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Second Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDA’s Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.
Orange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.
After spending several hours perched in a tree near Markham Woods Middle School, a black bear climbed down shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday and wandered toward the woods adjacent to the school.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
If you're planning to visit Wekiwa Springs State Park this summer, you may have visited the state's website and seen that regular day passes are fully booked from late May through August. But it turns out, there are open spots available within that window.
Monday afternoon, a state Senate committee is set to discuss a bill that aims to make changes regarding land use and development regulations in Florida.
A suspect in a 2022 Sanford shooting who was also wanted in violent home invasions and armed robberies in Georgia is now behind bars, according to an arrest report.
Police released a sketch on Monday of the man they believe is responsible for approaching and assaulting women after dark in Altamonte Springs.
Sunday has been encompassed by discussions of severe thunderstorms and potential tornadoes for central Florida. However, after this rather historic storm system which has wreaked havoc for millions across the country moves downrange, a marvelous rest of the spring break vacation is in store for those able to take advantage of the time off.
A person on a personal watercraft was injured in a crash with a boat on Saturday on the St. Johns River, according to the Seminole County Fire Department.
An Orlando man is dead and two children are among five others hurt after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Measures approved by voters in 2024 to tighten development in rural areas of two Central Florida counties would be banned under a bill currently in the Florida Senate. State Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, is sponsoring SB 1118, which proposes changes to land use and development regulations.
The Ardent Companies, a privately held real estate firm based in Atlanta, has closed on a deal for the 76-acre site in Sanford for $17 million.
In January, Dan Watson was changing out his tackle bait when his boat flipped over near Lake Harney and Jolly Gator area. With the help of fishermen, 911 dispatchers, and Seminole County fire crews, he's alive to tell the tale.
The same day a confirmed EF-2 tornado hit Seminole County, the city of Sanford took action to hopefully claim millions of dollars after a different disaster.
Just a few months after the election of three new commissioners, who said they would work to fix Winter Springs' wastewater issues, there will be a workshop on the possible ways to tackle the problem.
As the Trump administration's 25% tariffs on all foreign steel and aluminum take effect, we're looking into how what's happening in Washington will impact your wallet.
We’ve got Justin Esteras from Seminole County Fire stepping up for a live head shave during our stream. So tune in and watch as he goes from full coverage to freshly buzzed, all in the name of charity.
A Sanford man potentially facing decades in prison for allegedly shooting and killing a teenage robbery suspect in 2019 is not immune from prosecution under Florida’s so-called “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law, a judge recently ruled.
The League of Women Voters of Orange County is bringing attention to the recent changes impacting the homeless community and exploring ways the public can contribute to the solution. On Wednesday, they held a discussion panel titled “Unsheltered: Criminalized and Cast Aside.”
With an EF-2 tornado comes major wind damage and several Seminole County property owners are cleaning up and figuring out what’s covered by their homeowner’s insurance policies.
Two men have been indicted after the murder of 2023 murder of an 18-year-old near Oviedo, according to the State Attorney’s Office 18th judicial circuit.
As families start to clean up debris and make plans to repair their homes in Whispering Winds, crews are out assessing the damage and clearing pathways in the neighborhood that was hit hardest by a severe storm Monday morning.
Some drivers on I-4 had to stop their vehicles as heavy rain and winds reduced visibility as an EF-2 tornado crossed the interstate.
Homeowners in Longwood are beginning the difficult process of cleaning up after a tornado tore through their neighborhood, leaving behind significant damage.
Several businesses near Skyline Drive are now dealing with damage after a tornado touched down in Lake Mary on Monday.
After Monday morning’s tornadoes in Longwood, officials in Seminole County announced they are providing tarps to impacted residents, according to a social media post.
A two-story home in Longwood collapsed and another home was damaged as severe weather hit the area.
Photos are starting to come in from viewers around our area after a swath of rough weather brought severe storms and even a tornado touchdown in Seminole County.
A very wet and dangerous morning on Central Florida’s roadways, as strong storm cells lead to tornado warnings and damage across the area.
We’re tracking a line of storms moving in from the Gulf ahead of another front that is forecast to arrive late Monday morning and into the afternoon.
