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โVery short in the pantry:โ Hope CommUnity Center urges food donations amid shortages
Read full article: โVery short in the pantry:โ Hope CommUnity Center urges food donations amid shortagesA local food pantry and community resource organization is in need of food donations for its food pantries.
72-year-old man arrested in 1991 St. Cloud cold case murder, police say
Read full article: 72-year-old man arrested in 1991 St. Cloud cold case murder, police sayA 72-year-old Apopka man was arrested on Monday in connection to the 1991 cold case murder of Julia Sue Wilbanks, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
Orlando man wins $1M prize from scratch-off ticket at local convenience shop
Read full article: Orlando man wins $1M prize from scratch-off ticket at local convenience shopOn Monday, the Florida Lottery announced the winner of a $1 million prize from the FLORIDA 300X THE CASH scratch-off game.
Madeline Sotoโs accused killer has โconfidential informationโ about case, defense claims
Read full article: Madeline Sotoโs accused killer has โconfidential informationโ about case, defense claimsThe man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto is asking a judge to delay an upcoming court hearing because his attorneys have recently obtained โconfidential informationโ related to the case, court records show.
These are the best places to visit in Florida, ranked. Have you been?
Read full article: These are the best places to visit in Florida, ranked. Have you been?The Sunshine State has plenty of interesting things to do and see. However, some parts of Florida make for a better vacation spot than others.
โA lot of excitement:โ Magic fans rally in downtown Orlando for NBA playoffs
Read full article: โA lot of excitement:โ Magic fans rally in downtown Orlando for NBA playoffsBasketball fans from all over Central Florida packed Wall Street Plaza in downtown Orlando, cheering their teams on as the NBA Playoffs kick off this weekend, including the Orlando Magic.
3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: 3 injured in 3-vehicle crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange CountyThree people were injured in a three-vehicle crash on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County on Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man with gun shot, killed by Orlando officers after fight breaks out in downtown, police say
Read full article: Man with gun shot, killed by Orlando officers after fight breaks out in downtown, police sayA man was shot and killed by officers after a fight broke out in downtown Orlando, according to the police department.
โLife is life:โ Vigil held in Orlando for man shot, killed in Magic Mall parking lot
Read full article: โLife is life:โ Vigil held in Orlando for man shot, killed in Magic Mall parking lotDozens of family members gathered at the Magic Mall parking lot in Orlando to remember the man shot and killed there on April 6.
โA sneaky workout:โ Activate Orlando opens as Floridaโs first active gaming nenue
Read full article: โA sneaky workout:โ Activate Orlando opens as Floridaโs first active gaming nenueOrlandoโs entertainment scene is leveling up this weekend with the grand opening of Activate Orlando, Floridaโs first active gaming facility.
Orlando Fire hosts inclusive Easter egg scavenger hunt for kids
Read full article: Orlando Fire hosts inclusive Easter egg scavenger hunt for kidsThe Orlando Fire Department and Lighthouse Central Florida hosted an inclusive Easter egg scavenger hunt on the front lawn of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Orlando International Airport announces $72M in renovations. Hereโs what it will cover
Read full article: Orlando International Airport announces $72M in renovations. Hereโs what it will coverOrlando International Airport announces a major renovation project that will cost nearly $72 million.
UCF President doubles down on DOGE, says school doing โmore with lessโ
Read full article: UCF President doubles down on DOGE, says school doing โmore with lessโAmidst pushback from some students, University of Central Florida has reaffirmed its commitment to a state version of the Trumpโs administration Department of Government Efficiency.
UCF increases security, mental health help on campus after FSU mass shooting
Read full article: UCF increases security, mental health help on campus after FSU mass shootingUCFโs Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) also offers crisis support and mental health services through appointments, walk-ins, and a 24/7 crisis hotline at 407-823-2811.
Orlando shines at Floridaโs Michelin Guide Ceremony, makes history
Read full article: Orlando shines at Floridaโs Michelin Guide Ceremony, makes historyFor the first time, an Orlando eatery was awarded two stars. There is only one other restaurant in the state that has this distinguished recognition.
