Orange County Fire Rescue says it received a call Saturday about a child drowning. According to OCFR, crews performed life-saving measures at the scene.

Community members gathered in Apopka early Saturday morning for a memorial workout honoring fallen firefighter Austin Duran, whose legacy continues through a nonprofit dedicated to firefighter safety and community support.

A 2-alarm apartment fire Friday left an entire building condemned and multiple residents without a home

Two children were hurt Thursday after an Orange County sheriff’s deputy accidentally fired his personal gun while cleaning it, the sheriff’s office said.

Three people have been arrested after a shooting at an apartment complex in Orlando on Thursday, which led to a pursuit that ended in Seminole County.

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Central Florida communities will gather this weekend for the annual 15 Days of Hope, honoring fallen Apopka firefighter Austin Duran through a community workout and inaugural 5K while supporting The 2650 Foundation's mission to serve first responders and their families.

OCPS has already signed a lease for 100 new apartments on a nearby 8.5-acre lot, an area currently zoned for single-family homes. The project may be allowed under a state law known as the Live Local Act, which can override some local zoning rules for certain affordable housing developments.

SeaWorld Orlando's Howl-O-Scream returns Sept. 11 with five haunted houses and six scare zones.

Orange County leaders gathered Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of The Enclave at Canopy Park, a new 104-unit affordable apartment community.

Universal Orlando Resort is offering Florida residents unlimited access to its two flagship theme parks through Dec. 16 for $199 plus tax, while also announcing a new after-hours event at Epic Universe this fall.

Two deputies were hospitalized after a house fire broke out Wednesday morning in an Orange County neighborhood. The fire was reported at approximately 8:30 a.m. at a home on Snowberry Circle and originated in the garage.

The City of Orlando reopened the newly renovated playground at Leroy Hoequist Park on Thursday — the fifth in a series of 11 playground upgrades the city says it’s committed to delivering.

Three candidates for Orange County mayor — former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy, Clerk Tiffany Russell, and Commissioner Mayra Uribe — hit the campaign trail Wednesday, debating affordable housing and touting their qualifications ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

A year after Winter Garden canceled curbside recycling due to rising costs, the city is expected to renew its trash contract with Waste Management — again without recycling — even as the volunteer-run Plant Street Recycling program has diverted more than 100,000 pounds of recyclables from landfills.

The vote to join the lawsuit over the Hungerford property failed Tuesday in Eatonville. The lawsuit, filed by the Southern Poverty Law center, alleges closed - door meetings led by the former mayor improperly determined the fate of the property.

For years, the greater Orlando area carried a grim title: the deadliest place in the U.S. for pedestrians. But a new report shows that’s no longer the case — and while Orlando is falling in the rankings, other Central Florida communities are moving up.

Universal Celestial Goodnight at Epic Universe brings full-scale fireworks, synchronized lighting, and dancing fountains to Celestial Park in what may be the resort's most ambitious nighttime spectacular yet.

A new ordinance sets a speed limit for e-bikes and e-scooters in the city of Ocoee. Leaders passed the new restrictions unanimously Tuesday night.

The city of Orlando is looking for a new fire department chief, six months after swearing in the current chief. Jason Revoldt submitted his retirement Tuesday to the city, effective immediately, News 6 confirmed.

"Since COVID-19, the foot traffic is very, very slow," business owner Yehya Rizeq said of Church Street in downtown Orlando. "It’s not recovered yet." A new project breaking ground hopes to change that, but Rizeq worries they can't survive much longer.

Orange County Public Schools leaders are considering whether to ban e-bikes and electric scooters on school campuses following concerns about student safety.

A man accused of shooting a 70-year-old woman three times at an Orlando bus stop will remain behind bars after a judge denied him bond.

The Church Street Festival Project is a multi-phase redesign aimed at transforming a historic downtown stretch into a pedestrian-friendly, festival-style corridor while maintaining vehicle access.

