Visit Orlando’s biggest annual food event is back next month with special menus at new restaurants across Central Florida. A record-breaking 188 restaurants will participate in Magical Dining this year, 38 of them for the first time.
Three days after a 60-year-old man was shot in Sanford’s Goldsboro neighborhood, investigators say they are still working to determine exactly what happened — and who is the victim or the suspect.
Seven people were arrested as part of an undercover operation in Volusia County this month, according to the sheriff’s office.
Sanford has been down this road before — twice, in fact. Now, with a sweeping Florida property tax reform measure headed to voters this November, city leaders are once again weighing whether a fire assessment fee is the answer to a looming budget crisis.
Jeremy Mason, 29, was arrested on Friday after troopers responded to a “Be On the Lookout” alert for a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on State Road 400. Dispatchers reported a woman inside the vehicle was yelling that she had been kidnapped.
Police in Sanford say one person is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Saturday. Police say it happened near W. 14th Street and Bell Avenue.
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.
The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to seek the death penalty against one of the suspects in a drug ring and carjacking that led to a woman’s death in 2024. Prosecutors say Jordanish Torres-Garcia was the one who held Katherine Aguasvivas at gunpoint in the shocking carjacking that took place in Winter Springs.
Gas prices are on the rise again after President Trump announced the end of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran. According to AAA, the national average for regular unleaded was $3.88 per gallon on Friday.
Traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero breaks down newly released helicopter footage from the Seminole County Sheriff's Office, offering a closer look at the reckless driving that led to a deadly crash in Casselberry that killed two brothers.
Casselberry has warned residents that trash, recycling, and yard waste pickup could be delayed due to extreme heat and storms, with the city emphasizing employee safety as a priority. Waste Pro, the city's contracted sanitation company, may adjust collection times to protect workers from dangerous temperatures. Many residents expressed understanding and support for the precautions, with some even leaving refreshments out for crews. The city assures that delayed pickups will resume once conditions are safe for workers.
Oviedo residents could have the final say on whether it becomes harder to annex land inside the Seminole County Rural Area into the city, after the Oviedo City Council voted this week in favor of placing a charter amendment on the November ballot.
Newly released helicopter video shows a suspect speeding and weaving through traffic before a crash in Casselberry killed two men. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were positioning stop sticks and were able to respond within seconds of the collision.
A University of Central Florida criminal justice professor and former police officer is among two men killed after a convicted felon fled a Seminole County Sheriff's Office traffic stop and broadsided their vehicle in Casselberry on Tuesday.
Sanford police have confirmed a man was found dead inside an SUV Wednesday morning after an investigation in a public parking lot near the Seminole County Courthouse drew attention from passersby.
A suspect fled a traffic stop in Sanford Tuesday, ending with a crash that killed two innocent bystanders on U.S. 17-92 in Casselberry. From the beginning, the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office said it did not actively pursue the suspect, 26-year-old Marquavious Wheaton, as he allegedly sped through Seminole County at speeds exceeding 100 mph. However, witnesses told News 6 that law enforcement swarmed the crash scene quickly, leaving some to wonder how. Now we know.
After years of planning and negotiations, the Oviedo Mall has secured all required agreements to move forward with approximately 700 apartments on mall property — a milestone its director of development calls a major step in a sweeping transformation.
A Sanford mother and daughter, connected to Venezuela by birth, have transformed their home into a local relief hub — collecting critical donations and coordinating with a global organization to ship supplies to earthquake survivors thousands of miles away.
The Oviedo City Council is set to vote on a $216,018.56 real-time flood forecasting system called FloodWise that could predict flooding days in advance, though the mayor has questioned whether the investment is worth it.
A newly released medical examiner's report sheds light on an alligator attack that killed an Orlando woman while swimming in the Little Big Econ River last month.
A woman on her way back from visiting her sick father in the hospital was killed when a suspected drunk driver rear-ended her car at a red light and fled the scene in Lake Mary late Tuesday night. Now, her heartbroken fiancé is speaking out — not just about his loss, but about the decision he says cost Danielle Akers her life.
An assistant principal in Seminole County is now facing a DUI charge after he was caught riding an e-bike late at night, according to the sheriff’s office.
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.
Sanford police say a driveway ripped up at a woman’s home earlier this year was part of an alleged scam tied to someone in Nigeria - and the homeowner was not the intended victim. It's an update to a story News 6 Investigator Erika Briguglio told you about.
