Abortion rights advocates lost on Florida, Nebraska and South Dakota ballot measures but prevailed in seven other states, including Missouri, where an amendment clears the way to undo one of the nation's strictest bans.

Floridians have a lot on their ballots this year.

According to AAA, the state average for regular gas dropped 13 cents per gallon last week. On Monday, the state average reached $3.01 per gallon, nearly 20 cents below where the average price was this time of year in 2023.

If it seems like there are longer lines at early voter polling stations, it’s not your imagination. Central Floridians are setting record numbers for voting early, and that should continue heading into the final weekend before the election.

With less than two weeks until election day, candidates are making a final push for votes across the state this weekend.

A storm as powerful and catastrophic as a hurricane affects Floridians long before ever reaching the state.

Central Floridians are experiencing a pleasant end to their weekend with a fall-like atmosphere amidst a few isolated showers.

The average cost for drivers to fill up at the gas station is falling slightly nationwide following a slight uptick influenced by broadening conflict in the Middle East and Hurricane Milton.

Florida and Texas were the two U.S. states with the largest number of new residents last year, and their biggest source was other countries.

Florida’s Amendment 2 would enshrine the public’s right to fish and hunt as a way to control fish and wildlife.

Thousands of Floridians remain without power after Hurricane Milton.

Communities in Florida still reeling from the impact of Hurricane Helene are now also grappling with the still-unfolding damage from Hurricane Milton.

As Floridians finalized preparations to ride out Hurricane Milton Tuesday, elections officials across Central Florida finalized preparations to keep ballots and ballot equipment safe during the storm.

People across Central Florida are rushing to stores ahead of Hurricane Milton and some stores are already out of essential supplies like water.

Milton has rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming a Category 5 storm Monday on a path toward Florida.

Milton has rapidly strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico, becoming a Category 5 storm Monday on a path toward Florida.

As rates soared, this state-backed carrier amassed a staggering 1.25 million active policies. Now, however, that number is about to be halved as the state rolls out a depopulation initiative.

A crisis has unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina, in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced state resources were being deployed north in “Operation Blue Ridge,” what’s meant in part to assist Floridians seeking rescue in western North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Tennessee Valley following Hurricane Helene.

Eleven people died in Florida as Hurricane Helene made landfall as a powerful Category 4 storm in the Big Bend region, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Hurricane Helene has weakened into a post-tropical cyclone after making landfall overnight in northwestern Florida as a Category 4 storm.

Hurricane officials take to social media to say that Helene is not making a big move east.

Floridians who evacuated due to Hurricane Helene will be able to stay at Rosen Hotels & Resorts at a discounted rate.

The election is just weeks away and politics is heating up in Brevard County. Because of term limits and a retirement, there are at least four races with no incumbent, and all the districts include Melbourne.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable to discuss possible solutions for condo owners being hit with huge assessments and fees following the collapse of Champlain Towers South in Surfside.

In terms of financial risk, the study shows that Florida has the second highest fire risk in the country, with losses expected to reach $269 million.

Home title fraud and theft is a growing problem in Florida. In fact, our News 6 Investigators have covered this.

This week marks the last week of the summer season, and Central Florida will continue to experience a very summer-like weather pattern with a few afternoon storms expected.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that lawmakers should act before the 2025 regular legislative session to address problems facing condominium associations and owners, including soaring costs.

Floridians are seeing some of the lowest prices at the gas pump of the year.

The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida says the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties rose 86% from 2023 to 2024.

Labor Day gas prices in Florida could be at their lowest in three years, according to AAA.

Sales tax holiday runs between Aug. 24 and Sept. 6.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Hope Florida would become a permanent component of the Florida Division of Emergency Management and take on a new name, “Activate Hope.”

A manufacturer of “lab-grown” meat has filed a lawsuit challenging a recently enacted Florida law that bans the sale of the product.

Floridians have upcoming opportunities to save with these two tax-free holidays.

It would come as no surprise to hear Floridians cook out a lot!

Experts in number of fields will gather in Orlando for a what’s being called the ‘Fixing Problems for Floridians Fair,” according to a news release.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission is hosting virtual python hunter training every third Thursday throughout the summer.

After the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last month in a closely watched Second Amendment case, lawyers are tangling over how the decision should apply to federal prohibitions on medical-marijuana patients buying and possessing guns.

Around one-in-five Floridians has some type of unclaimed property. Here's how to check whether you have any.

According to state officials, the signs will be placed along major state roadways leading into and out of the state.

Detectives with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office moved in on four illegal gaming establishments, making off with hundreds of thousands of dollars in seized assets and cash.

A potential cyber attack caused temporary outages of the Florida Department of Health’s online system, the department said.

FHP said there are several things to keep in mind for anyone planning a trip for the holiday.

News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos has been a familiar face in Central Florida for nearly a decade. Now, Campos will serve our community as Chief Meteorologist for the Pinpoint Weather Team.

Millions of Floridians are predicted to hit the road this week for the Fourth of July holiday.

The 2024 SHIELD Act, designed to protect every American’s reputation on the internet and social media platforms, could become part of the comprehensive privacy bill as early as July.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that state employees will receive a four-day holiday weekend to celebrate Independence Day.

A controversial bill that creates a kind of “stand your ground” defense for shooting Florida black bears on a person’s property is now a law, along with a bill to make it tougher to file ethics complaints and 12 other bills that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Friday night.

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With the Fourth of July landing on a Thursday, it appears millions of Floridians have their eye on a long holiday weekend.

