A body was discovered outside a local home on Tuesday morning, sparking an investigation, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
According to police, a City of Sanford garbage truck was traveling northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and struck a bicyclist who was also heading north and attempting to make a right turn onto Airport Boulevard.
On Monday, a redesigned food pantry and lounge was unveiled at Seminole High School’s 9th Grade Center — one of five schools across Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Volusia, and Lake counties to receive a makeover through the foundation’s Renovate to Educate program. The renovations were made as an estimated 20,000 students across those five counties are currently experiencing homelessness.
The Seminole County Fire Department officially placed its new Squad 2 into service Friday at Fire Station 35, bringing upgraded technical rescue capabilities to one of the region’s most specialized emergency response units.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Seminole County School Board District 2.
Tuesday, Aug. 18 is the Florida Statewide Primary election, a mix of party primaries and nonpartisan local elections, such as school board races, judicial races, and county commission races in some counties. Here are the candidates for Seminole County School Board District 5.
Construction is nearing on a project designed to relieve traffic and improve safety near one of Longwood’s busiest intersections. A stretch of State Road 434 near Ronald Reagan Boulevard will get new turn lanes, as well as bike lanes.
A Casselberry man convicted of sexually battering an 11-year-old girl and recording the abuse has now been sentenced to life in prison, according to the State Attorney’s Office this week.
For the first time, messages prosecutors say two Lake Brantley High School students exchanged as detectives began closing in are coming to light — offering a new window into the investigation into an alleged murder plot. News 6 obtained the screenshots through a public records request to the State Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors believe the messages were likely sent after investigators began questioning Isabelle Valdez and asked to search her phone during a separate swatting investigation.
Heart of Florida United Way unveiled its United Learning Lab Tuesday — a converted passenger bus equipped with Starlink technology capable of connecting more than 500 devices at once, designed to bring digital education, tax preparation services, and community resources directly to underserved residents across Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties at least five days a week.
Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records.
The next time you book a ride on SCOUT during rush hour, it could cost more — but an increase surcharge during peak times could also alleviate long wait times for riders who rely on the service the most.
Seminole County Public Schools is two weeks away from the start of the school year — and district leaders are navigating tens of millions of dollars in budget cuts, a projected drop in enrollment and a push to prepare students for a rapidly changing future.
Ahead of Florida's Aug. 18 statewide primary, Central Florida election supervisors are urging all registered voters — not just party members — to participate, as the ballot includes nonpartisan races for school board, county commission, judicial seats, and select universal primary races that are open to every eligible voter.
For decades, Seminole County residents have fought to protect the line between urban and rural, what’s known as the rural boundary. Now, Winter Springs Mayor Kevin McCann is asking the city’s Charter Review Committee to help make that line harder to cross. McCann brought two proposals before the Winter Springs Charter Review Committee this week, asking members to consider adding new supermajority protections to the city charter. Both measures would require at least four of the commission’s five members to agree — a 4-1 vote — before taking action, compared to the simple 3-2 majority currently required.
A Central Florida man was arrested after he was caught stealing diesel from Circle K gas stations across the area, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
A family inside an Altamonte Springs apartment got a frightening reminder of Florida's dangerous summer storm season after lightning struck their building July 17, sparking a fire. Seminole County firefighters have responded to more than a dozen lightning-related calls so far this year — and summer is far from over.
Families living in Midway are seeing the price of progress as work is happening on a long-awaited plan to fix flooding issues that have plagued the community for decades. Road closures are happening along sections of Jitway Avenue and Hughey Street as four phases of the eight-part drainage improvement project are in progress.
Over a dozen more eateries across Central Florida were forced to close down after receiving a visit from a health inspector last week, according to state records.
An Oviedo man is facing a felony charge after deputies say he pulled out a gun and pointed it at a community manager during a dispute over homeowners association violations.
According to an FHP report, the driver of a 1987 Dodge W-Series pickup was traveling westbound on State Road 46 when, for unknown reasons, the vehicle veered off the right side of the roadway.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida and No Kid Hungry Florida have partnered for a second year to distribute free, weekly grab-and-go meal boxes to children and families in rural Central Florida communities.
With Florida’s Aug. 18 primary just over a month away, real vote-by-mail ballots are already coming back to Seminole County.
Body camera footage obtained by News 6 captures the moment a Seminole County assistant principal was arrested on DUI charges after deputies say he was riding an e-bike while intoxicated.
Florida’s roads come with a warning after dark. A recent analysis ranked the Sunshine State third most dangerous in the nation for nighttime driving — and years of federal crash data help explain why.
After an attack at a Seminole County state park left a 31-year-old woman dead, investigators have revealed they’ve matched her DNA to a nearby alligator.
Police arrested a McDonald’s restaurant employee for allegedly pulling a knife on a customer and telling him, “You can die today,” during a dispute over missing French fries.
President Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.
The Seminole County State Attorney’s Office has filed two counts of second-degree murder against the man accused of killing two brothers in a fiery crash in Casselberry. Prosecutors announced Wednesday they plan to seek life sentences.
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.
