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Drivers using the I-4 Express lanes will soon see fluctuating toll rates as the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) implements a dynamic tolling system starting Monday.
The volunteer civilian dive group Sunshine State Sonar helped authorities recover human remains from a sunken sedan in a retention pond near Union Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Deputies said they received a 911 call from a “suicidal” man on Friday evening, with the man giving his name and stating he was going to kill himself before hanging up.
In a truly touching moment at a hospital in Lake Nona, 3-year-old Jolene Davis got to hear more clearly for the first time, all thanks to her new cochlear implant.
Martha Are, CEO of Homeless Service Network of Central Florida, says they submitted HUD Award applications for federal money used to pay renewals for projects, services, and programs for the homeless community in November.
A new musical premiering at the Dr. Phillips Center is setting the record straight on how the Brooklyn Bridge was built and finally giving credit where credit is due.
With three months until the opening of Universal Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort has announced the launch of new tickets and vacation packages for its eagerly-awaited fourth theme park, including tickets exclusively for Florida residents.
A free block party in Orlando will celebrate the arrival of more than a dozen new murals by local artists, with activities for the whole family.
An Orange County man was arrested months after his 3-year-old son took a gun from a backpack and shot himself in the chest, according to sheriff’s officials.
Four 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.
A local organization dedicated to helping individuals with paralysis regain their strength and mobility is making significant strides forward, but it needs your support to maintain the momentum.
The sound of power saws and drills pierced the afternoon air as dozens of high school students from Orange County received a hands-on introduction to the construction industry.
The National Treasury Employees Union and former IRS employees say around 100 or 1/3 of employees at the Orlando offices received their termination letter on Wednesday or Thursday. Why workers say this could impact you.
Police said they responded to the home at 1031 Horizon Street around 3:51 p.m. after receiving reports about a shooting behind the home.
More than 1,000 Veterans Affairs employees have been let go after the Trump administration signed an executive order telling agencies to prepare for large-scale reductions, raising concerns among veterans about the future of their benefits.
The costs of school buses have risen due to inflation. Here’s how Central Florida’s school districts are handling the rising cost to purchase new buses. Most districts replace their buses every 10-12 years.
The change could mean higher toll rates during busier times on the interstate when drivers typically see traffic delays.
The event, hosted every year by the local Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Alumni Chapter in Orlando, pays tribute to Lawson, a fellow member, who was the first Black attorney to win a Supreme Court case.
Heading toward downtown Orlando this weekend? Road closures will be in effect for IMMERSE, an interactive art festival happening Feb. 21-24.
An 18-year-old smelled smoke after a fire broke out early Thursday at his Orlando home along Lake Underhill Road, waking him up and getting him to get his family to safety, according to his mother.
The city of Winter Park wants to update a beloved playground after three decades of fun and games. You might know it as "Castle Park," the wooden structure located in the Community Playground in Martin Luther King Junior Park.
An Orange County Public Schools math teacher is turning learning into a slam dunk by combining her two passions: education and basketball. Jennifer Lopez teaches fourth grade at Stonewyck Elementary School and has developed what she calls “Magic Math.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on agreements that several more factions of state-level law enforcement will work hand-in-hand with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to detain and potentially interrogate illegal immigrants.
City and county leaders are preparing for a critical meeting to discuss a short-term solution to persistent flooding at Border Lake. While both sides agree that action is needed, tensions are rising over what is driving the conversation.
A former Central Florida mailman has agreed to plea guilty after investigators said he dumped over 1,000 pieces of mail in the woods of an Orlando neighborhood.
Rep. Anna Eskamani put in a budget request for $394,321 for the city of Orlando's Pulse Memorial. That's the same amount of money that was returned when the previous group dissolved last year.
An Orlando woman was arrested on Monday after a road rage shooting along Colonial Drive left one man dead, according to the police department.
The Orlando Police Department is asking for the community for assistance in identifying two individuals connected to a fiery two-vehicle crash that killed a Lake Nona student and injured two others.
A health alert has been issued for harmful blue-green algae toxins in several lakes around Orange County, according to a news release from the Florida Department of Health.
The Orange County Library System will be celebrating Women’s History Month in March with library events and programs teaching the impact influential women have made, according to a news release from the county’s libraries.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is facing a lawsuit nearly two years after a brutal killing spree left a 9-year-old girl, an Orlando TV reporter and another woman dead.
An interactive art festival celebrates 10 years in Orlando starting this weekend. Tuesday on Breakfast With Bridgett, we previewed the 10th annual IMMERSE, which begins this Friday in Downtown Orlando, and is free to experience.
Commissioners are considering forcing the sale of the complex, located off Texas Avenue, to allow for redevelopment of the area.
Amid a series of revamps, closures, and new rides at Disney’s theme parks in Florida, yet another attraction is set to leave for good, according to the company.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is facing a lawsuit nearly two years after a brutal killing spree left a 9-year-old girl, an Orlando TV reporter and another woman dead.