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to take up a challenge to an agreement that gave the Seminole Tribe exclusive rights to handle online sports betting in Florida, dealing a blow to the deal’s opponents.

A federal judge has struck down part of a Florida law regarding gender-affirming care this week, calling it unconstitutional and claiming it was created based on animus, not a legitimate state interest.

The family of a man who was murdered at a Seminole County apartment complex nearly two years ago hopes telling his story will make a difference.

There's some relief at the pump.

Research from Project Opioid revealed the number of overdose deaths declined 2% in Florida in 2022, for the first time since 2018. Seminole and Orange counties saw a decrease of 11%.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis went to a Fort Myers Home Depot Tuesday to stress the importance of being prepared for hurricane season.

As Florida's disaster preparedness sales tax holiday begins Saturday, retailers are preparing for an influx of shoppers getting ready for hurricane season.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill making climate change a lesser priority under state law and banning offshore wind turbines near the state's long coastline.

U.S. officials who predict, prepare for and respond to natural disasters have a message for Floridians: It’s not a matter of if but when a hurricane will hit the state.

The deadliest element of hurricanes is not what you think.

Several apps are available from News 6, offering users news, weather, traffic information and more while they're on the go.

Know your zone to make sure you're ready if and when a storm threatens your area.

If you’re just looking to revamp an old storm kit, here’s a list of items you should check for expiration dates.

Floridians thinking about college for their kids have through Tuesday to lock in a payment plan through Florida Prepaid.

According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation involved a trafficking ring bringing fentanyl from Mexico into Polk County and other parts of Florida.

In crisis for years, Florida’s troubled property insurance market is showing small signs of improvement, according to the state Office of Insurance Regulation.

Everybody is talking about a partial solar eclipse coming to Florida, but a total eclipse will eventually take over Central Florida and will impact Disney for a long time.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Miami to announce additional funding to provide toll relief for Floridians.

Floridians are expected to soon find out whether or not they will be voting on recreational marijuana and expanding abortion access in November.

Twenty-one more Americans have been flown into Florida from Haiti in the state's second chartered flight out of the crisis-stricken Caribbean country.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a package of bills that supporters say will help improve access to health care, boost the number of doctors in Florida and address issues such as mental-health treatment.

You’ve probably noticed winter keeps coming back for the last word, but Spring is officially here and the Sunshine State is starting to heat up.

Amid the rising gang violence in Haiti, the first of what Florida Gov. DeSantis calls many flights that will bring Americans back to the United States and out of harm’s way is expected to arrive at Orlando-Sanford International Airport Wednesday evening.

Armed gangs are launching new attacks in the suburbs of Port-au-Prince, with heavy gunfire echoing across once-peaceful communities near the Haitian capital.

​Central Florida’s Haitian community is reacting to recent violence in the country. A group will host the “Let Haiti Decide” town hall in Orlando.

While some may enjoy spring forward, it’s also a reminder for students and drivers to be on alert.

This comes around six years after former Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 1013 into law, which would keep daylight savings time in place permanently for all Florida residents.

This comes around six years after former Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed HB 1013 into law, which would keep daylight savings time in place permanently for all Florida residents.

After a flurry of last-minute votes on bills, Florida lawmakers Friday passed a $117.46 billion state budget and ended the 2024 legislative session.

Florida will ban thousands of homeless people from setting up camp or sleeping on public property under a bill lawmakers sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who supports the idea.

Iconic Florida singer Jimmy Buffet named one of his albums “A1A” in honor of the coastal highway that winds through about 340 miles along the state’s Atlantic Coast, and now Florida is about to return the honor.

Candace Campos has your weekend forecast for the Orlando area.

Legislation backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that seeks to prevent homeless people from sleeping in public places is ready to go to the full Senate and House.

The state would have to provide training to law enforcement officers on how to interact with people who have Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia under a bill the Florida House approved.

A tax package that began moving forward Tuesday in the Senate and a revised tax proposal in the House could provide some assistance to homeowners with property-insurance costs.

A federal judge says restrictions on after-hour drop boxes may make it inconvenient to return ballots outside business hours, but they don’t keep Floridians from voting.

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday refused to speed up a challenge to a congressional redistricting plan that Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the Legislature in 2022, likely meaning the disputed map will remain in effect for this year’s elections.

A new directive from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle received strong backlash from the LGBTQ community who protested in front of the Orange County Department of Motor Vehicles.

While many people along the Space Coast felt the quake, its reach spread beyond just that region of the state.

Florida’s highways and byways are full of strange sights. Horses strapped to the roof of a car, a gutted limo with a grill and hot tub barely attached to the chassis — you can see it all while driving in Florida.

SPEKTRUM Health, which bills itself as the state’s largest remaining clinic focusing primarily on gender affirming care, announced Tuesday that they will close their location in Melbourne.

Site plans for a proposed fuel terminal just outside of Ormond Beach will now have to be reviewed and processed by Volusia County staff.

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A settlement has reportedly been reached in a class action lawsuit against Chick-fil-A and Floridians are among those who may walk away with gift card or cash award.

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the National Weather Service issued a Geomagnetic Storm Watch for Monday and Tuesday as the largest solar flare since 2017 heads our way in the peak of the Solar Cycle 25

More Floridians have been using vote-by-mail in the last few elections, as it’s a convenient option, especially for the elderly, the infirm and those who don’t work a classic 9-5 schedule.

A controversial proposal that would loosen regulations on the numbers of hours that 16-year-old and 17-year-old Floridians can work continued moving through the state House on Wednesday.

As Florida's population has rapidly increased over the years, demand for housing has reached an all-time high and the supply of affordable housing has not kept up.