Central Florida’s drought is deepening, and the St. Johns River Water Management District says its work is being stretched across all of its main responsibilities.

Forbes has released its list of the best employers in the country — and Florida in particular.

The body of a second U.S. soldier who went missing earlier this month in Morocco has now been recovered, according to Army officials on Wednesday.

Pat Kelley, the long-time mayor of Minneola, is leaving city hall to hit the campaign trail. In a statement to News 6, Kelley said under his almost two decades as mayor of Minneola, the city has grown from 8,000 residents to 24,000, and brought things like an interchange for the Florida Turnpike, four new schools and a hospital.

A juvenile pedestrian was struck near a McDonald’s in Clermont last week, sparking a search for the driver responsible, according to the police department.

A teacher’s assistant was arrested last week after being accused of becoming “aggressive” with a special-needs student at school in Lake County, according to the sheriff’s office.

A recent drill on North Donnelly Street put crews through real-world scenarios inspired by the 2025 Jacksonville airport fire.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a crash they say left a 23-year-old man from Eustis dead.

After recent mail theft arrests, News 6 requested data from the federal government to see where the most mail thefts were reported in Central Florida ZIP Codes.

Researchers have revealed exactly what’s responsible for the vast majority of alligator attacks.

In Mount Dora, the admiration for late journalist Mabel Norris Reese still runs deep.

A mix of fun, music, food, and outdoor experiences—perfect for celebrating Mom and enjoying time togethe

A Lake County woman was arrested after Lake County detectives found 31 emaciated cows on a property in Tavares. According to a probable cause affidavit, 31 zebu-style cattle were found in “extremely poor body condition, with prominent ribs, spine, and pelvic bones clearly visible, consistent with severe emaciation.”

A man was shot twice after entering a Mount Dora home through an unlocked sliding glass door and kicking in a bedroom door, Lake County deputies said.

People living in The Villages are preparing for increased security and traffic delays ahead of a presidential visit on Friday.

Festivals, sports, shopping, and high-energy entertainment all in one weekend. Here are six things you can do in Central Florida in the next couple of days.

The Florida Supreme Court is demanding that DNA tested in the James Duckett murder case must be subjected to a statistical analysis, overturning a lower court’s ruling in the case.

A Umatilla woman battling cancer found a dog on Facebook to help her through treatment, but she says it was all part of a lie, and now, she is out thousands of dollars.

The rescues over the weekend were the third and fourth reported in Lake County this month.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday night in Leesburg, according to police.

Alligator mating season is now underway in Florida, posing a threat to residents in the state.

A Clermont woman has been charged after being accused of embezzling close to $4 million, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Daniel Webster, the Florida lawmaker who has represented our area in Congress since 2011, will not seek reelection. The Republican, who turned 77 on Monday, announced in a news release that “the time has come to pass the torch to the next conservative leader and spend more precious time with my wife, children and 24 grandchildren.”

Senior citizen stronghold The Villages will get a visit from the president on Friday. According to the Republican Party of Florida, Trump’s visit will center on promoting policies like “no tax on tips” and “no tax on social security.”

An alligator attacked a cow Monday at the Pine Meadows Conservation Area in Lake County. According to county officials, the gator attempted to pull the cow into the water.

The city of Leesburg’s largest annual event, Bikefest, is underway, drawing thousands of visitors and motorcycles from across the country for a weekend of live entertainment, food and festivities.

The 29th Leesburg Bikefest gets underway after the city raised questions about the event's sustainability.

Mt. Dora Mayor James Homich has written up a joint planning agreement that, if approved, would stop the rezoning of rural lands to suburban or urban use.

Wine tastings, Earth Day celebrations, Bikefest & more. Central Florida is packed with events on Saturday, April 25, 2026—whether you want to sip, celebrate, or bring the whole family out for a day of fun.

Days after a Lake County substitute teacher was allegedly caught acting erratically in a high school classroom, News 6 is digging deeper into what exactly spurred the incident.

Low humidity and windy conditions are raising the risk of fires across Florida. In Central Florida, officials warn that any fire that starts can spread quickly.

