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โRemove your name tag:โ Email appears to direct troopers to take off nameplates when working with ICE
Read full article: โRemove your name tag:โ Email appears to direct troopers to take off nameplates when working with ICEOne day after more than 100 undocumented immigrants were arrested in Tallahassee with the help of the Florida Highway Patrol, an email shared with News 6 appears to show some troopers in Central Florida may have been given direction not to wear their name tags during future ICE operations.
Osceola County sees improvement in school zone safety with new camera enforcement program
Read full article: Osceola County sees improvement in school zone safety with new camera enforcement programIn February, Osceola County launched the first phase of its school zone safety program, where drivers would receive a $100 fine and a citation if caught speeding in a school zone. Phase two began in March, with both phases having a warning period of about a month before citations started going out.
Buc-eeโs sues โserial killer speakeasyโ in Winter Park over knockoff shirts
Read full article: Buc-eeโs sues โserial killer speakeasyโ in Winter Park over knockoff shirtsBuc-eeโs aims to bring a strange Orlando-area business to court over knockoff beaver merchandise, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday.
โGetting squeezed:โ St. Cloud annexation poses huge property tax hikes for some
Read full article: โGetting squeezed:โ St. Cloud annexation poses huge property tax hikes for someSome residents living under the jurisdiction of Osceola County are now being informed that they will soon become part of St. Cloud, raising concerns about potential property tax increases.
Central Florida cities gear up for hurricane season with proactive approach to stormwater management
Read full article: Central Florida cities gear up for hurricane season with proactive approach to stormwater managementHurricane season is coming up, and cities across Central Florida are taking steps to make sure theyโre prepared.
Osceola County gears up for hurricane season, trains with โworse-case scenarioโ
Read full article: Osceola County gears up for hurricane season, trains with โworse-case scenarioโIt's never too early to think about preparing for hurricane season, according to the Osceola Emergency Management Team.
Brevard teacher at center of controversy attends school board meeting despite nonrenewal
Read full article: Brevard teacher at center of controversy attends school board meeting despite nonrenewalThe Brevard County School teacher at the center of a fierce debate over parental and studentsโ rights attended a school board meeting for the first time Tuesday night.
Oviedo approves $9.5M loan to address stormwater infrastructure problems
Read full article: Oviedo approves $9.5M loan to address stormwater infrastructure problemsWith aging infrastructure and rising costs, it's no wonder cities across Central Florida are struggling to keep up with stormwater projects.
Hereโs when Central Florida schools get out for the summer โ and when they return
Read full article: Hereโs when Central Florida schools get out for the summer โ and when they returnNow that itโs May, school districts across Central Florida are gearing up to release their students for the summer.
โJust for a trophy:โ Protesters rally against Floridaโs proposed bear hunt
Read full article: โJust for a trophy:โ Protesters rally against Floridaโs proposed bear huntKatrina McAllister and her family traveled from Ocala to join several others at Lake Eola Park Saturday to speak out against the FWCโs new proposed black bear hunt.
Brevard County may soon get its first-ever Trader Joeโs store. Hereโs where
Read full article: Brevard County may soon get its first-ever Trader Joeโs store. Hereโs whereBrevard County residents searching for a local Trader Joeโs store may finally get their wish, according to county records obtained by News 6.
Crowds endure high heat at Daytonaโs Welcome to Rockville festival
Read full article: Crowds endure high heat at Daytonaโs Welcome to Rockville festivalSweltering temperatures arenโt stopping tens of thousands of music fans from pouring into the Daytona International Speedway for this yearโs Welcome to Rockville festival.
Massive carveout at Full Sail University as 120 jobs slashed
Read full article: Massive carveout at Full Sail University as 120 jobs slashedIn a statement to News 6, the private university said the decision affects 120 employees, primarily in staff positions, with a small number of faculty included in the reduction.
New details unearthed following Brevard County teacherโs โnicknameโ scandal
Read full article: New details unearthed following Brevard County teacherโs โnicknameโ scandalThe incident kicked off in early March after a parent filed a complaint about what was going on, according to investigative reports obtained by News 6.
Watch the latest news, weather and more on News 6 Extra
Read full article: Watch the latest news, weather and more on News 6 ExtraNews 6 Extra is a streaming newscast that gives you early access to investigative reports and community-focused journalism, along with your top stories and daily forecast.
Titusville leaders ask police to let mother see video of shooting which killed her son
Read full article: Titusville leaders ask police to let mother see video of shooting which killed her sonA Titusville woman said she spent her Motherโs Day at her sonโs grave site, still looking for closure on how he died.
Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Hereโs why it happened
Read full article: Dementia patient discharged from hospice over Medicare requirement. Hereโs why it happenedA Volusia County woman is trying to figure out the next steps after her grandmother is dropped from hospice care.
โThat ugly color:โ Palm Coast homeowners raise concerns about color rules
Read full article: โThat ugly color:โ Palm Coast homeowners raise concerns about color rulesSome local homeowners are frustrated because they have codes that prevent them from painting their houses a certain color. The issue is soon set to appear before the city council.
โNever forgave them:โ Was Sanfordโs infamous I-4 Dead Zone an act of revenge?
Read full article: โNever forgave them:โ Was Sanfordโs infamous I-4 Dead Zone an act of revenge?Some residents in Central Florida may have heard about a supposedly cursed stretch of Interstate 4 known as the โDead Zone.โ But it turns out that it may have been entirely made up.
โA safe place for my disabled son:โ Family of 6 appeals for help after Lake County fire destroys home
Read full article: โA safe place for my disabled son:โ Family of 6 appeals for help after Lake County fire destroys homeThis Motherโs Day, a local mother is trying to figure out where her family will live after a devastating blaze burned their home last week in Sorrento.
โAnything can happen;โ Palm Bay plans fence at new playground next to pond after parents complain
Read full article: โAnything can happen;โ Palm Bay plans fence at new playground next to pond after parents complainFamilies who want a fence between a new playground and a big pond could be getting results.
Family seeks justice after Army veteran shot in Ocoee road rage incident
Read full article: Family seeks justice after Army veteran shot in Ocoee road rage incidentDiedre Anderson holds back tears as she reflects on the death of her father, Gregory Reed, who was shot to death in Ocoee in November 2023.
State to pay $40K settlement tied to Florida Gov. DeSantis suspension of Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: State to pay $40K settlement tied to Florida Gov. DeSantis suspension of Orange-Osceola state attorneyNearly two years after Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, state officials have agreed to pay $40,000 to settle a civil rights lawsuit filed by one of Worrellโs former employees, records obtained by News 6 show.
Kangaroo captured, โchemically immobilizedโ in St. Cloud, sparking search for owner
Read full article: Kangaroo captured, โchemically immobilizedโ in St. Cloud, sparking search for ownerA loose kangaroo was found in Central Florida on Monday, sparking a response by wildlife investigators, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
WATCH LIVE: Jury selection begins in trial of Brevard teacher accused of being at party with drinking teens
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Jury selection begins in trial of Brevard teacher accused of being at party with drinking teensThe trial for a Brevard County teacher accused of being at a house party with teenagers is set to begin soon with jury selection.
Surveillance video shows moments before Orlando police fatally shot man near apartment complex
Read full article: Surveillance video shows moments before Orlando police fatally shot man near apartment complexNew surveillance video is shedding light on what happened just minutes before a deadly officer-involved shooting outside an Orlando apartment complex near the Mall at Millenia.
Orlando police fatally shoot man who was waving โsimulated gunโ near busy shopping area, chief says
Read full article: Orlando police fatally shoot man who was waving โsimulated gunโ near busy shopping area, chief saysOrlando officers responded to an area near an apartment complex for an investigation on Thursday evening, according to the police department.
Lockheed Martin workers in Orlando strike after contract negotiations fail
Read full article: Lockheed Martin workers in Orlando strike after contract negotiations failMore than 900 union members walked off their jobs Wednesday at Lockheed Martin sites in Orlando and Denver, according to a news release.
Hundreds of Orange County teachers told their contracts wonโt be renewed. Hereโs why
Read full article: Hundreds of Orange County teachers told their contracts wonโt be renewed. Hereโs whyA spokesperson for Orange County Public Schools confirms to News 6 that hundreds of teachers have received letters stating they won't be returning to their current positions next year, as the district deals with a drop in enrollment and budget cuts.
Approved by Florida lawmakers, anaphylaxis and EpiPen bill heads to DeSantisโ desk
Read full article: Approved by Florida lawmakers, anaphylaxis and EpiPen bill heads to DeSantisโ deskA bill in Tallahassee which would require EpiPen and anaphylaxis training for some schools is one step closer to becoming law.
๐ฉฐOrlando Ballet ends season with โtechnically challengingโ Giselle
Read full article: ๐ฉฐOrlando Ballet ends season with โtechnically challengingโ GiselleThe Orlando Ballet is closing out the 2024-2025 season with one of the oldest classical ballets, but this one is also the most challenging.