A controversial 300-acre development approved by the City of Winter Garden is now facing a legal challenge from a nearby homeowner who wants a judge to overturn the project’s approval. The lawsuit centers on the proposed Johns Lake Urban Village on Williams Road and Marsh Road. The project includes more than 600 homes, a bed-and-breakfast, retail space and an event venue.

Members of the Orange County School Board will meet Tuesday to discuss proposed rules and restrictions for student use of e-bikes and e-scooters. Under the new rules, elementary school students would be prohibited from bringing motorized micromobility devices to schools.

According to police, Justice S. Fletcher placed a firearm inside a trash can on Thursday, retrieved it, and accidentally discharged it, striking a building. No injuries were reported.

Marcellu Wiley, who played for multiple NFL teams including the Jacksonville Jaguars, had a first appearance Sunday, jail records show. He has since posted bond and been released.

Orange County's Tourist Development Tax generated nearly $400 million in 2025, and officials are forming a citizens task force to help guide how the tourism-restricted funds are spent.

Investigators believe a lightning strike during weekend storms may have sparked the fire, and the Red Cross is assisting displaced residents.

A DUI crackdown in Orlando and across Orange County led to multiple arrests and even more citations, according to Orlando Police.

State troopers are searching for the driver they say was involved in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning.

Thousands packed downtown Orlando for “Fireworks at the Fountain” on the nation’s 250th birthday.

Numerous showers and thunderstorms expected in the afternoon.

The father of a 13-year-old girl is suing the Orange County apartment complex where authorities say his daughter was raped and killed July 4, 2024.

Prosecutors are asking a judge to keep Kevin Millares locked up without bond until trial. Millares was arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in New York after fleeing the Orlando area following the June 8 shooting.

Orange County leaders are preparing to discuss a possible county ordinance to create local e-bike safety regulations after the governor vetoed bipartisan legislation that would have established statewide rules.

New bodycam footage has been released after deputies fatally shot a knife-wielding woman last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A Maitland road is reopening after a sinkhole shut down the area for almost two months. The City of Maitland says crews were expected to remove the traffic barriers on North Wymore Road Thursday afternoon.

Seven Central Florida school districts garnered “A” grades in the latest report card released this week. Individual school grades were also released. We've listed all of the school grades.

The skies over Central Florida will light up this Fourth of July, with fireworks, festivals and celebrations stretching across the region all weekend long.

A record 72.2 million Americans are expected to travel this Fourth of July weekend, despite an 11% jump in overall travel costs, with Orlando International Airport ranking as the second-busiest domestic destination.

Parramore Market spearheaded by 30-year-old Jeniffer Hilaire aims to bring groceries closer to neighbors facing food insecurity.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued another scathing letter to Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, this time accusing her office of “leniency toward murderers and pedophiles.” Worrell accused Uthmeier of being 'more interested in scoring political points' in a response to News 6.

A home in Orange County was damaged by a car fire on Wednesday, according to fire rescue officials. One person was treated for smoke inhalation while crews got the fire under control.

Starting Wednesday, toll rates operated by the Central Florida Expressway Authority increased, adding to financial pressures many drivers say they are already feeling from higher everyday expenses, including gas prices. The rate changes affect major expressways, including State Road 408, State Road 417, State Road 528, and State Road 429.

Police said the incident happened on Tuesday evening along State Road 414, where the girl was seen waving her arms to get help outside an SUV on the side of the highway.

A new update to Florida's Live Local Act allows school districts to build affordable housing on their properties, bypassing traditional zoning rules — and Orange County residents are pushing back after learning their single-family neighborhood could soon be home to a 100-unit apartment complex on a former school site.

According to the Fruitland Park police chief, a verbal altercation led the suspect to grab an AR-15-style rifle and fire rounds inside the home. The suspect also reached for a pistol during the argument, but it was empty.

A stretch of Boy Scout Road in Apopka is drawing new attention as the city considers lowering the speed limit in response to concerns about speeding and safety.

