Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed a new member to the Orange County Board of County Commissioners on Friday, according to his office.

A Central Florida mother says she does not believe her teenage daughter’s boyfriend’s account of the events that led to the 17-year-old’s fatal shooting this week.

Butterflies move between flowers as wind chimes ring through the trees at the Trout Lake Nature Center.

Social media posts have fueled rumors of a possible “teen takeover” Friday night at ICON Park, prompting extra law enforcement patrols and new restrictions for minors.

World-renowned runner Sha’Carri Richardson is changing her original plea in her Florida super speeder case as part of a plea deal.

Florida’s first statewide condo safety inspection report following the 2021 Surfside collapse has been released— and the results revealed dozens of unsafe buildings, millions of dollars in needed repairs, and a data collection process still working out the kinks.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board District 3.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board District 2.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board District 1.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County School Board Chair.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 8.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 6.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Judge Group 17.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 4.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 2.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County Commission District 7.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Orange County mayor.

Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for the Orange County Clerk of Courts Democratic Primary.

A judge rejected a plea deal that would have sentenced an Orange County man to 30 years in prison for killing his wife in 2023. State Attorney Monique Worrell says the victim's family requested the plea deal to avoid a long trial. Florida's attorney general is praising the judge.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has a new silverback gorilla. Bakari, 21, is taking over leadership of the park’s family troop after the departure of longtime silverback Gino.

Deputies investigate deadly shooting of 17-year-old at Orlando apartment complex

Orlando Health has opened a new children's pavilion in Orlando that consolidates 19 pediatric clinics under one roof, aiming to simplify follow-up care and reduce the logistical burden on families managing multiple specialists after a child's hospitalization.

The Cheesecake Factory is marking National Cheesecake Day on July 30 with half-price slices for dine-in guests and a new Brownie Crunch Choc-a-Lot Cheesecake that benefits Feeding America.

According to FHP, the trooper activated his emergency lights and siren as the SUV approached his patrol car and other traffic. The driver did not stop and passed the trooper, prompting a pursuit.

Redding, a teacher and single mother of two, says rising prices have made it harder to keep up with everyday needs — and she’s not alone. That’s why the nonprofit A Gift For Teaching has spent decades providing free school supplies to teachers and students.

A 17-year-old girl was fatally shot in an Orange County neighborhood on Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.

A board tasked with recommending how revenue from tourist development taxes will be spent is considering a multi-millon dollar request to build a parking garage on the campus of Camping World Stadium.

A portion of an Apopka Walmart parking lot is now serving as a runway for a new kind of delivery service — one that bypasses Central Florida roads and carries customers’ orders through the sky.

Heart of Florida United Way unveiled its United Learning Lab Tuesday — a converted passenger bus equipped with Starlink technology capable of connecting more than 500 devices at once, designed to bring digital education, tax preparation services, and community resources directly to underserved residents across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties at least five days a week.

After nearly a decade on News 6 mornings, “Trooper Steve” reflects on the moments that mattered — from traffic safety to community events — and explains what’s next as Apopka’s director of public information.

Discovery Cove’s Shark Interaction Program gives participants a chance to meet sharks up close, learn how voluntary training supports animal care, and snorkel with several species — with a portion of proceeds supporting marine conservation.

The Orlando Vocal Collective, known for their energetic performances at the IMMERSE festival, is presenting an intimate concert in downtown Orlando featuring 11 singers and a four-piece band. The show will reimagine classic songs by artists such as Janet Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Beyoncé, and Michael Jackson through expanded vocal arrangements and harmonies.

Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.

Orlando leaders are moving forward with repairs to a rough stretch of bike trail along Westmoreland Street in Parramore — an area residents say has caused falls and injuries.

Orange County groups pitched new funding requests Tuesday for the county’s Tourist Development Tax, setting up a high-stakes debate over how to spend hundreds of millions of dollars collected from visitors.

E-bikes and e-scooters are now off-limits for some Orange County Public Schools students.

A 41-year-old man is facing an indecent exposure charge after police say he exposed himself to a woman inside a parking garage near downtown Orlando, marking what investigators say is his seventh arrest for a similar offense.

Orange County officials say Mayor Jerry Demings underwent surgery for prostate cancer Tuesday morning, and is taking some time to recover.

Shortly before his resignation, Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios denied having a new vehicle — but records obtained by News 6 tell a different story.

Police are investigating at shooting at the Home Depot at 1670 W. Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka.

Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios resigned Monday, citing a misleading response he gave to county commissioners during a recent budget presentation as the reason for his departure. In his resignation letter, Anthony Rios acknowledged his words fell short during a question from commissioners about the purchase of a county-assigned vehicle.