More than 100 people gathered in downtown Orlando to call out the Trump Administration for its flood of executive orders, the actions of the Department of Government Efficiency, and to demand action from Congress.
MCO is the busiest airport in Florida and 7th busiest in the country, yet its radar approach control building and much of the equipment inside is decades old. Rep. Darren Soto, D-Kissimmee, compared MCO’s TRACON to 1980’s Atari video games.
Dwight Harris, once facing a life sentence, pleaded no contest in court, securing a 15-year prison sentence with credit for time served. Upon release, he will be on five years of supervised probation and must register as a sexual predator.
One person was killed and another was injured in a rear-end crash on Orange Blossom Trail in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Music and heartfelt words filled First Orlando Worship Center as the church, community, and others said their final goodbye to Lucy Pat Curl, who was brutally killed during a home invasion last month.
A man was injured on Sunday afternoon after accidentally shooting himself at the Florida Mall, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Several hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
Faced with fast-rising homelessness and a shortage of shelter beds, Orlando officials are eyeing a mobile solution. They’re considering buying two former Greyhound buses, with bunkbeds replacing seats to house up to 20 people in each. The buses go for $175,000 each, with operations expected to cost about $1 million annually.
Dr. LaVon W. Bracy, a community leader and author, first met State Sen. Geraldine Thompson in 1969 when they became college roommates. Their friendship, which began when they were both 20 years old, lasted a lifetime. Bracy and her daughter, State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis, talked to News 6 about Thompson and her legacy.
Randolph Bracy III, a former state senator who lost to Thompson when he challenged her in the Democratic primary for Florida Senate District 15 last August, made the announcement on Instagram and Facebook on Friday.
State agencies investigating a massive fish kill in Lake Apopka say they've ruled out some possibilities but are still unsure what caused the incident.
A Central Florida congressman wants to reopen an office that sought solutions for gun violence that President Donald Trump shuttered last month.
Geraldine Thompson, who represented Orange County in the Florida House and Senate for almost 20 years, died Thursday, according to several lawmakers who worked with Thompson throughout her career.
Leaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.
The plaintiff claims that Disney’s DAS policies violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing discriminatory eligibility criteria and requiring unnecessary public disclosure of sensitive medical information..
A Lake Nona High School student critically injured in a crash on Narcoossee Road in Orlando has died, according to police.
Origami in the Garden, an outdoor sculptural exhibition, is now on display at Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens.
A man fleeing from Orlando police struck a pedestrian who died while the driver attempted to run away and hide, according to the Florida Highway Patrol and Orlando Police Department.
In a heartwarming surprise, Arabella Romsa, a young innovator from Winter Park has been announced as the winner of this year’s prestigious MED-EL IDEASforEARS contest.
If you’ve been behind the wheel in Orange County, most likely you've seen someone absolutely flying 30 miles over the speed limit.
Joann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
A Venezuelan group will host an informational session Saturday for immigrants concerned about recent changes in federal immigration policy.
At first glance, you might think Paris is the kind of dog who would slow you down. But buckle up, because you’re in for a surprise.
A top federal prosecutor in Florida is raising concerns over a growing number of anti-Semitic hate crimes, urging community members to report incidents of discrimination and threats.
Investigators said that the teacher — Jarvis Ward, 26 — taught math and acted as an assistant football coach at Lake Nona High School.
A guide to community resources across the tri-county area is just a phone call away. Heart of Florida United Way wants you to remember 2-1-1 when you need help.
The mystical portals within Epic Universe will transport guests into incredible worlds. Each one is designed to give guests a transportation sequence complete with LED, media, sound, and visual effects.
Grocery stores are restricting eggs and raising prices as national farms grapple with persistent bird flu outbreaks and the rising cost of feed. For Central Florida’s egg farmers, their chickens are revving up for egg-laying season, and they are trying to meet the demand.
Universal Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe will be serving up over 100 delicious food and beverages for guests to try across the five imaginative worlds, the theme park said in a news release.
Hundreds of artists will take over downtown Orlando as part of Creative City Project’s IMMERSE performing arts festival.
John Phillips, 65 was arrested Monday for aggravated battery and abuse of an elderly or disabled adult after he beat a woman and her mother over a handicapped spot, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Spirit Airlines revealed their top five most searched destinations for spring break in 2025, and three Florida locations made the list, according to a news release from PR Newswire.
PlantCon International will host its first convention in Orlando in February, where plant lovers can meet and enjoy over 150 vendors from around the world.
The vast majority of rides and attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park were listed as closed on Monday evening, sparking questions about what happened.
In a significant move to address homelessness in the region, the Orlando City Council has approved plans for the expansion of the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida shelter. This expansion will include a new 9,000-square-foot facility dedicated to providing more resources for unhoused women and children.
