With the charge of “for all of humanity,” the four astronauts launched toward the moon Wednesday in a historic launch for the 32-story Space Launch System rocket and the Artemis II mission.

An internal audit of the Daytona Beach Fire Department is raising serious questions about more than $500,000 in spending — and a city commissioner says what’s in the report is “extremely concerning.”

Two days after structural concerns prompted the evacuation of 85 units at the Pebble Creek at Lake Mary apartment complex, News 6 obtained a report from Seminole County documenting "numerous issues with all buildings" in the complex.

After slipping nearly three years ago in a Publix store, a Central Florida woman has now won just under $4 million in a lawsuit against the company, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Lake County commissioners are set to vote on approving over $2.5 million for emergency repairs to a massive sinkhole that caused a road collapse on Empire Church Road near Groveland.

Just days before the start of track season, parents at Legacy Middle School reached out to News 6, mentioning they were concerned after the school’s track was suddenly torn up for construction. We took those concerns to the Orange County School District.

Orange County building inspectors found unpermitted work at a Sand Lake Road apartment where tenants were evacuated last week over safety concerns about the building’s structure, according to a field investigation report obtained by News 6.

Right now, a search is underway to locate 13-Year-Old Na’Sean Kirkland. Rescue crews first responded to South Lake Syberlia Drive & Windgrove Trail just before 4:30 pm. According to officials, Na’Sean is non-verbal and attracted to water.

Daytona Beach authorities implemented a special event zone and a temporary youth curfew after a chaotic spring break weekend marked by unpermitted events, violence, and 133 arrests.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

The free, two-day event connects veterans and their families with assistance from dozens of agencies.

A fire broke out at the Zion Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Sanford early Wednesday morning.

Florida Attorney General struck out at a state representative for how she voted on a bill to crack down on sexual predators in the state.

News 6 meteorologist Julie Broughton says Central Florida could tie record cool high temperatures set over a century ago. Unseasonably cold air has moved in after a strong cold front, with a gradual warm-up expected this weekend.

Kissimmee city commissioners approved a 42-hour workweek last June that would change the usual 24-hour-on, 48-hour-off to a schedule that adds a third day off between shifts. But that schedule is being delayed.

After a guest died at SeaWorld Orlando back in 2024, the park is now being sued by his family, according to court records obtained by News 6.

The final day for the Bahama Breeze restaurant located on Rinehart Road in Sanford was Sunday, March 15th, a representative with Darden Restaurants confirmed with News 6.

People who live in Winter Springs say 5G towers are being installed too close to homes, but it turns out, a Florida law limits how much control the city has over the placement of these towers.

Court records show that ICE officials are preparing to facilitate the return of two girls who were mistakenly deported with their mother from Orlando under a "family unity" policy.

Downtown Winter Garden is known for its unique charm and locally owned small businesses. But in recent weeks, several businesses have announced closures — and the changes appear to be continuing.

Hidden camera videos obtained exclusively by News 6 show undercover agents infiltrating two Central Florida casinos allegedly tied to suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expected to speak in Orlando this morning at 11:30 a.m.

Authorities are investigating the theft of more than $3,000 from an organization that supports Volusia County military veterans and their families.

After a hectic car chase broke out along SR-408 this week, troopers have now revealed the driver’s identity.

A former town clerk is facing a felony charge for grand theft after she’s accused of buying cemetery plots from the city-owned cemetery at a fraction of the price.

Surveillance video played for the first time in an Orange County courtroom Monday showed the moments leading up to the fatal shooting outside an Orlando nightclub late last month, as well as the incident itself.

It’s a new month, and Florida’s native grocery chain Publix has revealed which two cities will be getting its next locations.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

After millions of documents were released regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, News 6 has uncovered dozens that list the name of Ron DeSantis.

Cuban diplomats announced that four were killed and six were injured after a speedboat registered in Florida was caught on Wednesday in Cuban waters, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.

A suspect has been arrested after a 45-year-old man was shot to death outside his Florida home.

For decades now, myths have popped up about a small section of Interstate 4 in Central Florida. But the truth may be even stranger.

The legendary “Versailles” home is the subject of a new lawsuit that popped up in Orange County on Tuesday morning, according to court records obtained by News 6.

A 1-year-old almost drowned, according to police, and now, for the second time in just the last few months, a mother is back in jail.