Data shared with News 6 from the Florida Highway Patrol shows troopers made 967 arrests for dangerous excessive speeding statewide from July 1, 2025, through June 15, 2026. The total number of “super speeders” stopped in Florida in the last year is likely much higher when you factor in arrests made by county sheriffs, municipal police, and other agencies.
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.
According to AAA, more than 4.6 million Floridians will travel at least 50 miles from home for Independence Day. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) urge drivers to do a summer check-up on their car, buckle up, and avoid distractions.
A Longwood man faces DUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide and leaving-the-scene charges after Lake Mary police say he fled a fatal late-night crash that killed another driver.
Loved ones of 31-year-old Brittany Clark are mourning after officials say she was killed in an alligator attack in Seminole County. Family members say Clark loved the outdoors and spending time on the water.
The woman killed in an alligator attack over the weekend has finally been identified, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
A 31-year-old Orlando woman died Sunday after an alligator attack near the Econlockhatchee River, renewing attention on FWC data showing 500 unprovoked bites and 32 confirmed fatalities in Florida since 1948.
The City of Altamonte Springs is preparing to host more than 200,000 people at the 29th annual Red Hot & Boom festival on July 3.
Trappers caught a 12-foot alligator and a 13-foot alligator from the area in Seminole County where a 31-year-old Orlando woman died Sunday after an alligator attacked her while she was swimming with her boyfriend and best friend. What we know about the attack, and what Florida wildlife officials are doing now.
Zebron Trenton Biggs, of Orlando, was arrested May 27 after the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office linked him to two separate shootings at a home in Altamonte Springs. Investigators say Biggs tried to kill the victim because "he didn't want to have a baby with a 14-year-old."
A 31-year-old woman died after being bitten by an alligator while swimming with friends Saturday afternoon near Geneva, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Seminole County Fire is urging families to skip at-home fireworks or take precautions after crews repeatedly respond to holiday injuries and fires.
Police in Kissimmee now say the body that was discovered in a neighborhood on Thursday morning is part of a homicide case. The victim has now been identified as Charles Harper, 71. Police are looking for help finding whoever took Harper's truck, which was recovered later in Altamonte Springs.
Summer is barely underway, and Seminole County fire crews are already busy. With dozens of heat-related emergency calls logged in June alone — and the hottest months still ahead — local fire officials are urging residents to take simple steps to stay safe, especially as thousands prepare to head outdoors for the Fourth of July holiday.
Seminole County doesn’t have any large-scale AI data centers — and there are no concrete plans to build one. But county commissioners aren’t waiting for that to change before asking a critical question: Should they have rules in place before one arrives? This week, commissioners began discussing whether a moratorium on data centers is needed as they plan for the county’s future.
Sanford Fire Rescue has opened a new station, a move leaders say will improve emergency response times and reduce call volume for nearby crews as the area continues to grow.
An afternoon in a quiet Oviedo neighborhood turned chaotic this weekend after an attempted armed robbery led to a car crash, a gunshot and an alleged effort to cover up the crime. News 6 is learning that four people are now facing charges, including a man previously arrested while wanted for attempted murder in New Jersey.
An unsanctioned block party over the weekend in the Midway community ended in a deputy shooting and killing an armed man, but Seminole County sheriff’s deputies believe there was another armed person at the time, and they are looking for help to find that person.
A Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning during a block party in the Midway community, but nearly three days later, residents are still waiting for answers about what led to the deadly confrontation.
Winter Springs commissioners are discussing concerns about excessive spending after the city spent more than $400,000 on tree removal over seven months.
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.
An Orlando woman has been jailed after she advertised lip filler services — all without a license, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Residents at Pebble Creek Apartments in Lake Mary, Florida, were given seven days to vacate their units after Seminole County deemed them unsafe due to structural problems, including rusting staircases.
The Florida Department of Transportation, along with federal transportation officials, broke ground on the first facility in the Interstate 4 Truck Parking Relief Program. The project is designed to create additional safe and reliable parking options for commercial truck drivers traveling through one of Florida’s busiest transportation corridors.
John Jared Hill, a longtime CPR instructor from Seminole County, used his training to save his father, John W. Hill, after he suffered cardiac arrest during a visit from Ohio. Hill’s quick action and immediate CPR, followed by care from Seminole County firefighters, were credited with saving his father’s life. The fire department honored Hill with a Citizen Lifesaver Award and used the occasion to promote hands-only CPR training. The family expressed gratitude for the extra time together, especially with Father’s Day approaching.
