringing back a selection of Pub Subs for a limited time only ā and just in time for football season.
The Sunshine State turned out to be the second-most āfunā state in the nation, according to a new report. But one other state managed to come out on top.
A wild mustang can begin its life roaming federally managed land in the American West and, years later, end up thousands of miles away at a rescue in Central Florida.
The owner of a dog that Volusia County deputies said killed an 8-year-old boy in DeLand has been arrested again ā this time on drug charges, according to jail records obtained by News 6.
Investigators are seeking to interview law enforcement officials in connection with the FBI search of Donald Trumpās Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry aiming to establish a conspiracy against the Republican president.
Alan Davis, who has spent more than 25 years defying Seminole County officials over his junk-filled yard, was arrested Monday on charges of driving without a license, resisting arrest and misusing 911, court records show.
A new report has revealed Floridaās top 10 most-searched slang terms ā including one thatās become especially popular among children and teens.
SunRail is temporarily suspending train service between Winter Park and Poinciana, including the Orlando area. The commuter rail system says a signal outage is affecting the service.
The Falcon 9 rocket is set to carry the satellites to low-Earth orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Farnsworth served seven years as assistant superintendent and chief of staff before being named deputy superintendent in 2024. Farnsworth plans to outline his vision for the district at an upcoming event.
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a recall of frozen blueberries and mixed berries sold at Publix stores in Florida and seven other states to its highest health risk level, according to CBS News.
Central Florida is in for another dangerously hot day, but scattered to numerous afternoon storms will bring some relief from the heat. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of East Central Florida, while a few storms could turn strong to severe.
FHP caught Brevard Countyās Deputy of the Year Michael Fultz riding his motorcycle 111 mph but did not arrest him under Floridaās āSuper Speederā law, News 6 has learned.
After a search kicked off last week for three people suspected of stealing from the dead in Florida, investigators announced on Wednesday that theyād finally been taken into custody.
Itās the middle of training camp. In August. In Florida. Football players tire of hitting the same guys over and over. They salivate at the thought of laying into an opponent. So, when teams hold joint practices, as the Jacksonville Jaguars and Carolina Panthers did on Wednesday, all bets are off when it comes to increased physicality and intensity.
Brevard County Deputy of the Year Michael Fultz recently resigned from the sheriffās office following allegations of āegregious misconduct,ā records obtained by News 6 reveal.
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said deputies arrested a man in connection with a decade-old sexual battery case after new testing and a renewed review of evidence helped investigators identify a suspect.
Port Orange City Council is set to consider new rules Wednesday aimed at giving the city more authority to deal with abandoned and derelict boats in its waterways.
In its report, Orange County Sheriff's Office investigators cited disease, transportation stress, and nutritional deficiencies as contributing factors in the deaths of 55 sloths at the never-opened International Drive attraction.
Florida's Amendment 3 promises homeowners significant property tax savings, but local leaders warn the relief could be offset by budget cuts to public safety and services ā or erased entirely by new fees and tax increases from cash-strapped cities.
Following Tuesdayās primary elections, Democrat David Jolly and Republican Byron Donalds have won their respective partyās nominations, meaning they will face off for the governorās seat in November.
A 2-year-old girl watched from her car seat as her father was shot and killed in the street. Now, four years later, the man prosecutors say helped arrange that murder is on trial.
Floating tentacled predators pulse and swirl in hypnotic patterns in the dark museum space, lit primarily by images projected on walls and the light from the saltwater tanks.
Ryan Elijah won the Republican primary for Floridaās 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, defeating incumbent U.S. Rep. Cory Mills and securing the Republican nomination for the November general election.
Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Michael Caruso has been arrested as part of a child sexual abuse investigation, according to an executive order issued by DeSantis.
Ahead of the primaries later this month, Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback has launched accusations that competitor Byron Donalds is under federal investigation for sex trafficking.
Florida Emergency Management Director Kevin Guthrie resigned Tuesday, one day after becoming Lt. Gov. Jay Collinsā running mate in his run for governor.
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The trio is accused of targeting cemeteries across the country, breaking into niches and stealing jewelry and keepsakes ā including wedding rings ā placed with cremated remains.
The Lakeland, Florida-based grocery giant confirmed it recently updated its express lane process, giving associates more flexibility in managing customer flow rather than enforcing a hard item limit.
Six candidates are vying for the two positions, and while the cities are separate, the core issues driving each campaign are largely the same: development, flooding and the future of their communities.
Today is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties.
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds has won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly has picked up the Democratic nod, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis and decide the state's future political direction.
A Florida man convicted of fatally shooting his estranged wife and wounding his mother-in-law has been executed.
Deputies said Dagmarie Aponte Iturrino and her husband, Jorge Rivera, went to Deltona Middle School in 2024 after their son was handcuffed following an incident involving another student.