Apopka residents packed a special city meeting Monday night, airing frustration over flooding and poor road conditions as commissioners debated a proposed 32% millage rate increase.

As high heat continues in Central Florida, local officials have released a list of “cooling locations” across Orange County.

Could the USA Men’s Basketball team’s quest for another gold medal begin in Orlando? It’s possible, but that push hit an obstacle a bit on Monday.

Ahead of a vote that could increase property tax rates in Apopka, News 6 sent city leaders five questions, including what specific services, positions or projects the additional money would fund; what could be reduced under a lower rate; and why the city continues to face a budget gap as its population and tax base grow. Monday’s decision will establish the maximum rate the city may consider through the remainder of the budget process.

Jodi Benson brings a bold new side to Orlando as the Witch in Stephen Sondheim’s “Into the Woods,” running July 31–Aug. 2 at Dr. Phillips Center’s Steinmetz Hall, with an added Saturday matinee.

The proposal would increase the millage rate by 0.75 and generate an additional $6.6 million for the city. For homeowners with a $300,000 property, the increase would mean about $187 more per year in taxes.

Ahead of Florida's Aug. 18 statewide primary, Central Florida election supervisors are urging all registered voters — not just party members — to participate, as the ballot includes nonpartisan races for school board, county commission, judicial seats, and select universal primary races that are open to every eligible voter.

Eatonville residents met at St. Lawrence A.M.E. Church to discuss the town’s history and the disputed sale of the former Hungerford School property. The property, sold to Dr. Phillips Charities for redevelopment, is the subject of a legal challenge alleging improper negotiation. Participants emphasized the importance of preserving Eatonville’s legacy as one of the nation’s first self-governing Black towns and ensuring community voices shape its future. The lawsuit over the land sale remains unresolved.

The Orlando Fire Department says they responded to a 2-alarm fire Saturday afternoon. Crews say the fire was on East Concord Street, and when they arrived, the whole house was involved.

Florida’s top health official called the measles vaccine “effective” Friday, but stopped short of imploring people to get inoculated against the disease. According to data from the Florida Department of Health, there have been 155 measles cases in Florida since the start of the year, with three in Orange County and one in Osceola County.

A Central Florida man was arrested after being accused of violating recent emergency rules regarding a flesh-eating parasite, according to Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson.

FDOT is in the design phase for a project on East Colonial Drive from Avalon Park Boulevard to Chuluota Road. The plan could add lanes, build shared-use paths on both sides of the roadway and make intersection improvements. It also includes additional stormwater drainage ponds.

The Orlando Police Department issued a warning after video was released showing a mob of e-bike riders downtown.

SeaWorld Orlando is celebrating sharks in a big way this summer with Baby Shark, Shark Appreciation Week and plenty of family-friendly fun.

A video appears to show sections of a temporary wall collapsing onto a group of visitors on one of the busiest walkways at Universal Orlando.

An unsettling shopping experience for a woman at a Walmart in Orange County this week led to an arrest for video voyeurism.

The Dr. Phillips Center will present a self-produced run of Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s Tony Award-winning musical 'Into the Woods' at Steinmetz Hall from July 31 to August 2. Starring Disney Legend and Tony Award nominee Jodi Benson as The Witch, the show weaves together classic fairy tales such as Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Jack and the Beanstalk, and Rapunzel to explore the themes of wishes, consequences, and the meaning of 'happily ever after.'

Orange County's election workers conducted a public test of their election equipment ahead of the August primary election, and the public was invited to see it. Here's what we learned about processing ballots.

The Florida Supreme Court is not accepting a plan to reprimand a Central Florida judge over a perceived racial remark during a plea hearing last year, nor for telling two defense attorneys to “shut up” during a jury selection proceeding.

A News 6 investigation found one Orlando woman paid $125 to a third-party website, only to receive the same PDF available for free on the official U.S. government site.

Over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close down after receiving a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.

A Lamborghini was pulled over in a “Super Speeder stop” on Wednesday morning for going over 100 mph on the highway, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The video has been viewed and shared on Instagram hundreds of thousands of times. It shows two adults and five children sitting at a table at the restaurant ‘@ The Diner’ last Sunday. At the end of the video, they leave. What the video does not show is the adults paying the bill.

A job fair in Orange County on Tuesday aimed to help former Spirit Airlines employees and other job seekers connect with new opportunities after hundreds of workers suddenly lost their jobs in May.

A bicyclist was killed in a crash along East Colonial Drive on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orange County could be making changes to how pedicabs operate along International Drive, one of central Florida’s most popular tourist corridors.