U.S. News & World Report has revealed its latest list of the best places to retire in 2026.

The substitute teacher was arrested on Monday after she was caught “acting erratically” in class, according to investigators.

Crews are battling a 120-acre brush fire in Umatilla and people are being asked to avoid the area. The fire is in the area of Wiygul Road, between State Road 19 and County Road 439.

Only about five minutes lasted between a 911 call and a Lake County deputy fatally shooting 38-year-old Timotheus Reed on Sunday in Leesburg.

According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the incident began when a female victim was attacked by a dog near a homeless camp. Pasco allegedly attempted to shoot the dog, but instead struck the dog’s owner.

The City of Eustis will vote on increasing stormwater fees after a historic storm in October caused flooding and infrastructure damage.

A Central Florida man has been sentenced to over 200 years in prison after being caught in an undercover sting operation.

The Lake County sheriff’s deputy who shot a stabbing suspect on Sunday did not have a body-worn camera activated when the incident happened. Timotheus Reed was killed by a deputy after investigators say they responded to a stabbing along with Leesburg Police in the 2400 block on Montclair Road around 6 a.m.

Of the new laws signed on Tuesday, one designates a Florida highway as the "President Donald J. Trump Highway."

News 6 has obtained new footage of a brutal wreck involving a golf cart in The Villages late last month.

After a suspect was shot and killed by a Lake County deputy over the weekend, newly released body-camera footage shows more of what happened.

Lake County deputies responding to a reported stabbing said a deputy later located the alleged suspect on foot and fatally shot him during an encounter.

After a Clermont middle school was placed on lockdown on Friday, two former students were arrested, according to the police department.

Florida's worst drought in 25 years is leading to dangerous quicksand-like conditions for farm animals in Central Florida.

A developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office said “stay tuned” when asked if a new death warrant would be signed for a former police officer from Lake County who had been scheduled to be executed on March 31.

Lake County deputies and negotiators responded to a barricaded person at a Fruitland Park home after the person allegedly threatened a neighbor with a firearm.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help finding 14-year-old Greyson Auger, last seen April 3 in Clermont and possibly in the downtown area with an electric scooter.

Nicole Baldwin was last seen by her daughter at the family’s home off County Road 44 in Mount Dora on Nov. 2, 2023.

David versus Goliath. That’s how a group of homeowners in Clermont describes their battle with KB Home Orlando.

It turns out that one Central Florida city is the second-most popular place for movers, according to this year's ranking.

It’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?

Lopez is awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to racketeering charges tied to what prosecutors say was a multimillion-dollar illegal gambling network centered on arcades and casinos in Lake and Osceola counties.

Plans to execute a former Mascotte police officer for the death of a girl in 1987 will remain on hold after the Florida Supreme Court denied the state’s request to allow the execution to proceed. James Duckett was convicted of killing 11-year-old Teresa McAbee, according to a death warrant signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida is issuing a Missing Child Alert for a 12-year-old girl from Clermont. The FDLE is looking for Sofia Prendiville, who was last seen on Friday and may be traveling from Orlando to Miami on a bus.

A milestone achievement for a Britt Road in Lake County. Officials just signed the last legal document needed for a key drainage easement. Now, all that's needed it the approval of a water management district permit and FDOT permit. Then a contractor will be selected and work will begin and getting the road back open.

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.

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.

Julie Sulpizio, the only living suspect in the 2024 ambush of several Lake County deputies that ended with one deputy dying and two being injured, is competent to stand trial. That’s according to a court document filed by the Florida Department of Children and Families obtained by News 6.

A Lake County couple is on the hook for hundreds of dollars in tolls, but the couple says it is not their SUV racking up the violations.

A police officer shot and killed a man.

Mount Dora and Eustis received 15 to 19 inches of rain in just hours on Oct. 26, overwhelming roads and stormwater systems.

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

Lake County commissioners are set to vote on approving over $2.5 million for emergency repairs to a massive sinkhole that caused a road collapse on Empire Church Road near Groveland.

