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.
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.
Events are set up across Central Florida this weekend in honor of Juneteenth. The federal holiday marks the day that Union soldiers on June 19, 1865, told enslaved Black people in Texas that they were free, thus marking the end of slavery in the United States.
Rent control and county-owned housing were competing ideas as District 2 commission candidates laid out their plans for tackling affordability, while the county mayor’s race turned sharp over where affordable units should be built.
Two Walt Disney World fathers share what it’s like to see their children follow them into Disney careers. Their stories highlight mentorship, skilled trades, leadership and the pride of building a family legacy.
Opponents of the death penalty and friends of Dusty Ray Spencer argued Thursday against his pending execution by lethal injection next week for murdering his wife 34 years ago in Orange County.
An Orlando woman has been jailed after she advertised lip filler services — all without a license, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
It’s been three months since residents at the Rialto apartment complex on Sand Lake near Turkey Lake were forced out of their homes as major concerns involving the building’s structure were discovered. News 6 is now pushing for answers on when, if ever, the people who were displaced can go home.
A Central Florida nonprofit founded in memory of a little boy is pitching a major new housing development designed for people living with disabilities.
One local volleyball player from Lake Nona wears her late brother's favorite number in memory of him.
A proposed parking garage in Orlando’s Mills 50 district could bring hundreds of new spaces to an area known for crowded streets and limited parking.
Eatonville leaders will consider a “call to action” aimed at increasing transparency and community input as a data center project draws questions from residents.
With the state pushing sweeping property tax reform, the city of Ocoee is crafting a contingency plan to protect its budget, and it involves revisiting how residents pay for fire services. Commissioners are voting tonight to adopt the amended and restated initial assessment resolution and set a public hearing for Aug. 18 before the final vote.
A longtime Park Avenue boutique is preparing for a major move after its owners say they were given just 30 days to leave the storefront they’ve occupied for decades.
A News 6 photographer spotted one on Monday: a gold-colored Tesla coupe with an obscured rear window, driving up Pine Hills Road in Orange County. The vehicle is a Tesla Cybercab, and we may see more of these cars in the future.
With sky-high housing costs in Central Florida, local leaders are trying to create some relief when it comes to housing. They just cut the ribbon on phase three of Emerald Villas - an affordable apartment complex in Pine Hills.
Before Florida voters go to the polls for the midterm elections in November, there is another big election in August: the Statewide Primary on Aug. 18. However, if you want to vote in any of the party primaries for governor, Senate or other positions, you have to be a member of a political party. That’s because Florida is a closed primary state.
A murder trial is beginning for a man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 93-year-old mother at an Orange County senior living facility hours after an argument with the victim’s daughter. On Monday, prosecutors and defense attorneys will go through the process of jury selection in the trial against Javier Rosado Martinez.
A used auto parts website had an Orlando address, a phone number, and good reviews. None of it was real. How to protect yourself from similar situations.
A couple returned from a quick shopping trip to find their Avonwood Court home in flames, with the Red Cross now helping them as investigators search for answers.
Former News 6 Investigative Reporter Michael Holfeld has confirmed to News 6 a prominent figure with the Orlando Iron Workers Union has passed away. Holfeld says Bobby Knost was a tremendous leader, and he considered Knost a friend.
Family, friends and fellow soldiers gathered Saturday in Apopka to celebrate the life of Army Specialist Mariyah Collington, a 19-year-old soldier who died while serving in Morocco.
Saturday, Pulse survivor Brandon Wolf will moderate a panel discussion on the successes and challenges the LGBTQ+ and gun safety movements have faced since the Pulse nightclub shooting.
An Orlando man was arrested after he left a 4-year-old child behind while fleeing from law enforcement this month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
A community conversation moderated by News 6 anchor Julie Broughton with members of the LGBTQ+ community, allies, advocates, and local voices discussing healing, visibility, cultural shifts, community connection, and the work still ahead in Central Florida since Pulse.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom introduced guests to Ivy, a baby Masai giraffe now visible on Kilimanjaro Safaris. Keepers say she’s shy, staying close to mom Willow, and part of an AZA Species Survival Plan conservation effort.
Candidate qualifying ended in Florida on Friday, and it appears one incumbent will face only a write-in candidate: Orlando Rep. Maxwell Frost. Every other Central Florida incumbent has drawn a challenger in either the Aug. 18 statewide primary or the Nov. 3 general election.
Ten years after the Pulse nightclub massacre, community members gathered in the early morning hours Friday to honor the 49 lives lost, proving that remembrance extends far beyond a physical building.