Only on News 6: Riding along with Florida Correctionsโ โquick-reaction force,โ checking on convicts
Read full article: Only on News 6: Riding along with Florida Correctionsโ โquick-reaction force,โ checking on convictsEarlier this year News 6 discovered the Florida Department of Corrections does much more than just operate the countryโs third-large state prison system. FDOC has been operating a quick-reaction force created to respond to problems or complaints centered around convicted criminals living in society.
Experts gather in Central Florida to discuss school violence prevention
Read full article: Experts gather in Central Florida to discuss school violence preventionJust weeks after a shooting at Florida State University left two dead and six others injured, people from across the country are gathering in Central Florida to discuss ways to enhance student safety and security.
Marion County: Everything residents need to know before a storm
Read full article: Marion County: Everything residents need to know before a stormResidents of Marion County have several resources available to them while preparing for a storm, riding it out and dealing with the aftermath once it passes.
Tariffs, taxes, traffic and more: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks exclusively with News 6
Read full article: Tariffs, taxes, traffic and more: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talks exclusively with News 6Governor Ron DeSantis spoke exclusively to News 6 reporter Laverne McGee about several issues regarding Central Florida, from his enthusiasm about Epic Universe to his attempts to ease traffic on I-4.
โEducation, not indoctrination:โ Gov. DeSantis weighs in on โpreferred nameโ controversy with Brevard teacher
Read full article: โEducation, not indoctrination:โ Gov. DeSantis weighs in on โpreferred nameโ controversy with Brevard teacherAfter a Brevard County teacher was found to have violated state law by calling a student by a โpreferred name,โ Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with News 6 to give his two cents on the matter.
Miami-Dade sheriff suspends school bus camera citation program over ticket errors
Read full article: Miami-Dade sheriff suspends school bus camera citation program over ticket errorsThe program, launched last year in partnership with Miami-Dade Public Schools and BusPatrol, aimed to catch drivers illegally passing stopped school buses using automated cameras.
Got a refund from the IRS? Here are 3 things you should do with that money right now
Read full article: Got a refund from the IRS? Here are 3 things you should do with that money right nowThis week was the IRS deadline to file taxes for most Americans, but Floridians have an automatic extension until May 1, 2025, due to Hurricane Milton.
UCF nursing student prepares for future amid labor shortage
Read full article: UCF nursing student prepares for future amid labor shortageJenna Koo, a final-year nursing student at the University of Central Florida (UCF), never anticipated that her college experience would equip her with the skills to save lives. As she approaches graduation, Koo is acutely aware of the looming nursing shortage in Florida, projected to reach nearly 60,000 by 2035, according to the Florida Hospital Association.
Deadly FSU shooting joins list of other campus incidents. Hereโs a rundown
Read full article: Deadly FSU shooting joins list of other campus incidents. Hereโs a rundownFollowing a fatal shooting at Florida State University on Thursday, News 6 takes a look back at the history of campus shootings in recent decades.
Residents take concerns to Rep. Daniel Webster event in Apopka. Hereโs what they said
Read full article: Residents take concerns to Rep. Daniel Webster event in Apopka. Hereโs what they saidNews 6 went to Apopka City Hall, where a representative from Congressman Daniel Websterโs office was meeting with constituents. Our camera was not allowed inside the meeting, but we did meet a handful of people outside who showed up to share their concerns.
โCannot exchange your eyeballsโ: Flagler County jail adds iris scanning technology
Read full article: โCannot exchange your eyeballsโ: Flagler County jail adds iris scanning technologyLess than a week after a wrongly-released convicted murderer was picked up in Central Florida, News 6 has learned a local jail is using eyeball scanning to ensure it never happens there.
โA problem in Central Florida:โ Concerns mount over illegal dumping in Orlando neighborhood
Read full article: โA problem in Central Florida:โ Concerns mount over illegal dumping in Orlando neighborhoodNews 6 investigated concerns about an illegal dumping site in Orlando, near the Boggy Creek area.
Chicken chat coming to Sanford as city considers backyard program
Read full article: Chicken chat coming to Sanford as city considers backyard programCity officials tell News 6 that theyโre getting input from surrounding cities to come up with best practices for a backyard chicken program. City commissioners will get an update during the next work
โDonโt have anywhere to go:โ Orlando homeless encampment set to be cleared
Read full article: โDonโt have anywhere to go:โ Orlando homeless encampment set to be clearedDozens of people who live in a homeless encampment in Orlando are preparing to vacate the area on the heels of receiving a violation notice demanding they remove their tents.