New SeaWorld Orlando Arctic adventure attraction set to open next month. Hereโs when
Read full article: New SeaWorld Orlando Arctic adventure attraction set to open next month. Hereโs whenA new Arctic attraction at SeaWorld Orlando will take flight next month, taking guests on an immersive experience through the icy landscapes.
Orlandoโs Summer Youth Employment Program pairs students with local businesses
Read full article: Orlandoโs Summer Youth Employment Program pairs students with local businessesOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined commissioners at We Print, a local business that has become a creative hub for young talent through the program.
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.
Florida man accused of impersonating deputy while confronting Walmart driver over human trafficking suspicions
Read full article: Florida man accused of impersonating deputy while confronting Walmart driver over human trafficking suspicionsAccording to an arrest affidavit, Michael Diaz approached the truck where he claimed to be a sheriffโs deputy and presented a business card featuring the โFlorida Sheriffs Associationโ logo.
Orange County mother, son arrested after dogs found โseverely underweight,โ deputies say
Read full article: Orange County mother, son arrested after dogs found โseverely underweight,โ deputies sayThe investigation began after a tip from Code Enforcement regarding the condition of the dogs at the home of Sandra and Joshua Goldberg on North Powers Drive.
This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account for
Read full article: This group tells Florida cities how much growth they need to account forThe Bureau of Economic Business and Research is contracted by the state to tell cities and counties how much growth they need to accommodate in the coming years.
Progress Report: Central Florida homelessness 4 months after new state law
Read full article: Progress Report: Central Florida homelessness 4 months after new state lawIn 2024, Gov. DeSantis signed a bill to force local governments to dismantle homeless camps. Here's how the law has affected the fight against homelessness, and how a group of journalists are trying to raise awareness.
โHarmful content:โ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predators
Read full article: โHarmful content:โ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predatorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday, demanding information from Roblox about how it markets to children.
Orlando mayor defends Trust Act as Florida AG threatens legal action over cityโs immigration policy
Read full article: Orlando mayor defends Trust Act as Florida AG threatens legal action over cityโs immigration policyOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back after Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warned the city could face legal action over its immigration policy.
Orange County, law enforcement agencies reach agreements on school resource officers. Here are the cities impacted
Read full article: Orange County, law enforcement agencies reach agreements on school resource officers. Here are the cities impactedFive local governments will provide officers for public schools in tentative agreements reached by Orange County Public Schools.
News 6 investigating questions over state attorney โnon-arrest caseโ backlog
Read full article: News 6 investigating questions over state attorney โnon-arrest caseโ backlogAs a representative of the Florida Attorney Generalโs office met with Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell Tuesday.
Floridaโs controversial land development proposal resurfaces in House bill
Read full article: Floridaโs controversial land development proposal resurfaces in House billSenate Bill 1118 and its companion bill in the House both received backlash, but now, a new version of House Bill 579 appears to include some of the same concepts.
Orange Countyโs Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost studentโs confidence in math
Read full article: Orange Countyโs Teacher of the Year has creative approach to boost studentโs confidence in mathIn Winter Park, Cherese Fussner is making a big impact as a geometry teacher at the Winter Park 9th Grade Center.
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.
Orlando lawmakerโs tourism tax reform now part of Florida Senate tax package
Read full article: Orlando lawmakerโs tourism tax reform now part of Florida Senate tax packageOn Monday, Sen. Carlos Guillermo-Smith D-Orlando, revealed his tourism tax reform bill is now part of the state senate tax package.
Orlando not violating immigration laws, Mayor Dyer tells Florida attorney general
Read full article: Orlando not violating immigration laws, Mayor Dyer tells Florida attorney generalOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer insists the city is following federal and state immigration law, one day after Floridaโs attorney general threatened to remove Dyer from office over a city policy.
Florida attorney general threatens to remove Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer over immigration stance
Read full article: Florida attorney general threatens to remove Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer over immigration stanceFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is threatening to remove Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer from office.
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.
โWe wanna see bad guys go away:โ Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute cases
Read full article: โWe wanna see bad guys go away:โ Florida offers to help State Attorney Monique Worrell prosecute casesThe Florida Attorney Generalโs Office will provide additional prosecutors to Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrellโs office to help deal with thousands of backlogged non-arrest cases, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
This is the best stretch of highway in Florida, study shows. Do you agree?