A vigil was held Thursday in Orlando for two toddlers who were shot and killed by their father last week. Relatives and community members gathering to remember the young girls as joyful children who loved to smile and dance.
More than 30 lawsuits have been filed against GKN Aerospace after one of the company’s tanks containing a highly flammable chemical overheated and threatened a catastrophic explosion in California's Orange County.
Orlando City SC is hosting a free, festival-style World Cup watch party at Pointe Orlando from June 11 through July 19, featuring live viewings of all 104 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, entertainment, food and player appearances.
Wildlife trappers have captured and removed at least 414 nuisance alligators from Walt Disney World property since a toddler was killed by an alligator at a Disney resort ten years ago, newly obtained state records show.
Orange County's Development Review Committee has recommended approval of plans to build an 880-student private school in the Hamlin area of Horizon West.
County officials say the project improves infrastructure, supports future development, and helps homeowners avoid costly septic system replacements.
Seminole County commissioners pushed back hard against LYNX during a budget work session this week, raising pointed questions about skyrocketing paratransit costs, a shifting funding formula and the county’s future role in Central Florida’s regional transit system.
In February, Jean Gabriel Borja Gil De La Madr was arrested and accused of killing Julien Emmanuel Cruz outside Savoy Orlando on North Orange Avenue.
The new play "The World May Be Flat" premieres on June 14, marking the 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, and supports Central Florida LGBTQ+ youth through the Rose Dynasty Foundation.
Around 4:30 a.m. Monday, an officer pulled over the vehicle traveling 40 mph through Belle Isle, police said. The driver, Gary Mathurin, was issued three citations and arrested on a charge of reckless driving.
According to the arrest affidavit, a witness saw Bryan Stubbs tampering with the vehicle of a bowling alley employee. A mechanic later found a tracking device attached to the vehicle, Apopka police said.
Friday marks 10 years since the massacre at the Pulse Nightclub, and as Central Florida reflects on the shooting, there are still questions about the defunct onePulse Foundation and the millions of dollars it raised.
Florida lawmakers and conservation groups are pushing for sweeping sloth protection reforms following the collapse of Sloth World, an Orlando attraction tied to the deaths of at least 56 imported wild-caught sloths.
A mysterious illness appears to be sweeping through the music industry. The symptoms? Suddenly canceled tours, postponed concert dates, and disappointed ticket holders left wondering what happened.
The Orange County man accused of shooting and killing his toddlers before killing himself was scheduled to go on trial later this month on a misdemeanor battery charge.
According to Orange County deputies, the victim, a woman in her 70s, was shot by an unknown person while waiting at the bus stop. She was transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Ten years after Pulse, Mayor Buddy Dyer is remembering the tragedy that changed Orlando and calls completing the $12.5 million memorial the most important thing he has left to do as mayor.
Downtown Orlando drivers could soon pay more to park as city leaders consider the first increase to parking rates in nearly two decades.
A decade after the Pulse nightclub shooting claimed 49 lives, Orlando is holding a week of remembrance events and a city hall update on the long-awaited permanent memorial.
Orlando leaders are set to discuss an ordinance Monday night that could temporarily loosen restrictions in one of the city’s downtown historic preservation districts to try to attract investment, but critics warn could put irreplaceable buildings at risk.
An Emmy award-winning News 6 investigation into hundreds of traffic citations and toll bills suspiciously mailed to an Apopka family’s home has prompted the arrest of a convicted sex offender on fraud charges.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is suspending his campaign for Florida governor as he begins treatment.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings’ prostate cancer diagnosis is prompting renewed discussion about screening and early detection. An Orlando prostate cancer specialist says the mayor’s announcement could encourage more men, particularly African American men who face higher risks, to get screened.
The head of Orlando's Carnival Festival is defending police officers who were disciplined by the department after they were captured in a video in which young women in bikinis are dancing on them.
Demings made history in 2018 when he became the first African American mayor of Orange County. He has led the county for eight years.
The RL3 Foundation, founded by the family of Ray Lewis III, is hosting football and music-centered events this weekend in Central Florida with the goal to educate families about CTE. Lewis III, an area football star, died three years ago this June at age 28. CTE contributed to his death. Lewis III's family hopes the foundation empowers families with more knowledge about football and head injuries.
City leaders in Ocoee are warning that a proposed amendment aimed at lowering property taxes for Florida homeowners could significantly reduce local government revenue and lead to difficult budget decisions affecting public services.
