From tourist tax dollars to a hiring spree, Epic Universe is expected to be an economic boon when it opens next year. Here's what Orange County can expect.

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says money available to help communities hit by disasters has shrunk after back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Fiscal belt-tightening is coming in Tallahassee, according to Florida’s new legislative leaders who took their oaths of office Tuesday.

An attorney says an unauthorized person gained access to a file containing confidential testimony from women who have made allegations about former Rep. Matt Gaetz, Donald Trump’s pick to become the next attorney general.

Orange County commissioners on Tuesday will discuss what, if anything, can be done regarding $4 million in surplus funds that the supervisor of elections spent on a scholarship and training programs.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January.

President Joe Biden is requesting nearly $100 billion in emergency disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and other natural disasters.

One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary — and the views of his top contenders there reflect broader questions about how the president-elect might wield tariffs in his new administration.

On Monday evening, three new City Commissioners will take their seats at Winter Springs' first commission meeting since the election night clean sweep.

In a system as vast as the U.S. government, cabinet members play a crucial role in guiding policies that impact every American.

A potential legal battle is brewing between the Orange County government and the county’s supervisor of elections office over a reported budget surplus of $4 million that was spent on a scholarship at Valencia College and training programs at CareerSource Central Florida.

President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate anti-vaccine activist Robert F.

According to the report, Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite system is one increasingly common source as people mistake chains of satellites for UFOs.

Commissioners in Winter Park have approved the purchase of a retail property that would clear the way for a road expansion project on Fairbanks Avenue. But businesses in that area worry about what will happen to them.

In picking Rep. Matt Gaetz as his nominee for attorney general, President-elect Donald Trump is looking to install a fierce loyalist — who has been seen as divisive even within his own party — over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned for the nation’s top federal prosecutor post.

Choosing billionaire Elon Musk to be what President-elect Donald Trump calls “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, is not the first time an American president has empowered a business tycoon to look for ways to dramatically cut federal regulations.

If your property insurance was canceled or not renewed in the last month or so, or is scheduled to be canceled in the next month, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation wants to hear from you.

Seminole County is looking at a major overhaul of the LYNX transportation service next year. The Board of County Commissioners wants to cut costs and one way they can do that is by cutting routes.

Sen. John Thune has won an internal election among Republican senators to become the chamber’s next majority leader.

City leaders are alerting 400 Port Orange mobile homeowners that they need to make repairs, or the city and residents could be ousted from getting help from FEMA in the future.

Three days after Monique Worrell won back her job at the ballot box, a federal judge rejected a lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial 2023 decision to suspend her as state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties.

A setback for Brevard County’s big plans to welcome a long-anticipated train station for Florida’s fastest railroad - Brightline.

The House is expected to try next week to pass a Social Security-related bill to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.

Tens of thousands of activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party have rallied in the nation's capital.

Incoming House Speaker Daniel Perez on Thursday rolled out changes to House committees, while saying lawmakers have “spent taxpayer funds excessively and indiscriminately in the last few years.”

All 10 Orange County charter amendments on the ballot passed, along with a referendum to continue a sales tax for public schools.

One of the quirks of the U.S. election process is that one candidate can win the popular vote but another can win the electoral vote and thus the presidency.

Signs greet drivers entering downtown Orlando to remind visitors of a recently implemented 1 a.m. curfew.

Amendment 3 would enshrine the right of adults to use recreational marijuana products for personal use in Florida’s Constitution. Florida would follow 24 other states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia in legalization, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.

Incumbent Republican State Rep. Susan Plasencia is up against Democrat Nate Douglas for the Florida House of Representatives’ District 37 seat.

Orlando business owners are raising concerns over a newly imposed curfew in the downtown bar district.

News 6 viewers said they were concerned that Social Security didn't keep up with the cost of living. We asked Central Florida's candidates for U.S. House and U.S. Senate where they stand on the issue.

The Supreme Court is allowing national medication and anti-doping rules for horse racing to remain in effect while a court fight likely to wind up with the justices continues.

Orange County officials have struck a deal to stop Orlando from annexing 52,000+ acres of land in southeast Orange County.

As early voting is underway, voters in Brevard County are deciding whether to give their local politicians a $70 raise. One of the two charter amendments on Brevard ballots would raise county commissioner salaries from $60,000 to $102,000.

The Biden administration is seeking information about the state of competition in air travel.

Florida voters will decide on six constitutional amendments, in the November election. In Brevard County, voters will also decide on county and municipal amendments and referendums.n two amendments and one referendum.

The Environmental Protection Agency didn't ensure that states submitted accurate estimates of the number of lead pipes they had.

Vice President Kamala Harris says she believes Donald Trump “is a fascist.”.

There are 10 Orange County charter amendments on the ballot this year, along with a referendum to continue a sales tax for public schools. News 6 is breaking down each one so you can go to the ballot box informed.

County elections websites across Florida are back online after being down for much of the morning because of an issue with the company that manages them.

Twenty years ago, Lake County asked voters to weigh in on providing funding for conservation efforts. This referendum is back on the ballot this year for renewal.

Incumbent Republican State Rep. Susan Plasencia is up against Democrat Nate Douglas for the Florida House of Representatives’ District 37 seat.

The Florida Department of Health is barred from going after local television stations for airing a pro-abortion rights ad, according to our partners at WJXT in Jacksonville.

Former U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell faces off against incumbent Republican Sen. Rick Scott.

Next month, it is up to voters to decide whether this policy should stand or not.

The amendment, if passed, would change the way some property taxes are calculated for Florida homeowners who have a homestead exemption. The amendment needs approval from 60% of Florida voters to pass. Here's what happens if it does.

The White House says the federal government has approved nearly $2 billion in assistance across six states to help people hit hard by hurricanes Helene and Milton.

The Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships.

Members of the Orange County Classroom Teacher Association continue to fight for better teacher pay.

As election season approaches, Central Florida's election supervisors are confronting not only logistical challenges but also ongoing skepticism from election deniers.

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

Downtown Orlando is about to undergo a major change if the plans Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer announced Tuesday come to fruition.

U.S. Agriculture Department officials have launched an internal investigation into how the agency handled reports of serious problems tied to a deadly listeria outbreak at a Boar's Head deli meat plant in Virginia.

Just hours after Hurricane Milton left the state, the social media post reminded residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.

News 6 received a message from a resident of a mobile home community for people aged 55 and older that they were without water, three days before Hurricane Milton.

It's big. It's modern. It's a new police station the city of Melbourne says has been needed for a very long time.

The IRS is expanding its program that allows people to file their taxes directly with the agency for free.

Edgewater residents say they can't get a break from flooding, even from the overnight rain. On Thursday morning, dozens of residents said they woke up to almost a foot of water going right up to their house, primarily in the Florida Shores neighborhood.

An Orange-Osceola Circuit Court judge is facing charges by the state for his conduct in the courtroom, including shouting at attorneys and appearing to show bias during cases.

Amendment 3 would enshrine the right of adults to use recreational marijuana products for personal use in Florida’s Constitution. Florida would follow 24 other states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia in legalization, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.

This November, Seminole County will ask voters to once again approve a penny sales tax.

Central Florida managed to escape most of the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, but there are still some people in the area who had serious damage to their homes.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has signaled that more rate cuts are in the pipeline, though their size and speed will depend on the evolution of the economy.

Americans can once again order COVID-19 tests, without being charged, straight to their homes.

Vice President Kamala Harris says she believes the right to be safe is a civil right, and that means a right to live free from gun violence.

Applications are now open for people who want to get a voucher for free swimming lessons for their young children in Florida.

The Edgewater City Council fired City Manager Glenn Irby Friday night during a special meeting, despite concerns from residents and some council members that firing Irby during a critical time would leave a vaccuum in leadership.

St. Cloud city leaders are considering borrowing $90 million to build new a fire headquarters, three new fire stations, as well as a public safety complex.

The women who contributed to getting Americans on the moon will be honored with Congressional Gold Medals.

The Federal Aviation Administration wants to fine SpaceX for allegedly failing to follow license requirements for two 2023 launches from Florida locations.

An amendment to make it harder to build developments in parts of Orange County will be on the November ballot after a judge rejected a developer’s request to remove it.

A school district in northeast Florida must put back in libraries three dozen books as part of a settlement with students and parents.

Experts, manufacturers, and first responders came to Florida Fire State College to help create rules to prevent and stop lithium-ion battery fires.

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.

Attorneys with Orange County and the Supervisor of Elections, Glen Gilzean, heard from the developer who filed the lawsuit last month to remove a proposed charter amendment that would establish a rural boundary in the county.

Several neighbors in the Wadeview Park area believe the $13 million project stretching across Delaney Avenue is the reason for the flooding. The Harrisons say the construction is blocking the stormwater drain and interfering with the infrastructure.

Tourist tax collections fell in Orange County in July compared to June, according to the latest numbers released by the county comptroller’s office.

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Saying the restriction is “fully consistent” with “historical tradition,” lawyers for Florida are urging an Atlanta-based appeals court to uphold a law preventing people under age 21 from purchasing rifles and other long guns.

A bill to curb sales of pet rabbits is expected to return to the Florida Legislature next session, the bill’s sponsor confirmed to News 6 Wednesday.

The city of Sanford is lawyering up for a potential suit against the companies they believe are responsible for contaminating the city’s water.

Osceola County’s school board on Tuesday voted against having chaplains in its schools after a passionate debate from the public.

State elections officials are moving forward with an updated process aimed at providing more clarity for people seeking to determine if they are eligible to vote, after a federal lawsuit over the handling of a constitutional amendment that restored voting rights to felons who completed their sentences.

County commission, school board and supervisor of elections are just some of the races on the ballot in Orange County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

County commission, county sheriff and school board races are just some of the seats up for grabs in Marion County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

Several candidates for the Florida House and Florida Senate faced primary elections on Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will try to unseat incumbent Rick Scott in the U.S. Senate race in November, the Associated Press called on Tuesday night.

In November, Floridians will decide whether abortion should be more widely available in the state, turning back a state law that severely limited when an abortion could be sought.

The Orlando City Council unanimously approved new rules Monday to require new nightclubs to be at least 300 feet away from existing nightclubs, or roughly one city block.

A new collaboration with Feeding Florida aims to supply Florida Food banks with locally grown high-protein foods.

Longer response times in Palm Bay has the city looking to expand its police and fire, but the city says it doesn't want taxpayers to pay for it.

Orange County saw more revenue from hotels in June 2024 than in May or in June 2023, according to the latest Tourist Development Tax numbers released by the comptroller’s office.

The state has warned Port Canaveral leaders that they are putting at risk current and future infrastructure money if they don’t reverse dock plans that appear to favor cruise ships over the space industry.

Accusing Florida of “dangerous political theater,” state and national teachers unions have urged an appeals court to side with a transgender Hillsborough County teacher who challenged a law requiring educators to use pronouns that align with their sex assigned at birth.

Coca-Cola Co. says it will pay $6 billion in back taxes and interest to the Internal Revenue Service while it appeals a federal tax court decision in a case dating back 17 years.

County commission, school board and supervisor of elections are just some of the races on the ballot in Orange County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.

A 2023 Florida law led to local government turmoil. SB 774 was meant to add more transparency to local government. Instead, it led to a backlash and a preliminary injunction by a federal judge.

County commission, county sheriff and school board races are just some of the seats up for grabs in Marion County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.