Read full article: This is the best stretch of highway in Florida, study shows. Do you agree?It's no surprise that drivers can get frustrated with heavy traffic jams on the highway. But it turns out that some stretches may not be that bad.
โHealth is Wealthโ event blends wellness and community service in Ocoee
Read full article: โHealth is Wealthโ event blends wellness and community service in OcoeeCentral Florida families came together Sunday morning for a unique event that focused on holistic wellness and giving back to the community.
โDomestic in nature:โ Victims found safe after being kidnapped at Orange County Walmart
Read full article: โDomestic in nature:โ Victims found safe after being kidnapped at Orange County WalmartTwo victims of a kidnapping at an Orange County Walmart are safe after being found on Saturday and the man deputies said is responsible is behind bars, according to a news release.
Orlando Cityโs Pedro Gallese notches 50th career shutout in draw with Carlos Coronel, Red Bulls
Read full article: Orlando Cityโs Pedro Gallese notches 50th career shutout in draw with Carlos Coronel, Red BullsPedro Gallese notched the 50th clean sheet of his career when he saved the only shot he faced for Orlando City in a scoreless draw with the New York Red Bulls, who couldnโt find the net despite playing most of the second half with a man advantage on Saturday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida doesnโt need FEMA. Hereโs what he wants instead
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida doesnโt need FEMA. Hereโs what he wants insteadFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a hefty declaration at a conference in Orlando on Wednesday โ the latest in a series of policy proposals that the governor has pushed for in recent months.
Florida elementary school student shares alcohol with classmates, district says
Read full article: Florida elementary school student shares alcohol with classmates, district saysFirst responders were called out to an Orange County elementary school after staff learned a student brought alcohol to the campus and shared it with other students on Friday.
โMost dresses are manufactured overseas:โ Wedding dress prices expected to rise due to tariffs
Read full article: โMost dresses are manufactured overseas:โ Wedding dress prices expected to rise due to tariffsRoberta Noronha, co-founder of The Bridal Finery, recently returned from Bridal Fashion Week, where tariffs were a significant topic of discussion.
Celebrating 20 Years of TJEEI: A Legacy of empowering individuals with disabilities
Read full article: Celebrating 20 Years of TJEEI: A Legacy of empowering individuals with disabilitiesThe event brought together educators, community leaders, and supporters to honor the Instituteโs impactful work and future goals
Light Orlando to host annual community closet clean-out event; volunteers needed
Read full article: Light Orlando to host annual community closet clean-out event; volunteers neededThe non-profit organization, Light Orlando, is hosting its annual community closet clean-out event on April 26, but it needs help.
โA lot of misunderstanding:โ Debunking 8 myths about homelessness in Central Florida
Read full article: โA lot of misunderstanding:โ Debunking 8 myths about homelessness in Central FloridaMost people who are homeless don't work, are dangerous, and drug addicts, so goes common belief. But the reasons for homelessness in Central Florida may surprise you. What local advocates want you to know.
Suspect arrested in attack on jogger near Orlandoโs College Park
Read full article: Suspect arrested in attack on jogger near Orlandoโs College ParkAccording to police, the suspect โ later identified as Tyler Feight โapproached the victim and struck her in the upper body, causing her to fall to the ground.
What are non-arrest cases? Examples like these prompted new state attorney policy
Read full article: What are non-arrest cases? Examples like these prompted new state attorney policyCiting a backlog of more than 13,000 non-arrest cases, State Attorney Monique Worrell implemented a new policy this month, limiting the types of non-arrest cases her office would accept from law enforcement.
How could tariffs impact your prescription medication?
Read full article: How could tariffs impact your prescription medication?President Donald Trump announced on April 1 that there are plans to impose significant tariffs on pharmaceutical imports during a dinner for the National Republican Congressional Committee, signaling a major shift in U.S. drug policy.
James Beard Award chef to open steakhouse at Walt Disney World this summer
Read full article: James Beard Award chef to open steakhouse at Walt Disney World this summerA Las Vegas-based restaurant company, The MINA Group, revealed in a news release that its restaurant Bourbon Steak will be opening at the resort in mid-summer.