Oviedo voters will have four charter amendments to decide on during the upcoming November elections, including another chance to end off-year elections. Our News Collaborative of Central Florida partner, Oviedo Community News, has the details.
Olympic bronze medalist and world champion 1,500-meter runner Jenny Simpson collapsed after suffering a medical episode while pacing a mile group at an event in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday night.
Another of the sloths from Sloth World has died. The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford announced that Willow, one of 14 sloths that arrived at the zoo in April, had to be put to sleep.
A custody agreement has been reached between the Florida couple who gave birth to a baby girl at the center of an IVF mix-up and the girl's biological parents.
Longwood city commissioners are expected to consider a proposal Monday that would allow roadway improvements at one of Seminole County’s busiest intersections, a project aimed at easing traffic congestion near Interstate 4.
Seminole County emergency leaders are taking steps to ensure a key hurricane response tool remains funded — even if the state stops paying for it. The platform, called WebEOC, connects public safety, logistics, operations and field teams through live dashboards, alerts, and reporting. Emergency management teams across Florida rely on it to coordinate disaster response, from requesting generators, temporary dams and other critical infrastructure.
A judge on Friday set a $350,000 bond in a new case involving one of the teenagers accused of plotting to stab a classmate at a Seminole County high school -- this case involves possession of child sex abuse material.
It’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.
New details are emerging about a deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhood early Sunday morning from the witnesses who called 911 for help.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced on Wednesday the arrest of 15-year-old Isabelle Valdez, who is accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
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.
Months after an anonymous tip stopped an alleged attack, 15-year-old Isabelle Valdez is now charged with 10 counts of possession of child sex abuse material.
A Casselberry woman, Lindsay Feist, faced fines for keeping four backyard hens, prompting her to appeal to city leaders for clearer regulations. The city commission responded by pausing enforcement and directing staff to draft an ordinance that could legalize backyard hens. Supporters, including neighbors, expressed approval, citing benefits like self-sustainability and quiet hens. The issue will be revisited at a future city meeting while Feist and her family await a final decision.
Seminole County plans for 2027 budget, while also bracing for a statewide property tax ballot measure that could dramatically reshape county finances starting in 2028.
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.
There must be something in the water in Winter Park! Once again, the high school’s vaunted girls crew team will head across the pond to compete on the international stage at the Henley Royal Regatta in England later this month.
Seminole County deputies responded to two separate swatting incidents Sunday — one targeting the Central Florida Zoo and another targeting a private residence — in what experts say is part of a growing and increasingly dangerous national trend.
Sanford police are investigating two early-morning shootings Sunday near Historic Goldsboro Boulevard that left one man dead and another seriously injured, and they are asking witnesses to come forward.
Sanford Mayor Art Woodruff warns that a proposed constitutional amendment to expand Florida's homestead exemption could cost his city more than $15 million in property tax revenue over two years — threatening cuts to parks, public safety staffing, and other essential services residents depend on daily.
Oviedo business owners say the city is hiding the true cost of doing business - hitting them with massive, unexpected charges only after hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been spent.
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.
Seminole County’s on-demand “SCOUT” micro-transit service keeps growing — but passengers say the wait times still need improvement since the transportation service first hit the road. Now, the county is hoping $1.5 million in state funding will continue to support its mission to make the service faster, more accessible and better connected for the thousands of riders who depend on it every day.
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.
The Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates that the governor’s property tax proposal would result in a reduction of $409 million in tax revenue for the county.
Two Seminole County teenagers are facing charges after investigators say they drove around and shot pedestrians with a gel blaster gun.
More than 40 agencies gathered for the county’s annual hurricane exercise, each playing a crucial role in the county’s emergency response plan.
According to an arrest report, Amanda Babcock was driving recklessly and cutting into oncoming traffic on State Road 46 when she crashed into a van and an SUV on June 7, 2025.
A Seminole County nonprofit that supports youth athletes is calling on the community to help find a place to store and distribute sports equipment.
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested a boy after he was caught on a security camera kicking a front door on in the English Estates neighborhood in Maitland.
Oviedo’s mayor says the city’s long-discussed police station expansion is facing new uncertainty, as state leaders again float the idea of cutting property taxes — a major source of local government funding.
A Sanford family is demanding accountability — and action from the city — after a 12-year-old rescue dog was attacked at a local dog park, leaving a 91-year-old woman and her beloved pet traumatized.
The Central Florida Zoo is extending the quarantine period for the rescued sloths connected to Sloth World as the animals continue recovering from the conditions they arrived in one month ago.