News 6 has obtained internal documents that show a teacher in Seminole County who was arrested this week on sex and drug charges had been warned before about her communication with students, and other actions during her time with the school district.

News 6 has been named the official local news partner of Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride, launching new weekly programming, match content and enhanced digital coverage for fans throughout Central Florida.

A 13-year-old boy was slashed in an attack at the Daytona Beach boardwalk. The suspect, Jermaine Long, was ordered by a judge to remain in jail ahead of his trial.

A 21-year-old woman is recovering after being shot a total of four times, and to the relief of her family, even more, police said they’ve caught her boyfriend, who was on the run.

A Lake County woman finds a puppy online. Just days after she picked up the dog, the puppy died. A News 6 investigation uncovered the documents, including a veterinary certificate Messina received, may be fraudulent.

Dozens of dead fish and a strong odor raised concerns Wednesday evening at Newton Park along Lake Apopka, prompting questions from park visitors and a News 6 viewer who asked the station to investigate.

A possible threat at Embry-Riddle University has forced a lockdown, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

The Red Cross said on Tuesday evening that their Disaster Action Team is responding to an “incident” in Orange City.

An Orlando law professor is now behind bars after being accused of possessing child pornography, according to records obtained by News 6.

The Sanford Police Department took to Facebook on Tuesday afternoon to address a recent “disturbing” video that was posted online.

The lawsuit, filed Monday by the estate of Rajeev Nayee, states that employees at Rachel’s North Men’s Club and Steakhouse in Casselberry failed to get him proper medical help when he lost consciousness.

A woman who shot a Marion County deputy while handcuffed in a patrol car last year will now spend several decades behind bars, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote “efficient, effective, transparent and responsive government”, DOGE auditors crisscrossed the state demanding that cities and counties turn over their spending records.

Thousands of fans gathered for the 66th running of the Daytona 500, widely known as “The Great American Race.”

State Road 434 was temporarily shut down in both directions Sunday afternoon in Longwood due to a downed power pole, according to police.

After a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to new court records obtained by News 6.

News 6 has confirmed that a Seminole County teacher is under investigation after reportedly teaching about a “Genderbread” figure in the classroom.

I'm Brooke Savage, the writer behind the "Setting The Stage" newsletter, with what's going on in Central Florida's theatre and art scene.

Seminole County Public Schools is looking into an incident at Millwee Middle School this week after a video surfaced on social media of an interaction between a student and a school security guard.

News 6 has obtained video from Osceola High School’s morning announcements last month that featured an image of Adolf Hitler.

Nearly a month has passed since News 6 spotted representatives with ICE touring the Beachline Logistics Center in east Orlando.

Near Plantation Key, you can expect to find a rather strange site. Sitting along both sides of a short channel are a bunch of toilet seats.

This week, News 6 reported on the “The Canopy” project under I-4 that the city is pushing forward with give people a place to hang out downtown. On Tuesday, the city is launching another phase of its downtown action plan focused on Magnolia Avenue.

In a statement from an official with a Florida university they mentioned how a “staff-level error” was the cause of students’ concern when they told News 6 they were having push back with trying to use the word “Black” on a Black History Month flyer.

On Monday, the city council is set to approve a $30 million cap on construction costs, a key step to begin the project, which is expected to open in 2027.

The mayor of Astatula said that up until Friday evening, the town hadn’t been able to properly respond to essential needs due to the internet service being inactive for four days.

Over two months after the body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found stuffed under a bed on a Carnival cruise ship, her stepbrother has reportedly found himself in court.

Florida International University unveiled a statue of former President Ronald Reagan, marking what would have been his 115th birthday, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.

As part of the latest release of Epstein files, News 6 has uncovered an FBI report that links Epstein to a Central Florida strip club and biker gang.

The popular burger chain Whataburger is making its foray into Orlando with a brand-new restaurant, according to property records obtained by News 6.

The Storm takes the field March 29 at Inter&Co Stadium.

More than 160 players from Jones in the last ten years have gone on to play college football.

Investigators are looking into the circumstances behind a 3-month-old infant's death, according to the Cocoa Police Department.

The purpose of the hearing is to allow the public to share their views on the location, conceptual design, and social, economic, and environmental impacts of the proposed improvements.

SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket's second-stage experience an "off-nominal condition" during a Starlink launch.

A South Florida iguana expert gathered dozens of motionless reptiles Sunday morning as a cold snap swept through the region, causing temperatures to dip into the mid-30s. The cold-blooded iguanas fall from trees when chilled.

As waves of pirates stormed the streets of Tampa, they confronted perhaps their greatest barrier of the weekend: an unusually cold Florida winter.

Video sent to News 6 by Dave in Seminole County shows his results after prepping for the frigid cold we all woke up to in Central Florida.

Nearly three months after a Titusville teen was found dead on a cruise ship, records obtained by News 6 indicate the case remains under investigation.

Mixed crowds, those in opposition and support, appeared at Congressman Mills' latest Town Hall in Oviedo.

One of the fastest women in the world was just jailed in Florida over going too fast, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Over the past few weeks, News 6 has reported on multiple school threats and hoaxes across Central Florida. Now, one local school district says it’s taking steps to get ahead of the issue.

The chief executive officer of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority says Orlando International Airport will review procedures following a traveler’s complaint about an encounter with an officer from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Tuesday that the county attorney’s office is “exploring the legal issues” centered around U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s interest in opening a detention facility in Orlando.

More than a decade since Rolling Hills Golf Club closed in the Longwood area, it looks like construction is finally about to begin to turn the old course into a community park.

Firefighters and paramedics are often the first to arrive at scenes most people never witness — fatal fires, serious crashes and medical emergencies involving children. Now, Orange County leaders are offering a new resource to protect their mental health.

Three days after Shaniqua “Shan” Rose defeated Regina Hill for the District 5 Orlando city commission seat in November, Rose visited Orlando Police Department headquarters and filed a report accusing her challenger of harassment, records obtained by News 6 show.

A new report reveals more about what police have identified as an attempted murder plot at Lake Brantley High School last week.

You have probably seen by now a freeze watch, or a cold weather advisory, or maybe even a freeze warning dash across your television screen or burst forth on your phones screen. But if you're out and about today, you'll notice its still a little warm and absolutely humid. National Weather Service is giving us as much lead time as possible ahead of the big freeze. What does lead time mean for you and your loved ones?

This may have been Mount Dora’s best-kept secret — until now.

It appears three new concrete speed tables and raised crosswalks that were put in the Celery Avenue area are already being removed.

More people who knew Rebecca White, the licensed mental health counselor who was stabbed to death inside her Orange County office, are speaking out about her compassion and dedication to helping others.

Politically Motivated, a weekly podcast from News 6, takes the guessing and headline chasing out of the mix.

Police said the individual was recorded on a security camera attempting to look into a home near the intersection of Laurel Avenue and 12th Street.

FDLE officers pulled three adults and three children from the Orange County home. Two of the adults were placed in handcuffs.

Could this be the year someone finally moves into the Majesty building, better known as the “I-4 eyesore,” in Altamonte Springs?

Orange County Democrats are opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operating in Central Florida and potentially opening a detention facility in Orlando.

A recent arrest in Flagler County underscores how online predators are evolving their methods to target children beyond traditional social media platforms.

Orange County Public Schools are operating under capacity due to a decline in birth rates, an aging population, and increased school choice, which have drastically lowered enrollment numbers and impacted the district financially.

As of Friday, Jan. 16, there were 831 bookings in the jail with immigration holds, according to a county spokesperson, who noted that “there has been a significant number of re-bookings.” Here's what else we know about their charges.

Attorney Ben Crump will represent the family of a 70-year-old woman who died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Orlando Resort in November.

Crews were also able to remove several sections of the old pier last week. Looking ahead, city officials say that — weather permitting — the project is less than two weeks from driving its first concrete test pile

Immigrant advocates and Democratic lawmakers urged the public to speak out against the increasing reported presence of ICE agents in Central Florida on Monday, and to protest plans to open an ICE detainment center in Orange County.

News 6 Mornings anchor and Apopka Community Correspondent Justin Warmoth has decided to sign off at the end of this month, after more than a decade of serving communities in the Orlando-Daytona Beach-Melbourne market #15 under Graham Media Group.

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority has confirmed to News 6 that United Airlines flight 2323 from Chicago “experienced an issue upon landing” Sunday at Orlando International Airport, leading to its passengers being disembarked.