No charges filed against 6 arrested for chalking Pulse memorial crosswalk, state attorney says
Read full article: No charges filed against 6 arrested for chalking Pulse memorial crosswalk, state attorney saysEarlier this month, News 6 reported that the defense attorney representing two people who were arrested for covering the crosswalk outside Pulse in chalk has yet to learn whether his clients will face formal charges.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney reports rising conviction rates, launches juvenile justice initiative
Read full article: Orange-Osceola State Attorney reports rising conviction rates, launches juvenile justice initiativeOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is expected to speak today on actions her office has taken so far this year. Worrell is also expected to speak on initiatives her office is undertaking to handle juvenile offenders.
Rain lingers before big warm-up in Central Florida. Hereโs when drier weather returns
Read full article: Rain lingers before big warm-up in Central Florida. Hereโs when drier weather returnsRounds of soaking rain and gusty winds remain in the forecast Thursday as a stubborn setup keeps bands of showers moving in off the Atlantic.
Man accused of attempted murder after shooting into ex-girlfriendโs car, Osceola County deputies say
Read full article: Man accused of attempted murder after shooting into ex-girlfriendโs car, Osceola County deputies sayDeputies said a man shot into his ex-girlfriendโs car on Fortune Road, assaulted her and fled with a child before surrendering hours later and being arrested on multiple charges.
โCritical step toward saving lives:โ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses โSuper Speederโ crackdown
Read full article: โCritical step toward saving lives:โ Orange-Osceola state attorney addresses โSuper Speederโ crackdownOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell updates law-enforcement efforts regarding Floridaโs new โSuper Speederโ law.
Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city elections
Read full article: Voters elect new Belle Isle mayor, repeal gas-powered leaf blower ban in Winter Park in city electionsA new mayor was voted in, a controversial city commissioner will stay in office and a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been blown away. Those are some of the races and issues that brought Orange County voters to the polls in city elections Tuesday.
Alert issued for toxic algae blooms in Orange County lakes
Read full article: Alert issued for toxic algae blooms in Orange County lakesA 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.
More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timing
Read full article: More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timingConstruction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.
โThugs with a checkbook:โ Pool builders accused of defrauding customers across Central Florida
Read full article: โThugs with a checkbook:โ Pool builders accused of defrauding customers across Central FloridaA Central Florida sheriff is lauding the out-of-state arrests of a couple he says have spent years using their pool-building business to defraud customers across Brevard, Orange and Osceola counties.
Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your help
Read full article: Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your helpThe Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. Over Jan. 28-30, volunteers find people experiencing homelessness and ask them to take a survey. The agency says they need more help.
Man arrested on DUI charges in 2023 crash that killed 2 motorcyclists near Orange-Osceola county line
Read full article: Man arrested on DUI charges in 2023 crash that killed 2 motorcyclists near Orange-Osceola county lineAn arrest was made in an April 2023 rear-end crash that killed two motorcyclists near the Orange-Osceola county line.
Angel Tree: Hereโs how to help children, seniors in Central Florida this holiday season
Read full article: Angel Tree: Hereโs how to help children, seniors in Central Florida this holiday seasonNews 6 and BFARR Contracting are once again teaming up with The Salvation Army for the annual Angel Tree Program.
โItโs my civic duty:โ A last look at long lines for early voting in Central Florida
Read full article: โItโs my civic duty:โ A last look at long lines for early voting in Central FloridaOn the last day for early voting in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, News 6 sent a crew out to the Apopka Community Center, where the line wrapped around the building and down Station Street.

Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Watches, warnings issued in Central Florida ahead of Hurricane HeleneHurricane Helene is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to become a major hurricane before reaching Floridaโs Big Bend region.
A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Hereโs why
Read full article: A mysterious bank vault sits abandoned on this Seminole County road. Hereโs whyThose who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
โWe are ready for that:โ Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane season
Read full article: โWe are ready for that:โ Here are 5 things you should do to prepare for this hurricane seasonWith this hurricane season already breaking records, state and and local emergency management leaders are urging Floridians to start preparing now.
Major pattern change to bring tropical moisture to Florida. Hereโs when
Read full article: Major pattern change to bring tropical moisture to Florida. Hereโs whenParts of Brevard and Osceola counties have now reached severe drought status. Widespread relief, however, finally appears to be in sight.
Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorney
Read full article: Bain vs. Worrell vs. GOP challenger for Orange-Osceola state attorneyThe race for state attorney of Orange and Osceola counties will feature a suspended state attorney, Gov. DeSantisโ appointee, and whoever wins the Republican primary for the seat in August.
An abandoned bank vault sits in the woods in Seminole County. Why is it there?
Read full article: An abandoned bank vault sits in the woods in Seminole County. Why is it there?Those who drive deep into Geneva will find a curious sight along the roadway: a decrepit bank vault sitting in a small field of grass.
Latest I-4 project could be done 15 years ahead of time. Hereโs the area it will focus on
Read full article: Latest I-4 project could be done 15 years ahead of time. Hereโs the area it will focus onThe Florida Department of Transportation held an industry forum on Tuesday to announce the next phase of improvements to Interstate 4 could be done more than a decade ahead of schedule.