Navigating new traffic patterns in the Epic Universe neighborhood
Read full article: Navigating new traffic patterns in the Epic Universe neighborhoodAhead of the grand opening of Epic Universe on May 22, Orange County has opened its new north-to-south corridor that connects Universal Orlando Resortโs main campus to its fourth theme park.
Central Florida lagging in solutions for its homeless population
Read full article: Central Florida lagging in solutions for its homeless populationLast weekโs release of the annual point-in-time count made the challenge abundantly clear: Central Florida still doesnโt have enough ways to house its vast numbers of homeless residents. And a new law banning public camping is making harder to know who needs help.
Police chase in Orange County ends with arrests, leads to hundreds of fraud charges
Read full article: Police chase in Orange County ends with arrests, leads to hundreds of fraud chargesA man and a woman are facing more than 1,500 charges between them following a police chase on I-4 that eventually resulted in the discovery of sensitive information police say was stolen by the suspects.
Florida House advances budget bill reducing bonuses for AP course enrollment
Read full article: Florida House advances budget bill reducing bonuses for AP course enrollmentA state budget bill approved by the Florida House on Wednesday could lead to a significant reduction in how much funding school districts receive for students enrolled in Advanced Placement (AP) courses, prompting criticism from Democrats who argue the change could diminish college readiness in public schools.
โYou canโt beat that:โ Local students celebrate free tuition announcement
Read full article: โYou canโt beat that:โ Local students celebrate free tuition announcementStudents at Evans High and Jones High School packed their gymnasiums to get a big announcement about their future college education.
๐ Community outreach programs bring library resources to Central Florida residents
Read full article: ๐ Community outreach programs bring library resources to Central Florida residentsThere are a variety of library materials and resources you can get without stepping foot inside the branch. Here's how.
2 congressmen representing Central Florida to host town halls this month. How you can attend
Read full article: 2 congressmen representing Central Florida to host town halls this month. How you can attendMark your calendars! More Central Florida congressmen are hosting town hall events with constituents either on the phone or in person this month.
Florida Film Festival returns to Central Florida with over 170 films. Hereโs a look at some
Read full article: Florida Film Festival returns to Central Florida with over 170 films. Hereโs a look at someFlorida Film Festival is back in Central Florida, showcasing over 170 films over a 10-day period.
Sister of Jackie Siegel, widow of Westgate Resorts founder, dies
Read full article: Sister of Jackie Siegel, widow of Westgate Resorts founder, diesThe widow of David Siegel, the timeshare mogul and Westgate Resorts founder, shares that days after her husbandโs death, her sister died of accidental drug overdose.
Roaches galore! These Central Florida eateries were shut down due to health concerns
Read full article: Roaches galore! These Central Florida eateries were shut down due to health concernsLast week, nearly 30 restaurants in Florida were forced to shut down after a visit from a state health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR.
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.
Special election dates set for Florida Senate race to replace Geraldine Thompson
Read full article: Special election dates set for Florida Senate race to replace Geraldine ThompsonGov. Ron DeSantis issued the executive order calling for a special election to fill the seat left vacant by the unexpected death of State Sen. Geraldine Thompson in February. A special primary election will be held on June 24, with a special general election on Sept. 2.
Universal Orlando launches Epic Universe preview ticket sales for select guests
Read full article: Universal Orlando launches Epic Universe preview ticket sales for select guestsRunning April 17- May 8, the preview period offers a unique opportunity for fans to experience the magic ahead of the official launch.
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.
Why some of Epic Universeโs most talked about rides are also accommodating
Read full article: Why some of Epic Universeโs most talked about rides are also accommodatingNot only does Epic Universe offer an entirely new level of experience, but body-conscious guests will be pleased to know how accommodating this park is when it comes to certain rides.
Arrest made nearly 1 year after hit-and-run crash that killed Orlando man
Read full article: Arrest made nearly 1 year after hit-and-run crash that killed Orlando manA 55-year-old man was arrested nearly one year after a hit-and-run crash that killed an Orlando man, according to an affidavit for an arrest warrant.