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“Florida is really a beacon of freedom for the country, and we are looking forward to bringing some of that freedom to Washington, D.C.,” said Orange County Republican Chair Erin Huntley.
About a month ago, anchor Matt Austin and a team at News 6 set out on a mission to get results — in real time — for someone in need. We met Brittany Wedgewood. Her husband and their three daughters were dealing with damage from Hurricane Milton. The family lives in a mobile home, and after the storm hit water was getting into nearly every room through their leaking roof. Monday, we returned to see the repairs finally underway.
With a mullet, a fishing rod, and an unstoppable sense of humor, Jake Hutcheson transforms flooded streets into a reel-worthy moment.
We say “Getting Results” all the time, but this time we’re putting our skills to the test, finding and solving problems for our viewers in the same day.
When disasters like Hurricane Milton strike, mobile homeowners often face unique challenges during recovery—especially those who don’t have insurance coverage.
Brittany Wedgewood, her husband and their three daughters are currently facing a struggle that’s all too common for families impacted by natural disasters
As cleanup from Hurricane Milton begins across Central Florida, some are still dealing with flooding fears.
Cape Canaveral National Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day ceremony Monday honoring local veterans and their families who attended the somber event.
Championship banners and pictures of players who have made it to the pros line the walls at the Montverde Academy's basketball court. But winning the championship game isn't enough. Here's what coaches are focused on next.
News 6 Insiders and other viewers were invited into the room as Florida’s Fourth Estate hosted a live recording with legendary football coach Holtz at Miller’s Ale House in Winter Park Village.
Lou Holtz is famous for his incredible college coaching career, which included leading six different programs to bowl games, helping the Fighting Irish secure 100 wins, and then embarking on an enviable career as a sports analyst.
Feeding alligators, digging into the lives of local celebrities & exploring an incredible invention by a local teen, Matt Austin & Ginger Gadsden highlight their favorite moments throughout the years during their 200th episode.
Whether it's off-the-wall weird or business-related, there are a lot of rumors swirling around the Disney theme parks. Test your knowledge as we separate fact from fiction.
A former forensic investigator in the Casey Anthony murder case is talking about evidence he says was never explained in the courtroom.
She was just a little girl when she first stepped under the big top. Now Lauren Irving is helping to lead the show. She shares her journey to becoming one of the main characters in the new Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus.
If you still haven't finished your Christmas shopping, you are not alone. But with just days left until the holiday, the clock is ticking. Here are the top gifts to grab before the holiday.
Kids around the Orlando area this week got a chance to meet some of the people who make News 6 work in front of the camera and behind it, and learned how we get the news on the air every day.
From book bans to changing classes and educational requirements, what children are learning in the classroom will be different this year.
For many people going to work means driving to the office and logging into their computer, but for News 6 Maintenance Supervisor Ben Vaughn the day starts 1,300 feet up in the air.
After stepping away from journalism, Sandra Osborne took up voice acting and is getting her son involved in the fun, too.
This week, anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden invited Erich Schuttauf with the American Association for Nude Recreation to talk about what is quite a lucrative business in the Sunshine State.
Magnify of Central Florida provides residential, employment, youth transition, life skills development, and advocacy services to individuals, 18, and up, with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Officers across Orange County are being recognized for their ability to help people struggling with mental health.
Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.
Gary Cain has led the Boys & Girls Club of Central Florida for nearly three decades. Now after 28 years he’s about to retire.
For many people going to work means driving to the office and logging into their computer, but for News 6 Maintenance Supervisor Ben Vaughn the day starts 1,300 feet up in the air.
After stepping away from journalism, Sandra Osborne took up voice acting and is getting her son involved in the fun, too.
Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.
This week, anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden invited Erich Schuttauf with the American Association for Nude Recreation to talk about what is quite a lucrative business in the Sunshine State.
When people think of Florida cities they usually think of Orlando, Miami or Tampa. But, if you have lived here for more than a couple weeks... or have visited more than once, you have likely been exposed to some more unique ones too.
