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.

Over 70 bands will take over downtown for the annual Sanford Porchfest.

A doctor who specializes in cardiology offered advice on what steps to take to limit heart failure risk.

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.

Join me on today's live stream as I head out to the Oviedo area to investigate a roadway feature that's sparking conversation

Jewish parents and students in Seminole County are grappling with a challenging decision this year.

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.

Coming off an unforgettable 2024, the Lake Mary Little League celebrated the start of its 2025 season Friday night.

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.

The Altamonte Springs Police Department has a new recruit, and she's already making an impact.

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.

News 6 is hitting the road to Oviedo. As this growing community approaches its centennial celebration, we want to hear from you.

A STEM public charter school in Lake Mary has plans to expand in the coming years to accommodate more students near the existing site on U.S. 17-92 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard.

A guide to community resources across the tri-county area is just a phone call away. Heart of Florida United Way wants you to remember 2-1-1 when you need help.

Grocery stores are restricting eggs and raising prices as national farms grapple with persistent bird flu outbreaks and the rising cost of feed. For Central Florida’s egg farmers, their chickens are revving up for egg-laying season, and they are trying to meet the demand.

LaurieJean in Oviedo told us she was able to get her new stove-top microwave installed but she couldn't get the microwave exhaust to connect to her old roof vent pipe!

Police in Altamonte Springs are asking for the public’s help locating a missing and endangered woman.

Ride along with Trooper Steve as he patrols the roads of Central Florida.

The City of Orlando is casting a crucial vote Monday to help fund a $6 million study for the expansion of SunRail.

Raising Cane’s is set to open its first location in Seminole County.

With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.

After five years, the owners of the Oviedo Brewing Company announced that they would be closing at the end of February. It’s another loss at a mall that has been trying to reinvent itself, and with so many similar stories happening across Central Florida it begs the question, what does the future of the Oviedo Mall actually look like?

Four Keke's Breakfast Cafes have closed temporarily and two permanently in the Central Florida area, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant chain.

Seminole County’s infamous “junk man” who’s frustrated neighbors with his unsightly yard for 25 years is commemorating the anniversary of his very first county code violation.

10 places where you can learn more about black history in the Central Florida community

A Seminole County judge, who was suspended for "intemperate conduct" behind the bench, has been reprimanded by the Florida Supreme Court.

Sanford police have arrested a woman accused of fatally shooting a man during an altercation.

Watch Trooper Steve on Patrol live on News 6+ and at ClickOrlando.com.

The Oviedo Brewing Company shared on Tuesday afternoon that it would be closing its business at the end of the month, according to a Facebook post.

The ranking examines small towns across the nation, using FBI data to figure out which spots are the safest for potential movers.

A local organization is helping Seminole County residents save money by providing home weatherization upgrades for free.

For a homeowner who pays $100 per month in utilities to the City of Oviedo, that bill will increase to around $108 as of this month.

A single-vehicle rollover crash in Casselberry resulted in a person’s death, according to police and firefighters.

Recent comments by President Trump have stirred discussions, as he suggested that FEMA might need to be revamped or possibly even discontinued.

Janiel De Los Santos leads the Lake Howell boys' basketball team not just by scoring but creating a winning team culture.

Ace Cafe Sanford — a motorcycle and rock 'n’ roll themed restaurant — is set to start construction, according to a news release.

In a significant advancement in law enforcement techniques, the Casselberry Police Department has adopted a new method for restraining individuals who resist arrest.

The Altamonte Springs Police Department is searching for a 42-year-old man who may be in the Orlando area.

Whether you’re an artist or simply enjoy adding stickers, there’s still time to participate and make a difference this Valentine’s Day.

Enjoy the cool air and thrills at the Oviedo Mall Winter Carnival!

The median home price in 2024 was $385,000, an all-time high and a 3.9% increase year-over-year. Total sales, though, fell 7.1% compared to 2023, based on data the association pulls from Orange, Osceola, Lake and Seminole counties.

The Seminole County Fire Department, in collaboration with the American Red Cross, dedicated a sunny Saturday to enhancing community safety.

While individual flu cases are not reported in Florida, the state did say that there were 13 outbreaks in eight counties, including two in Seminole County, one in Orange County, and one in Volusia County.

A ceremony is being held at a Seminole County fire station to honor Mason Brown, who used CPR to help save his father-in-law's life, according to the fire department.

At the Oviedo Mall, dozens of local officers, deputies, EMS and other responders took part in a three-day course designed to help them prepare for active-shooter situations and attacks.

A former employee of Visit Orlando behind bars in Seminole County is accused in a child porn case, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

A 74-year-old Winter Springs man was killed after running a red light and crashing into another car, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A group in Seminole County is taking applications right now to help seniors and people in low-income households weatherize their homes.

The 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.

Racist graffiti was spray painted on the side of the historic St. James AME Church, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

The Altamonte Springs Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing 35-year-old woman last seen a week ago.

HB 1365 does allow counties or cities to designate an area for public camping, but so far, no Central Florida government has designated an area for camping. So if people experiencing homelessness can’t sleep or camp outside, where should they go? In Seminole County, there’s only one homeless shelter: The Rescue Outreach Mission.

