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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.
Miami school bus cameraโs blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says โthatโs not meโ
Read full article: Miami school bus cameraโs blurry license plate photo led to $225 ticket. Volusia man fined says โthatโs not meโA school bus camera program to fine violators is under fire in Miami-Dade County by people claiming they are being accused of "bogus violations" -- including a Volusia County man who got a $225 fine, even though he says he wasn't even in Miami Beach.
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.
โNeeds some love and attention:โ Reviving the Maxey-Crooms house in Holden-Parramore
Read full article: โNeeds some love and attention:โ Reviving the Maxey-Crooms house in Holden-ParramoreA crumbling old house in Parramore with huge historical significance is one step closer to being revived. T
Fire breaks out at Disneyโs Epcot theme park, prompting evacuation
Read full article: Fire breaks out at Disneyโs Epcot theme park, prompting evacuationA fire appeared to break out at Disneyโs Epcot theme park on Saturday after videos online went viral showing smoke billowing over the France Pavilion.
Florida Senate bill aiming to roll back rural boundaries under talks
Read full article: Florida Senate bill aiming to roll back rural boundaries under talksMonday afternoon, a state Senate committee is set to discuss a bill that aims to make changes regarding land use and development regulations in Florida.
Spring Break travel, weather delays lead to busy Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Spring Break travel, weather delays lead to busy Orlando International AirportOrlando International Airport continues its Spring Break rush this week after a ground delay stranded some travelers on Sunday.
Winter Springs wastewater workshop focuses on needed improvements
Read full article: Winter Springs wastewater workshop focuses on needed improvementsJust a few months after the election of three new commissioners, who said they would work to fix Winter Springs' wastewater issues, there will be a workshop on the possible ways to tackle the problem.
โI fell for it:โ Central Florida man loses thousands in cryptocurrency scheme
Read full article: โI fell for it:โ Central Florida man loses thousands in cryptocurrency schemeA Central Florida man lost tens of thousands of dollars in a cryptocurrency investment scheme that started with an โaccidentalโ text message.
Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami school
Read full article: Do I need another measles shot? Florida doctor weighs in after case reported at Miami schoolThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends two doses of the measles vaccine when you are a child. But if you had your shots done 30 or 40 years ago, are you still safe?
๐Satisfy your cravings with savings on Florida I-4 Food Tour restaurant deals
Read full article: ๐Satisfy your cravings with savings on Florida I-4 Food Tour restaurant dealsCheck out unique Florida restaurants from Colombian cuisine to authentic Indian dishes with I-4 Food Tour series and get exclusive News 6 Insider-only deals.
Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steep
Read full article: Changes made to raised crosswalk near Winter Park-Orlando line after drivers said it was too steepJust days after News 6 reported problems with a new raised crosswalk on Orange Avenue, crews were out making some changes.
โAt least the discussion is starting:โ SoDo residents grill city commissioner about proposed homeless shelter
Read full article: โAt least the discussion is starting:โ SoDo residents grill city commissioner about proposed homeless shelterOne week after residents of Orlando's SoDo district expressed disappointment in a perceived lack of transparency about plans for a proposed homeless shelter in their neighborhood, the city commissioner who represents them fielded their tough questions.
Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentives
Read full article: Orange County looks to revive film industry with new financial incentivesFlorida was once a cost-effective destination for movie and TV productions, but the state's film industry began to decline after lawmakers eliminated financial incentives for out-of-state filmmakers in 2016.
As Sen. Geraldine Thompson is mourned, Florida lawmakers make sure her 2025 session proposals are heard
Read full article: As Sen. Geraldine Thompson is mourned, Florida lawmakers make sure her 2025 session proposals are heardState Sen. Geraldine Thompson planned to introduce several bills and budget requests during the annual Florida legislative session, which starts next week. With Thompsonโs sudden death earlier this month, her colleagues in the Florida House and Senate are working to make sure those proposals live on.
Award-winning waffles, vegan fried chicken & more: Inside look at Apopkaโs 1st food hall
Read full article: Award-winning waffles, vegan fried chicken & more: Inside look at Apopkaโs 1st food hallTransforming a 100-year-old chicken feed store into a food hall is not an easy task, but Ella Duke and her team took it on.
Broken cable boxes cause headaches at Winter Park duplex
Read full article: Broken cable boxes cause headaches at Winter Park duplexA broken cable box in a Winter Park backyard has caused issues for a property manager trying to prepare the place for new tenants. They sent News 6 photos of the broken boxes and exposed wires, describing them as a safety hazard that limited her ability to renovate.
โMost used tourist corridor:โ DeSantis says Florida will expand I-75. Hereโs where
Read full article: โMost used tourist corridor:โ DeSantis says Florida will expand I-75. Hereโs whereA portion of Interstate 75 in Florida will be expanded with more lanes through part of Central Florida, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Orlandoโs former Stonewall Bar to transform into a multi-concept restaurant
Read full article: Orlandoโs former Stonewall Bar to transform into a multi-concept restaurantFour years ago, Stonewall Bar in Orlando closed its doors and now, plans are set to revitalize the space and open a multi-concept LGBTQIA+ restaurant called Heatwave.