A local mom was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her 6-year-old son was born without an arm. She said insurance wouldn't cover it and buying one would cost thousands of dollars.
Hear more from Matt & Ginger as they talk about the family photo that went viral and how Matt's reaction is gaining support in Central Florida and around the world in the latest episode of Florida's Fourth Estate
This podcast strips the formality of our typical newscasts and brings more in depth discussions with News 6 anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden.
News 6 anchor Matt Austin appeared on the popular Orlando radio show "The Monsters in the Morning" on Wednesday to discuss his viral video in defense of his daughters that has grabbed headlines from across the world.
News 6 anchors Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden debuted Florida’s Fourth Estate on Oct. 10, 2018, and have been telling fun stories together ever since.
Monday, News 6 anchor Matt Austin appeared on Inside Edition to discuss his viral video in defense of his daughters that has grabbed headlines from across the U.S. and overseas.
Marion County deputies announced that a 2-year-old girl was missing endangered Friday evening as her parents have been avoiding contact with the Department of Children and Families.
A 70-year-old woman was killed and two others seriously injured following a head-on crash along State Road 40 Friday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Three people were arrested Friday morning following a multi-county car chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies, according to a release from the Florida Highway Patrol.
News 6's Matt Austin tells the stories of Central Floridians and is rarely the focus of news coverage, but his recent online defense of his daughters has grabbed headlines from across the U.S. and even overseas.
The deadline to apply for FEMA disaster assistance because of Hurricane Ian is one month away, and FEMA is holding an event Monday in Volusia County to help residents affected.
A man found a Burmese python on KSC property this week, and it may be the first time the invasive reptile has been found in the wild in Brevard County.
A 8-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital after being hit by a car in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin continue to explore the spirit world of the unknown as we get closer to Halloween.
A Florida Board of Medicine panel signed off on a draft rule Friday that would restrict doctors from providing gender-affirming treatment to children and adolescents.
A chicken wing chain from up north is getting ready to open its first Florida location, which will also be its first ghost kitchen, in downtown Orlando's Dollins Food Hall.
Dezerland Action Park is preparing to welcome visitors for the first time to their “Christmas Nights in Lights” drive-thru attraction beginning Nov. 11 to Jan. 1, 2023, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
A man walking along a Marion County road with a bicycle was killed in a crash Thursday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Mount Dora Middle School is on lockdown Friday morning after a student reported seeing another student with a weapon, according to district officials.
After being pushed back due to Hurricane Ian, Hollerbach’s Oktoberfest celebration is returning in November.
SeaWorld will be once again transformed into a winter wonderland complete with over 3 million lights, new decorations, food offerings and activities for the holiday season.
Following a meeting earlier this week, Seminole County School Board Chairwoman Amy Pennock has filed to pull certain books from district schools for review.
Orange County Public Schools issued a recorded message Thursday, warning parents that the district expected a school bus driver shortage on Friday.
Alan Hays, Lake County’s supervisor of elections, said voting misinformation is inviting disaster ahead of Election Day.
Following Hurricane Ian’s disastrous trek through southwest and Central Florida, the state’s Medical Examiners Commission announced that at least 125 Floridians have died due to the storm.
Before Hurricane Ian, Florida’s insurance market was already in crisis. Now many consumers are on edge about how their premiums will change after the storm.
Orlando Science Center is welcoming a new astrophotography exhibit on display Oct. 29 through Jan. 29, 2023 called “Capturing the Cosmos.”
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper is being praised by the agency for his lifesaving efforts after finding a motorcyclist lying on a sidewalk.
As a public figure, anchor Matt Austin is used to being in the limelight and potentially exposing himself to criticism, ranging from commentary on his delivery of the news to his haircut.
This week on Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden get the haunting details on what is considered to be one of, if not the most haunted cities in America: St. Augustine.