FIFA President visits Orlando to preview inaugural FIFA Club World Cup
Read full article: FIFA President visits Orlando to preview inaugural FIFA Club World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino came to the City Beautiful to preview the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup and talked about a potential host site of the Women's World Cup.
โCompletely unjust:โ Florida high schoolers rally after teacher loses job for calling student by โpreferredโ name
Read full article: โCompletely unjust:โ Florida high schoolers rally after teacher loses job for calling student by โpreferredโ nameAt dismissal Thursday, students at Satellite High School rallied in support of a teacher who won't be returning to the classroom next year.
Frustrated by congestion? Seminole County seeks public input amid plans for future growth
Read full article: Frustrated by congestion? Seminole County seeks public input amid plans for future growthSeminole County has hosted a series of public meetings on growth this week, including one tonight from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Oviedo Mallโs community room.
Orange County deputies look into Facebook post showing dead peafowl
Read full article: Orange County deputies look into Facebook post showing dead peafowlThe Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed Tuesday the agency is looking into a Facebook post that appears to depict nine dead peafowl โ a mix of male peacocks and female peahen.
Juvenile arrested after pointing BB gun at children in Marion County, deputies say
Read full article: Juvenile arrested after pointing BB gun at children in Marion County, deputies sayA juvenile faces charges after admitting to pointing a BB gun at children while riding as a passenger on a scooter, according to the Marion County Sheriffโs Office.
News 6 helps clear illegal dumping site in Pine Hills after viewer complaint. Hereโs what happened
Read full article: News 6 helps clear illegal dumping site in Pine Hills after viewer complaint. Hereโs what happenedWhat started as a neighborhood eyesore is now a clean corner, thanks to a tip from a News 6 viewer and quick action from Orange County leaders.
Former IRS commissioner warns of phishing and smishing schemes as tax deadline nears
Read full article: Former IRS commissioner warns of phishing and smishing schemes as tax deadline nearsWeโve all gotten them: unsolicited text messages and emails, seemingly harmless but secretly after your information. And with the tax filing deadline approaching, you may see an uptick.
A walk down memory lane: Discovering The Pinball Lounge in Oviedo
Read full article: A walk down memory lane: Discovering The Pinball Lounge in OviedoTucked away off Broadway Street, inside a very non-descript building that houses the Oviedo Bowling Center, is one of the largest working collections of pinball machines in Central Florida.
Volusia officials approve parking changes for commercial fishing companies
Read full article: Volusia officials approve parking changes for commercial fishing companiesVolusia County officials approved changes for commercial fisherman in what they called a โclean-upโ to its parking rules that went into effect at the start of the year.
Oviedoโs baseball legacy: A powerhouse of youth sports in Central Florida
Read full article: Oviedoโs baseball legacy: A powerhouse of youth sports in Central FloridaFor parents across Central Florida, the name Oviedo resonates deeply, especially for those whose children have participated in youth sports.
โNo. 1 is the flooding:โ Brighton Lakes residents concerned about development plans
Read full article: โNo. 1 is the flooding:โ Brighton Lakes residents concerned about development plansNews 6 met with about a dozen residents in Osceola County's Brighton Lakes development to speak about their concerns regarding their prospective neighbors.
Rain and thunderstorms set to move in after mainly quiet day in Central Florida
Read full article: Rain and thunderstorms set to move in after mainly quiet day in Central FloridaPrepare for incoming rain and thunderstorms in Central Florida this weekend. Stay updated on weather conditions with News 6.
One of Floridaโs top Airbnbs can be found in this state forest. Would you stay here?
Read full article: One of Floridaโs top Airbnbs can be found in this state forest. Would you stay here?This week, Airbnb unveiled some of the most wishlisted properties in every state โ including one right here in Central Florida.
Melbourne firefightersโ widows continue fighting for denied benefits
Read full article: Melbourne firefightersโ widows continue fighting for denied benefitsThe widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law.
โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs next
Read full article: โRisking your life:โ Safety changes coming to Michigan Avenue in Osceola County. Hereโs whatโs nextFor years, News 6 has reported on the issues on the street. Speeding cars, numerous bus stops, and lack of crosswalks for most of the street make it a potentially hazardous area for pedestrians. A public meeting on new safety plans is tonight in Kissimmee.