โUgly Betty,โ Hallmark movie star arrested, accused of spitting on people, pulling womanโs hair in Nassau County
Read full article: โUgly Betty,โ Hallmark movie star arrested, accused of spitting on people, pulling womanโs hair in Nassau CountyA 53-year-old television star was arrested after an altercation in a Nassau County bar early Thursday morning.
Man in critical condition after being pinned under door in Seminole County
Read full article: Man in critical condition after being pinned under door in Seminole CountyA man was hospitalized in critical condition after being pinned underneath a metal door in Seminole County, according to firefighters.
Haines City couple falls victim to wire fraud during home purchase
Read full article: Haines City couple falls victim to wire fraud during home purchaseA Haines City couple found themselves in a financial nightmare after cybercriminals intercepted the money they were sending for a down payment on their new home.
Titusville police officers threatened after shooting death of man, chief says; 1 arrested
Read full article: Titusville police officers threatened after shooting death of man, chief says; 1 arrestedThe tension in Titusville continues to escalate in the wake of a shooting in which a 25-year-old man died at the hands of police officers.
Disney gets OK to remove classic attraction at Magic Kingdom. Hereโs whatโs coming in its place
Read full article: Disney gets OK to remove classic attraction at Magic Kingdom. Hereโs whatโs coming in its placeAmid a series of revamps, closures, and new rides at Disneyโs theme parks in Florida, yet another attraction is set to leave for good, according to the company.
Florida considers EV charging station fee for future transportation funding
Read full article: Florida considers EV charging station fee for future transportation fundingAs Florida looks to expand the number of electric vehicles on our roads, and the infrastructure to support them, state lawmakers are looking at how they can add more funding sources to the budget.
โStrike in the buttocks:โ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaint
Read full article: โStrike in the buttocks:โ Osceola deputy subject of sexual harassment complaintA lieutenant with the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office accused of making a female employee โuncomfortableโ by touching her hair and striking her in the buttocks with his lanyard was cleared of violating the agencyโs sexual harassment policy, records obtained by News 6 show.
Florida lawmakers refile left-lane driving bill that DeSantis vetoed last year
Read full article: Florida lawmakers refile left-lane driving bill that DeSantis vetoed last yearA Southwest Florida lawmaker will try again to pass a bill that would ban cruising or โcampingโ in the left lane of a highway, the same bill Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year.
Apartments to be built on historic Lee School property gives nods to Leesburgโs past
Read full article: Apartments to be built on historic Lee School property gives nods to Leesburgโs pastIn 1915, the first โmodernโ educational facility was built in Leesburg โ now over a century later the site is set to be transformed into apartments.
Boeing could lay off hundreds if NASAโs SLS moon rocket is canceled
Read full article: Boeing could lay off hundreds if NASAโs SLS moon rocket is canceledCritics have called the Space Launch System outdated and wasteful for years, but now, with President Trump retaking the White House, Boeing is warning its employees who work on the SLS that they could lose their jobs very soon.
New Florida bill is aimed at AI and firearms. Hereโs what it says
Read full article: New Florida bill is aimed at AI and firearms. Hereโs what it saysFlorida Sen. Ingoglia took to social media on Monday morning to claim that the new legislation would help protect residents' constitutional rights.
โWaited all year for this:โ Media day kicks off for Central Florida high school baseball, softball seasons
Read full article: โWaited all year for this:โ Media day kicks off for Central Florida high school baseball, softball seasonsHigh school baseball and softball teams spoke to local media before the 2025 seasons starts.
SUPER BOWL TIES: Central Florida high school football coach has former players in the big game
Read full article: SUPER BOWL TIES: Central Florida high school football coach has former players in the big gameJohn Wilkinson, a former Cocoa High School football head coach, has two former players in the Super Bowl: Jawaan Taylor for the Kansas City Chiefs and Chauncy Gardner-Johnson for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Looking for dishes to serve for the Big Game on Sunday? News 6 has you covered
Read full article: Looking for dishes to serve for the Big Game on Sunday? News 6 has you coveredNews 6 anchors, reporters and other team members shared their favorite food to have when kicking back and watching the big game.
Frankโs Facts: Find out more about the illustrious Daytona 500 trophy
Read full article: Frankโs Facts: Find out more about the illustrious Daytona 500 trophyThe Harley J. Earl trophy, given to the Daytona 500 champion, paid a visit to News 6 along with Daytona International Speedway President Frank Kelleher.