This year, the U.S. Census Bureau released a new report showing where people have been moving ā and one Central Florida city had the biggest boom nationwide.
The end of summer marks the beginning of saw palmetto season. But whether it's public property or your own, there are rules you should keep in mind.
As Central Florida temperatures climb into the 90s, residents are turning to air conditioning, water and sunscreen while meteorologists urge hydration and frequent breaks from the heat.
One lane is back open on Floridaās turnpike after a crash snarled traffic Saturday morning. The Florida Highway Patrol website shows the whole thing happened around 10:40 a.m. near mile marker 242 northbound.
With the primary elections right around the corner, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis echoed a call for a special session by one of the candidates running to replace him.
A street race last weekend led to the death of a 77-year-old woman, and both of the suspected drivers have finally been caught, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Publix is set to host yet another tasting event this weekend to let shoppers sample products, with a special theme this time around.
Last week, 10 more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
A proposed change to Floridaās property tax system could cost Ocoee millions of dollars in revenue, prompting city leaders to consider shifting more of the cost of fire protection onto homeowners.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier came forward on Thursday to reveal that over 2,000 child predators have been arrested since he first took office in February 2025.
Gas prices are already pushing $4 a gallon across Central Florida, and the intense summer heat is making every drop count even more. The U.S. Department of Energy offers several tips to get the most out of a tank of fuel this summer.
They are designed to watch the roads, track vehicles, and help law enforcement investigate crimes. But Flock cameras are increasingly becoming targets themselvesā as critics question privacy, accountability, and how the technology is being used across Florida.
Despite initially denying he had a new county vehicle, emails obtained by News 6 reveal former Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios directed the purchase of a 2026 Ford Expedition intended for his use.
Florida investigators are asking for the publicās help to find three suspects accused of traveling the country and stealing from the dead.
When an Orlando police officer arrived, he wrote that he saw the woman sitting in the driverās seat of the security vehicle ādrinking a soda.ā
Red light cameras in Winter Park generated more than $3 million in violations during the last year, but more than half of that money went to the state of Florida.
Florida Attorney GeneralĀ James UthmeierĀ announced the results of a major human-trafficking and crimes-against-children operation, resulting in 116 arrests to date.
A Volusia County father is calling on the Florida Highway Patrol to reopen the investigation into a 2024 crash that killed his 19-year-old daughter ā and blamed her for the collision. Conflicting information in two separate troopersā reports, obtained by News 6, is giving Kaylee Kennedyās family reason to believe something is not right.
A new study suggests a protective vest tested on a manikin during NASA's first Artemis moonshot could slash the radiation exposure of lunar astronauts during severe solar storms.
The Atlantic is heating up with Tropical Storm Cristobal and Invest 92L. There is no threat to Florida at this time
The family of a 92-year-old woman killed in a crash with an Orlando Police Department patrol vehicle has formally announced the filing of a $92 million lawsuit on Wednesday.
Buc-eeās and a strange Orlando-area business have now settled after a lawsuit was filed last year over āknockoffā beaver merchandise, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Tim Green, a Parramore native, says heās pushing a massive redevelopment plan he believes can create new opportunities for the community ā while acknowledging longstanding fears about gentrification.
The National Hurricane Center designated an area of disturbed weather in the Central Atlantic as Invest 92 L. onditions are expected to become more favorable for development during the next couple of days and a tropical depression is likely to form.
Local and state education leaders joined students Tuesday as Orange County Public Schools kicked off the new school year at Pershing School in Orlando. The celebration came as Orange County is among several Florida districts grappling with budget challenges driven, in part, by declining enrollment. The district has cited declining birthrates, housing trends, federal immigration policies and expansion of Floridaās school voucher program as contributing factors to the drop in student enrollment.
The School District of Osceola County is moving closer to installing stop-arm enforcement cameras on school buses. Transportation Director Orville Watson told News 6 on Monday that the cameras are on the way.
A video provided to News 6 appears to show an encounter involving Edgewater Mayor Diezel Depew and a person supporting another candidate in the Edgewater mayoral race. According to New Smyrna Beach police reports, the encounter happened at the New Smyrna Beach Public Library during a dispute over the placement of campaign signs.
ICEBAR Orlandoās āRed, White & Chill: Americaās 250 Celebrationā runs through Sept. 7 with themed drinks, new ice sculptures, patriotic dĆ©cor and a limited-time $25 package.
On Monday, Superintendent Serita Beamon joined school board members for a bell-ringing ceremony at Crooms Academy, which is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
As of 8 a.m, Monday, the National Hurricane Center was monitoring three areas for possible tropical development across the Atlantic basin. None are an immediate concern for Florida.
Florida landed in the top 10 of WalletHubās new list of the best states to live in the latest analysis that compared all 50 states across several metrics tied to livability.
A microscopic parasite making waves across the country has also ramped up in Florida, according to the latest data from the state health department.