Homeless census: Volunteers conducting annual count in Metro Orlando
Read full article: Homeless census: Volunteers conducting annual count in Metro OrlandoOver the next three days, volunteers with the Homeless Services Network of Central Florida will be going out to count how many people are experiencing homelessness across the region.
โVision Zeroโ initiative aims to end traffic deaths in Orange, Osceola, Seminole Counties
Read full article: โVision Zeroโ initiative aims to end traffic deaths in Orange, Osceola, Seminole CountiesMetroPlan Orlando is launching a regionwide push aimed at vastly improving safety on the roads.
Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ouster
Read full article: Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in Worrell v. DeSantis lawsuit over ousterThe Florida Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in former Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrellโs lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis over her ouster.
Environmental advocates to speak out against planned road through Split Oak Forest
Read full article: Environmental advocates to speak out against planned road through Split Oak ForestEnvironmental advocates are planning to once again speak out against a project to extend a toll road through a protected forest in Orange and Osceola counties.
Backpacks built for students dropped off at Orange, Osceola schools
Read full article: Backpacks built for students dropped off at Orange, Osceola schoolsAbout 20,000 children in Orange and Osceola counties are ready to start the school year with backpacks full of essential supplies thanks to the efforts of A Gift For Teaching.
Central Florida grassroots group to host town hall to amplify AAPI voters
Read full article: Central Florida grassroots group to host town hall to amplify AAPI votersAsian American Pacific Islanders Coming Together is hosting a town hall at the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office to raise awareness on AAPI issues in the community.
Central Florida nonprofit offers $5K grant to artists creating projects with community impact
Read full article: Central Florida nonprofit offers $5K grant to artists creating projects with community impactUnited Arts of Central Florida is inviting local artists to apply for a $5,000 grant to create a project that impacts the community.
5 Central Florida counties issue burn bans as drought concerns increase
Read full article: 5 Central Florida counties issue burn bans as drought concerns increaseDrought concerns are rising throughout Central Florida, and as of Tuesday, officials in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties instituted emergency burn bans in an effort to prevent fires from going out of control.
Website tracks homelessness trends in Central Florida. New data helps find solutions
Read full article: Website tracks homelessness trends in Central Florida. New data helps find solutionsCentral Florida volunteers are working to combat homelessness by gathering data that will help allocate federal resources, understand local trends and inform policy change.
Central Florida families receive thousands of meal kits in annual Thanksgiving Project
Read full article: Central Florida families receive thousands of meal kits in annual Thanksgiving ProjectHeart of Florida United Way distributed 4,000 thanksgiving meal kits to families across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
D-SNAP third phase opening for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane Ian
Read full article: D-SNAP third phase opening for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane IanThe Department of Children and Families announced on Sunday that the third phase of the Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or D-SNAP, will open on Monday, Oct. 24 for Lake, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia county residents affected by Hurricane Ian.
Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for select Central Florida counties
Read full article: Kennedy Space Center offers limited-time ticket deal for select Central Florida countiesKennedy Space Center Visitor Complex has created a special Mercury Offer for residents of Orange, Volusia, Seminole and Osceola counties.
Severe thunderstorm watches issued as cooling storms enter Central Florida
Read full article: Severe thunderstorm watches issued as cooling storms enter Central FloridaWe are cranking up the thermostat even further Saturday. Highs top out in the upper 90s later in the day. With the humidity factored in it will feel more like 100-110 degrees.
Florida Gov. DeSantis targets Disney Worldโs Reedy Creek district in special session
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis targets Disney Worldโs Reedy Creek district in special sessionFlorida lawmakers currently debating congressional maps proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in a special session will now also consider getting rid of special districts enacted before 1968, which includes Disneyโs Reedy Creek district, the governor announced Tuesday at a news conference in The Villages.
Last storm exits coast after severe weather slams Central Florida
Read full article: Last storm exits coast after severe weather slams Central FloridaA tornado watch was issued by the National Weather Service Saturday morning for Marion, Flagler, Sumter, Lake, Volusia, Seminole, Orange, Polk, Osceola and Brevard counties, lasting until 11 a.m.
โThis is such a blessing:โ Heart of Florida United Way distributes 1,800 Thanksgiving meals
Read full article: โThis is such a blessing:โ Heart of Florida United Way distributes 1,800 Thanksgiving mealsHeart of Florida United Way is making sure struggling families across Central Florida have a Thanksgiving feast this year.
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Osceola school district says readjustment to classrooms causing anxiety in some students
Read full article: Osceola school district says readjustment to classrooms causing anxiety in some studentsNow that many students have transitioned back into school buildings, leaders in the Osceola County school district warn parents they may need time to adjust.
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Osceola school district holds job fair to fill dozens of bus driver positions
Read full article: Osceola school district holds job fair to fill dozens of bus driver positionsWith a need to fill dozens of bus driver positions for the upcoming school year, the Osceola school district held a job fair at its transportation department early Tuesday.
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Orange-Osceola state attorney creates new policy for officer-involved shooting review
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney creates new policy for officer-involved shooting reviewProsecutors with the State Attorneyโs Office in the Ninth Judicial Circuit, covering Orange and Osceola counties, will independently investigate police officer or deputy-involved shootings in addition to the review conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
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