NEWS 6+ TAKEOVER

News 6 chief meteorologist Tom Sorrells explains the science behind waterspouts, mammatus clouds and floating fire ant islands.

Investigators at News 6 have highlighted how the release of public records have been slowed significantly during Governor Ron Desantis’ administration.

It turns out the choices you make for your body after you die can also have a large impact on the Earth.

On the latest episode of Talk to Tom, a researcher says that sharks can actually detect when a hurricane is coming.

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.

Usually, when you think of surfing, you don’t think of dogs.

Good pictures can be expensive. However, one Florida student found out discounts can be even more costly.

When you hear thunder or see lightning, most people know to seek cover. But, even once you are indoors, you may still be at risk, depending on what you are doing.

Matt Picarelli said he was only in the water for about 15 minutes when a shark chomped down on his foot while surfing in Ft. Pierce.

Stinky blobs of seaweed are already washing ashore in parts of Florida.

Do you feel like you are being nickeled and dimed every time you get behind the wheel? If you use toll roads in Florida, you might be right.

For people here in Florida, the war in Ukraine can feel like it is a world away. But for one University of Central Florida student, it has been her reality daily.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, 70,000 people reported losing a record $1.3 billion to romance scams in 2022. Now new resources are available for victims.

As egg costs soar across the country, Mussette Gonzalez is keeping her prices right where they are.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell said lawmakers can get pulled into some pretty strange positions by Florida’s special interest groups.

After stepping away from journalism, Sandra Osborne took up voice acting and is getting her son involved in the fun, too.

At age 16, most kids are thinking about getting their driver’s license or making TikToks, except for Tiffani Gay who is focused on changing the world with her award-winning invention.

The Brevard Zoo says it does surgery on turtles struggling with herpes.

Feed a cheetah, take a selfie with an ostrich, and see native African animals without leaving Central Florida.

Usually, when you think about pollution you think about our air and waterways, but scientists are now focusing on a kind of pollution high up in the sky.

If going out for dinner and a movie for Valentine's Day doesn't get you excited, don't lose hope.

Florida gets a bad rap for being a crazy state, but it turns out the sunshine state has a lot to offer.

Shortly after law enforcement officers started arresting 20 people around the state of Florida for voting illegally in the 2020 election, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the arrests were the result of an investigation by his newly formed election police.

The News 6+ Takeover was must-see TV for an Orlando-area dog on Monday.

Linden Hollow Sheep Farm in St. Cloud lets domesticated dogs tap into their wild side and teaches them to herd.

We’re on the hunt for solutions to find food.

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.

Kissimmee Police K9 Officer Georgie Torres is passionate about helping some of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Hurricanes Ian and Nicole didn't just destroy homes and businesses — a local beekeeper also says Florida's bee population took a hard hit.

Video of an alligator that had been eaten whole by a python went viral late last year.Now the woman behind it is speaking with Florida’s Fourth Estate.

Families across Florida are still picking up the pieces after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole lashed our state.During both storms News 6 Meteorologist Candace Campos helped guide viewers through how to prepare and what to expect as they made landfall.

This past hurricane season has shown Floridians firsthand how devastating hurricanes can be.

Our Solutionaries team has been working hard to find solutions for many issues plaguing our communities.

On the latest episode of Talk to Tom, a researcher says that sharks can actually detect when a hurricane is coming.

The next episode of “Solutionaries” tackles the lack of affordable housing across America and highlights the people and organizations who are working to solve the crisis.

In the latest episode of Talk to Tom, News 6 Chief Meteorologist Tom Sorrells talks storm chasing.

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.

You can skip the grocery store and buy a local grass-fed cow right from the ranch.

Sean "Sonny" Nguyen spent a lot of his childhood inside his family's restaurants.