Seminole County has a new supervisor of elections. News 6 sat down with Amy Pennock after just two weeks on the job to hear her plans for the future.

New federal charges were filed against seven people in the brazen carjacking of a woman who was killed in Winter Springs last year, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.

Drivers heading west along Interstate 4 through Seminole County might have caught a glimpse of this large astronaut statue during their commute.

Scotland is coming back to Central Florida.

If you're looking for new educational opportunities for your child, magnet school applications are now open.

Nearly two months later, four men arrested in the fatal carjacking of a Florida woman in Seminole County have now been indicted. Court records illustrate their plans.

A man facing federal charges in connection to a deadly April 2024 carjacking case has signed a plea agreement, court documents obtained by News 6 show. Federal investigators believe he was driving a green Acura that was seen following Katherine Aguasvivas in Winter Springs in April. She was later found dead in a burning car in Osceola County.

Investigators have discovered that several other criminal cases are somehow tied to this carjacking, raising even more questions about why it happened.

New data from Project Opioid shows a “historic” decline in overdose deaths across Central Florida, according to a news release.

Seminole County Public Schools has been awarded a historic $2.7 million grant for a program designed to prepare students interested in a fire and emergency services career.

The third suspect in the deadly shooting outside a Sanford Best Buy last month was arrested on Saturday, according to a news release.

Carson Friedman was a weapon at wide receiver for Lake Mary and also uses his hands as weapons in karate.

Once again, it’s flu season in Florida. But the data shows that some areas are getting hit harder than others.

Police announced they are searching for a final suspect after a man was shot to death in the parking lot of a Sanford Best Buy store last month.

Macy’s announced on Thursday that the company is closing dozens of its stores nationwide as part of a “Bold New Chapter” corporate strategy.

Here in Central Florida, fire crews work year-round to prevent fast-spreading wildfires.

A new Costco location is expected to come to a mall in Central Florida. However, it might not be the one many would expect.

A woman who admitted to pouring concrete into her neighborhood's drainage system will have to pay Seminole County for its time, even though the problem has finally been fixed.

Although a deal is still being finalized, interior stores at the Seminole Towne Center will soon be closing.

WKMG News 6 is joining 9 other local news outlets in a regional collaboration to report on the local impact of Florida’s new Unauthorized Public Camping and Public Sleeping bill (House Bill 1365), set to be enforced on Jan. 1.

Two students were arrested near Lake Brantley High School on Monday after police say they were playing with a toy gun.

Central Florida faces a stark “math problem” when it comes to addressing homelessness. Available resources simply don’t add up to meet the demand. The challenge has been further complicated by new legislation known as the Florida Homelessness Reduction Act, which went into effect last October.

Students playing with a toy gun near the campuses of Forest City Elementary and Lake Brantley High schools caused a scare as both schools were placed on a Code Red lockdown, officials said.

Two people were injured when a LYNX bus and vehicle crashed in Seminole County, according to the fire department.

Two people were shot inside a condominium complex in Lake Mary, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said.

Jeremi Sensky remains in a New Orleans hospital, four days after he was nearly killed by a truck that plowed through a New Year’s celebration on Bourbon Street.

A 28-year-old Casselberry man faces charges after he struck a bicyclist in Seminole County before fleeing the scene, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

A 36-year-old Orlando man faces charges after deputies said he collected a $37,044 cash payment for a solar project on a Volusia County home, then disappeared with the money.

A man peels out in his “Big Banana” car. Here's how to get a ride in Orlando.

Will a new year bring new life to the Seminole Towne Center mall in Sanford?

Why name Florida cities after the coldest season of the year? A historian breaks down the meaning behind Florida 'Winter' names.

With 2025 finally kicking off, many parents might wonder just how well their local school district performed last year.

If you think elections are once every four years, think again. They’re not even only in November. In Florida, voters potentially have at least one election every year. That’s because many local governments have elections in “off” years, and 2025 is no exception.

Nature lovers across Florida started 2025 with an invigorating tradition: “First Day Hikes.” Organized by state parks nationwide, these guided and self-paced hikes offered families and friends the perfect way to welcome the new year with fresh air, exercise, and reflection.

Next month, Central Floridians will be able to meet all of their lawmakers in one room and tell them what they want the Florida Legislature to do. Here's how.

Former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz will not face any charges from Central Florida law enforcement agencies over allegations stemming from a congressional report, with the agencies citing the statute of limitations.

An armed Seminole County man is facing aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer after an incident in front of his home Christmas morning.

With four days until Christmas, shoppers are expected to take advantage of the last Saturday before the big holiday.

Police believe people who were at the shopping center Tuesday night likely witnessed the incident.

The official travel period at Orlando International Airport started on Friday. Nearly three million people are expected to pass through the gates between now and Jan. 5, a one percent increase from last year’s record numbers.

Here's something you don't see every day.

A 22-year-old man faces charges related to prowling incidents in the city, the Sanford Police Department announced on Wednesday evening.

A man was shot and killed in the parking lot of a Best Buy in Sanford, according to police.