Central Florida’s Venezuelan community is organizing relief efforts for survivors of the devastating earthquakes that struck Venezuela last week, calling on residents to donate everything from baby supplies to personal care items — and even body bags.

A 34-year-old man charged earlier this year with defrauding investors out of at least $250 million pleaded guilty Tuesday to running a “Ponzi scheme.” Christopher Delgado could face up to 50 years in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and money laundering Tuesday.

The Orlando Fire Department certified 50 young adults in CPR at no cost as part of the Orlando Fire Teen Academy, a weeklong program introducing high school students to the fire service. The course is conducted through the city’s Take Heart Orlando program, which offers free hands-only CPR training to all city residents and certified CPR courses at a discounted rate.

A homeowner in the Monterey and Azalea Park area says she has had two unsettling encounters with strangers showing up at her home, leaving her uncomfortable and concerned about safety in her neighborhood.

Orange County commissioners are expected to discuss a proposal that would establish a 1,000-foot buffer between smoke shops and schools.

Students are questioning why the University of Central Florida abruptly closed several library resources, including LibTech, the Curriculum Materials Center and the UCF Downtown Library, leaving some without access to technology they relied on for classes.

A new forensic training and research lab has opened in Lake Nona, giving University of Central Florida students a chance to learn alongside working Florida Department of Law Enforcement scientists while supporting research into emerging substances.

On Monday, city leaders unveiled the contents of a 50-year-old time capsule sealed during the nation’s Bicentennial celebration in 1976.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is now sharing details on why a Winter Garden street was blocked for hours overnight Saturday into Sunday morning.

Orlando police say a fight overnight near Church Street and Orange Avenue ended with an accidental gunshot, sending a woman to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Florida Highway Patrol says one person was sent to the hospital when a car crashed into an Ocoee home late Saturday night.

Late Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol says an 18-year-old was killed in a crash at Gatlin Avenue and Evander Drive in Orange County.

A former nurse at University Behavioral Health Center in Orlando will spend the next 10- years in prison, adjudicated guilty of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old patient last June.

Orlando police are asking for the public’s help finding 12-year-old Jasiyah Bridgett, who was reported missing Friday.

Orlando hidden gem alert: BarkHaven, a dog-friendly restaurant and sports bar in Orlando, FL, is serving some of the freshest food in town — even if you don’t have a dog. Get the details on BarkHaven’s new menu items (patty melt, protein bowl, cheeseburger pizza and more), plus my must-order favorites like the Spud Flight, Cobb salad, and the spicy Lebanese burger staple. Location, hours, and what to expect included.

This month, Orange County Public Schools launched its first-ever “Summer Production Series,” with a performance set for this weekend.

With about a week to go until the nation marks its 250th birthday, the VA Medical Center in Lake Nona is reminding veterans that help is available close to home. The medical center hosted a resource fair, filling hallways with booths for health services, benefits assistance, and community support organizations. Displays recognizing America’s 250th anniversary were set up throughout the facility.

Central Florida's theme parks and attractions — including Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Legoland and more — are celebrating America's 250th birthday on July 4 with fireworks, special events, character experiences, and ticket deals.

A Winter Park Pines homeowner says a string of incidents involving three young boys over Father’s Day weekend has him on edge — so much so that he asked not to be identified out of fear of retaliation.

A fire broke out in the kitchen of a Walt Disney World resort on Thursday, a PR official confirmed to News 6.

Will active burn bans be lifted in time for America’s 250th?

An Osceola County deputy was arrested Thursday morning, accused of domestic violence. Deputies say the victim reported Elias Ramirez III, 34, from an Orange County RaceTrac after they said Ramirez began shoving and kicking her.

The upgraded playground includes new slides and swings, more shade to help families stay cooler in the summer heat, and the city’s first outdoor obstacle course.