Multiple cars were involved in a crash that broke out around 10 minutes from SeaWorld Orlando on Thursday, according to the Orange County Fire Rescue.
Orlando is set to host three college football bowl games this season — the StaffDNA Cure Bowl, the Pop-Tarts Bowl, and the 81st annual Citrus Bowl — bringing excitement, community impact, and top-tier matchups to Central Florida.
Spheres Bubble Show is led by Blaise Ryndes, a four-time Guinness World Record holder and former America’s Got Talent contestant known for his innovative bubble artistry.
Phở Bar in Orlando’s Mills 50 District is a must-try Vietnamese restaurant for phở lovers, serving a rich 24-hour beef broth, handmade noodles, and fan favorites like bánh bèo, Mama’s egg rolls, and crispy fish sauce wings—plus lomo saltado and orange honey iced tea.
Set after the events of the 2001 Pixar film, the land places guests inside a Monstropolis now powered by laughter — and ready for human visitors for the very first time.
Improvements are coming to one of Orange County’s most congested crossroads as leaders will be taking a closer look at FDOT’s design.
During the final week of May, another seven eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records.
A decision to move forward with a development along Marsh Road in Winter Garden is frustrating residents concerned the road cannot handle the influx of new residents. At a meeting, city leaders acknowledged there was an issue, but said developers cannot be required to fix pre-existing road issues.
The family of Army Spc. Mariyah Symone Collington gathered Wednesday at the Orlando Executive Airport for a dignified transfer — the formal military ceremony honoring the return of a fallen service member’s remains.
Deputies fired on a woman who came toward them with a knife on Wednesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
Try a beginner pottery wheel class at Super Awesome Cool Pottery in Central Florida. Make two bowls, glaze them, and pick them up after firing plus pottery painting, kids programs and Ferret Night.
The experience offers guests a limited-run, after-hours evening of beachside cocktails, Caribbean dining, animal encounters, live entertainment, and a dramatic fire finale.
Winter Park police said Matthew Seaberg approached the woman from behind in the parking lot of the Wawa, lifted her by the waist onto his shoulder, and put her inside his pickup truck.
Cleon Williams, also known as ‘Uncle Lou’, was arrested on May 19 during a sting operation and was held in the Orange County jail on an immigration hold before facing a second-degree misdemeanor charge.
Apopka city leaders are preparing to vote on a notice of default against the developer behind the long-stalled Station Street revitalization project, which could end the city's downtown overhaul plans entirely.
A Massachusetts woman was taken into custody after she got into a spat with an employee at a Disney restaurant last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Orange County Public Schools leaders on Tuesday reflected on a year marked by school closures, staffing reductions and financial challenges, while warning that additional budget decisions could be necessary as student enrollment continues to decline.
A vacant 117-acre property in Eatonville that once held a historic Black school has been at the center of years of debate, lawsuits and political disagreements.
A College Park woman says coyotes have killed her feral cats and cost her thousands of dollars in prevention efforts — but wildlife officials say relocation isn't an option.
On Trooper Steve on Patrol, we’re diving into the do's and don’ts of red light cameras, how they work, and some of the common mistakes drivers make that could end up costing them.
"SIX" is a Broadway musical that reimagines the wives of King Henry VIII as a pop girl group, each telling her story from her own perspective.
You buy a home in Florida that you saw online. The site says estimated property taxes are around $4,000. But when you get your first property tax bill, the cost may be thousands of dollars more. Why? Because the sites don't factor in Florida's Save Our Homes benefit, which doesn't stay when the home is sold, according to Orange County's property appraiser.
More than two years after a state arbitrator ordered a southeast Orange County homeowners association to hold a new five-seat board election, residents have been blocked from casting votes as the existing HOA board remains in power.
Just months before he expected to graduate from the University of Central Florida, Alexander Vallejos said everything he had worked toward was finally within reach. The computer science student was on track to earn his degree in 2025 after years of balancing work, school and financial challenges. But the future he envisioned changed abruptly after he was detained by immigration authorities.
As Orlando marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting, trauma surgeons with Orlando Health are reflecting on the blood donors and community support that helped save lives in the hours and days after the tragedy.
Detectives said the suspect faces charges of rape, false imprisonment and battery by strangulation. However, sex crime detectives are concerned there may be more victims.
Since August 2023, a new air-quality study has been underway in Central Florida, funded by the EPA for $500,000. The project began in Parramore, with researchers asking people across Orange County to report concerns about the air where they live.