A tense dispute over payment turned tragic when a customer sped away from a Mascotte tire shop, with employee Ashley Tyer clinging to the hood. As she battles severe injuries, coworkers demand justice and the community steps up to help.

The City of Groveland is exploring all options when it comes to how they will be spending the repayment money they received from Kroger. This comes after the facility shut its doors earlier this year, leaving about a thousand people without a job. Council says they need a better picture on where the city could be at in the next decade.

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

Last week, seven more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

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.

The story follows Percy Jackson, son of Poseidon, on a quest to reclaim Zeus's stolen lightning bolt, traveling to the Underworld, solving an Oracle's riddle, and confronting family issues.

For the last few weeks, Lake County officials have been pouring aluminum sulfate, or alum, into the lake. That’s because it’s being called the “most impaired lake in Lake County.” The aluminum sulfate will combat algal blooms that are popping up more frequently that are caused by high levels of phosphorus.

What started as an investigation into a Clermont hospital employee has now escalated further, according to a federal complaint obtained by News 6.

A traffic stop in Mascotte went awry on Thursday afternoon after the driver fled into a lake, according to the city government.

Florida lawmakers will take a final stab at a new speed limit for e-bikes this week.

Two teens were killed early Sunday after a car ran off County Road 565 and struck multiple trees, then caught fire, Florida Highway Patrol investigators said.

A motorcyclist was killed Saturday evening after a pickup truck crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the motorcycle, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating Billie Jo Green. She was last seen Feb. 27, 2026, in the area of State Road 450 walking eastbound on Wilson Parrish Road in Umatilla.

A former town clerk is facing a felony charge for grand theft after she’s accused of buying cemetery plots from the city-owned cemetery at a fraction of the price.

A man died after being found riddled with gunshot wounds at a Leesburg apartment complex early Wednesday morning, according to the police department.

A man was killed by a steamroller in Lake County on Monday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A man walking along a Lake County road was struck and killed by a vehicle on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Two people have been formally charged with murder months after an 18-year-old was found shot to death inside a car at Berry Park in Leesburg, according to the state attorney’s office.

Former Mascotte police officer James Duckett is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection March 31.

An off-duty Mount Dora police officer is being credited with helping save an unconscious woman after a boat crash on Lake Dora Saturday night that sent five people to the hospital.

Several law enforcement agencies throughout Central Florida have set up exchange zones in their parking lots to offer safe places to conduct online sales transactions.

A Central Florida lawmaker is pushing to put 8-year-olds in child booster seats — with some exceptions.

Anthony Sabatini, current Lake County commissioner and former Florida state representative, is lashing out against county Republican leaders after his application to become a member of its executive committee was rejected. The Lake County Republican Party voted 70-56 against Sabatini in a meeting Monday night.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested Saturday after a rifle was found in his pants at a festival at Carver Park in Eustis, according to police.

A new report shows where Gen Z is flocking — and one unlikely area of Florida might just surprise you.

A driver died in a crash along County Road 474 in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

According to police, a 48-year-old woman was riding her bicycle southbound on Lakeshore Drive near the intersection with Eustis Road early Friday morning when she was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle.

U.S. Congressman Randy Fine (R-Florida) is now being sued after he blocked a Republican candidate on social media, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Drone video from the Clermont Police Department shows the arrest of a man accused of trying door handles in a neighborhood.

A chlorine leak in The Villages on Thursday evening sparked a “Shelter in Place” order, according to first responders.

U.S. Marshals have taken into custody a second person of interest in the shooting death of an 18-year-old at a Leesburg park, according to police.

A Lake County woman finds a puppy online. Just days after she picked up the dog, the puppy died. A News 6 investigation uncovered the documents, including a veterinary certificate Messina received, may be fraudulent.

A portion of State Road 46 was closed in Lake County after a body was found nearby, according to the sheriff’s office.

Leticia is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She weighs about 110 pounds and is 5 feet 2 inches tall. When last seen, she was wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants.

The World Atlas has released its most recent report on the best downtowns in Florida. And out of all nine cities to make the list, three can be found in Central Florida.