Nearly 600 children took part in the World's Largest Swim Lesson at Walt Disney World, an effort to teach water safety to children from around Central Florida.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom might be the most underrated foodie park at Disney World. I followed a “Foodie Expedition” around the park, tasting four signature bites.

Over a decade after a woman was killed during an armed robbery, Orange County deputies announced they’ve finally pinned a suspect.

A “giant, gag-inducing glob” was recently removed from a Maitland sewer pump, according to city officials.

The 2026 season runs Nov. 13 through Jan. 6, bringing holiday magic to all four theme parks, Disney Springs, and resort hotels.

Bumper-to-bumper traffic and concerns about unsafe driving are fueling frustration for Central Florida commuters, according to MetroPlan Orlando’s 2026 Regional Transportation Survey.

Last week, another six Central Florida eateries were told to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.

An Apopka man accused of running a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud through Goliath Ventures has agreed to plead guilty, according to court records obtained by News 6 on Tuesday.

A heavy law enforcement presence popped up along Lee Road in Orange County on Tuesday evening after a man reportedly threatened his brother with a knife, according to the sheriff’s office.

An undocumented immigrant from Mexico has been arrested after getting into a “physical altercation” with an ICE agent in Orange County last week, according to the FLHSMV.

Currently, Horizon West remains an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own city government. Instead, services are managed through Orange County. But the area has experienced rapid growth, with thousands of new residents, homes and businesses moving in. Now people are asking: should Horizon West be its own city?

Downtown DeLand businesses are adjusting hours, collaborating with neighbors and leaning on local support to weather a slower-than-average summer season.

OneBlood sees an increased need during the summer for all blood types, but especially Type O blood. About 60% of the population is eligible to donate blood, but only about 3 percent actually do.

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Marshals Service located and arrested Kevin Millares, 27, in New York on a charge of attempted murder. He is being held at Rikers Island while awaiting extradition.

Celebrate National Pink Flamingo Day with a behind-the-scenes look at the Flamingo Mingle experience at Discovery Cove, where guests can meet Caribbean flamingos up close, learn fun facts from expert aviculturists and support Florida conservation efforts — just be prepared to have your hair pecked along the way.

The City Council voted Monday to enact a moratorium on the Historic Preservation Board, sparking emotional public comment from residents and advocates on both sides as the city weighs what redevelopment could look like in the downtown historic district.

People who want to bring sloths into Florida will have to file for a special permit under a new rule by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The new policy was created after dozens of sloths died in the care of a group planning to open the Sloth World attraction on International Drive in Orlando.

A crash on I-4 has shut down the westbound lanes approaching the Disney World area. The crash is near Mile Marker 69, south of Daryl Carter Parkway.

A vehicle on fire has shut down the eastbound lanes of State Road 528 in Orange County. The fire is located just west of the Dallas Boulevard exit, near Mile Marker 24.

Florida domestic violence survivors may face financial penalties for breaking leases to escape abuse, and despite new state protections passed this session, legislation that would have allowed survivors to exit leases penalty-free never received a hearing — though its sponsor vows to try again.

A new report has emerged revealing which cities spent the most on OnlyFans last year — and one Florida metro came in at No. 2.

Orange County deputies said a man was hospitalized with minor injuries after shots were fired into a fence, sending debris that struck him.

A new Orlando-area pilot project plans to construct homes for about $200,000—roughly half the region’s median price—targeting households earning $16,000 to $65,000 a year.

In the final week of June, the City of Winter Park is poised to set a major precedent for both lakefront development and historic preservation — or the lack of it. City commissioners will decide whether to give a local developer the green light to demolish the notorious Merrywood Estate.

A former probation officer faces over 560 years in prison after she helped warn members of a drug trafficking group that investigators were closing in, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A crash on State Road 408 is blocking several lanes and causing major delays. The crash is in the westbound lanes of SR-408 near Kirkman Road (State Road 435).

Orange County leaders received an update this week from Visit Orlando, highlighting record-setting visitor numbers — along with a notable challenge from north of the border.