Wekiwa Springs State Park is rolling out a new reservation system in an effort to curb long lines and congestion, a move that has drawn mixed reactions from visitors.
A 17-year-old was arrested after he was accused of making online threats to “shoot up” Seminole High School, according to the Sanford Police Department.
In 1995, Edward James was convicted of murdering Betty Dick and her granddaughter, Toni Neuner, in a Seminole County neighborhood, Lake Hodge Estates.
A para-professional at Seminole High School was arrested on Friday morning after a student was sprayed with water, according to the Sanford Police Department.
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office has made its first arrest of homeless people after a state law banning sleeping or camping on public property went into full effect this January. The camp was on Raven Park property, at U.S. Highway 17-92 and Raven Avenue in the Longwood area.
An attorney for inmate Edward James is arguing that drug and alcohol use since childhood, multiple head injuries and a near-fatal heart attack have helped lead to James suffering “cognitive decline.”
A News 6 viewer recently discovered apparent gravestones just beyond his property near Markham Woods Road. Come along as we explore this part of Seminole County which has disappeared through the decades.
Watering restrictions will start March 9 for residents and businesses in multiple counties to conserve water and maintain lawn and plant health.
Bubbalou’s Bodacious BBQ‘s Altamonte Springs on 1049 E. Altamonte Drive is set to close April 1 after the restaurant’s owner, Bucky, will be retiring, according to a social media post.
The Lake Mary-Heathrow Festival of the Arts will showcase dozens of artists this weekend, raising funds for students in Seminole County.
The Sanford Police Department credits a long-running special tactical unit – the Neighborhood Response Unit – with lowering crime.
A disturbing hostage incident at a Sanford gas station has now sparked an investigation into how officers handled the situation, according to the police department.
The woman arrested after “numerous starving dogs and cats” were found in her Altamonte Springs home was sentenced to seven years in prison, according to a news release from the 18th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office.
A 30-year-old man faces multiple charges after Sanford police said he made “vulgar sexual comments” to two young girls walking near their school, according to a news release.
The annual Florida Legislative Session gets underway Tuesday, and our state representatives are looking to pass bills on everything from help for people with disabilities to preventing pool drownings to mental health care for teachers.
Nearly four years after a pair of deadly hit-and-run crashes, the man accused in those wrecks is now facing trial.
Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek is asking Floridians to participate in a survey asking whether they support the banning of fluoride from drinking water.
You may have driven by the historic Altamonte Chapel on State Road 436 countless times and never known its story.
The changes mean that toll prices in the I-4 express lanes fluctuate based on traffic congestion. Three dollars is the maximum you could potentially pay per toll, at least right now. Drivers traveling through all the westbound tolls at the cap would pay $18, while those on the eastbound tolls would pay $21.
Universal Orlando announced this week it would put $2 million toward the cost of a crucial study needed to bring a planned SunRail line from Orlando International Airport to International Drive.
The Sanford Police Department is searching for a man who made vulgar comments to two young girls as they were on their way home from school.
Elevate Florida is a first-of-its-kind, statewide residential mitigation program led by the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM). It’s designed to not only protect homes from future disasters but also lower insurance premiums and reduce claims for future storms.
More than 1,000 parents, athletes, and coaches are petitioning Winter Springs commissioners to get the lights turned on at Central Winds Park's baseball and soccer fields.
A man was hospitalized in critical condition after being pinned underneath a metal door in Seminole County, according to firefighters.
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.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for inmate Edward James, who was sentenced to death in the 1993 murders of a woman and her 8-year-old granddaughter in Seminole County.
Wekiva Island is hosting its 19th annual Wekiva Paint Out, where artists from around the country visit Wekiva Island and Wekiva Springs to paint outdoors and capture the beautiful nature the park has to offer, according to a news release.
City leaders in Longwood could decide Monday night whether to remove fluoride from the city’s water supply. The city commission meeting starts Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the commission chambers.
Several hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
Chris Mack said he was taking his 3-year-old service dog for a routine evening walk along Leatherwood Drive in the Country Creek neighborhood when he saw multiple coyotes approaching from a nearby yard.
Of the three men arrested after a deadly shooting in the parking lot of a Sanford Best Buy, two have been indicted on murder charges while a state attorney’s office has charged the other.
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.
