Brush fire in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ was accidental, caused by rocketry enthusiasts, officials say
Fire crews in Palm Bay battled a 40-acre brush fire in the city’s “Compound” area on Saturday, with Palm Bay Fire Rescue later confirming the fire was accidental and had been caused by an explosion during testing by rocket enthusiasts.
WATCH Take 6 LIVE: News 6 explores past of Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium
All-stars, MVPs and even Hall-of-Famers have played baseball at Sanford's Memorial Stadium over the last 100 years. So has News 6 Anchor Justin Warmoth, who provides a look at some of the history that many may not know about.
Florida CFO joins financial officers in 18 states to urge IRS to drop Direct File online tax program
Florida’s chief financial officer has co-signed a letter with financial officers from 18 states urging the U.S. Treasury secretary and IRS commissioner to “shut down” the IRS Direct File online tax preparation pilot program.
Former FDLE official accuses Gov. DeSantis’ staff of delaying public records
A former official with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement claims the state agency has been unable to produce public records in a timely manner because the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis insists on conducting “reviews” of certain records before releasing them.
You’re invited! Join WKMG at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant in Sanford
We are covering the stories in Sanford, Midway and Goldsboro that you said you wanted highlighted, and we are broadcasting those stories live in the center of your community. Come join us for the live broadcast at Hollerbach’s German Restaurant!
‘It destroyed my frigging house:’ Calls flood Florida sheriff’s office after F-15 sonic boom causes damage
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office got more than a dozen calls on Saturday after a sonic boom caused by low-flying jets shocked residents and caused damage ranging from items falling off walls to broken glass.
Osceola sheriff ‘accidentally’ posts possible crime scene photo in Madeline Soto case on Instagram
The Instagram account for Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez posted a confidential crime scene photograph on Saturday morning, which the agency later said had been inadvertently shared with the public.
Volusia deputies use new gunshot detection system to curb gun violence
A new gunshot detection system is helping Volusia deputies respond to shootings faster. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his office started using the Raven gunshot detection system in November and already has the stats to show it's working.