A judge signed the order on Thursday, citing Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.134(b)(2). The state had not filed charges by the 63rd day following the defendant’s arrest, nor did prosecutors file anything to demonstrate good cause for an extension.

According to police, the crash involved seven vehicles and 10 people. Speed was also most likely a contributing factor.

Orange County Public Schools will host a community meeting Thursday July 23rd to hear neighbors' concerns about a proposed affordable housing development intended to help teachers and other OCPS employees.

The first phase is set to begin next month, and city leaders say the goal is to reduce crashes and injuries by slowing drivers down in areas where children walk, bike and play.

As AI data centers expand across Central Florida and across the country, residents living near one planned facility just outside Eatonville say they want more transparency before it opens.

Orange County plans to install an automated speed camera near Rock Springs Elementary School following a traffic study that confirmed dangerous speeding along Rock Springs Road.

School board members are set to review a draft policy Tuesday that would ban elementary students from bringing or riding e-bikes or e-scooters on school property. A final vote could come as early as next week.

The Orlando Dreamers are asking for $975 million in tourist tax funding to build a new 45,000-seat venue. The proposed stadium would be located just north of Aquatica on International Drive.

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a vehicle accused of striking an 11-year-old boy riding an electric scooter before leaving the scene Sunday afternoon in Orange County.

Police have released footage of the arrest at a nearby restaurant after investigators said the suspect fled the scene.

The investigation into the shooting death of a child in Orlando is “complex,” a spokesperson with Orlando police said Monday.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has an all-new Australian wildlife walk-through experience at Conservation Station. Here’s what to expect at Jumping Junction, from kangaroos and wallabies to joeys, grazing and a guided, stay-on-the-path experience.

According to an FHP report, the driver of a 2025 Kia K4 was heading southbound on Orange Blossom Trail when he ran a red light approaching the northbound exit ramp from State Road 417.

Crystal Lawson, 32, of Orlando faces 113 felony counts of computer crimes and one count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device. She posted a $1.14 million bond over the weekend after it was set at $10,000 per count.

A man is accused of altering and providing fake veterinary certificates for puppies he sold. Months after a News 6 investigation, that man is now facing charges.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office put up crime scene tape to close TCU Boulevard near Pamlico Street on Saturday.

The Orlando Fire Department completed a rescue at Universal Orlando Sunday, after they say 70 people were stuck on a ride. Fire officials say the ride stopped in a raised position, but riders were upright inside an air-conditioned building. There were no medical complaints.

A Kissimmee man is dead after an early-morning motorcycle crash involving a tractor-trailer, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

An apartment building in Windermere that was condemned last week after a lightning strike sparked a fire remains unsafe, according to an Orange County spokesperson, and one resident says she's been told it may be months before she can return to her apartment.

A train came off the track in the College Park neighborhood of Orlando on Friday afternoon, News 6 has discovered. News 6 found the train around 3 p.m., stopped near Yates Street and Beardall Street — just a few blocks away from Golfview Street and North Orange Blossom Trail.

Emergency crews responded to what they’re calling a “medical emergency” at the Willow Bend Apartments on Silver Star Road in Orlando. According to the Orlando Fire Department, one patient was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a trauma alert.

A string of unintentional shootings involving children across Central Florida over the past six months has sparked renewed debate over firearm safety, responsible gun ownership, and whether such incidents can truly be called accidents.

The Samaritan Resource Center says it is feeling “desperate” as it works to end homelessness in Orange County, pointing to demand that leaders say is outpacing available resources.

A debate over gun rights and safety is playing out at a Winter Garden park after the Florida attorney general ordered the city to remove signs banning weapons, saying they violate state law.

A Windermere man was arrested after Orange County deputies say he hit an 11-year-old child on an e-bike with an SUV, then smashed the child’s cellphone during a confrontation in the neighborhood.

Orlando’s MLB push is back with fresh numbers, as the group behind the Dreamers asks Orange County to put some tourist-tax dollars toward a new stadium.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning and deadline after the city of Winter Garden reportedly posted signs at a local park.

The Apopka City Commission failed to reach a unanimous agreement Wednesday on a proposed property tax millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, delaying a decision as city leaders face a deadline to finalize next year’s budget.

A Central Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after murdering and trying to rape his girlfriend’s 93-year-old mother, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Parking meters in the city of Orlando are officially ditching coins starting this week, going to a fully digital payment system.

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.

In a news conference Wednesday, Worrell highlighted significant gains in conviction rates and continued progress on juvenile justice reform.

Jasper Rollins II had been charged as an adult with second-degree murder and two counts of aggravated battery in connection with the shooting outside Dezerland Park on International Drive.