โThey wonโt come to the bargaining table:โ Brevard County criticizes firefighters rallying for higher pay
Read full article: โThey wonโt come to the bargaining table:โ Brevard County criticizes firefighters rallying for higher payIt's been more than a year now since Brevard County and its firefighters got to work on a new contract. As difficult negotiations continue, more than 100 firefighters have quit their jobs in search of better pay and work-life balance.
โA tough lady, beautiful lady:โ Police now investigating case as homicide after Orlando pastorโs wife dies
Read full article: โA tough lady, beautiful lady:โ Police now investigating case as homicide after Orlando pastorโs wife diesOrlando Police are now investigating a homicide case, after a woman who was brutally beaten during a home invasion last week passed away.
โI donโt know where they came from:โ Man recounts dog attack in Mount Dora
Read full article: โI donโt know where they came from:โ Man recounts dog attack in Mount DoraA man in Mount Dora has to receive two more shots as part of a rabies vaccination series following an attack by two dogs that he suspected were stray.
What new tariffs between China and the US mean for Central Florida consumers
Read full article: What new tariffs between China and the US mean for Central Florida consumersIn the heart of Central Florida, a vibrant Chinese American community thrives, centered around the bustling area unofficially known as Chinatown.
Skyrocketing calls, inadequate funding, small staff: A look inside Floridaโs only problem gambling help center
Read full article: Skyrocketing calls, inadequate funding, small staff: A look inside Floridaโs only problem gambling help centerGambling on sports has become completely normalized in society but that normalization has led to a spike in calls to Florida's sole problem gambling center โ a center that's currently not receiving any state funding.
โWeโre actually underwater:โ Oviedo residents see 25% stormwater bill hike
Read full article: โWeโre actually underwater:โ Oviedo residents see 25% stormwater bill hikeFor a homeowner who pays $100 per month in utilities to the City of Oviedo, that bill will increase to around $108 as of this month.
Neighbors still displaced one week after mother, two children die in Palm Bay condo fire
Read full article: Neighbors still displaced one week after mother, two children die in Palm Bay condo fireA fire adjuster at the Country Gardens condos updated News 6 the cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Matt Austin joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk ongoing fight against distracted driving in Florida
Read full article: Matt Austin joins Trooper Steve on Patrol to talk ongoing fight against distracted driving in FloridaAt News 6, traffic safety isnโt just a topic we cover โ itโs a mission we take seriously. Long before I joined the team, one of our own was directly impacted by a traffic incident that changed the course of his life and ultimately helped shape Florida law.
Commercial fishing companies look for help after Volusia Countyโs new beach parking rules
Read full article: Commercial fishing companies look for help after Volusia Countyโs new beach parking rulesNew beach parking charges and rules went into place in Volusia County on Jan. 1, and since then, commercial fishermen say itโs had a big impact on business.
Hereโs why News 6 will continue to use โGulf of Mexicoโ
Read full article: Hereโs why News 6 will continue to use โGulf of MexicoโWhile the federal government is now working on changing the maps, News 6 plans to follow the direction of the Associated Press, which is keeping the Gulf of Mexico as is, for now. Here's why
14-year-old Flagler County girl faces hate crime charges for posting online threats
Read full article: 14-year-old Flagler County girl faces hate crime charges for posting online threatsA 14-year-old Palm Coast girl faces serious charges after deputies said she posted a โdisturbingโ video on Snapchat that threatened students at her former school, according to a news release.
โAbsolutely amazing:โ Family shares update on baby found in Safe Haven box 2 years ago
Read full article: โAbsolutely amazing:โ Family shares update on baby found in Safe Haven box 2 years agoOn the same day that Ocala celebrated its newest Safe Haven Baby Box, News 6 received a heartwarming update about a newborn named Zoey, who was rescued from one just two years ago this month.
8-month-old dies in Florida after being left in the road, struck by vehicle, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: 8-month-old dies in Florida after being left in the road, struck by vehicle, sheriffโs office saysAn 8-month-old baby died after being placed in the street and struck by a vehicle, according to the Jacksonville Sheriffโs Office and News 6 partner News 4 Jax.
Residents of Apopka mobile home park meet with management amid safety concerns
Read full article: Residents of Apopka mobile home park meet with management amid safety concernsIn the days since an alleged drunk driver was arrested for killing a six-year-old boy who was riding his bike in an Apopka mobile home park, the residents of that community have grown increasingly vocal about safety concerns on their roads.
โI am so proud of January 6th:โ Former Central Florida police officer gets pardon from President Trump
Read full article: โI am so proud of January 6th:โ Former Central Florida police officer gets pardon from President TrumpNathan Tuck told News 6 he got a call from his attorney around 11 p.m. on Monday that President Donald Trump pardoned him and others for charges stemming from the attack on the US Capitol.
Floridaโs property insurance industry is getting better, insurance commissioner says
Read full article: Floridaโs property insurance industry is getting better, insurance commissioner saysAccording to experts, Floridaโs home insurance industry is getting better. But they are watching the impact the California wildfires could have on the reinsurance market.